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Developing Sydney: on the cusp of change 1901
Customs House
Exhibitions
Developing Sydney: on the cusp of change 1901
Photographs from the Sydney Municipal Council: 1901
Intro to Rug Weaving on a Floor Loom
Haymarket
Talks, courses & workshops
Intro to Rug Weaving on a Floor Loom
Weave a rug in a day using upcycled materials
'Women's Work' – Patricia Ford and Beatrice McBride
Enmore
Exhibitions
'Women's Work' – Patricia Ford and Beatrice McBride
An exhibition exploring the experience of women and celebrating the female form
Children’s Books Writing Course with Belinda Murrell
Online
Talks, courses & workshops
Children’s Books Writing Course with Belinda Murrell
Author Belinda Murrell provides feedback on writing for children, enabling you to hone your skills over five months.
Creative Non-Fiction Course with Zoya Patel
Online
Talks, courses & workshops
Creative Non-Fiction Course with Zoya Patel
Zoya Patel will provide feedback on your essays and creative non-fiction, enabling you to hone your skills
Laozi's Furnace
Chippendale
Tours & experiences
Laozi's Furnace
Art exhibition at White Rabbit Gallery
Poetry Feedback Course with Ivy Ireland
Online
Talks, courses & workshops
Poetry Feedback Course with Ivy Ireland
Poet Ivy Ireland will provide feedback on your poetry, enabling you to hone your skills over five months.
Sewing for beginners
Redfern
Talks, courses & workshops
Sewing for beginners
Learn the fundamentals of using a sewing machine whilst making a cushion cover
Vanishing: Bev Hogg
Gallery Lowe & Lee
Tours & experiences
Vanishing: Bev Hogg
An exhibition of ceramic sculptures
Vase arrangment workshop for everyone
Alexandria
Talks, courses & workshops
Vase arrangment workshop for everyone
Master the art of a flower arrangement with gorgeous seasonal blooms
Weekly art classes for children
Croydon
Children & family
Weekly art classes for children
Drawing and painting workshops for children of all ages
Crochet social group
Maybanke Community Centre
Community & causes
Crochet social group
For advanced beginners to intermediate level enthusiasts
Laser cut basics: make your own rubber stamp 16+ years
Darling Square Library
Talks, courses & workshops
Laser cut basics: make your own rubber stamp 16+ years
Create your own laser cut rubber stamp in this 3-hour interactive workshop for ages 16 and over
Polymer Clay Taster + Sip
Redfern
Talks, courses & workshops
Polymer Clay Taster + Sip
Make a pair of earrings, a trinket bowl or fridge magnet! BYO drinks welcome
Produce Like a Pro: From Logic to Label
Redfern Community Centre
Music
Produce Like a Pro: From Logic to Label
Last Minute Productions and Studio - Redfern Community Centre present a free 10 week course facilitated by Micha Walter
5 Week Stone Carving with Elena Murgia
Erskineville
Talks, courses & workshops
5 Week Stone Carving with Elena Murgia
This brief course will help students undertake the basic techniques of carving.
Crochet for beginners
Maybanke Community Centre
Community & causes
Crochet for beginners
Unlock your creative potential in a relaxing, creative, and supportive atmosphere. No prior experience required.
Sewing class
Reginald Murphy Community Centre
Community & causes
Sewing class
Get help with your sewing projects in this 2 hour fortnightly session
The Art of Poetry with Judith Beveridge
Lilyfield
Talks, courses & workshops
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
TheatreSports Scared Scriptless
Chippendale
Theatre, dance & film
TheatreSports Scared Scriptless
A night of brilliant improvisation, guts and glory
Life Drawing
Darlington
Tours & experiences
Life Drawing
Come and practice life drawing in an informal setting with fellow art lovers, at Peach Black Gallery
Old Master Drawings and Prints 16th-19th Century Exhibition
Sydney
Shopping, markets & fairs
Old Master Drawings and Prints 16th-19th Century Exhibition
Discover Sydney's Hidden Art Secret!
