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Curiosities and treasures in the City of Sydney archives
Come along and learn about some of the curiosities and treasures in the City of Sydney archives.
Fun flower crown workshop
Make your own flower crown and be a queen on your special day
Known, Unknowns: Archaeology of the Devonshire St Cemetery
Iain Stuart discusses the history of the Devonshire Street Cemetery and the recent archaeological programs on the site
Navigating the landscape with Peter Eastway
It's always good to learn from the best, and it doesn't get much better than Peter Eastway.
Accelerate - Creative workshops: 12-16 years
Collaborative drama and film workshops for young people as 12-16 years
Art Club Term 2: Drawing
Develop your skills in this drawing fundamentals program, covering Still Life; Portraiture; and Experimental Drawing
Australian Heritage Festival 2022
Australia's largest community-driven heritage event with a huge program of more than 150 FREE and ticketed activities
Claudia Rankine: Just Us
Hear renowned poet Claudia Rankine discuss her unforgettable collection, Just Us
continuum: Independent animation from Japan and Australia
15 works of contemporary independent animation connected by the concept of continuum
DIY Silversmithing for Beginners 1 (Four Week Course)
Make your own silver jewellery with a fun introduction for absolute beginners
EDGE: Art Camp on the GreenWay
A free live art experience for everyone on the beautiful banks of Iron Cove Bay
How Franchisors Can Avoid Misleading and Deceptive Conduct
Real world case studies to help you understand your legal obligations
How to: Navigate the Milky Way
World-renowned astronomer Prof. Naomi McClure Griffiths takes you on a tour of the galaxy
Immersive Art
5 immersive public art installations by 5 boundary-pushing artists are bringing colour and creativity to The Rocks
Join business owners across Australia
SavvySME brings the best business ideas, tools and experts for small and medium-sized businesses.
Library Lovers with Maya Linnell
Join Maya Linnell in convo with cookbook author Sally Wise, ‘Money Magazine’ editor, Michelle Baltazar & RRL's Amy Heap
Material Girl: All That Shine
A Dialogue between Chinese and Australian Women Artists 2022
Metal stamping for beginners 1
Learn how to create beautiful jewellery at home with metal stamps
Mood Active's Virtual Zumba Gold course
Low impact exercise class to improve your mental health
My Studio, My Home
The Life & Work of Artist, Patrick Carroll (1949 - 2019)
Pattern-making for beginners
Learn how to replicate your clothes in this pattern making class for beginners
People, Culture & Environment: 2021 PHA Winners at SWF2022
Winners of the 2021 NSW Premier’s History Awards reveal their inspirations & the impact they hope their work will have
Permaculture design course
Be empowered with permaculture design skills and connect you to fellow change-makers in your local area.
Private Class: Learn How to Use Your Sewing Machine
Understand how to set up your machine in full during this three hour private session.
Private sewing class
Bring a project along or learn a new sewing skill in our tailored private classes
Qigong classes
Get an introduction to Qigong at any level of experience and fitness
Recycling masterclass
Join City of Sydney recycling experts in a 30-minute advanced session and take your recycling to the next level
Sarah Winman: Still Life
Hear bestselling British author Sarah Winman discuss her latest novel, Still Life
Sewing for beginners
Learn the fundamentals of using a sewing machine whilst making a cushion cover
Silver Sessions - Living well, engaging, learning
A series of free workshops for LGBTQ women aged 55+ presented by the City of Sydney and ACON
Startup founder guide to ESOPs
Attract great employees to your startup with an ESOP and understand how they work with our free webinar
Storytime online with Stef Gemmill
A delightful online storytime with author Stef Gemmill!
Surry Hills Business Partnership Midweek Catchups
Meet other business owners keen to promote and advocate local areas and needs
Term 2 art classes for adults and children
Explore ideas, materials and techniques for painting, print making and mixed media
UnWrapped
The Sydney Opera House presents new work as part of the latest season of UnWrapped
Weekly art classes for children
Drawing and painting workshops for children of all ages
Weekly language classes for kids
Sydney Language Solutions provide a high variety of languages classes for children aged from 3 years old
William Cooper, Kristallnacht and a Radical Act of Empathy
William Cooper’s life and legacy, and the ties that bind the Yorta Yorta and Jewish peoples historically.
