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Summer school holidays at the Art Gallery of NSW
Get creative at the Art Gallery these school holidays
Code camp - free STEAM events for kids
That's right, it’s totally free fun learning for Aussie kids
Ceramic Paint & Sip Classes Sydney: Ceramic Plates & Bowls
Immerse yourself in this creative Paint and Sip class in Sydney! Reserve your spot for our upcoming wokrshops!
Jewellery Making Class: Make a Silver Ring
Design and make your own personalised ring just in one lesson
Julie Mehretu: A Transcore of the Radical Imaginatory
Part of the Sydney International Art Series 2024–2025
Kokedama making workshop
Learn how to make Japanese Kokedama in Sydney's Northern Beaches
Little Sydney Lives Exhibition 2024
A glimpse of daily life through the eyes of young Sydneysiders aged 5 to 12
Resin Art Class: Cheeseboards
Get creative in this resin art and sip class in Sydney!
Resin art class: Trinket tray and coaster
Make your own handy resin tray and coaster set
Student Life: Max Dupain at the University of Sydney
This exhibition introduces Dupain’s modernist approach to photography in a series of candid shots.
Sydney Mosaic Art Classes: Turkish Lamp Workshop
Join us at Art Masterclass Sydney for a Turkish Lamp Workshop!
Tufting Class for Beginners: Make a Tufted Rug
Learn how to make a custom tufted rug at this Sydney workshop
Intro to Rug Weaving on a Floor Loom
Weave a rug in a day using upcycled materials
Date night clay and sip pottery class
Have fun getting your hands dirty and creating with your person. BYO welcome
Sydney Young Social Entrepreneur Sprint
Free program for young people building their own social enterprise
Life Drawing on Wednesday
Come and practice life drawing in an informal setting with fellow art lovers, at Peach Black Gallery
Sliver Clay Jewellery Making Class
Make a unique ring or pendant using special silver clay!
Paint and Sip Classes Sydney : Acrylic Art, Canvas & Fun
Paint and Sip classes offer a unique experience that blends the joy of painting with the pleasure of sipping your wine.
Ceramic Workshop: Make a Luscious Leaf Platter
Learn how to make a large, luscious leaf platter using clay
Make your own unique mug
Discover a unique way of making a mug with your personal imprint
Neon Paint and Sip Workshop
Unleash your imagination during a glow in the dark paint session!
Ceramic Paint and Sip Workshop
Immerse yourself in a delightful and creative ceramic painting and sip class in Sydney!
Life Drawing Saturday morning
Come and practice life drawing in an informal setting with fellow art lovers, at Peach Black Gallery
Perfume making class: make your own signature scent
Learn how to make Eau de Toilette and Eau de Parfum in Sydney
Plant pot painting
Paint and decorate a cute terracotta pot for your plants
Textured paint & sip
A twist to the usual paint & sip class – create your own textured petal painting
Beekeeping
Get intimate with thousands of bees at an apiary tour and beehive inspection
Jesmonite Terrazzo casting class: Coasters and Trinket
Learn how to make your own Jesmonite homewares at this unique Sydney workshop
Sewing for beginners
Learn the fundamentals of using a sewing machine whilst making a cushion cover
Soapbox orators in The Domain
Sit in a chair in a beautiful park and argue with the ratbags, or get on a ladder and be one
Community workspaces at Juanita Nielsen Community Centre
Join our vibrant community work spaces at Juanita Nielsen Community Centre
Colour In Worlds by Mit Jai Inn
Immersive sculptural installation for kids, created by internationally celebrated Thai artist Mit Jai Inn
Figure Sculpting in Clay
This is a figure sculpting class designed for both beginning and advanced students interested in figurative sculpture.
Introduction To Drawing
The foundation of painting, drawing is an essential skill if you are looking to pursue art making.
Polymer Clay Earring and Sip Class with Pizza
Make up to three polymer clay earrings in this hands-on class and enjoy BYO drinks and pizza!
