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AI Build Night: From Prompts to Productivity
A hands-on online session for curious minds ready to turn AI tools into practical workflows.
Sewing and mending workshop
Bring in new sewing projects or learn the to recycle and upcycle preloved items
Art Club Term 1 2026 – Drawing
Spend Tuesday afternoons developing your skills in this drawing fundamentals program.
Calligraphy Exhibition by Salon de Sho
A collection of Japanese calligraphy
Christine Webb: Remembering Tomorrow
An exhibition of paintings by Christine Webb
Climate Action Week 2026 at Greenhouse Tech Hub
Keen about the climate? Attend some of the Climate Action Week 2026 events hosted by Greenhouse!
Climate Action Week Sydney 2026
A festival of community-led climate leadership and action across and beyond Sydney.
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
English class for seniors
Free weekly class suitable for beginner and intermediate level learners
From survival to strength: Many roots, one future
First Nations women leading change through community knowledge, healing, connection, and shared responsibility
Homeschool Makertime: 3D Printing 8-12yrs
A fun makerspace session for home schoolers exploring 3D printing, CAD and STEM skills
How To Fiction: Craft Essentials with Kirsten Tranter
Kirsten Tranter will take you through a deep dive of the six essentials of fiction.
International Women's Day 2026
Re-thinking the narrative: what it means to Australian women in business be included in 2026
Juniors (14-17) historical swordplay class
Classes cover the techniques of fencing with historical weapons and provide a safe place to spar with them
Learn to play Bridge - beginners course - city centre
Learn to play bridge in 6 evenings
Little Sydney Lives Exhibition 2025
A glimpse of daily life through the eyes of young Sydneysiders aged 5 to 12
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.
Opening Morning: Climate Innovation & Investment Summit
Australia's climate deployment decade starts here. Billion-dollar rounds. Breakthrough tech.
People Power: Turning climate curiosity into action
A practical session designed for anyone who's ready to start making more climate-conscious choices in their daily life
Pinot and Pastels Sip and Draw Workshop
Draw a unique artwork using Oil Pastels in this fun draw and sip workshop
Poetry Open Mic Mondays
Join us every Monday for an inspiring Poetry Open Mic night! Read your original poetry and sell your work here
Qigong classes
Get an introduction to Qigong at any level of experience and fitness
Singing and stories at Customs House Library, 0 to 5 years
Come join us for a fun storytelling program combining rhymes, singing and stories
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
Tango course (6 weeks) with Club De Tango
For all levels with Sydney's most experienced and successful teachers.
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
Ukulele class: Beginners to advanced
Strum your troubles away in this fun class for all ages and levels of experience
Weekly art classes for children
Drawing and painting workshops for children of all ages
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.
How to Start a Business Course
Embark on the journey of starting your own business with our personal & career development short courses online !
Online Feedback: Children’s Books
In this online writing course, author Jemima Shafei-Ongu will provide feedback on your writing for children.
Biennale of Sydney: Richard Bell and Benjamin Work
Join us for a special Biennale of Sydney presentation by artists Richard Bell and Benjamin Work.
Come and get techie: Green Square Library
Got a burning tech question? Get 1:1 tech help at the library
Crafting connections with felt hearts
Celebrate Mardi Gras with colour, creativity, and a whole lot of heart.
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.
Creative Connections – Art Therapy Class
Tell your story through art and meet new people
Flawless: A panel on circular fashion design
Join the Centre of Excellence in Sustainable Fashion & Textiles for an evening celebrating circular design.
Green Dreams: Why Technology Can’t Save the World
A special lecture by one of the world’s leading researchers of sustainability.
Introduction to Classical Latin
Discover the language that shaped the foundation of Western civilisation with our Introduction to Classical Latin course
Life Drawing on Wednesday
Come and practice life drawing in an informal setting with fellow art lovers, at Peach Black Gallery
Meisner Technique Acting Classes
For all skill levels, learn the best foundation for acting
Nudenight Life Drawing at Doodler
Life drawing with professional models and a unique creative atmosphere
Planning your rooftop solar and battery installation
Cut bills and emissions. Plan smarter solar and batteries with SunSPOT at Climate Action Week Sydney.