Young Writers Club
Brush up on your writing skills, get some inspiration, share ideas and get stuck into writing with Alicia and Susan
Ableton live for all levels beginner to advanced
A free face to face super course facilitated by Billy Kang from TAFE (Ultimo)
Change My Mind Storytelling Gala
With a rich lineup of 12 storytellers, this is a night not to be missed
English conversation class with Barbara
Improve your language skills in this free weekly class for beginners
Sydney Ideas: Empowering girls and women in education
Hear from global leader Dr Kakenya Ntaiya, scholar, activist and 2021/2022 Senior Fellow at Brown University.
Accelerate - Creative workshops: 16-18 years
Weekly drama and film workshops for young people
Connect Sydney: Mental health first aid 2-day workshop
Recognise, support and respond in a way that supports people with mental health issues
Guided Tour of SIXTY
Join a guided tour of the exhibition SIXTY: The Journal of Australian Ceramics 60th Anniversary 1962–2022
Johann Hari: Stolen Focus
Much-loved author Johann Hari speaks to the fuzziness of modern life and how we might regain our focus
Quantum computing short course - Bondi Junction
Ever heard about quantum computing and wished you knew what all the fuss was about?
Research + MedTech + HealthTech
Tech Central, Australia's innovation engine has a beating heart of medical research, HealthTech, and MedTech
Taster glass blowing class for beginners
Learn the fascinating art of glass blowing in Sydney
Torrey Peters: Detransition, Baby
Join celebrated author Torrey Peters discuss her fiercely original debut novel, Detransition, Baby
Weekly volunteer session
Get started working with, and learning from, our team on the farm
Damon Galgut: The Promise
Join Damon Galgut discuss his award-winning novel, The Promise
Stitching circle
A social group that gets together to knit, crochet and long stitch.
Warren Ellis: Nina Simone's Gum
Australian musician Warren Ellis discusses his literary debut and memoir, Nina Simone's Gum
After Dark at the Justice & Police Museum
Explore Sydney's dark side every Friday night during May and June
Audition Technique Masterclass with Bren Foster
Come along and learn this successful step by step system on auditioning for film and television.
Empathy Gym (Workshop Series)
Build the muscles of empathy, kindness and understanding over 5 weeks
Fungi in botanical art workshop with Anna Voytsekhovich
A 3-day fungi inspired watercolour botanic art class with artist Anna Voytsekhovich
Hanya Yanagihara: To Paradise
Hear from international bestseller Hanya Yanagihara discuss her new release, To Paradise
IT troubleshooting at Ultimo community centre
Develop your computer skills at our free workshops
Mood Active's free virtual 4 week wellbeing workout
Free program using exercise to improve your mental health
Spanish for Kids online classes
Learn the beautiful Spanish language in a natural way with authentic content delivered by native speakers
Wine & Design: Throw Day! - Ceramics Wheel Throwing
Learn how to throw on the ceramics wheel
You can draw anything: 4-week drawing course
This concise course covers the core skills of observational drawing
Capturing Change: photography and the modern city
Join historian Laila Ellmoos to find out how photography was used to document changes to Sydney’s built form
Dig deeper into compost
Get your compost system humming and your garden will thrive
See Sydney as a Tourist in 1905
Join curator Margaret Betteridge as she guides us through the dining and cultural landscape of Sydney in 1905.
Assertiveness class: how to say no and not feel guilty
Want to learn how to say no (or yes) and not feel bad, guilty or anxious?
Artselerate
A business incubator and accelerator program for creative practitioners at any stage of their professional development
continuum: Event Series
Join us to explore the behind-the-scenes of independent animation from Japan and Australia!