Cycling in the city: rusty riders course
Tailored for people with lower confidence and experience
Introduction To Oil Painting with Natalie Popovski
Often not quite as tricky as people think, oils are a beautiful, buttery medium that is incredibly fun to create with.
Pilates lunchtime class
Increase core strength, improve posture, and prevent injuries in this free 1-hour class for all levels of experience.
Foundations of Handbuilding Clay with Gillian Hodes
Join us for a fun and hands-on introduction to clay, perfect for both beginners and people who've potted in the past!
Future Vet Kids Camp
Future Vet Kids Camp is an exciting veterinary-inspired face-to-face and virtual school holiday program.
Gamarada - Community Healing & Life Training
Reconnect to kinship and learn practical skills for positive change
Hatha yoga lunchtime class
Build strength, flexibility, and connect with the breath in this free 1-hour class for all levels of experience
Morning tai chi class
Balance your mind and body in this free 1-hour classes for all levels of experience.
Botanical Painting & Visual Poetry with Joanna and Julie
A one day workshop where art & writing intertwine to form stunning botanical artworks on a recycled materiality.
Crochet for beginners – social group
Unlock your creative potential in a relaxing, creative, and supportive atmosphere. No prior experience required
Vinyasa yoga lunchtime class
Improve heart health and reduce arterial stiffness in this free weekly 1-hour class for all levels of experience
School Holiday E-Waste Tinker and Robot Build Workshop
Using reclaimed materials and disassembled electronics, make vintage science fiction-inspired robot costumes.
Expressive Painting with Bernadette Trela
Dive into the world of Rapid Painting, where creativity meets speed and expressive freedom!
Intensive marble carving workshops
You will learn to use traditional hand-tools and techniques for carving directly onto the famous White Statuario Marble
Night photography workshops
Night photography workshops led by Powerhouse and Sony
Bamboo Sculpture and Lanterns with Kassandra Bossell
Unique a unique lantern using bamboo, cane and paper in this workshop!
Yin yoga lunchtime class
Calm your mind and balance your body in this free weekly 1-hour class for all levels of experience
Create a Colorful Monoprinted Platter with Gillian Hodes
Unleash your creativity in this one-day ceramics workshop designed for all skill levels!
Luxury Candle Making and Sip Class
Learn how to blend your own scent in this candle-making & sip class
Painting flowers with watercolour with Natalie Popovski
Learn various watercolour techniques and practices to paint flowers in this workshop
Polymer clay, pizza and sip
Creativity and good company, and delicious pizza, come together for an unforgettable evening
Soul dance with Taline
Join us for a transformative dance experience that will inspire you to let go, move with freedom and express your soul!
Candle Making Workshop
Spend two hours learning and crafting your very on candle in a Japanese ceramic.
Guided Ride: Green Square - Coogee Beach
This low-pressure route follows the historic tram route to avoid the steepest of the hills
Introduction To Charcoal Drawing with Andrew Antoniou
Learn materials and techniques for using charcoal to create textures and depth to bring your drawings to life!
Silversmithing Class for Beginners: Earrings
Craft your own pair of sterling silver in this hands-on Sydney workshop
Cycling in the city course
Get the skills and confidence to ride on Sydney streets
Capturing Flowers With Pastels with Natalie Popovski
Learn to expressively capture flowers with colours and textures by using oil pastels in this workshop!
Procreate Essentials: Digital Art on iPad with Jacquie Curry
In this workshop students will be introduced to many Procreate functions that ensure maximum functionality in their art
Intro to Jewellery Summer Vibes
A super fun 4-day jewellery intensive where you learn to make jewellery. Fast track your way into jewellery making.
SYO HSC Summer School Holiday Program
Helping students prepare for and polish their understanding of HSC Music 2 & Music Extension
SYO Summer Symphony Orchestra Holiday Program
For the first time in 2025, musicians will have the option to audition for the Summer Symphony Orchestra!