Quentin Bryce and Juliett Rieden in conversation
Quentin Bryce and Juliett Rieden in conversation with Elsa Atkin
Research Symposium: Opening up the Fashion Archive
A two-day symposium featuring local and international critical fashion practice and research at UTS
Screen Acting Classes - In Studio and Online
Get a head start in the competitive world of screen acting.
Smart Expressions 2026
An exhibition of student artworks selected from the 2025 NSW HSC practical examination in visual arts.
Social Enterprise Series 2026
Accelerate your startup with ACU Co-Lab's 8-week incubator. Mentorship, resources & up to $5K funding. Apply now!
Sydney Ideas – Ocean imaginaries
What stories have taken hold in the public imagination about sharks and marine animals?
The Artist's Way - online 13 week workshop
Miriam Hechtman and Vashti Whitfield guide a small group through Julia Cameron’s The Artist’s Way.
Webinar: Yes You're An Expert (or how to beat Imposterism)
Learn how to use Expert Strategy to market your creative work and business.
Woollahra Philosophy Club
Explore timeless questions of truth, beauty, & meaning.
Year of the Novel with Amy Lovat
Make 2026 the year you finally write that book in this course from author Amy Lovat.
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.
Free Trial Class Robotics & Coding For Kids
Free online trial class for kids to explore robotics and coding through fun, hands-on activities.
Chinese painting for beginners to advanced (FULL)
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
Little Artists at Green Square Library
Encouraging early art and fostering creativity, one craft at a time! Suitable for 2-5 years
An Afternoon with Dame Quentin Bryce
Join us for afternoon with Dame Quentin Bryce & Juliet Rieden in conversation with Caroline Baum
Biennale of Sydney Artist Spotlight Talk: Derek Ogbourne
Join us for a special Biennale of Sydney presentation by Derek Ogbourne.
Biennale of Sydney Artist Spotlight Talk: Warraba Weatherall
Join us for a special Biennale of Sydney presentation by artist Warraba Weatherall.
Churn Nights: Make your own recycled product
Turn trash into Treasure every Thursday evening at the Banish Sustainability Hub at Sydney's Central Station.
Come and get techie: Darling Square Library
Got a burning tech question? Get 1:1 tech help at the Library
How to get a job in climate tech
Join the EnergyLab community for a panel discussing how to get a career in climate tech in Haymarket, Sydney.
Learn to play Bridge - beginners course - Ashfield
Learn to play bridge in 6 weeks
March Arts - Arterie Art Collection and RPA Museum Tour
A month-long celebration of The Arts across the health campuses of Sydney Local Health District
Philosophy Course: Stoicism
Learn to answer fundamental questions about life with our philosophy short courses online & in Sydney.
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.
Vision Machines: Operations
Co-presented by the Power Institute and MCA Australia, as part of the Visual Research Program.
Women's resilience & wellness workshop
Workshop designed for women to recharge physically, emotionally & mentally
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
‘A world from a sheet of paper’ by Tadashi Tokieda
Starting from a sheet of paper, explore magic tricks and geometry in this lecture filled with table-top demonstrations
Biennale of Sydney Artist Spotlight Talk: DAAR
Join us for a special Biennale of Sydney presentation by Sani Hilal and Alessandro Petti of DAAR.
Business With Purpose: Short Talks by Climate Leaders
Short talks. Big impact. Real-world climate action inside business.
Crafting in Stitches
Come work on your stitching skills in a relaxed, social environment!
Housing in the Climate Crisis: What More Can We Do?
Part of Climate Action Week
Social monthly morning tea in Pyrmont
Join us for a casual catch up with other locals. Hear about what's on in our local area and at Pyrmont Community Centre
Terrarium workshop
Learn how to bring some lush greenery indoors at this workshop for beginners
Makertime: open access 16+yrs
Get hands-on experience at the Darling Square Library Makerspace
2026 Yumi Olgeta Cultural Exchange Quilt Project
Join us for a special and celebratory final workshop as we complete our second Yumi Olgeta quilt.
A magic show by Tadashi Tokieda
Join the Sydney Mathematical Research Institute for a magic show suitable for curious children and adults alike!
