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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.
Aboriginal Bush Tucker Tour
Experience the world’s oldest living culture through an in depth tour
Guided walks
Our guided walks are the perfect way to experience the very best of the Garden over a 1.5-hour stroll
Women’s Reconciliation Network – Redfern Yarning Circle
Welcoming space for women from diverse backgrounds.
AI for business bootcamp: get smarter with your marketing
Learn how to create content faster and connect with your customers using AI.
An Evening with Susannah Fullerton
A purrfect winter evening celebrating whiskers and words!
Botanical Focus: Intensive workshop with Beverley Allen
A four-day intensive workshop to build watercolour skills for botanical painting on paper
Brush and Bubbles paint and sip party workshop
A fun, relaxed paint and sip in Surry Hills that’s all about unleashing your inner artist
Come and get techie: Darling Square Library
Got a burning tech question? Get 1:1 tech help at the Library
Crochet Club
Join our weekly crochet & knitting circle. Stitch, sip coffee, connect.
Cut X Paste - The Rocks
A cut and paste session for collage artists and the collage curious.
English conversation class
Improve your language skills in this free weekly class
Gardening Gurus
Sessions are led by David, an experienced nursery owner, and cover a range of gardening activities
Improv Class for Beginners
Reconnect with your creativity, boost confidence and make your life more spontaneous
Jane Canfield Exhibition
Exhibition of contemporary landscape paintings at Art2Muse Gallery
Learn tech at your own pace
Free monthly sessions to grow your digital confidence.
Learn to play Bridge - beginners course - Ashfield
Learn to play bridge in 6 Thursday mornings from 23rd July
Lindesay Garden Seminar
From world-class golf courses to local landscape design and the beauty of Provence, Lindesay’s Garden Seminar returns.
Makeup for beginners: Brows, lashes & lips workshop
Learn how to enhance your brows, lashes, and lips in this hands-on masterclass!
Mindfulness for Beginners: A 6-week online course
A 6-week online course for busy people who want to reduce stress and live from the heart
Nudenight Life Drawing at Doodler
Life drawing with professional models and a unique creative atmosphere
Online Feedback: Poetry with Alicia Sometimes
Hone your poetry skills with Alicia Sometimes over five months.
Online Italian course: Beginners level 1
Learn to speak Italian and start your language journey with confidence in this 10-week online course
Pyrmont Creates: Collage
Find your creative spark in this fortnightly collage workshop and enjoy learning about this fun and accessible art form
Qigong classes
Get an introduction to Qigong at any level of experience and fitness
Sculpture Workshops
Come discover the magic of sculpture with a term workshop class at TBSSS
Sewing and mending class
Bring in new sewing projects or learn the to recycle and upcycle preloved items
Sustainable Sewing & Upcycling Course
Reimagine your wardobe and sew more sustainably in this 4-week upcycling sewing course!
The Cleftomanics - a cappella choir
The Cleftomaniacs are an all woman a capella singing group, known affectionately as ‘The Cleffies’.
Ubiquity Art Exhibition by Joseph de la Hoyde
Explore a collection of ethereal paintings, drawings and photography showing in Surry Hills' vibrant M2 Gallery.
Watercolour and drawing skills - evening class in studio
Learn the skills to create vibrant watercolour paintings
Waverley Art Prize - 40th Anniversary
Celebrating 40 years of Waverley Art Prize
A talk: Is This Real Life? Artists, writers and reality
Broadcaster and teacher Mary Sharp on what stories tell us about how we view our lives
Draw your mate or date mystery portrait workshop
Create a fun mystery drawing of your mate or date in this oil pastel workshop!
Online Arabic course: Speaking and listening (Level 1A)
Build confidence speaking and understanding Arabic in this 10-week online course!
Online German course: Beginner German
Start your German language journey with this 10-week online beginers course
Online Korean course: Beginners level 1
Curious about the Korean language? Start your journey with this 10-week online course!
