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Big summer reading challenge
Join Australia’s largest summer public library reading challenge for kids and young people aged up to 18 years.
Botanic Cyanotypes Workshop
Explore nature through cyanotype photography and create beautiful photograms in a hands-on workshop.
Exhibition: Hidden Icon by Joanna Pinkiewicz
A body of work inspired by the profound visual and theological legacy of Polish painter Jerzy Nowosielski.
Experimental Craft Day: Stuff You Never Know What to Do With
Got a stash of craft supplies gathering dust? Bring your “what-was-I-thinking” materials and join us for a craft day!
Intensive marble carving workshops
You will learn to use traditional hand-tools and techniques for carving directly onto the famous White Statuario Marble
Introduction to Wheel Throwing
Learn wheel throwing is just three weeks! The friendsmas course!
Little Sydney Lives Exhibition 2025
A glimpse of daily life through the eyes of young Sydneysiders aged 5 to 12
Nudenight Life Drawing at Doodler
Life drawing with professional models and a unique creative atmosphere
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.
Soapbox orators in The Domain
Sit in a chair in a beautiful park and argue with the ratbags, or get onto a ladder and be one
Too~B – A free play space by Hossei
A colourful, touchable, wearable play space created by artist Hossei
School holidays: wheel throwing basics, 12-17yrs
Explore the wonderful medium of clay in this half-day workshop for teens
Creative Expressive Experimental Art and Drawing Workshop
Join us for these creative art and crafting workshops
Information Session / Ash and Local Clay Glazes
Learn how to use ash and local clay to create a ceramic glaze.
Kids Creative Art and Craft Club Course (5-9 years)
Let kids express themselves creatively in this fun, drawing and painting workshop course hosted by Juliana
Poetry Open Mic Mondays
Join us every Monday for an inspiring Poetry Open Mic night! Read your original poetry and sell your work here
School holidays: manga comic workshop, 9-12 yrs
Create your own manga-style comic book in this introductory workshop
Tech & Creative Holiday Camps for ages 5–12
Hands-on activities in coding, robotics, Minecraft, Roblox, animation, crafting and more for fun learning these holidays
Free Sydney Photo Challenge – The Rocks (phones and cameras)
Walk around Sydney's "The Rocks" area while taking photos
Kids Recycling Session
Join us at the Banish Sustainability Hub for a 90-minute interactive recycling session designed for kids aged 8 and up!
Qigong classes
Get an introduction to Qigong at any level of experience and fitness
School holidays: manga comic book workshop, 13-17 yrs
Learn how to make your own manga style comics in this introductory workshop
School holidays: wheel throwing for kids, 9-12yrs
Explore the wonderful medium of clay in this half-day workshop for kids
Scripts and Stages Course for Kids
Write, design, and perform a short play addressing environmental issues.
Sculpt Your Mate Air Drying Clay Workshop
Create a fun, quirky piece you will cherish for years to come!
Second Look - Legacy
Second Look - Legacy celebrates the material intelligence and creativity of contemporary textile practice.
Summer Holiday Fun: Cross Stitch For Teens Switch Keychain
Craft your very own Nintendo Switch keychain!
Code Camp at Fortress Sydney: Epic Holiday Camps for kids
Hands-on projects, tech challenges, and fun experiences for kids at Fortress Sydney
Life Drawing on Wednesday
Come and practice life drawing in an informal setting with fellow art lovers, at Peach Black Gallery
School holidays: Sphero robot maze 9-12yrs
Master coding with our Sphero Bolt robot workshop
Sound Bath: Deep Rest & Inner Peace - January Session
Experience deep relaxation & inner balance through live sound healing with a certified practitioner. Accessible venue.
Free Trial Class Robotics & Coding For Kids
Free online trial class for kids to explore robotics and coding through fun, hands-on activities.
Breath, Beats & Cacao - Breathwork Experience
Join us for a cacao-infused breathwork journey of rhythm, release and reconnection—get high on your own supply!
More Than a Church: Early Christian Archaeology and History
Learn more about the history and archaeology of the early Christian Church in Cyprus
Silver jewellery essentials
Using a jeweller's saw frame to make a pendant, brooch or earrings
Data-Driven Storytelling
Learn how to utilise infographics and data visualisation as part of your content and communications strategy.
Floral Painting Workshop with Jackson Davis
Learn to paint a bunch of beautiful flowers from life!