Beyond the Score: Navigating New Paths (Lecture-Concert)
Discover how formal training and creative exploration complement your career as a classical musician
Biennale of Sydney - Arts Tours at White Bay Power Station
Discover the stories behind the art with our daily Rememory Art Tours.
Big shots: iconic portraits, street and fashion photographs
Join journalist and photographer Tony Maniaty as he presents his top 12 images in three key areas of photography.
Bike care and maintenance course
Come along and learn more about how to maintain and fix your bike
Carve a Silver Ring: Wax Carving and Casting
In the Carve a Silver Ring jewellery making workshop students are introduced to the ancient art of lost wax carving
E-Waste Jewellery Workshop
How to safely dismantle electronic devices and make stunning jewellery with the components inside.
Gamelan classes
Play gongs, metallophones and drums that interlock to create mesmerising melodies and rhythms
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
Maths at the Museum
Celebrating International Day of Mathematics with the Chau Chak Wing Museum and Sydney Mathematical Research Institute
Phone photography: Shoot, edit, organise & print
Learn how to shoot, edit, organise and print your work
Public conversation with Tisna Sanjaya and Dr Elly Kent
For Tisna, the linking of performance, theatre and etching are a formwork for socially engaged practice.
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.
The Still Point - Bondi Beach
Free meditation, every Saturday at Bondi Beach. Twenty minutes of silence by the sea.
Vase arrangment workshop for everyone
Master the art of a flower arrangement with gorgeous seasonal blooms
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.
Magical Realism: Improv for Awakening Everyday Awe
Step out of analysis & into imagination. Lear how to transform everyday moments into adventures
Jewellery shorts: make a ring and learn to silver solder
Make a ring in this 2.5-hour introductory jewellery workshop
‘Where We Are’ Workshops
A rare glimpse into the world of dance. Teaching elements of contemporary dance.
Feast of Watercolour - 2 day workshop - 2 Sundays
Expand your watercolour experience with a variety of guided exercises.
Hour of power: Japanese drum workshop
Ready for an unique experience? Join us for our drum workshop where you'll dive into the powerful world of Taiko
Oil Painting Workshop - painting a coastal scene
Painting Waves and Lighthouse in oils
Painting: landscapes @ Ultimo Community Centre
For beginners, you will explore introductory painting techniques, including colour mixing, tone and composition.
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
Sports Talk: Raising the Rainbow Flag
Sports panel includes Ian Roberts, Matthew Mitcham, Ellia Green, Mitch Brown, Ash Golden – hosted by Jackie Loeb
Sydney Crime History Talks: Bikers, Bullets & Bling
Sydney crime history talks at Dulcie’s with crime writer Duncan McNab. Bikers, bullets and bling, plus a cocktail.
Upcycling Craft and Sip - Newtown
Got a stash of craft supplies gathering dust? Bring your “what-was-I-thinking” materials and join us for a craft day!
Weaving Play: With Ema Shin and ATW
Try basic weaving and play with a range of colourful materials, including wool offcuts, recycled fabric, and paper.
The Stories That Made Us: Improv for Identity & Connection
Self-awareness workshop. Explore how personal history shapes your identity & relationships.
Chinese craft class
Suitable for crafters of all levels to come together and create projects
Art Club Term 1 2026 – Painting
Spend Monday afternoons developing your skills in this painting program.
Ceramics: wheel throwing for beginners (Mondays)
Discover ceramics in this 5-week course for beginner students
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!
Creative Capers Crafts and Arts Workshop
Join us at Create and Make Workshop for our creative art and crafting workshops
Learn to play bridge - beginners course - city centre
Learn to play bridge in 6 weeks
Logic Pro X for Beginners
Learn the fundamentals of music production using Logic Pro X.
Manga Club workshop, 13-17 yrs
Develop your manga art skills in this monthly workshop and learn techniques to level up your art style.
Singing and stories at Ultimo Library, 0 to 5 years
Come join us for a fun storytelling program combining rhymes, singing and stories
Special Bilingual Rhymetime & Storytime at Green Square
Join us for an animated sing-a-long session for babies and toddlers, featuring a special lion dance performance.
Make Your Own One-of-A-Kind Sock Puppet Workshop
Make your very own quirky sock puppet in this fun, creative workshop suitable for kids and adults!