Free chair yoga and meditation beginner class
Learn to relax, meditate and live stress-free with a simple heart-based meditation practice
Macrame keyring workshop, family session 8+
A creative, hands-on Macrame workshop for persons aged 8 years and over plus their families
Power of voice with Carmella
Develop vocal technique, care and preservation of the voice both in speech and in song singer Carmella Baynie
Fun with makerspace robotics kits, 5 to 8 years
A makerspace kits introduction workshop - Come and explore this fun and engaging session.
BOOKED OUT: School holidays: manga comic workshop, 9-12 yrs
Create your own manga-style comic book in this introductory workshop
Cooking and Nutrition Classes in Alexandria with OzHarvest
Beginners Cooking 6 week Program
Fun with makerspace robotics kits, 5 to 8 years
A makerspace kits introduction workshop - Come and explore this fun and engaging session
Silversmithing class for beginners - making earrings
Design and make your own sterling silver earrings from sheet metal
Introductory woodworking workshop
A wonderful woodworking and learning experience for all ages
Lino printing workshop for beginners
Learn how to create your own stunning artworks at Reverse Garbage
Spinal Energetics Group Healing
2 hour Spinal Energetics healing experience designed to empower and reconnect you back to self. End 2024 on a high
The New Writers’ Sprint (Live writing with reflection)
Access your authentic voice in words, make great connections
Free Mock OC & Selective Test Day
Prepare your child with a free mock test, a vital tool to help them gain confidence and improve their exam performance.
Sewing class: sew shorts or pants
Advance your sewing skills by following a pattern to make your own shorts or pants
School holidays: wheel throwing basics, 12-17yrs
Explore the wonderful medium of clay in this half-day workshop for teens
Designing in Wax - Lost Wax Casting
This wax modelling for casting course introduces students to a variety of wax working for jewellery techniques.
Sandhya Pappukkaran workshop
Join Sandhya Parappukkaran these school holidays for stories, writing and fun crafts inspired by her award-winning book
School holidays: Laser cut keyrings from nature 10-15yrs
Create your own laser cut key-ring from nature in this 2-hour interactive workshop
School holidays: silver jewellery making, 12-17yrs
Create your own one-off jewellery pieces in this 2 half-day introductory workshop for young people
Experience Jacky with Playwave
Looking for a killer night out that won’t break the bank? See the award-winning play Jacky up close.
School holidays lasercut printmaking, 13-17 years
Create a laser-cut wood block to make a unique print.
School holidays: wheel throwing for kids 9-12yrs (afternoon)
Explore the wonderful medium of clay in this half-day workshop for kids
School holidays: wheel throwing for kids, 9-12yrs (morning)
Explore the wonderful medium of clay in this half-day workshop for kids
SCRAPS: Sew soft toys, bags, blankets for community
Sew for a cause and socialise at the same time
BOOKED OUT: Creative coding 1 - Code & create 8-12 yrs
Make your very own computer-generated artwork using coding.
Learn to make jewellery: Stage 1 Introduction
Your experienced tutor will guide you through different techniques, styles and design ideas
School holidays: introduction to printmaking, 13-17 years
Experiment with positive and negative space, image composition and colour.
Ukulele class: Beginners to advanced
Strum your troubles away in this fun class for all ages and levels of experience
Golden Age of Flight Workshop
School holiday craft activities from the golden age of flight!
BOOKED OUT: School holidays: Ozobot maze 8-12yrs
A fun introduction to robotics and coding for kids
BOOKED OUT: Creative coding 2 - Imagination Lab 8-12yrs
Make your very own computer-generated artwork using coding.
School holidays: manga comic book workshop, 13-17 yrs
Learn how to make your own manga style comics in this introductory workshop
You Can Draw Anything - one day workshop
A perfect introduction to the core skills of drawing in a one day workshop
Group Spanish classes
Beginner and intermediate Spanish classes in the heart of Sydney
Ben's Book Club | 'Woo Woo' by Ella Baxter
Guests will have the opportunity to ask questions, interact with the authors, and enjoy a bookish discussion.