Get a Grip! 5-Week Ceramics & Pottery Course: Hand Building
Facilitated by ceramic artist Ellen Bagge, Get a Grip! is a 5 week course for anyone who is keen on clay.
School holidays: Creative coding 2 - Imagination Lab 8-12yrs
Make your very own computer-generated artwork using coding
School holidays: Creative coding masterclass 12-16yrs
Push your creativity to the next level with advanced coding techniques!
Workshop / Introduction to Abstract Painting
If you’ve always wanted to try abstract and experimental painting but not known how, this is the workshop for you!
Japanese art kintsugi ceramic repair workshop
Learn the mindful Japanese art of golden ceramic mending to give new life to a damaged piece
Life Drawing Saturday morning
Come and practice life drawing in an informal setting with fellow art lovers, at Peach Black Gallery
Life Model in Clay with Richard Byrnes - one day workshop
Working directly from the life model students are guided to create a dynamic figurative sculpture which is later fired.
New Year New Zine Workshop
Turn your 2026 vision board into a clear, doable plan in this one-off zine-making workshop!
Workshop / Portraits from the Masters
Learn the oil painting techniques of the old masters.
Guided Ride and Swim - Prince Alfred Park to Marrinawi Cove
Pack your bathers and ride from Central to Barangaroo with a detour to see the new Sydney Harbour Bridge cycleway ramp.
Pinot and Pastels Sip and Draw Workshop
Draw a unique artwork using Oil Pastels in this fun draw and sip workshop
Meisner Technique Acting Classes
For all skill levels, learn the best foundation for acting
Beginner Yoga Course
A grounded, practical entry into yoga, taught with clarity and attention.
English class for seniors
Free weekly class suitable for beginner and intermediate level learners
School holidays: silver jewellery making, 12-17yrs
Students will get to design and make their own jewellery pieces in this fun 2-half-day school holiday workshop.
Summer Holiday Fun: Crochet For Teens Leaf Sprout Bookmark
Get hooked on the art of crochet in this fun and welcoming workshop.
Tango course (6 weeks) with Club De Tango
For all levels with Sydney's most experienced and successful teachers.
The Education of Military Officers in Military History
How has the education of officers evolved throughout our history? Good leaders are crucial to a good defence force
Workshop / Still Life Painting
Learn the fundamentals of still life painting.
Introduction to Classical Latin
Discover the language that shaped the foundation of Western civilisation with our Introduction to Classical Latin course
School holiday art workshop
A fun day creating art for school children aged K-year 6
Screen Acting Classes - In Studio and Online
Get a head start in the competitive world of screen acting.
Woollahra Philosophy Club
Explore timeless questions of truth, beauty, & meaning.
AI for Comms & PR Professionals
Build real-world AI capability for modern PR in this 5-week course for Australian communicators.
Chinese painting for beginners to advanced
A free weekly class for beginners, led by an experienced Mandarin speaking tutor
English conversation class
Improve your language skills in this free weekly class
School holidays: block-print your tote or t-shirt, 10-13yrs
Design, carve and print a personalised block, then press it onto a tote, cards or a T-shirt in this hands-on workshop.
The Telescope That Sees Time - Drinks & JWST
Expert breaks down the James Webb Space Telescope in a beginner-friendly brewery talk
This is For Everyone with Sir Tim Berners-Lee
Inventor of the World Wide Web
Art Café Creative Workshop
Welcome to Art Café, where creativity is always on the menu.
Mixed Media Beautiful Buttlerfly Illustration Workshop
Craft, illustrate, and paint a stunning butterfly artwork which you can proudly showcase at home
School holidays: Mythical metal keyrings, 10–13yrs
Create your own mythical metal keyring in the jewellery studio at Pine Street Creative Arts Centre
Gamelan classes
Play gongs, metallophones and drums that interlock to create mesmerising melodies and rhythms
Lino printing workshop for beginners
Learn how to create your own stunning artworks at Reverse Garbage
Sculpting the Head in Clay One day Workshop
Learn to sculpt a head in clay in this fun one day workshop in studio
Stitched Wearables with Melinda Young
Transform remnant textiles into a brooch, necklace or earrings.
Torrens University open day
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
Workshop / Sculpting the Head in Clay
Learn to sculpt a head in clay this summer!
Paint & Sip Cork & Chroma Vino & Vinyl: Desert Beats
For the record, we are ditching the canvas!