Maker and creator workshop 8-12 yrs
Harness all things inspirational and inventive with our sensational series of creative workshops for kids
Interior design colour theory course
Learn to improve your decorative abilities by mastering the art of colour theory for your home with our course
Learn tech at your own pace
Free monthly sessions to grow your digital confidence.
Sculpt Your Mate Air Drying Clay Workshop
Create a fun, quirky piece you will cherish for years to come!
Singing and stories at Kings Cross Library, 0 to 5 years
Come join us for a fun storytelling program combining rhymes, singing and stories
Book Launch: Adapt! Designing New Lives for Old Buildings
Adapt! Designing New Lives for Old Buildings by Hannah Lewi and Cameron Logan
Cicada x Tech23 Online: The Road to Tech23 2026
A candid conversation with Tech23 alumni Banksia Minerals Processing, EPCA and Nutromics.
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
Fun brain training for Seniors Festival - Green Square
A friendly session of light puzzles and challenges to keep minds sharp
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.
Special Bilingual Rhymetime & Storytime at Darling Square
Join us for an animated sing-a-long session for babies and toddlers, featuring a special lion dance performance.
Workshop: Understanding inequality and intersectionality
This free Connect Sydney workshop explores how systems of inequality work, where they come from and how they connect to each other.
Drumming lessons facilitated by David Marsalis
Learn songs and drum with a community band of guitarists, singers and Dj's to then showcase at community events.
Manly Writers’ Festival
Manly Writers’ Festival brings leading authors and big ideas to venues across Manly this March.
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!
Paper Universe: Educator exhibition tour at State Library
Join an exclusive tour for educators and hear the stories behind this powerful exhibition.
Acting class
Learn acting skills from an experienced tutor in this 2-hour weekly class for adults
Singing and stories at Waterloo Library, 0 to 5 years
Come join us for a fun storytelling program combining rhymes, singing and stories
The MPN Be Board Ready workshop
Join The MPN in Sydney for our Be Board Ready Workshop
World Poetry Day with Maxine Beneba Clarke
Celebrate World Poetry Day with poet and author Maxine Beneba Clarke.
Introduction to Game Development with Unity 16+yrs
Learn the basics of game development with Unity in this beginner-friendly session for adults.
Seed saving workshop
Get hands on and learn simple techniques for collecting, cleaning, drying and storing seed from vegies and herbs.
Chair Yoga Teacher Training Sydney and Online
Learn how to teach chair yoga in a fun, inclusive and supportive environment
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.
STEM pathways for women: skills, stories and support
Build confidence, learn new skills, and explore your future in tech
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.
Travel Journal Workshop: Cosy Pages & Chill Vibes
A chill travel journaling workshop at Caption by Hyatt. Perfect for beginners and seasoned journalers!!
Unfiltered & unbound: queer junk journaling for teens
Creative sanctuary for LGBTIQIA+ teens and allies to explore identity through junk journaling.
WonderLab!
It's an experiment extravaganza! Over 30 hands-on experiments on light, sound, puzzles, illusions, motion and more!
Advanced 8 Week Burlesque Course
Welcome back to the dazzling world of Burlesque with 'Burlyflexx', led by the mesmerising Lou P Scarlett!
Burlyflexx - 8 Week Intermediate Course @ One Playground
Experience glamour, confidence, and self-expression like never before with BURLYFLEXX!
Draw Your Mate or Date Mystery Portrait Workshop
Create a fun mystery drawing of your mate or date in this oil pastel workshop!
Guided Ride: World Water Day 2026
Join this free guided bicycle tour tracing Green Square’s waterways
Watercolour: intermediate techniques
Learn advanced approaches to watercolour basics in this hands-on Sunday morning workshop.
500 Days In The Wild: Live Q&A Screening
A special event screening + live Q&A with Director and filmmaker Dianne Whelan
Social knitting group: Newtown Library
Come join fellow knitters together at Newtown Library fortnightly on Mondays
CBD Business EXPO'26
Open doors to opportunities for collaboration and networking
PaddyPallin Inspire:B. Lobwein, Wild Photography Inspiration
From ocean depths to wild frontiers.