Wrap with Love knitting group
Cliff Noble Community Centre
Community & causes
Wrap with Love knitting group
Join this friendly knitting group to make wraps for people in need.
Bingo Babes
Potts Point Hotel
Food & drink
Bingo Babes
Your new favourite Thursday night extravaganza
Community Garden Art Project
Enmore
Talks, courses & workshops
Community Garden Art Project
An amazing collaborative creative experience led by Julie Paterson of Cloth Fabric
Cowgirls & Aliens Art Exhibition at Wedge Gallery Kinokuniya
The Galeries
Exhibitions
Cowgirls & Aliens Art Exhibition at Wedge Gallery Kinokuniya
See magical artworks of cosmic cowgirls and astounding aliens at Wedge Gallery, Kinokuniya Sydney!
Painting Class – Student Special
Redfern
Talks, courses & workshops
Painting Class – Student Special
Paint, sip and relax with friends
Plant pot painting
Redfern
Talks, courses & workshops
Plant pot painting
Paint and decorate a cute terracotta pot for your plants
Reclaimed Woodblock Printing Workshop
Reverse Garbage
Talks, courses & workshops
Reclaimed Woodblock Printing Workshop
Discover how to use upcycled wood to create bold and expressive prints.
Sculpture classes
Willoughby Arts Centre
Talks, courses & workshops
Sculpture classes
Release your creativity. Model a portrait in clay, carve a garden sculpture or create a bird in wire
Singing class for beginners
Maybanke Community Centre
Music
Singing class for beginners
Discover the joy of singing
Textured paint & sip
Redfern
Talks, courses & workshops
Textured paint & sip
A twist to the usual paint & sip class – create your own textured petal painting
Stitching Circle
Maybanke Community Centre
Community & causes
Stitching Circle
A social group that gets together to knit, crochet and long stitch
Acting class
Reginald Murphy Community Centre
Talks, courses & workshops
Acting class
Learn acting skills from an experienced tutor in this 2-hour weekly class for adults
Patchwork & Quilting course: Make a double Irish chain quilt
Sydney Community College
Talks, courses & workshops
Patchwork & Quilting course: Make a double Irish chain quilt
Learn the age-old art of patchwork and quilting with our handcraft short courses in Sydney
Silversmithing class for beginners - making earrings
Redfern
Talks, courses & workshops
Silversmithing class for beginners - making earrings
Design & make your own sterling silver earrings from sheet metal.
Masterclass with Todd Fuller
Art Gallery of NSW
Talks, courses & workshops
Masterclass with Todd Fuller
Join award-winning artist Todd Fuller for an intensive drawing masterclass
Sketching and painting class
Reginald Murphy Community Centre
Community & causes
Sketching and painting class
Develop your skills in these fortnightly classes led by an artist for all levels of experience
Bringing Characters to Life with Amy Lovat
Online
Talks, courses & workshops
Bringing Characters to Life with Amy Lovat
Explore the fundamentals of character and dialogue so you can work on driving the narrative forward.
Life Drawing In the Gallery
Enmore
Talks, courses & workshops
Life Drawing In the Gallery
Two hours of sketching happiness in front of inspirational live models
Be your own boss - Business skills for creatives
Redfern Community Centre
Music
Be your own boss - Business skills for creatives
Learn business basics, marketing skills and more in this free 8-week course
Maker and creator workshop 8-12 yrs
Darling Square Library
Children & family
Maker and creator workshop 8-12 yrs
Harness all things inspirational and inventive with our sensational series of creative workshops for kids
'Meliorism' the new exhibition by artist Guy James Whitworth
m2 Gallery
Community & causes
'Meliorism' the new exhibition by artist Guy James Whitworth
An exciting exhibition by one of Sydney’s most noteworthy artists who with each exhibition redefines Queer iconography.
Reverse Garbage Still Life Drawing Party
Reverse Garbage
Talks, courses & workshops
Reverse Garbage Still Life Drawing Party
Connect with others through the joy of drawing.