The New Writers’ Sprint
Unlock your imagintion, reflection, connection, beyond journalling
Cycling in the city: rusty riders course
Tailored for people with lower confidence and experience
Breathe. Meditate. Connect.
A complimentary one-hour monthly workshop on breathwork and meditation.
Chinese craft class
Suitable for crafters of all levels to come together and create projects
Ceramics: beginner wheel throwing and handbuilding (Mondays)
Discover a passion for ceramics in this 8-week wheel throwing and hand-building course
Come and get techie: Kings Cross Library
Got a burning tech question? Get 1:1 tech help at the Library
Come and get techie: Surry Hills Library
Got a burning tech question? Get 1:1 tech help at the Library!
ETTE Media Live: It's a No From Me
Join ETTE MEDIA’s Jan Fran and Antoinette Lattouf for their debut live show ‘IT’S A NO FROM ME’
Logic Pro X for Beginners
Learn the fundamentals of music production using Logic Pro X.
Night Walk – Summer Socials
Join us as we capture Sydney – from the light of day, to the dark of a Summer's night.
Painting course: Watercolour
Visual artist Matteo Bernasconi shares his extensive knowledge of painting
Maker and creator workshop 8-12 yrs
Harness all things inspirational and inventive with our sensational series of creative workshops for kids
Come and get techie: Customs House Library
Got a burning tech question? Get 1:1 tech help at the Library!
Come and get techie: Glebe Library
Got a burning tech question? Get 1:1 tech help at the library
Come and get techie: Newtown Library
Got a burning tech question? Get 1:1 tech help at the library
Free Beginner Tango Class
No obligation free introductory class to tango No partner or dance experience required
Life writing course at JNC
Join acclaimed author Patti Miller to explore memoir, memory and vivid storytelling.
Oil Painting Course 3 February - 5 weeks
5 weeks oil painting course - Learn how to paint with Matteo Bernasconi
Portrait of a Landscape
An Exhibition of Impressionist Urban Landscapes Depicting Sydney's Inner West
Secret Sauce: Modern Mixing & Recording Masterclass 10 Weeks
Dive into the world of professional audio production.
Singing Lessons with Paula Terry
We are delighted to announce that Paula is giving a series of singing lessons at Kings Cross Community Centre
Future planning info session
Come along to this free talk by the Seniors Rights Service
An Evening with Ben Crowe
An evening in conversation with Ben Crowe with Melissa Doyle live on stage to launch his new book.
Ceramics: introduction to wheel throwing (Wednesdays)
Discover ceramics in this 4-week course for beginner students
Come and get techie: Green Square Library
Got a burning tech question? Get 1:1 tech help at the library
Printmaking: studio access course (Wednesdays)
Studio access for experienced printmakers
Year of the Novel with Ashley Kalagian Blunt
This course from bestselling author Ashley Kalagian Blunt will make 2026 the year you finally write that book.
Printmaking: sustainable etching (Thursdays)
Learn sustainable etching techniques and create your own limited-edition prints in this four-week 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
Come and get techie: Darling Square Library
Got a burning tech question? Get 1:1 tech help at the Library
Pottery Course for Kids (Ages 10-15)
This 9-week course, running during the school term, introduces the essentials of hand-built pottery
Living Longer Living Stronger exercise
Improve your strength, balance and mobility
Acting class
Learn acting skills from an experienced tutor in this 2-hour weekly class for adults
Learning Curve 2026: Nordic architecture and design
Nordic architecture and design: Nature, form and function
Poetica – Poems as Prompts
Join Poetica’s Miriam Hechtman for a poetry workshop that uses poems as prompts.
Storytelling workshop at Ultimo Community Centre
Learn to share stories with friends and family in this fun workshop with writer Gary Paramanathan.
Weekend makertime for families: Lunar New Year 8-12yrs
Have fun making and creating at this festive session for ages 8 to 12 years and their caregivers.
Small space edible gardening workshop
Grow your own produce on a balcony, courtyard or small space
Abstract Watercolour Painting
Free your style with abstract watercolour painting.
Adorned: First Nations Jewellery Making
Embrace your creativity and immerse yourself in First Nations weaving practices
Bike care and maintenance course
Come along and learn more about how to maintain and fix your bike
iPhone photography course
Learn to take breathtaking photos on your smartphone with us
Phone photography – Coogee Beach – Playing with Time
Learn time-based photo/video techniques at Coogee Beach
Printmaking: studio access program (Saturdays)
Studio access for experienced printmakers
Public art walks: MCA and beyond
A series of walking tours around Tallawoladah/The Rocks.