Graphic novel launch: Cannon by Lee Lai
Join award-winning Australian graphic novelist Lee Lai to celebrate the release of her latest work, Cannon.
BAD Sydney Crime Book Club at SMSA | March
March Pick: Death in the Gardens by Michael Duffy, hosted by Catherine du Peloux Menagé
Biennale of Sydney Student-Led Art Tours
Explore works in the 2026 Biennale of Sydney with University of Sydney art and art history students
City Model talks with model maker Richard Braddish
Hear from our model maker Richard Braddish about the scale model of our local area.
Thrive Sydney - Practical AI for Creative Business
Thrive Connect brings former Google Creative Director Tea Uglow to Sydney for a fast and fun dive into all things AI
Women’s Reconciliation Network – Redfern Yarning Circle
Welcoming space for women from diverse backgrounds.
City of Sydney online book club: First Nations Authors
If you love books, this is a great opportunity to connect with other readers online and find literary inspiration.
How to write Horror Course
Learn to write horror for books, film, and TV. Create chilling stories, vivid characters and master supernatural twists.
Laurie Woolever: The gluttony of life
How the New York Times best-selling author learned to curb her appetites.
Online Workshop – The Creative Hustle
Understanding how to hustle is a necessity because it’s all about knowing how to showcase your talent & professionalism
The Shape of Australian History: Mark McKenna & Jamie Dunk
Leading Australian historian Mark McKenna in discussion about his novel approach to Australian history
AI and Crisis Management
How to embed AI into your crisis management with foresight, conscience and control.
Corporate Ethics and the Architecture of Asylum
Jennifer Ferng in conversation with Dr Graham Thom
Nature Within: In Conversation with Toyo Ito
Learn more about Toyo Ito’s practice from the architect himself, with this special talk event held at UNSW
Oil painting workshop
Learn painting skills and how to use oil paints with us
Seniors Rights Service talk
Informative session about what your rights are.
Children's Comic Author Talk: Gina Chadderton & Oh Brother
Join Gina Chadderton at Paddington Library in discussion with Pat Grant, for all things comics and her new book!
Kiln Fired Liquid Enamel
Get cosy this winter and immerse yourself in the vibrant world of Kiln Fired Liquid Enamelling ! Join us.
Lino printing workshop for beginners
Learn how to create your own stunning artworks at Reverse Garbage
Public art walks: MCA and beyond
A series of walking tours around Tallawoladah/The Rocks.
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.
Cycling in the city course
Get the skills and confidence to ride on Sydney streets
Botanic Cyanotypes Workshop
Explore nature through cyanotype photography and create beautiful photograms in a hands-on workshop.
Feast of watercolour, one day workshop
This workshop will provide skills and techniques in a range of watercolour genres and styles.
Kokedama Moss Balls Workshop
Come and craft beautiful kokedama plant balls in Sydney’s Inner City jungle warehouse makerspace!
Las Vegas International School of Stand up Comedy
Professional training for Local & International stages. 5-day / 5 week course! 50 years exp, Trained 1600+ comics
Rainforest Terrarium Workshop
Join us at Sydney’s Inner City jungle warehouse to do our infamous Rainforest Terrarium Workshop!
Watercolour: plants & flowers at Ultimo Community Centre
An introduction to watercolours and botanical art for adults
Easter morning tea and hat parade
Morning tea and prizes for the most creative, colourful and funniest hats
Free Beginner Tango Class
No obligation free introductory class to tango No partner or dance experience required
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
How to access aged care services info session
Come along to this free talk by The Seniors Rights Service
Phone photography – Coogee beach – Playing with time
Learn time-based photo/video techniques at Coogee Beach
Breathe. Meditate. Connect.
A complimentary one-hour monthly workshop on breathwork and meditation.
Night Walk: Summer socials
Join us as we capture Sydney – from the light of day, to the dark of a Summer's night.
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
Art club: creating and connecting for over 55s at Ultimo
Discover the joy of art at our monthly creative workshop
Pete Groves: Tree Stories
Exhibition Tree Stories at Art2Muse Gallery 7 – 20 April 2026
School holidays: Creative coding 1 - code & create 8-12 yrs
Make your very own computer-generated artwork using coding.