The art of law for creatives
Online
Talks, courses & workshops
The art of law for creatives
The basic legal essentials that every creative should know – and the best places to go for free help and resources
Creative writing class
Cliff Noble Community Centre
Community & causes
Creative writing class
Learn to create with words
Fleurs de Villes Voyage
The Royal Botanic Garden
Tours & experiences
Fleurs de Villes Voyage
Must-see international flower celebration comes to Sydney this August.
Social Knitting & Crochet
Ron Williams Community Centre
Talks, courses & workshops
Social Knitting & Crochet
A self-running group for crafters of all levels to come together and create beautiful projects
Sydney Tattoo Convention
Sydney Town Hall
Community & causes
Sydney Tattoo Convention
Immerse yourself in Sydney's tattoo culture at Town Hall : Top artists, live shows, and endless inspiration!
Japanese 'Tsumami' Flower Accessory Workshop with Izumi
Reverse Garbage
Talks, courses & workshops
Japanese 'Tsumami' Flower Accessory Workshop with Izumi
Make a one of a kind brooch or hair piece
Silver jewellery making course: Textured earrings
Sydney Community College
Shopping, markets & fairs
Silver jewellery making course: Textured earrings
Master the art of creating your own earrings with our jewellery courses in Sydney
National Science Week: Maker Lab 16+ years
Darling Square Library
Talks, courses & workshops
National Science Week: Maker Lab 16+ years
Curious about our Makerspace? Discover the possibilities during Science Week
Strange Light by Robert Eadie
Woollahra Library at Double Bay
Exhibitions
Strange Light by Robert Eadie
Prolific Sydney artist Robert Eadie’s first major exhibition in more than a decade.
Educational Sustainable Teacher Workshop
Reverse Garbage
Talks, courses & workshops
Educational Sustainable Teacher Workshop
Deep dives into creative reuse and loose parts play pedagogy and practice
IDEA’24 Watercooler #1
Darlinghurst
Theatre, dance & film
IDEA’24 Watercooler #1
FORM Dance Projects' IDEA Festival watercooler networking event.
BodyWeather classes: block 4
Darlinghurst
Theatre, dance & film
BodyWeather classes: block 4
Explore movement, feeling and creativity
Public speaking course
Surry Hills
Talks, courses & workshops
Public speaking course
This interactive public speaking course will help you be more confident and charismatic at work and in social settings
Cultural Strategy 2025-2035 online information sessions
Online
Community & causes
Cultural Strategy 2025-2035 online information sessions
Hear how the new cultural strategy will address the evolving needs of Sydney's creative sector.
Polymer clay, pizza & sip
Redfern
Talks, courses & workshops
Polymer clay, pizza & sip
Creativity and good company, and delicious pizza, come together for an unforgettable evening
Art Kintsugi Introductory Workshop
Sydney Community College
Talks, courses & workshops
Art Kintsugi Introductory Workshop
Learn the mindful Japanese art of golden ceramic mending to give new life to a damaged piece.
Resin jewellery & silicone mould making
Sydney Community College
Talks, courses & workshops
Resin jewellery & silicone mould making
Learn to make your own silicone mould and resin jewellery with our resin art short courses
Martin Del Amo – Talking Dance
East Sydney Community and Arts Centre
Theatre, dance & film
Martin Del Amo – Talking Dance
IDEA Festival - Workshop hosted by Martin Del Amo
Build your own wooden boat workshops
Alexandria
Tours & experiences
Build your own wooden boat workshops
We create flat-packed, DIY rowboats and sailboats, so that anyone can build a boat
History Week: Laser cut printmaking from the archives 16+yrs
Darling Square Library
Talks, courses & workshops
History Week: Laser cut printmaking from the archives 16+yrs
An introduction to laser cutting and printmaking using the City of Sydney's photographic archives
Interior Design for Small Spaces Course
Sydney Community College
Talks, courses & workshops
Interior Design for Small Spaces Course
Transform a small spaces into something unique with our specialised interior design short course in Sydney!