Travel talk on Provence: a painter’s paradise
In this talk, Julie Ewington explores the enduring attraction of Provence.
Jewellery shorts: make a ring and learn to silver solder
Make a ring in this 2.5-hour introductory jewellery workshop
Painting: introduction @ Ultimo Community Centre
Learn the basic skills needed to tackle any type of painting.
Printmaking: beginner printmaking (Sundays)
Discover the fundamentals of printmaking in this 6-week introductory course
Learn to play bridge - beginners course - city centre
Learn to play bridge in 6 weeks
Social knitting group: Newtown Library
Come join fellow knitters together at Newtown Library fortnightly on Mondays
Watercolour skills: 6 week course
Dive into watercolours with this compact 6 week course
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.
Homeschool makertime: Laser cut stamps 12-16 yrs
A fun makerspace session for home schoolers exploring laser cutting and STEAM skills
Learn to play Bridge - beginners course - city centre
Learn to play bridge in 6 evenings
Learn to play Bridge - beginners course - Ashfield
Learn to play bridge in 6 weeks
Philosophy Course: Stoicism
Learn to answer fundamental questions about life with our philosophy short courses online & in Sydney.
Gong Bath at Govindas
Deeply relax in this unique experience in serious comfort, a special gong bath in the movie room recliners!
Alchemy – Jewellery Design Through Sand Casting
Discover the art of transforming simple shapes into beautiful silver jewellery
Mardi Gras: Laser cut printmaking from the archives 16+yrs
Be inspired by the City of Sydney Archives to create a relief print reflecting the vibrant history of Sydney Mardi Gras
Pasifika Printmaking Workshop
A full-day workshop in crafting fine art prints and textiles, inspired by Pasifika storytelling and techniques.
Writing Romance: Tropes, Chemistry, and Craft
In this one-day workshop with writer Saman Shad, you'll learn the secrets of crafting compelling romantic stories.
Cark It Café: Creativity Meets Death Chats for LGBTIQ+
Cark It Café: Queer, creative & death-positive — let’s plan our endings with flair, not fear
Ceramics: beginner wheel throwing (Sunday afternoons)
Learn the basics of working with clay in this 5-week course
Jewellery Shorts: textured pendant or earrings
Make you own handcrafted textured jewellery in our 2.5-hour Sunday afternoon beginner workshop
Modern Calligraphy Workshop
Learn the art of modern calligraphy in a relaxed, hands-on workshop with Gizelle Faye
Watercolour: beginners @ Ultimo Community Centre
Explore the beautifully fluid medium of watercolour
Computer, tablet and mobile phone tech support
IT support for computer, tablets and mobile phones
Manga Club Workshop, 13-17 yrs
Develop your manga art skills in this monthly workshop and learn techniques to level up your art style.
Online Feedback: Fiction
Author Emma Darragh will provide feedback on your story, enabling you to hone your skills over five months.
Online Feedback: Non-Fiction
Sarah Malik will provide feedback on your essay/non-fiction work, enabling you to hone your skills over three months
Online Feedback: Poetry
Bronwyn Lea will provide feedback on your poetry, enabling you to hone your skills over five months.
Social Media Manager course
Learn how to become a Social Media Manager through our comprehensive marketing short courses in Sydney
After 5 Networking
Kick start 2026 networking with a bang – at least 4 ways to build connection and opportunity
The Year Ahead: Critics on Culture
A panel of critics previews the year ahead in culture — from literature and film to music, ideas and emerging voices.
An Evening with Yotam Ottolenghi
World-renowned chef, restaurateur, and author Ottolenghi invites you to a night of culinary adventure and storytelling.
Come and get techie: Reg Murphy Community Centre
Get help with a technology question about a device or website from our City of Sydney Library team
Introduction to making jewellery with metal (5 weeks)
Learn introductory metal working skills for making jewellery in this 5-week course for all levels with an expert tutor
A Deep Dive into Julius Caesar
A special lecture with Associate Professor Huw Griffiths from The University of Sydney
An evening with Fran Lebowitz
Fran Lebowitz returns, unleashing her chain-smoking, coffee-drinking New Yorker bite on the world
Ceramics: hand building for all levels (Thursday evenings)
Refine your ceramic skills in this 6-week course for all experience levels
Mardi Gras Debate: Heterosexuality is a Cult
The festival’s signature rollicking debate takes to the State Library of NSW stage for a special Mardi Gras edition
Paint & Sip by Lainie Cann
Join us on the third Thursday of every month, 1:30–3 pm at Gaden Community Centre. All materials included!