Introduction to bike maintenance
Get the skills and confidence to fix your own bike
Introduction to furniture painting course: level 1 beginners
Become a furniture up-cycler - learn the skills and foundations to undertake DIY projects at home while reducing landfill
Intuitive Handbuilding in Clay
Discover new approaches to handbuilding in clay with a focus on making colourful ceramic sculptures
Maxine Beneba Clarke & Omar Musa
Australian artists and writers Maxine Beneba Clarke and Omar Musa discuss their jolting new poetry collections
Papercut animation workshops for adults
Design and create your own papercut animation sequences with animators Connor Xia and Dawn Lam
Preserved flower arranging class
Learn how to create beautiful preserved flower arrangements in this relaxing class
Razorhurst walking tour
Sydney 1929: Tilly Devine & Kate Leigh rule the underworld. Razor Gang Wars erupt. Blood flows. Walk their territory
Saturday sculpture class: 9 week term in studio
Learn classical and contemporary sculpture techniques in a fully equipped studio
Cycling in the city course
Get the skills and confidence to ride on Sydney streets.
Art of Chai tasting experience
Explore the origins of chai and gain an understanding of this spiced tea which is deeply rooted in Indian culture
Champainting® to bring the magic of Disney to their studios
Champainting to bring the magic of Disney to their studios in celebration of Walt Disney World Resort’s 50th Anniversary
Closing Night: Chloe Hooper
Join acclaimed author and journalist Chloe Hooper as she closes the Festival by capturing the power of story
Private class: master the overlocker
Learn how to thread the overlocker, understand the tension dials and make a cushion cover
Sew your own pyjama shorts
Advance your sewing skills by following a pattern to make your own PJ Shorts
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
The Legacy of Holocaust Letters
Join us for a live reading of survivors' letters for the Sydney Writers' Festival
The Unacknowledged Legislators
Hear live readings from some of Australia's most celebrated poets in this special event
Face Reading Course
Learn to read facial features to reveal insights about your personality, thought patterns, habits, gifts and challenges.
Our watch: change the story community training
Our watch domestic and family violence prevention training
Adult beginner group guitar 101
Our Beginner Group Guitar 101 course is the perfect way to start learning guitar and make friends at the same time
Art Club Term 2: Photomedia
Learn the fundamentals of darkroom, photograms and digital photography techniques
Impro basics
Learn elementary theoretical concepts, historical knowledge and basic skills in the art of jazz improvisation
Library Outreach Sessions: Free Digital Literacy classes
Library outreach Sessions: Free Digital Literacy classes
Computer, tablet and mobile phone tech support
IT support for computer, tablets and mobile phones
Beginner's wheel throwing pottery course
Learn wheel throwing, trimming and glazing pottery over three classes
StudioRCC singing group lessons
Free group singing online classes facilitated by Asahi Takahasi
Accelerate: A/V stage technical skills workshops
Free workshops exploring the technical side of theatre. Understand the principles of sound, lighting and set design
Ben’s Book Club featuring 'Larrimah'
In conversation with Caroline Graham & Kylie Stevenson to discuss their latest novel ‘Larrimah'
Digital affordability and access training
Help your clients or loved ones find affordable ways to get online, get the right devices, manage their data, and more.
Haymakers Learn: DAOs & Legals
Best practices, legal structure, use cases and more
How to attract coaching clients consistently
Free online course to help you grow a coaching business even when nobody knows you
Nailing your marketing mix [webinar]
Sandradee Makejev, St Frock and Sina Klug, Nutie Donuts, Kelly Slessor
Navigating Teen Mental Health for Grandparents & Carers
Find out how to support the mental health of the upcoming generation as a grandparent, parent or carer
Sewing class with Valeria
Get help with your sewing projects in this 2 hour fortnightly session
Computer classes
Join this free training to learn new digital skills to thrive in the online world
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander workshops
Connect Sydney supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations and community.
Laser cut printmaking
Create your own laser cut print in this 3-hour interactive workshop for ages 16 and over
Julia Gillard in conversation with Tegan Taylor
Join former Prime Minister Julia Gillard for an evening of conversation about how we can solve global health challenges.