Online: Nature Writing
Lilyfield
Talks, courses & workshops
Online: Nature Writing
This online nature writing course is ideal for fiction and non-fiction writers with a passion for the natural world.
Speculative Fiction Writing Workshop
Lilyfield
Talks, courses & workshops
Speculative Fiction Writing Workshop
A workshop that will leave you with the skills and confidence to make your speculative fiction work stand out.
Unleash your Creativity
Lilyfield
Talks, courses & workshops
Unleash your Creativity
A workshop that will leave you feeling energised and ready to take on your next creative writing project.
Australian Theatre Debut: What every girl should know
Flight Path Theatre
Community & causes
Australian Theatre Debut: What every girl should know
Set in 1914, four young women undergo a profound conversion experience when exposed to a famous women's rights activist
Creative Non-Fiction Writing Course
Lilyfield
Talks, courses & workshops
Creative Non-Fiction Writing Course
Delve into the world of creative non-fiction, try new techniques, and receive feedback in a supportive setting.
Writing and Revising Short Stories
Lilyfield
Talks, courses & workshops
Writing and Revising Short Stories
A one-week online course with award-winning author Roanna Gonsalves to enhance your understanding of the short story.
Reading Like a Writer
Lilyfield
Talks, courses & workshops
Reading Like a Writer
A workshop on what we can learn from reading stories closely, with an eye and ear for craft.
Revive with Indigo Dyeing Workshop
Marrickville
Talks, courses & workshops
Revive with Indigo Dyeing Workshop
Bring new life to a loved garment with indigo dye.
Astronomy at The Calyx
The Royal Botanic Garden
Tours & experiences
Astronomy at The Calyx
Discover what the night sky teaches you
Writing Setting and Landscape
Lilyfield
Talks, courses & workshops
Writing Setting and Landscape
Explore the role setting plays in character development and practice crafting landscapes that speak to your narratives.
Online: Writing Memoir
Lilyfield
Community & causes
Online: Writing Memoir
Somewhere in your many years, encounters, lessons and relationships is the tale you need to tell.
The Iron Gate Tattoo Convention
Hordern Pavilion
Community & causes
The Iron Gate Tattoo Convention
Australia's premier tattoo convention
Dialogue and Characterisation Techniques for Fiction Writers
Lilyfield
Talks, courses & workshops
Dialogue and Characterisation Techniques for Fiction Writers
Learn the principles of character creation and the many dialogue techniques and tips that make dialogue memorable.
Online: Writing Poetry
Lilyfield
Talks, courses & workshops
Online: Writing Poetry
Explore ways of tapping into and strengthening your authentic voice in poetry.
Research For Writers Workshop
Lilyfield
Talks, courses & workshops
Research For Writers Workshop
Whether it is fiction, non-fiction or memoir, the details we choose to put in are important.
Crafting Short Stories
Lilyfield
Talks, courses & workshops
Crafting Short Stories
Join novelist and short story writer Dr Gretchen Shirm for a workshop that provides guidance on the short story form.
A Play in Two Days
Lilyfield
Theatre, dance & film
A Play in Two Days
Multi award-winning playwright Hilary Bell will take you through the fundamentals of playwriting.
A Strong Opening: Crafting Memorable First Chapters
Lilyfield
Talks, courses & workshops
A Strong Opening: Crafting Memorable First Chapters
This workshop examines the importance of the opening sentence, opening paragraphs and opening chapters.
Online: Building a Freelance Writing Career
Lilyfield
Talks, courses & workshops
Online: Building a Freelance Writing Career
If you’re building a career as a freelance writer or journalist, learn the essential skills and valuable techniques.
Online: Writing From the Sentence Up
Online
Talks, courses & workshops
Online: Writing From the Sentence Up
This online course will empower you to elevate your sentences from ordinary to sublime.
Elizabeth Gilbert weekend workshop
Sydney Town Hall
Talks, courses & workshops
Elizabeth Gilbert weekend workshop
Join us in Sydney for a weekend workshop where creativity and liberation collide, unleashing your big magic
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