Opera Lecture Series - The Operas of the Age of Puccini
Explore the world of opera in these delightful weekly talks abundantly illustrated with audio and visual excerpts
Screen Acting Classes
Get a head start in the competitive world of screen acting.
Art Café Creative Workshop
Welcome to Art Café, where creativity is always on the menu
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
Author Talk: David Hall with Superbeast
Join Australian wheelchair tennis champion David Hall OAM as he shares the story behind his autobiography Superbeast.
Crafting in Stitches
Come work on your stitching skills in a relaxed, social environment!
Dr Bob Brown Gold Medal
Join us for an inspiring evening as the Sydney Peace Foundation awards the Gold Medal to Dr Bob Brown.
Italian Course: Language for travel
Heading to Italy? Learn practical Italian to travel with confidence in this interactive short course!
Seniors Health & Fitness Program
Learn to stay active, strong and connected in this 10-session fitness program!
Guided Ride: Water Stories
Saddle up and join a guided bicycle ride exploring the history of the waterways and wetlands around Green Square
Intro to rug weaving on a floor loom
Weave a rug in a day using upcycled materials
Alchemy – Jewellery Design Through Sand Casting
Discover the art of transforming simple shapes into beautiful silver jewellery
Artist talk: Hany Armanious
Join artist Hany Armanious and MCA Senior Curator Jane Devery for an in-gallery discussion about the exhibition.
Bike care and maintenance course
Come along and learn more about how to maintain and fix your bike
Candle making workshop
Spend two hours learning and crafting your very own candle in a Japanese ceramic
Handmade gnocchi workshop
Discover the art of crafting pillowy, tender gnocchi in this hands-on Italian cooking workshop!
Japanese ‘Tsumami’ flower accessory workshop with Izumi
Make a one of a kind brooch or hair piece
Life drawing hosted by a Drag Queen workshop
Life Drawing Sip and Sketch Workshop hosted by a fun Sydney Drag Queen
Printmaking: studio access program (Saturdays)
Studio access for experienced printmakers
Property Investment Workshop for Beginners
Explore strategies for building a property portfolio in this practical, engaging workshop!
Saturday Acoustic Music Jam – Adults
Informal acoustic jam for adults who already play. No lessons, just playing together. Bring your instrument.
Soul dance — Embodied
Embodied, free-form dance to a live, genre-bending DJ set. No steps, no judgment — just your body and space to let go
First home buyers course
Understand the property buying process & approach your first home purchase with greater confidence in this 1-day class
Gamelan 8-week course
Play gongs, metallophones and drums that interlock to create mesmerising melodies and rhythms
Stand-up Comedy Course for Beginners
Find your funny and learn to write and perform stand-up comedy in this one-day intensive course!
Adult Improv & Drama – Sunday Sessions
Sunday sessions for adults building confidence through improvisation and scene work. No experience needed.
Dulcie's Sunday History Talks: Roger Rogerson
The detective who became Australia’s most notorious criminal cop
Gong Bath at Soul Agenda Yoga & Pilates
Deeply relax in this unique experience, a special Gong Bath at legendary Soul Agenda Yoga & Pilates in Balmain
Indoor plant care 101 workshop
Join us at Sydney’s Inner City jungle makerspace and learn how to care for your indoor plants with confidence
Kokedama moss balls workshop
Create beautiful Kokedama Plant Balls in Sydney’s Inner City jungle warehouse makerspace
Learn Reiki - Level 1 Beginners Course at Curated Energies
Embrace a holistic practice that will deepen your connection to the universe and the energy that surrounds us all.
Life Drawing with Kassandra Bossell
What's better than spending your Sunday afternoon life drawing?
Public Speaking & Presence – Weekly Adult Class
Weekly class for adults building confidence speaking in meetings, on stages, or at events. Small group.
Rainforest terrarium workshop
Join our infamous Rainforest Terrarium Workshop! at Sydney’s Inner City jungle warehouse in Glebe.