Selected history of the Rhodesian Conflict 1970-79
RUSI NSW Lecture I Tuesday 28 January 2025
City of Sydney Online Book Club : Holiday Reads
If you love books, this is a great opportunity to connect with other readers online and find literary inspiration.
Acting class
Learn acting skills from an experienced tutor in this 2-hour weekly class for adults
IT troubleshooting
Get help to use your laptop, tablet or smartphone from our English and Cantonese speaking tutor
Elizabeth Gilbert weekend workshop
Join us in Sydney for a weekend workshop where creativity and liberation collide, unleashing your big magic
First Light: Sunrise photography workshop at BridgeClimb
A unique opportunity to capture Australia's most iconic landmarks and Sydney Harbour from an unbeatable vantage point
Gamelan classes
Play gongs, metallophones and drums that interlock to create mesmerising melodies and rhythms
Tinkering with Tools: Electronics & E-Waste
Learn new skills using handtools to deconstruct and explore e-waste objects.
Torrens University and Billy Blue College of Design Open Day
Open Day gives you a taste of what we do and how we do it. Meet our academics, talk to students and tour our campus.
Torrens University open day - Surry Hills campus
Open Day gives you a taste of what we do and how they do it. Meet our academics, talk to students and tour our campuses
Designer Maker Meet-Ups
Join fellow designer makers for a lunchtime discussion and exhibition preview at ADC.
Sewing and mending
Learn how to use a sewing machine or recycle and upcycle preloved items
Wesley School for Seniors Open Week
It’s never too late to learn! Trial courses for free during Open Week
Art club: creating and connecting for over 55s at Ultimo
Discover the joy of art at our monthly creative workshop
5-week stone carving with Elena Murgia - February
This brief course will help students undertake the basic techniques of carving
Creativity for Writers with Hilary Bell
Hilary Bell will help you find an entry point through which you can access the idea that’s inside you.
DARE Symposium multidisciplinary data science for the future
Multidisciplinary Data Science for the Future
Healthy Ageing Hub information session
Informative talk about services the hub provides
Online: Writing Short Stories with Nick Earls
Nick Earls will focus on key aspects of short-fiction, and how to make choices that deliver compelling short stories.
Painting course: Watercolour
Visual artist Matteo Bernasconi shares his extensive knowledge of painting
Sculpture workshops
Come discover the magic of sculpture with a term workshop class at TBSSS
Printmaking: studio access course (Wednesdays)
Studio access for experienced printmakers
English conversation class
Improve your language skills in this free weekly class for beginners
Book Launch: The Old Reliable Firm by Dr Sophie Couchman
A Chinese Australian story of family, migration and entrepreneurship
Printmaking: studio access course (Thursdays)
4-week studio access for experienced printmakers
Living Longer Living Stronger exercise program
Improve your strength, balance and mobility
Social knitting & crochet
A self-running group for crafters of all levels to come together and create projects
Weekend makertime for families, 8-12 yrs
Gain practical creative makerspace skills and experience in this intergenerational 2-hour session
Edible gardens for renters workshop
Grow your own produce on a balcony, courtyard or small space.
Screenwriting fundamentals with Chris Phillips
Chris Phillips will show you how make your story shine through developing fundamental screenwriting skills.
Storytelling Circle: Voices of Resilience
A powerful storytelling session led by Iranian women, sharing personal stories of resilience and experiences of diaspora
Ceramics: beginner wheel throwing and handbuilding (Mondays)
Discover ceramics in this 8-week courses for beginner students
Makertime for families, 8-12 yrs
Gain practical creative makerspace skills and experience in this intergenerational 2-hour session
Green Square Knitters meet up
Come and knit squares to create blankets for Wrap for a lovely cause.