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
Kids recycling session
Join us at the Banish Sustainability Hub for a 90-minute interactive recycling session designed for kids aged 8 and up!
Vision Machines: Models
Co-presented by the Power Institute and MCA Australia, as part of the Visual Research Program.
School Holidays: Introduction to Ozobots (5-8 years)
Come explore robotics from the Makerspace collection
Where the Wild Things Grow
Living Still LIfe Photographic Artworks that celebrate Australian Flora and Fauna
Art Club at Empower Create Thrive
Join Art Club at Empower Create Thrive for hands-on fun, creativity, and good friends!
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.
Cycling in the city: rusty riders course
Tailored for people with lower confidence and experience
Dr Bessel van der Kolk Live - The Body Keeps the Score
A healing, educational workshop for therapists, practitioners and the general public.
Drawing Studies Workshop with Ashley Frost
A complete approach to developing your painting through the process of drawing!
School holiday – Japanese drumming workshop for families
Dive into the world of Taiko drumming – the powerful and exhilarating art of Japanese percussion
Start at the very beginning bookbinding workshop
Make notebooks and a chunky journal
Beginner sewing workshop
Join our friendly, hands-on class to learn how use a sewing machine and basic hand stitching
Get a Grip! Ceramics & Pottery Course
Facilitated by ceramic artist Ellen Bagge, for anyone who is keen on clay.
Kids and Teens Beginners Crochet Workshop
Kids will learn how to crochet to make their own wristbands and accessories!
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!
Youth Week: Junk journaling workshop for teens
Celebrate Youth Week with a creative workshop for teens aged 12–17
Silver Jewellery: Wax Modelling Silver Casting Intermediate
Carve your dream jewellery with us!
Traces of Light
A solo exhibition by artist Christine Choi exploring colour and abstraction through emotion and memory.
Look up and listen - Microbat walk and talk
Microbat walk along Johnston's Creek Canal
Pamela Anderson – Live in Conversation
A conversation on resilience, reinvention and the power of finding your true north
Persuasive Presentations and Pitches
Learn how to sell your ideas visually and secure the support of key stakeholders.
School holidays: 3D print a planet 12-17yrs
Design and 3D print your own unique planet in this creative makerspace workshop for teens
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.
Dark Tales of King St, Newtown
Discover the Dark Tales that define the grit and glamour of King St.
Kids and Teens DIY Natural Skincare School Holiday Workshop
Kids and teens will learn how to make their own 100% natural skincare products including lip balm and hand lotion
Artist-2-Artist: Building a photography career
A practical workshop exploring how to build a successful photography career, led by freelance photographer Seiya Taguchi
Bead It Yourself Workshops
Create a unique upcycled necklace with second-hand beads at Daisy’s fun, sustainable Bead It Yourself workshop!
Candle making workshop
Spend two hours learning and crafting your very own candle in a Japanese ceramic
Creative Culture (ages 18+)
Creative workshops for autistic, neurodivergent, disabled and CALD LGBTQIA+SB adults
Herb propagation workshop
Learn to grow tasty herbs at home from seeds, cuttings and division.
Paint and flow workshop · light, emotion and expression
A relaxing experience inspired by your core natal energies: identity, inner world, and how you meet the world
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
Indoor House Plants 101 Workshop
Join us at Sydney’s Inner City jungle makerspace and learn how to care for your indoor plants with confidence!
Sydney Comedy Festival Gala at Sydney Opera House
The Sydney Comedy Festival’s hottest acts. One stellar line-up. One iconic venue.
Adult Art Classes
All levels and abilities welcome. Explore your medium. Develop your style.
Printmaking: introduction to gel plate printing (Tuesdays)
Learn to create bold, layered prints using gel plates, image resist, and cut-out images from magazines.
Secret Sauce: Modern Mixing & Recording Masterclass 10 Weeks
Dive into the world of professional audio production.
BAD Sydney Crime Book Club at SMSA | April
April Pick: Finding the Bones by Natalie Conyer, hosted by Michael Burge
His Story 'The War Inside My Head'
An unfiltered look at the courage it takes to face moments of truth, tough decisions & impossible choices.
Printmaking: studio access course (Wednesdays)
Studio access for experienced printmakers
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.