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
Sound Bath for Babies Pyrmont
A unique sensory experience for parents and babies alike
Succulent terrarium workshop Glebe
Build your own miniature succulent ecosystem in an inner city jungle collab hub in Glebe.
Sundays sculpture & mould making with Kassandra Bossell
Unleash your creativity! Explore clay, carving, casting, and more as you bring your ideas to life
Cosmic Creativity Workshop: Zodiac Art and Tarot Reader
Zodiac drawing workshop with a tarot reader
Come and get techie at Kings Cross Library
Got a burning tech question? Get 1:1 tech help at the Library
Come and get techie at Surry Hills Library
Got a burning tech question? Get 1:1 tech help at the Library
Cut X Paste - Surry Hills
A cut and paste session for collage artists, the collage curious, or a great idea for a relaxed, low-key date night.
Designing in Wax - Lost Wax Casting
This wax modelling for casting course introduces students to a variety of wax working for jewellery techniques
Online Sign Language Course: Introduction to Auslan 1
Start communicating in Auslan and discover a rich visual language with this 8-week online course!
Painting course: Watercolour
Visual artist Matteo Bernasconi shares his extensive knowledge of painting
Poetry Open Mic Mondays
Join us every Monday for an inspiring Poetry Open Mic night! Read your original poetry and sell your work here
Sign language course: Introduction to Auslan 1
Start communicating in Auslan and discover a rich visual language in this 8-week course
Singing and stories at Ultimo Library, 0 to 5 years
Come join us for a fun storytelling program combining rhymes, singing and stories
Sketch Writing Course for Beginners
Get creative with developing and critiquing sketches, pulling them apart and writing your own!
Social knitting group: Newtown Library
Come join fellow knitters, beginners or experts, all welcome
Walk and talk followed by free tote-bag workshop
Celebrate National Tree Day with a walk around Hyde Park and free craft workshop
Watercolour skills: 6 week course
Dive into watercolours with this compact 6 week course
Adult ballet classes for beginners
Discover the elegance, strength, and joy of ballet in this 8-week Adult Ballet course
Make Your Own One-of-A-Kind Sock Puppet Workshop
Unleash your imagination by designing your very own Muppet-style puppet
Sewing: Patternmaking Essentials Course
Take control of fit and create patterns tailored to your body in this beginners Patternmaking course
Makertime: open access 16+yrs
Get hands-on experience at the Darling Square Library Makerspace
Australia's food and fuel security
RUSI NSW Lecture exploring the security behind Fuel and Food in Australia
Colour and Company Art Group
This welcoming group explores a wide range of art forms together, from drawing and painting to mixed media and beyond.
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
Create Your Own Keepsake Quilt: Transform Treasured Fabrics
Create a beautiful keepsake quilt from treasured fabrics in this 2-week course!
Golden Tales Story Exchange
Come along, share a memory and hear the stories of others
In Conversation with Judi Morison & Zohra Aly
NAIDOC week calls us to listen.
Inspire Series: Ian Brown, the climbs & times of John Ewbank
The climbs & times of legendary climber John Ewbank, plus a month’s climbing in a Greenland fiord
Juniors (14-17) historical swordplay class
Classes cover the techniques of fencing with historical weapons and provide a safe place to spar with them
Oil Painting Course
5 weeks oil painting course - Learn how to paint with Matteo Bernasconi
Printmaking shorts: botanical linocut for beginners
Carve and print your own botanical linocut design in a beginner-friendly workshop.
Singing and stories at Kings Cross Library, 0 to 5 years
Come join us for a fun storytelling program combining rhymes, singing and stories
Ukulele class: Beginners to advanced
Strum your troubles away in this fun class for all ages and levels of experience
Creative Capers Crafts and Arts Workshop
Join us at Create and Make Workshop for our creative art and crafting workshops
Cut X Paste - Enmore
A cut and paste session for collage artists, the collage curious, or a great idea for a relaxed, low-key date night.