CYL Tai Chi Workshop
Join and discover this ancient oriental arts for relaxation, flexibility, body co-ordination and healthy living
English class for seniors (Booked out)
Free weekly class suitable for beginner and intermediate level learners
On Shakespeare, Power and Politics
Hear from representatives from the arts, politics, academia and media, as we explore power and politics in Shakespeare
Butterflies in Watercolour & Ink with Anna Voytsekhovich
Learn botanical art from Anna Voytsekhovich, scientist, illustrator and botanical artist.
Ceramics: introduction to hand building and wheel throwing
Discover ceramics in this 5-week course for beginner students
Jewellery: introduction to metal jewellery making
Create your own one-off jewellery pieces in this Wednesday evening course
Ceramics: studio access program (Thursdays)
Experienced students can further develop their own projects with support from an expert ceramicist in this 6-week course
Ceramics: wheel throwing and hand building for all levels
Refine your ceramic skills in this 6-week course for experienced students
Kids at the Con: Term 1
Our fun, engaging, and interactive group introduction to music classes are open for Term 4 2024
Ceramics: studio access program (Saturdays)
Experienced students can further develop their own projects with support from an experienced tutor in this 6 week course
Japanese 'Tsumami' flower accessory workshop with Izumi
Make a one of a kind brooch or hair piece
Makertime: open access 16+yrs
Get hands-on experience at the Darling Square Library Makerspace
Printmaking: studio access program (Saturdays)
Studio access for experienced printmakers
Terrarium workshop
Learn how to bring some lush greenery indoors at this workshop for beginners
Ceramics: beginner wheel throwing (Sunday mornings)
Discover ceramics in this directed 5-week course for beginner students
Painting: introduction to painting techniques at Ultimo
Learn the basics of painting in this fun 2.5-hour Sunday afternoon workshop
Printmaking: beginner printmaking (Sundays)
Discover the fundamentals of printmaking in this 5-week introductory course
Watercolour skills: 5 week course
Dive into watercolours with this compact 5 week course
AIIP Intergenerational Conference, Sydney, February 2025
Join us at the 2025 AIIP Conference to explore intergenerational practice, solutions, and create meaningful connections!
Claires Mardi Gras cabaret presents THE FABULOUS WONDER MAMA
Join The Fabulous Wonder Mama for her inaugural performance at Claire's Petit Cabaret - "Divas and Drama Queens!”
Bush food discovery tour
Sample bush foods and find out what you can grow in your backyard or balcony
Creator Summit: Powered by Fujifilm
A new event for Australia’s content creation community to come together, collaborate, learn, and celebrate creativity.
First seed to first draft: Turning ideas into stories
In this one-day workshop with author Anna Downes, we'll look at the difference between a story and a situation
Poetics of Place: Writing New Poetry Wherever You Are
Jazz Money will lead poets through a wide range of prompts to create new poetry based in place and memory.
Vase arrangment workshop for everyone
Master the art of a flower arrangement with gorgeous seasonal blooms
Watercolour: plants and flowers @ Ultimo Community Centre
An introduction to watercolours and botanical art for adults
Computer, tablet and mobile phone tech support
IT support for computer, tablets and mobile phones
Year of the Novel with Ashley Kalagian Blunt
This course from bestselling author Ashley Kalagian Blunt will make 2025 the year you finally write that book.
Women's Reconciliation Network - Redfern Yarning Circle
Welcoming space for women from diverse backgrounds.
City of Sydney online book club: Oceania and the Pacific
If you love books, this is a great opportunity to connect with other readers online and find literary inspiration
Ceramics: introduction to wheel throwing (Sunday afternoons)
Learn the basics of working with clay in this 6-week course
Drawing: beginners @ Ultimo Community Centre
Unlock the secrets of drawing, through a series of short drawing exercises
Jewellery shorts: textured earrings or pendant
Make you own handcrafted textured jewellery in our 2.5-hour Sunday afternoon beginner workshop
Online Feedback: Manuscript Development with Pamela Cook
Are you looking for feedback to improve your work? Join this course to give and receive feedback on your writing.
Online Feedback: Young Adult Fiction with Simmone Howell
In this online writing course, author Simmone Howell will provide feedback on your writing for young adults.