Women Unlimited Leadership Summit
Redefining possibilities for women in leadership
CYL Kung Fu and Qigong Workshop
Gain a better understanding of mind, body and spirit through the different forms of Kung Fu and Qigong
Power Up Your Heart
An inspiring and inclusive evening of meditation, contemplation and open discussion.
Searching for Billie – discovering a vanished China
A journalist’s quest to understand his mother’s past leads him to discover a vanished China
Bush food discovery tour
Sample bush foods and find out what you can grow in your backyard or balcony
Makertime: open access 16+yrs
Get hands-on experience at the Darling Square Library Makerspace
Travel talk on Puglia: a crossroads of art and civilisation
Steven Miller guides you through Puglia's diverse history of art and culture.
3D Design and CAD for Beginners 16+yrs
Learn how to create 3D models for engineering, prototyping, and product design using Onshape, a cloud-based CAD tool
Ceramics: studio access program (Saturdays)
Experienced students can further develop their own projects with support from an experienced tutor in this 6 week course
Perspective drawing workshop
Learn the principles of perspective drawing with us
Winhangadurinya: Aboriginal Meditation
Immerse yourself in the healing space of Aboriginal spirituality, in this authentic and heartfelt meditation workshop.
Writing Compelling True Stories with Sian Prior
Dr Sian Prior will introduce you to some of the essential skills required to write creative non-fiction.
CYL Lion and Dragon Dance Workshops
You're invited to understand, learn, experience and perform with us
Jewellery shorts: make a metal bangle or cuff
Make you own handcrafted textured bangle or cuff in our Sunday afternoon beginner workshop
Draw a Drag Queen Life Drawing Workshop for Mardi Gras
Learn how to capture the glamour and charisma of a drag queen through art, guided by a queen herself
Painting: still life @ Ultimo Community Centre
Still life acrylic painting workshop for beginners
An evening with Netflix Bridgerton Star Martins Imhangbe
Live Q & A + Acting Masterclass with Netlfix Bridgerton Star Martins Imhangbe
PaddyPallin Inspire:Allie Pepper, Limitless Above the Clouds
Midlife awakening, true summit mission, and the relentless pursuit to climb all 14 of the world’s highest peaks without supplemental oxygen
CBD Sydney Chamber Business Roundtable Series
Interested in learning more about the CBD Sydney Chamber Roundtable Series?
An Audience with Sir Tony Robinson
Stories from Sir Tony's remarkable career, his passion for history, and his thrilling fiction debut.
CYL Tai Chi Workshop
Join and discover this ancient oriental arts for relaxation, flexibility, body co-ordination and healthy living
The Art of Poetry with Judith Beveridge
Uncover the issues surrounding the “making” of poetry and gain a fuller understanding and appreciation of poetry’s power
The Library That Made Me – Live
An illustrious line-up of contributors to the book reflect on the libraries that shaped them as readers and writers.
City Model talks with model maker Richard Braddish
Hear from our model maker Richard Braddish about the scale model of our local area.
Writing for Middle Grade and YA with Will Kostakis
Join Will Kostakis is the journey of learning how to captivate young audiences with a series of practical exercises.
Women’s Reconciliation Network – Redfern Yarning Circle
Welcoming space for women from diverse backgrounds.
Innovation Unboxed: A Business Transformation Masterclass
What every business leader should know.
City of Sydney online book club: Chinese Literature
If you love books, this is a great opportunity to connect with other readers online and find literary inspiration
Speechwriting Essentials
Learn how to project manage, draft, and refine a successful speech.
End of life information session
Find out how to plan for the final phase of your life
Introduction to 3D design with Blender 16+yrs
Learn the fundamentals and start creating your own characters, environments and objects in this beginner class.
Travel talk: A Greek Island odyssey
Lucienne Joy will take us island-hopping, following in the footsteps of those who were captivated by Greek islands.
Chinese Market gardens & gardeners in the Ryde area
From the 1890's until 1970's there were Chinese market gardens in and gardeners in the Ryde Eastwood areas.