GROW Rainbow & Allies Group meetings
Mental health peer support for LGBTQIA+ Communities and Allies
Poetry Fine-Tuning Workshop
You’ve got the words. Now you want to refine your poetry, for your own reading pleasure or for public events.
Connect Sydney grant writing workshop
Free online training for local community organisations to improve your skills in writing successful grant submissions.
Building healthy family relationships workshop
Learn practical tips to build healthy family relationships, strengthen social connections and manage loneliness
Ceramics: Introduction to wheel throwing (5 weeks)
Discover ceramics in this 5-week course for beginner students
City Model talks with model maker Richard Braddish
Hear from our model maker Richard Braddish about the scale model of our local area.
Come and get techie: Green Square Library
Got a burning tech question? Get 1:1 tech help at the library
Comedy class - improvisation
Meet new people, gain some comedy skills and have a lot of fun
Creative Connections – Art Therapy Class
Tell your story through art and meet new people
Evening Wildlife Drawing Classes
No prior experience is necessary—just bring your enthusiasm & willingness to explore your creativity!
Fluid Art paint pouring creative workshop
Ditch the screen, rediscover your inner creativity with this creative art class
Justice Ideas Forum 2026
Justice Fellows share bold ideas on some of the most consequential challenges facing the legal system in NSW right now.
Library open day: e-resources info session
Make the most of your library membership with our super-convenient e-resources.
Online Modern Greek Course: Beginners Level 1
Connect with one of the world's oldest living cultures in this interactive 10-week course!
Race Around the World - TV Studio Audience
Six filmmakers race across 10 countries in 100 days, crafting bold films – only one will rise above the rest.
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.
Afternoon Wildlife Drawing Classes
Unwind, get creative and rediscover the joy of art
How to package your knowledge into a signature program
What if you could attract your ideal clients, simplify your business and charge what you're truly worth?
Online English course: Business English
Build your confidence using English in professional settings in this 8-week online course
Online Indonesian course: beginners level 1
Start speaking Indonesian and connect with one of Southeast Asia’s most vibrant cultures in this 10-week online course
Animal Mind: Philosophical Perspectives on Animal Cognition
Learn about animal cognition in this 4-week online philosophy course!
Art of portraiture: Photography workshop with Cherine Fahd
Bring a friend to the MCA and learn the art of portraiture with artist Cherine Fahd.
Ceramics: Studio access program (6 weeks)
Experienced students can further develop their own projects with support from an expert ceramicist in this 6-week course
City of Sydney online book club: Spy Fiction
If you love books, this is a great opportunity to connect with other readers online and find literary inspiration
Library open day: Introduction to 3D printing
Discover the new Green Square Library 3D printer
Maker & Creator 8-12yrs
Play and create with the latest makerspace kits and electronic gadgets
Makerspace: Ask a Maker 16+yrs
Come along to Ask a Maker, a relaxed drop-in information session about our library makerspace
Music Production with Ableton: Beginners Course
Learn to use Ableton Live software for your music creations
Online Philosophy Course: Introduction to Stoicism
Explore Stoicism and the art of living well in this 8-week online introductory course!
Paint a Friendship Bookmark Workshop
Celebrate International Friendship Day by heading to the Chinese Garden for the Paint a Friendship Bookmark workshop
Storytelling Nights
A relaxed evening where people share life stories. Expect laughter, reflection, and connection as voices take the stage
Online English Course: Communication Skills
Build your confidence speaking English in this 8-week online Communication Skills course
Friday Spanish Club
Warm space to practice real, everyday Spanish together.
Glow In the Dark drawing workshop with Wonder Mama
Learn to draw with neon oil pastels and create a fabulous UV artwork
Intermediate calligraphy with Xueyi Bai
Join calligraphy instructor Xueyi Bai to progress your skills through these on going workshops.