Art club for kids @ Ultimo Community Centre, 6-9yrs
Join us for a fantastic artistic adventure on the first Tuesday of each month
Opinion Writing in Journalism with Saman Shad
In this workshop, you’ll learn how to craft opinion pieces that stand out in today’s crowded media landscape.
Writing Crime Fiction with Candice Fox
Candice Fox will deliver a one-stop-shop writing workshop aimed at writers wanting to produce commercial crime fiction.
Jewellery shorts: make a metal bangle or cuff
Make you own handcrafted textured bangle or cuff in our Sunday afternoon beginner workshop
Painting: landscapes @ Ultimo Community Centre
Discover the joy of acrylic painting in our fun Sunday class for beginners
Online: Research for Writers with Eliza Henry Jones
Develop and enrich your research for writing skills.
Annual networking forum
Join us for The MPN Annual Networking Forum. Don’t miss the chance to engage with a diverse community
Story Design with Laurel Cohn
This workshop introduces strategies to help you understand the bigger picture of your works-in-progress
Writing Love and Sex in Fiction with Anne Gracie
Explore methods of building tension, and ways of approaching scenes that fit your style.
Drawing: beginner portraits at Ultimo Community Centre
Unleash your creativity in our fun and social beginner portrait drawing workshop
Jewellery shorts: make a ring and learn to silver solder
Make a ring in this 2.5-hour introductory jewellery workshop
Seed saving workshop
Get hands on and learn simple techniques for collecting, cleaning, drying and storing seed from vegies and herbs.
Jewellery shorts: silver domed jewellery making
Create your own unique domed silver jewellery piece in this fun 2.5-hour introductory jewellery workshop
Painting: still life @ Ultimo Community Centre
Still life acrylic painting workshop for beginners
City of Sydney online book club: International Women's Month
If you love books, this is a great opportunity to connect with other readers online and find literary inspiration
Discover the magic of sound healing: A weekend workshop
An immersive and inspiring weekend workshop exploring the fundamentals of sound healing
Mind, Body, Spirit with Maggie Hamilton
Join author Maggie Hamilton to deep dive into the mind, body, spirit genre.
Jewellery shorts: make a silver pendant with a stone
Create your own one-off pendant with a tab-set stone in this one-off Sunday afternoon workshop
Painting: watercolour and pencils @ Ultimo Community Centre
Explore the beautifully fluid medium of watercolour
Online: Writing Compelling Climate Fiction w/ Amanda Niehaus
Learn ways to inspire curiosity, introspection and awe in readers to incite connection and change
Craft of Fiction: Form and Structure with Anthony Macris
This workshop is designed for intermediate to advanced fiction writers.
Herb propagation workshop
Learn to grow tasty herbs at home from seeds, cuttings and division.
Jewellery shorts: sustainable metal jewellery making
Create your own bespoke jewellery piece using recycled metals in this beginner workshop
Painting: flowers in acrylics @ Ultimo Community Centre
Learn how to paint flowers using acrylics in this 2.5-hour Sunday morning workshop
Ghostly Garden for kids
Experience a twilight adventure through the Royal Botanic Garden in this spine-tingling storytelling event
Writing Complex Characters with Rosie Dub
In this one-day workshop, author, Dr Rosie Dub will take you on a journey into the psychology of character.
Online: Dialogue and Character Fundamentals with Amy Lovat
In this 6-week course with author Amy Lovat, you’ll explore the fundamentals of dialogue and character.
Everything to Know Before Getting Published w/ Irma Gold
This seminar will give you the tools to navigate the publishing waters with confidence and a sense of direction.
A Deep Dive Into Coriolanus
Bell Shakespeare's exclusive subscriber event with Professor Liam E. Semler
The World Of Will Workshops
Introductory Shakespeare workshops for primary years 5 & 6
Magic Garden: Music and Songwriting Workshop
Have fun learning about songwriting with ARIA-nominated The Vegetable Plot performers