Creative

Weave a rug in a day using upcycled materials

A four-day intensive workshop to build watercolour skills for botanical painting on paper

A fun, relaxed paint and sip in Surry Hills that’s all about unleashing your inner artist

Learn basic crochet skills and work on a project

Stay active, connect and celebrate culture through dance!

Exhibiting now in the 'you're okay' foyer at City of Sydney Creative Studios is 'Gleaning for Plastics' by Rox de Luca

A solo exhibition of works in paint, ink and charcoal

A solo exhibition of ceramic works

Play and create with the latest makerspace kits and electronic gadgets

Come discover the magic of sculpture with a term workshop class at TBSSS

Come along to sew and chat with friends.

Walk around Sydney's "The Rocks" area while taking photos

Want to record your own music but not sure where to begin? The Brand X Tech Team are running a Tech Talk on recording.

Art meets quantum science.

Join us at Create and Make Workshop for our creative art and crafting workshops

Create a fun mystery drawing of your mate or date in this oil pastel workshop!

New play inspired by the First Lady of the Philippines

Discover ceramics in this 5-week course for beginner students

Learn to experiment with words

Improve your writing, meet fellow writers and get inspired

No prior experience is necessary—just bring your enthusiasm & willingness to explore your creativity!

Come and practice life drawing in an informal setting with fellow art lovers, at Peach Black Gallery

The landscape of Australian native flora and fauna by Mary T Nguyen.

Start your sewing journey with with this comprehensive course for complete beginners

Discover the art of crafting exquisite handmade rings in solid sterling silver or gold

This course from bestselling author Ashley Kalagian Blunt will make 2026 the year you finally write that book.

Unwind, get creative and rediscover the joy of art

Experience the world’s oldest living culture through an in depth tour

Admire the beauty and history of Sydney Harbour through the lens of the Gadigal people

Many jobs, one calling

Discover the joy of singing

Join this friendly knitting group to make wraps for people in need.

Experienced students can further develop their own projects with support from an expert ceramicist in this 6-week course

Find your creative spark in this fortnightly collage workshop and enjoy learning about this fun and accessible art form

Learn acting skills from an experienced tutor in this 2-hour weekly class for adults

Come work on your stitching skills in a relaxed, social environment

Learn the mindful art of crochet in this 4-week hands-on course!

Join a buggy tour around Australia's oldest botanic garden and a 30-hectare paradise adjoining Sydney Harbour

Sydney Tattoo Convention 2026 | Australia's Premier Tattoo Expo. 250+ artists, live tattooing & entertainment. 7–9 Aug.

House teams improvise an hour-long comedy show 'Big House' based off your suggestions.

Explore movement and music together in creative and fun activities

Charles Levi and Amelia Skelton discuss their practices and examine ways materials carry memory

Spend two hours learning and crafting your very own candle in a Japanese ceramic

This program is a fantastic opportunity for students with some experience to develop their own self-directed projects

Get ready for something different and delightfully bizarre!

Discover what the August 2026 eclipses may be opening for you through your birth chart, creativity, art and sound.

Learn the art of traditional rug hooking in this engaging one-day workshop!

Your child will learn the fundamentals of ballet technique in a fun, relaxed atmosphere where learning best takes place

Cark It Café: Queer, creative & death-positive — let’s plan our endings with flair, not fear

Discover ceramics in this directed 5-week course for beginner students

Unleash your creativity in our fun and social portrait drawing workshop for beginners.

Create your own one-off pendant with a tab-set stone in this one-off Sunday afternoon workshop

What's better than spending your Sunday afternoon life drawing?

Unleash your creativity! Explore clay, carving, casting, and more as you bring your ideas to life

Scent & sound experience

Social, casual drop-in, all levels welcome.

Learn how to create beautiful braids and plaits in this evening workshop!

Come join fellow knitters, beginners or experts, all welcome

Come join this friendly community singing group facilitated by Leo Abisaab - Ongoing program

PoorPeopleCo presents a group art exhibition exploring the male-loneliness epidemic.