Margaret Olley: Australian Intimiste
Margaret Olley: Australian Intimiste celebrates the legacy and significant achievements of Margaret Olley AC
Singing and stories at Waterloo Library, 0 to 5 years
Come join us for a fun storytelling program combining rhymes, singing and stories
Urban sketching group
Learn how to capture the energy of street scenes and our urban environment with us
Brain health info session
How to improve your brain health and get it working at its best
Qi Gong course for beginners
Discover the ancient practice of Qi Gong and cultivate greater balance, awareness and wellbeing in this 8-week course
Art Kintsugi: Beginners Workshop
Learn the mindful Japanese art of golden ceramic mending in this one-day workshop!
Calm mind: Introduction to meditation workshop
Take your first step into meditation with this 1-day introductory workshop
Candle making workshop
Create beautifully handcrafted candles in this 1-day workshop!
Double Lecture: Heroines of the SOE and Sentinel Tank
Public Lectures by Virginia Handel and Major Paul Handel RFD (retd) for the Military History Society of New South Wales
Everything is Workable
An introduction to meditation and practical advice from some of the foremost Tibetan Buddhist teachers of our age
Guided ride: Two Bridges & the Fish Markets
Sydney’s best bike-friendly links together in one relaxed loop—two iconic bridges and the newly refurbished Fish Markets
Phone photography – Coogee beach – Playing with time
Learn time-based photo/video techniques at Coogee Beach
Property styling for sale course
Learn how to style and prepare a property for sale in this comprehensive one-day workshop
Small Magic: Kindle Your Creativity with Monikka Eliah
This is a course designed to help you break through creative barriers and rediscover your writing flow.
Urban Forest Walk
Explore the urban forest and discover the biodiversity, resilience and benefits of trees.
Kids at the Con: term 3
Our fun, engaging, and interactive group introduction to music classes
Painting: introduction to painting techniques
Learn the basic skills needed to tackle any type of painting.
Bonsai & Brews
Bonsai & Brews is a hands-on workshop that introduces people to the art of bonsai at local breweries around Sydney.
Ceramics: beginner wheel throwing (Sunday afternoons)
Discover ceramics in this directed 5-week course for beginner students
Free Classical Yoga Taster - It's Not What You Expect !
A commitment free 90-min session to Experience and Learn authentic Classical Yoga in Bondi
Jewellery shorts: make a ring and learn to silver solder
Make a ring in this 2.5-hour introductory jewellery workshop
OzHarvest Waterloo Market Volunteer Training
Sign up to volunteer at our Waterloo Market - providing food to those in need
Revisiting Mission History: Annie Lock
Historian Dr Catherine Bishop revisits the fraught history of Christian mission in Australia
Taller de escritura creativa
Explore your voice on the page in this fortnightly creative writing workshop. No experience required.
Seascapes
14 artist-led projects, from foghorn orchestras and oyster shucking to printmaking, dance and hands-on workshops
Hair styling workshop: Curls, waves and straightening
Learn how to style your own hair with confidence in this evening Curls, Waves & Straightening masterclass
Online: Writing a memoir as a legacy with Jacquelin Melilli
Discover how to write your memoir with Jacquelin Melilli
Sydney Night Walks – Winter Trail (phones and cameras)
Nights are Magical in the heart of the City. Join us as we photographically explore Sydney with Cameras and Smartphones
Online French course: Beginner French
Start speaking French with confidence in this 10-week online course
Parliament Unpacked: A Good Innings
Join us as we explore the uncanny connections between democracy, the game of cricket and the NSW Parliament.
Adobe InDesign course for beginners
Learn professional page layout and publication design in this comprehensive 2-day Adobe InDesign course
An evening with Anna Funder
Award-winning author Anna Funder live on stage, revealing the stories behind the stories.
Ancient Egypt course: Foundations of a civilisation
Explore the origins of Ancient Egypt in this fascinating 4-week online course
Art club: creating and connecting for over 55s
The sessions are led by our dedicated team who will provide you with step-by-step guidance on each project.
Craft Club: Bedazzling books for beginners
Join our mindful workshop where you will spend the morning transforming a book cover into a shiny work of art
Online Financial Literacy Course
Learn to take control of your finances and build long-term wealth in this 9-week online course!