Fermenting & Pickling for the Seasons Course
Learn how to culture pickles and ferment vegetables with us
Trash to Treasure Workshop: Steampunk Fish
Create your own unique creature of the deep using trash and reclaimed materials.
Vegetable gardening workshop
Learn how to grow delicious, fresh vegetables in your own garden
Voice in Contemporary Playwriting
Join Michelle Law to learn how to develop your own unique voice as a playwright.
Wildlife photography
Capture striking animal portraits with award-winning photographer Nic van Oudtshoorn in this hands-on zoo workshop.
Drawing : portraits for beginners @ Ultimo Community Centre
Unleash your creativity in our fun and social beginner portrait drawing workshop
Drawing: Portraits for Beginners @ Ultimo Community Centre
Unleash your creativity in our fun and social beginner portrait drawing workshop
Mika Häkkinen & David Coulthard - F1 Legends Live on Stage
Experience the electrifying reunion of Formula One’s Mika Häkkinen and David Coulthard as they take to the stage 2026.
Year of the Novel with Amy Lovat
Make 2026 the year you finally write that book in this course from author Amy Lovat.
Ceramics: wheel throwing for beginners (Wednesdays)
Discover ceramics in this 5-week course for beginner students
Stroke Safe information session
Come along to this free talk by Health Promotion Service for Older People
LGBTIQA+ Inclusive Comms
Build a foundational understanding of LGBTIQA+ identities, inclusion, and everyday allyship.
Compost and worm farm basics talk
Learn how to turn your organic waste into something special for your garden or pot plants
Travel Talk: An archaeological expedition
Join Paul Donnelly on a journey through archaeological sites in Greece, Italy, Jordan, and Syria
Art Club at Empower Create Thrive
Join Art Club at Empower Create Thrive for hands-on fun, creativity, and good friends!
Japanese ‘Tsumami’ flower accessory workshop with Izumi
Make a one of a kind brooch or hair piece
Phone Photography – Exploring Balmain (Birrabirragal)
Develop your creative Smartphone photography skills while exploring Balmain
Qi Gong x Gong Bath
Arrive through gentle Qi Gong, then surrender into a deep, immersive gong bath
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.
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: Flowers in acrylics @ Ultimo Community Centre
Learn how to paint flowers using acrylics in this 2.5-hour Sunday morning workshop
How To Fiction: Craft Essentials with Kirsten Tranter
Kirsten Tranter will take you through a deep dive of the six essentials of fiction.
Student Climate Leadership Forum at the Australian Museum
A one-day program of talks and workshops, designed to help students build climate action plans for the school community
How to Start a Business Course
Embark on the journey of starting your own business with our personal & career development short courses online !
Crafting the Travel Memoir with Jillian Schedneck
In this one-week course with author Jillian Schedneck, participants will learn how to write compelling travel memoir.
Sydney’s Unbelievable True Stories with Jim Haynes OAM
Enjoy morning tea and a captivating talk by Mr Jim Haynes OAM, uncovering surprising true stories from Sydney’s past.
Biennale of Sydney - Arts Tours at White Bay Power Station
Discover the stories behind the art with our daily Rememory Art Tours.
Phone photography: Shoot, edit, organise & print
Learn how to shoot, edit, organise and print your work
Reiki Master Practitioner Certification & Attunement
Advanced master course in energy healing
Screenwriting fundamentals with Chris Phillips
Chris Phillips will show you how make your story shine through developing fundamental screenwriting skills.
Writing Fiction From Life with Kavita Bedford
Join Kavita Bedford for an in-depth course on how to draw from personal perspectives to shape fiction and characters.
Yumi Olgeta: Crafting a more inclusive democracy
A cultural quilt making workshop whether you’re a seasoned embroiderer, like weaving, or just a curious beginner.
Painting: landscapes @ Ultimo Community Centre
For beginners, you will explore introductory painting techniques, including colour mixing, tone and composition.
Interior design colour theory course
Learn to improve your decorative abilities by mastering the art of colour theory for your home with our course
Online: Tools and Tricks from Commercial Fiction
Join Kate Cuthbert to deepen and strengthen your own writing by learning the lessons commercial writing has to teach.
The MPN Be Board Ready workshop
Join The MPN in Sydney for our Be Board Ready Workshop
Get Out of Your Own Way and Write with Natasha Rai
Natasha Rai introduces strategies to help connect with your own immune system, maximising the creative flow and process.