New Kid on the Blockchain
Understand the proposed laws for crypto, NFT and blockchain projects
The Battle for a future: farming and extraction
How Australia can ensure its agricultural future
The Judaica collection from the Jewish Museum in Prague
The story of this rare Judaica collection
Be connected: Computer class at Reg Murphy
You are invited to learn new computer skills and thrive in the online world
Cold Ales & Crime Tales: The Australian Heritage Hotel event
A deeply refreshing way to discover the true crime history of The Rocks with exclusive pub discounts on food and drinks
continuum: Talk Event: The Universal Language of Animation
A journey through animation and its cultural importance with Dr Masafumi Monden
Flow & Glow
A program of free experiential and hospitality activity taking place in Sydney city’s Wynyard neighbourhood
How to expand your business into a franchise
Drive rapid growth in your business by turning it into a franchise.
LBDGroup May dinner & conversations
Our dinners give you the platform to discuss your challenges, opportunities to share ideas and to learn from your peers
100 Climate Conversations | Charlie Veron
A software entrepreneur advocating for and investing in Australia’s renewable energy sector to fight climate change.
Art workshops for adults
Engaging, fun and social painting for a friends night out
Polymer clay, pizza and sip
A fun evening making 2 pairs of Polymer Clay Earrings, pizza included, BYO drinks welcome
Pregnancy, babies & children's expo
Australia’s biggest and best parenting expo
Writing YA fiction: a masterclass with author Will Kostakis
Are you interested in writing for young adults?
Bike care and maintenance course
Come along and learn more about how to maintain your bike
Food Photography workshop with Chris Pearce
Join us for this exclusive food photography workshop with Chris Pearce hosted at Restaurant Hubert by Georges Cameras
Papercut animation workshops for kids
Design and create your own papercut animation sequences with animators Connor Xia and Dawn Lam!
Smartphone Photography Class
Learn how to take quality photos with your smartphone
Sydney smartphone photography tours
Photo walk and learn with your iPhone or android camera. Unleash your creativity
Vase arrangment workshop for beginners
Master the art of a flower arrangement with gorgeous seasonal blooms
Weekly drawing for kids classes
Sydney Language Solutions provide a high variety of drawing classes for children aged from 3 years old
Free webinar: make a comeback from a health crisis
Learn from a regenerative detox specialist to rebuild your body from the inside out
Silversmithing for beginners
Craft your own pair of sterling silver earrings in this hands-on beginner class
Developing high performing teams
Success as a manager is heavily influenced by how well your team operates and what kind of results they achieve
NSW Leaders in Conversation - Unpacking the Uluru Statement
The Parliament of NSW and Reconciliation NSW co-present a livestreamed Reconciliation Week panel event
Australia's Great Depression by Joan Beaumont
Joan Beaumont discusses Australia's Great Depression and the upheavals it caused to society and politics in Australia.
Representing the Holocaust in Post-Apartheid South Africa
The connection between the Holocaust studies and contemporary issues in South Africa.
The Ethics of Death
Join us to delve into the life’s one unavoidable certainty; the ethics of death.
Day in court: what happens when your business goes to court
If your business is going to court, then you need to understand the process. Our free webinar will explain.
IARC's lunchtime immigration series
A lunchtime webinar series on various immigration topics for services that support migrant and refugee communities
Powerhouse Late: Beautiful Freak in the Machine
A 3D magazine, telling stories of fashion, freedom and self-expression
100 climate conversations: Clover Moore
Lord Mayor of Sydney on how cities can lead the way in reaching net zero.
Growing fruit in the city
Practical guidance for growing fruit trees, vines and berries in small spaces
Climate 4 Change Conversation
Join us for a Climate Change conversation and learn what is the main threat of climate change and how it affects us
Fruit pruning essentials
Learn how to prune your backyard fruit trees, berries and vines
I Maccheroni cooking class
Our master chef will teach you how to cook mouth-watering Italian delicacies from scratch
Kitchen workshop
Rosanne Spagnolo presents her Reno Ready Kitchen - a workshop dedicated to kitchen renovations
Natural Dyeing Workshop with Nicole Barakat
Llearn about the power of plants for textile dyeing
War crimes in Australian History: from Boer War to Vietnam
A Public Lecture by Major General the Honourable Justice Paul Brereton, AM, RFD for the Military History Society of NSW
DIY music: songwriting sessions (ages 16+)
Build your music skills, collaborate with fellow musicians and explore your creativity.