A fun makerspace session for home schoolers exploring laser cutting from nature

Household names, comedy cult favourites, and the best new talent

Learn introductory metal working skills for making jewellery in this 5-week course with an expert jeweller

Learn hand-building techniques to make vessels and sculptural forms in this 6-week course for all experience levels.

For young people aged 15-18

Come join fellow knitters, from beginners to experts

For analytical minds ready to think with greater flexibly. Solve problems creatively under pressure using applied improv

Create your own unique creature of the deep using trash and reclaimed materials.

This classical drawing technique produces dramatic results.

Make you own handcrafted silver bangle or cuff in our 2.5-hour Sunday afternoon beginner workshop

Learn how to raise your status, handle difficult personalities, think on your feet. Shift power dynamics in real time.

From washes to whispers: A 2.5hr hands-on watercolour journey

Learn how to create elegant upstyles for special occasions in this 3-hour hair styling workshop!

Learn to create comforting sensory blankets in this 2-week hands-on course!

Uniquely Australian artists, showcasing a diverse range of styles, mediums and creative perspectives in the Royal Botanic Gardens

Shakespeare reimagined through the eyes of his women forced into a terrible bargain: “die to live”

Are you ready to find your creative circle?

Become a confident, engaging and persuasive speaker through practical exercises, coaching and public speaking practice.

Clothing swap and meet up

Make a ring in this 2.5-hour introductory jewellery workshop

Unplug and rediscover the art of seeing in this 2.5-hour workshop.

Learn to use a sewing machine and basic hand stitching

Celebrate the first day of Book Week with author Charlotte Barkla.

Meet award-winning children’s author Sandhya Parappukkaran for this Book Week adventure.

Create, unwind, and discover the joy of knitting in this 4-week course!

What if you could look 10 years into the future of Sydney's Creative Industries with defiant optimism?

Learn to use Canva for graphic design in this one-day workshop!

Discover the art of bonsai through expert guidance, practical techniques, and insider knowledge.

Make you own handcrafted textured jewellery in our 2.5-hour Sunday afternoon beginner workshop.

Create beautiful Kokedama Plant Balls in Sydney’s Inner City jungle warehouse makerspace

Learn to draw the figure

Create a beautiful still life botanical painting using acrylics in a relaxed 2.5-hour Sunday morning workshop

Join our infamous Rainforest Terrarium Workshop! at Sydney’s Inner City jungle warehouse in Glebe.

Build your own miniature succulent ecosystem in an inner city jungle collab hub in Glebe.

Your experienced tutor will guide you through different techniques, styles and design ideas

Develop your creative Smartphone photography skills while exploring Balmain

Sunday Vibes at Ultimo: paint your own Australian landscape

Nights are Magical in the heart of the City. Join us as we photographically explore Sydney with Cameras and Smartphones

Facilitated by ceramic artist Ellen Bagge, for anyone who is keen on clay.

Flourish and recover your creativity by joining this creative circle to follow the chapters in The Artist's Way.

Elevate your art: explore advanced watercolour techniques in this hands-on Sunday morning workshop

Zodiac drawing workshop with a tarot reader

Learn how to enhance your brows, lashes, and lips in this hands-on masterclass!

Join us at Sydney’s Inner City jungle makerspace and learn how to care for your indoor plants with confidence

Learn time-based photo/video techniques at Coogee Beach

Learn how to create mini edible works of cupcake art in this one-day hands-on masterclass!

A cappella choir weekend workshop

Learn how to enhance your features with contour, blush, bronzer, and highlight in this evening workshop

A sSpecial Sydney craft week-inspired gathering for parents

Create your own beautiful Japanese knot bag in this mindful one-day workshop!

All levels and abilities welcome. Explore your medium. Develop your style.

Make a one of a kind brooch or hair piece

Learn how to create beautifully smooth fondant cakes in this one-day workshop

After a sell out 2025 show, Ignite Talks returns to the OAF on 27 October 2026 for an unforgettable night of talks.

Led by curator Luna Wenxin Xu, the session shares insights into building a curatorial practice beyond university

Create a one-of-a-kind necklace or keychain using vintage Japanese fabric

An Agatha Christie inspired theatre experience

An exhibition of ink painting by Biao Zhu