Singing and stories at Customs House Library, 0 to 5 years
Come join us for a fun storytelling program combining rhymes, singing and stories
Sydney Photo Challenge – The Rocks (phones and cameras)
Walk around Sydney's "The Rocks" area while taking photos
Tech Talk - DIY Recording
Want to record your own music but not sure where to begin? The Brand X Tech Team are running a Tech Talk on recording.
Calm Mind: Meditation Course for Beginners
Start your meditation journey with this 4-week guided course
Online Japanese: Language for travel course
Learn practical Japanese essentials for your next trip in this 5-week online course!
Finding family stories
A conversation about the Library’s vital family history research, including the ethics and challenges that arise.
Digital skills workshop and tech support
Free bilingual classes and bring your laptop, tablet or smartphone to get help to use it
Fun brain training at Green Square Library
A friendly session of light puzzles and challenges to keep minds sharp
Resilience & Revival
The landscape of Australian native flora and fauna by Mary T Nguyen.
Sewing Essentials Course
Start your sewing journey with with this comprehensive course for complete beginners
The Library Book Club: When I Am Sixty-Four
A book club that celebrates great Australian writing, lively conversation and the joy of reading together.
Cut X Paste - Chippendale
A casual collage meet up for collage artists and the collage curious.
Crochet Course for Beginners
Learn the mindful art of crochet in this 4-week hands-on course!
Italian Course: Beginners Level 1
Learn to speak Italian and start your language journey with confidence in this 8-week beginner course!
KGV Walking Group
Join us for our monthly walk to different parts of our beautiful city.
LEAD WHEN IT COUNTS - Sydney
A Leadership Showcase & Workshop for Decision-Making Under Pressure
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
Art Club at Empower Create Thrive
Join Art Club at Empower Create Thrive for hands-on fun, creativity, and good friends!
Ceramics: studio access program (Saturdays)
This program is a fantastic opportunity for students with some experience to develop their own self-directed projects
Compost and worm farm basics talk
Learn how to turn your organic waste into something special for your garden or pot plants
Online: Pitching to Publishers: How to Place Your Work
This three-hour workshop with Dr Erin O'Dwyer demystifies the pitching process
Pelvic floor health workshop
Build strength, confidence, and understanding of your pelvic floor in this practical one-day workshop
Photography: Technical skills workshop
Learn to improve your technical photography skills with us
Sashiko Workshop with Yoshi: Mindful Sewing and Repair
Learn Japanese repair and sewing techniques with local artist Yoshi Ito.
Traditional Rug Hooking Workshop for Beginners
Learn the art of traditional rug hooking in this engaging one-day workshop!
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
Patch Me If You Can!
A creative workshop for autistic, neurodivergent, disabled and CALD LGBTQIA+SB young people
Aerial Sound Bath experience
Float, soften and fully switch off with an immersive aerial sound bath of live vocals, bowls and deep relaxation.
Breathe. Meditate. Connect.
A complimentary one-hour session on breathwork and meditation on the 2nd Sunday of each month.
Ceramics: beginner wheel throwing (Sunday mornings)
Discover ceramics in this directed 4-week course for beginner students
Drawing: portraits for beginners
Unleash your creativity in our fun and social portrait drawing workshop for beginners.
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
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
Free stand-up comedy class by the Sydney Comedy School
Join this free stand up comedy class to have fun, meet new people and improve your comedy and public speaking skills!
Gentlemen and Players Act II
Discover the long-lost mansions and playhouses of Darlinghurst with the Historic Houses Association
Hair Styling Workshop: Beautiful Braids & Plaits
Learn how to create beautiful braids and plaits in this evening workshop!
Cut X Paste - Paddington
For collage artists, the collage curious, or a great idea for a relaxed, low-key date night.
Experts in the stacks
Learn how behind-the-scenes expertise shapes how library collections are organised, discovered and understood.