Glass blowing class
Learn how to sculpt glass with flame in this glass blowing class for beginners or intermediates
Gut healing Japanese cooking class (Intensive)
Master the secrets to a healthy gut and using Japanese superfoods as medicine
Book Lovers Club with Gabrielle Wang
A book loving community for enthusiastic young readers
Sydney Film Festival
The 69th Sydney Film Festival brings you the world's best, strangest and most exciting cinema, 8-19 June 2022.
Laser cut jewellery
Create your own laser cut jewellery in this 3-hour interactive workshop
Bathers' Literary Lunch with Alison Daddo
Join Alison Daddo, Sally Obermeder and Maha Corbett as they talk about Ali's new book Queen Menopause.
Ordinary Men as Holocaust Perpetrators
Hear from the author of this important piece of Holocaust literature
Rethinking China with Jane Hutcheon
A China-focused lecture series featuring Australians of diverse backgrounds
How to manage a construction dispute
Protect your construction firm from disputes. To understand how, join our free webinar.
Powerhouse Late x Vivid Ideas: Ballroom & the West Ball
Artists Jamaica Moana and Father Xander Silky bring the essence of the ballroom to the Powerhouse
Refugee alternatives
The strength within: How community-led organisations in Australia are key to refugee protection and integration
Tech Central – home of social and innovation mavericks
Vivid Ideas Exchange
100 Climate Conversations: Sebastian Pfautsch
An urban heat expert in Western Sydney working to cool our urban climates.
100 climate sconversations: Bruce Pascoe
Respected author and farmer takes on a mission to farm Indigenous crops on his East Gippsland property.
Sydney Film Festival 'First Nations Next Wave'
Meet the next wave of First Nations filmmakers from SFF's Opening Night Film We Are Still Here
Waverley Council’s United to end racism talk with Sweatshop
Join Michael Mohammed Ahmad & Winnie Dunn in conversation with Roanna Gonsalves.
Chair upholstery workshop
Upholster your own chair in this practical hands on course
Prof. Brian Greene Live - The Twilight of Time
Brian Greene is touring across Australia and New Zealand to explore the fascinating story of our universe.
Understanding Equality
Hear a Holocaust survivor's story thoughts on equal opportunity for all
Sydney Film Festival 'Australian Queer Screen Today'
A discussion on Australian Queer Cinema today
Joseph Conrad’s Eastern Voyages
Ian Burnet will talk about Joseph Conrad's eastern voyages and how these experiences influenced his earlier book.
Something That May Shock and Discredit You
Can making fun of the cultural canon create more honesty about our private truths?
Treasures from the royal collection
Join Margaret Betteridge for this special presentation to celebrate Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee
Art.Explore.Create
Unleash your creativity with our new art program for adults - Art.Explore.Create
Cybersecurity & politics seminar
Join us for a seminar with Dr. Aim Sinpeng, Senior Lecturer in Comparative Politics.
Fitness+Wellness Australia
Australia's premier trade show and conference for the Fitness, Health and Wellness industry
Powerhouse Late: Queer Sydney
Join our celebration of Sydney’s LGBTQIA+ history and explore the lineage from the original Mardi Gras 78ers to now.
100 Climate Conversations: Rebecca Huntley
Social researcher and author explores how to have more constructive conversations with climate change sceptics.
Terrarium indoor garden workshop
Learn how to bring some lush greenery indoors at this workshop for beginners
Welcome to Consent with Yumi Stynes and Dr Melissa Kang
Chanel Contos talks to Dr Melissa Kang and Yumi Stynes about their guide to navigating consent for tweens and teens.
Organic pest control webinar
Discover natural techniques for managing common pests in edible gardens
Hidden in their Leaves: Eucalypts dye colours in Australia
Join Liz Williamson as she discusses the history of plant dye-making in Australia.
Make your own fragrance: perfume workshop
Looking for unique things to do in Sydney? Learn to make perfume
Film Screening: “Remember Belsen”
A screening of this film directed by Frank Shields
A spark to ignite Sydney CBD business
Hosted by the CBD Sydney Chamber of Commerce
Gut health talk
Join Kimberley Porteous from Bondi Health and Wellness as she educates you about gut health.