Online: Write to Speak with Miles Merrill
Join Miles Merrill in his online workshop to transform your ideas into crowd capturing narratives.
The Ghostwriter’s Toolkit with Erin O’Dwyer
Dr Erin O'Dywer explores the all the intricacies of ghost writing and how to develop someone else's story step by step.
Watercolour: intermediate techniques
Learn advanced approaches to watercolour basics in this hands-on Sunday morning workshop.
How to write Horror Course
Learn to write horror for books, film, and TV. Create chilling stories, vivid characters and master supernatural twists.
Oil painting workshop
Learn painting skills and how to use oil paints with us
The Art of Tension and Twists with Darcy Tindale
Join Darcy Tindale to master the art of perilous storytelling and using suspense, and twists to captivate readers.
Watercolour: plants & flowers at Ultimo Community Centre
An introduction to watercolours and botanical art for adults
Stand-Up comedy course + perform (4 weeks)
An in-depth course in stand-up comedy course where you will build you stage presence and then perform in a comedy show.
The 2nd (Australian) Division - Lecture and Networking event
The Australian Army's 2nd Division - Presented by Major General Matthew Burr AM
Writing Setting in Fiction with Angie Faye Martin
In this one-week course with author Angie Faye Martin, participants will discuss the importance of setting in fiction.
Jon Rose x Erik Griswold at Phoenix Central Park
Two of Australia’s foremost improvising experimentalists will perform at Phoenix Central Park
Sashiko Workshop with Yoshi: Mindful Sewing and Repair
Learn Japanese repair and sewing techniques with local artist Yoshi Ito.
Writing for Insight and Transformation with Jessica Raschke
Join writer Jessica Raschke at Writing NSW to explore the craft of inner work and self-exploration through writing.
Dr Bessel van der Kolk Live - The Body Keeps the Score
A healing, educational workshop for therapists, practitioners and the general public.
Silver Jewellery: Wax Modelling Silver Casting Intermediate
Carve your dream jewellery with us!
Persuasive Presentations and Pitches
Learn how to sell your ideas visually and secure the support of key stakeholders.
Story Design with Laurel Cohn
This workshop introduces strategies to help you understand the bigger picture of your works-in-progress
Writing for Children: Finding the Fun with Mick Elliott
Join Mick Elliott as he shares the steps that will help you develop, write, pitch and publish your children’s book.
Preparing & Planning Your Home Renovation workshop
Home renovation course to avoid costly mistakes
Sydney Comedy Festival Gala at Sydney Opera House
The Sydney Comedy Festival’s hottest acts. One stellar line-up. One iconic venue.
Music Production with Ableton: Beginners Course
Learn to use Ableton Live software for your music creations
Jason Leong - In Laughing Memory
After losing a best friend to cancer, Dr Jason Leong processed grief the only way he knows: comedy.
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.
Jewellery design drawing course
Learn how to draw and design your jewellery pieces with us
Refugee Trauma Recovery in Resettlement Conference
This conference focuses on refugee trauma recovery and resettlement practice, policy, research, and lived experience.
Effie
Loud, proud and hilariously unapologetic – Australia’s iconic big-haired queen who steals every scene.
How to be scam safe info session
Come along to this free talk by Seniors Rights Service
Ivan Aristeguieta
After the smash-hit success of All Bangers No Mash, Australia’s favourite Venezuelan is back with a hilarious new show
Schalk Bezuidenhout
Schalk Bezuidenhout is back with a brand-new show—his first and (hopefully) only one post-divorce.
Jewellery Making Workshop with Dennis Golding
Biennale of Sydney: Picking Up The Pieces – Jewellery Making Workshop with Dennis Golding
Ambition and the Aftermath
A riveting conversation series about ambition in Shakespeare’s plays and in our contemporary world.
Marty Sheargold – The Red Card Tour
He’s back...! Comedian Marty Sheargold returns with his brand-new stand-up show, The Red Card Tour.
Strategic Storytelling for Communicators
Learn to craft compelling communications content. Online Training Course | Delivered across 2 sessions on 15 & 22 May
Dave Hughes - Cooked
Australia’s everyman comic Dave Hughes: sharp, relatable, relentlessly funny—Hughesy brings the laughs.
Japanese Fabric Ball – ‘Kimekomi Mari’ Accessory Workshop
Create a one-of-a-kind necklace or keychain using vintage Japanese fabric