Homeschool maker time: Laser cut from nature 12-16yrs
A fun makerspace session for home schoolers exploring laser cutting from nature
Kate Gorman: Between Tide and Frond
A vibrant collection of paintings exploring the meeting point between coastal landscapes and botanical forms
Online Indonesian Course: Language for Travel
Heading to Indonesia? Feel more confident, connected and culturally aware
Pets in Pastels: Draw Your Fur Baby Workshop
Create a portrait of your beloved pet using oil pastels
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 show!
Words on Art and Life with Michael Atherton
Join us for our monthly series where artists share stories in conversation with Danny Gardner.
Cut X Paste - Erskineville
A cut and paste session for collage artists, the collage curious, or a great idea for a relaxed, low-key date night.
Ben Haneman Lecture 2026: Professor Hans Pols
Professor Hans Pols explores the origins of community mental health in Australia.
Introduction to making jewellery with metal (5 weeks)
Learn introductory metal working skills for making jewellery in this 5-week course with an expert jeweller
Riding the Silver Wave
The silver wave is coming. It doesn't care if you're 25 or 85. What does it mean for you?
Ceramics: hand building for all levels (Thursdays)
Learn hand-building techniques to make vessels and sculptural forms in this 6-week course for all experience levels.
Daniel Joinbee: Indigenous aerospace trailblazer
Meet an Australian entrepreneur raising the horizons for Indigenous youth.
Fun erotic pottery class with a drag queen
Get hands-on with this fabulously fun erotic pottery workshop using air-dry clay
Public speaking lab: Live practice sessions
Practise public speaking in a supportive, live workshop with personalised feedback. Hosted by The Speaking Lab.
Erotic Pottery Workshop with Wonder Mama
Let your imagination run wild at this fun and creative erotic pottery workshop hosted by The Fabulous Wonder Mama.
Poppet Centre craft circle
Being a parent is a full-time gig - and sometimes you just need a moment to breathe, to connect, and to create.
Creative Intelligence for Analytical Minds
For analytical minds ready to think with greater flexibly. Solve problems creatively under pressure using applied improv
Handmade Pasta Workshop
Learn how to make fresh handmade pasta from scratch in this 3-hour workshop!
Stand-up comedy course
Sydney's most popular stand-up comedy course. We train hundreds in comedy each year. Improve your storytelling!
Sydney Science Trail: Community Day at the Australian Museum
Join us for a one-day science bonanza, jam-packed with science shows and activities for kids of all ages!
The Power of Song
Afternoon of entertainment with new songs, guest artists in support of the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia
Trash to Treasure Workshop: Steampunk Fish
Create your own unique creature of the deep using trash and reclaimed materials.
Drawing on Toned Paper - one day workshop
This classical drawing technique produces dramatic results.
Jewellery shorts: Create your own metal bangle or cuff
Make you own handcrafted silver bangle or cuff in our 2.5-hour Sunday afternoon beginner workshop
Powerplay & Status: Presence, Power, Connection
Learn how to raise your status, handle difficult personalities, think on your feet. Shift power dynamics in real time.
The ultimate Sydney stand-up comedy experience
Professional training for Local & International stages. 5-day / 5 week course! 50 years exp, Trained 1600+ comics
Watercolour: beginner techniques @ Ultimo Community Centre
From washes to whispers: A 2.5hr hands-on watercolour journey
Unleash your inner comic course
High-energy, beginner-friendly introduction to the thrilling world of stand-up comedy
Cut X Paste - Glebe
A cut and paste session for collage artists, the collage curious, or a great idea for a relaxed, low-key date night.
DIY Dumplings: Chinese Dumpling Making Workshop
Master the art of Chinese dumpling making in this hands-on workshop!
Hair Styling Workshop: Elegant Upstyles
Learn how to create elegant upstyles for special occasions in this 3-hour hair styling workshop!
Can AI help with weather and climate prediction?
How do we predict weather and climate, and why aren't forecasts better? Can AI help?