Mixed media basics workshop with Shazia Imran
An exciting opportunity for artists at all levels to have a fun, learning experience on how to create mixed media works
A Modern Legacy keynote panel talk
Hear from a panel of architects and experts as they discuss how modernism impacted Australian architecture.
The Ethics of Loneliness
An event exploring the nature of loneliness and what it can tell us about the importance of human connection.
Startup Financing: Venture Debt 101
Learn how venture debt can help take your startup to the next level. Register for our free webinar today
100 Climate Conversations: Taryn Lane
The manager of Australia’s first community-owned wind farm is helping local groups launch their clean energy projects.
Bringing Two Cultures Together
How can Jewish and First Nations communities work together?
Champainting to bring the magic of Disney to their studios
Champainting to bring the magic of Disney to their studios in celebration of Walt Disney World Resort’s 50th Anniversary
City of Sydney library online book club: Crime and Thrillers
Join at your peril as we discuss the latest crime and thrillers.
LBDGroup June Dinner & Conversations
Our dinners give you the platform to discuss your challenges, opportunities to share ideas & to learn from your peers.
Overcome from the impacts of childhood trauma in 3 months
A free workshop to help you stop living in the past and start living your best life
100 Climate Conversations: Charles Massey
Fifth-generation farmer Charles Massy champions regenerative and resilient agriculture in response to climate change.
Emerging Women in Music with Anna Hueneke
Morning melodies with Anna Hueneke
Bush food planting day
Lend a hand to plant our bush food and habitat displays at the farm
The ethics of sex
A discussion exploring the matters of sex and why sex matters
In Conversation: Bic Tieu & Dr Kevin Murray
Bic Tieu and Dr Kevin Murray discuss new works exploring cultural identity and architecturally described objects with
In Conversation: Inoka Samarasekara & Dr Katherine Moline
Join Inoka Samarasekara and Dr Katherine Moline discussing new works that reimagine Sri Lankan jewellery forms
Emerging Women in Music Cassandra Doyle & Jamie-Lee Xu
Evening soirée with Cassandra Doyle and Jamie-Lee Xu
Mindful gardening workshop
Engage your senses with gardening, even in small spaces
Japanese Cooking Class (Beginner)
Learn how to cook healthy and simple Japanese food
City of Sydney library online book club: Memoir
A discussion on your favourite autobiographical writing of the moment
Book Lovers Club with Deborah Abela
A book loving community for enthusiastic young readers
Artselerate: Cohort 3
A business incubator and accelerator program for creative practitioners at any stage of their professional development.
In Conversation: Liz Williamson & Dr Alison Gwilt
Liz Williamson and Dr Alison Gwilt discuss local colour, cultural connections, and shared weaving traditions
Band classes for kids: trial sessions
Has your child ever dreamed of joining a band? Well, now is the time
Fleurs de Villes FEMMES
Must-see international flower celebration comes to Sydney this August.
Indigenous science experience at Redfern
Get hands-on doing a range of Indigenous and Western science activities
City of Sydney book club: Stories Migration and Immigration
If you love books, this is a great opportunity to connect with other readers online and find literary inspiration.
Emerging Women in Music with Estelle Shircore Barker
Morning melodies with Estelle Shircore Barker
One Man In His Time: John Bell and Shakespeare
Spend an evening with John Bell as he shares his humour, wit and a lifetime of experience walking beside Shakespeare.
Japan Expo 2022
Japan's leading food, travel, technology and culture exhibition.
Drawing Vaucluse House with Georgia Norton Lodge
Take inspiration from one of Sydney’s most significant historic houses in this relaxed drawing workshop.
Weaving with nature
'Wildcraft Australia' teaches the skills necessary to go into the wilderness and draw all of your needs from nature
Walking in the Garden of the Righteous
Join Aviva, Egon, and Rabbi Zlaman Kastel at this event that focuses on interfaith connection.
Professor Brian Cox: Horizons - a 21st century space odyssey
Horizons takes audiences on a dazzling cinematic journey; a story of how we came to be and what we can become
Natural beekeeping
Discover the fascinating world of natural backyard beekeeping
2021-22 Sydney Peace Prize award ceremony and lecture
Awarding Australia's only international peace prize to the Uluru Statement from the Heart