Talks, courses & workshops

Epic environments of light and sound

Go wild at the Maritime Museum these school holidays!

Artist Talk with Artist Wang Zhiyuan and Passage Co-Director Patrick Madden

Artist Magda Myszkowski will present her oeuvre at the Polish Club Ashfield’s newest gallery

Fluid art workshop - Glow in the dark

Edward Waring will talk through the work in his current exhibition

In this fun, fast paced one day class, we will help you to get the most out of your butane micro torch.

Learn the art of creative writing with us!

40+ speakers, 63+ workshop, 11+ professional sets & $50K+ in prizes

Our guided walks are the perfect way to experience the very best of the Garden over a 1.5-hour stroll

Yoga philosophy workshop

Art2Muse Gallery presents Jakey Pedro's new body of work

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

Bake and decorate your own whimsical fondant monster donuts—deliciously creative fun for kids.

Get hands-on experience at the Darling Square Library Makerspace

A changing display that illuminates histories, trajectories and highlights of the MCA’s collection artworks.

For all skill levels, learn the best foundation for acting

An innovative showcase of the next generation of NAS Graduates.

In Index Act, Morgan-Smith will present a series of layered drawings that function as inventories of energy.

Belinda Murrell will provide feedback on your writing for children, enabling you to hone your skills over five months.

Zoya Patel will provide feedback on your creative non-fiction work, enabling you to hone your skills over five months.

Fiona Wright will provide feedback on your poetry, enabling you to hone your skills over five months.

Pamela Hewitt will walk you through the next stage of your writing journey.

Paint and Sip classes offer a unique experience that blends the joy of painting with the pleasure of sipping your wine.

A major survey of contemporary art from the Tiwi Islands.

Paint and decorate a cute terracotta pot for your plants

Get an introduction to Qigong at any level of experience and fitness

Learn to make your own resin pieces with us!

Free family activities inspired by the MCA's major winter exhibition.

Learn the fundamentals of using a sewing machine whilst making a cushion cover

Art meets the everyday with Supa Sculpted Moments. Free exhibit until 20 July bringing over 25 contemporary sculptures.

Showcasing stunning buildings, captivating sights, and tales of Indigenous leaders, convicts, and Sydney's underground.

A twist to the usual paint & sip class – create your own textured petal painting

Learn how to grow delicious, fresh vegetables in your own garden

Join us for a Sauna & Ice Contrast Therapy Session at One Playground's Wellness Weekend!

See the world through a new lens and experience the breathtaking beauty of nature in Wildlife Photographer of the Year

A walking tour inspired by artist Cerith Wyn Evans.

Calling all young creatives (16–20) based in Western Sydney!

An immersive workshop blending lymphatic activation, and healing practices to help you reset, release, and reconnect.

Join us in a fun, creative workshop where you can sculpt your pet in clay!

That's right, it’s totally free fun learning for Aussie kids

Craft exquisite Japanese sweets. Learn traditional techniques and take home your own creations

Get the skills and confidence to ride on Sydney streets

Learn the skills to sculpt a head and torso in clay . Instruction provided in proportion and form

Experience the elegance of Chado in our Japanese tea ceremony workshop, where tradition and mindfulness meet

Join Sydney drag queen, The Fabulous Wonder Mama, at this fun life drawing workshop!

Kids bake brownies transformed into cute capybara “burgers” with icing cheese & lettuce.

Life drawing with professional models and an amazing creative atmosphere every Wed/Thur/Fri/Sat/Sun

Methods of Deconstructions

Sit in a chair in a beautiful park and argue with the ratbags, or get on a ladder and be one

Half-Day Course

Discover the cultural roots and modern appeal of matcha in this hands-on workshop that blends tradition with trend

Create two sculptures in this one-day workshop

Learn techniques in watercolour, pen and pencil to capture the sights and experiences of your adventures

Discover ceramics in this 8-week courses for beginner students

Suitable for crafters of all levels to come together and create projects

For advanced beginners to intermediate level enthusiasts

Unwind, get creative and rediscover the joy of art

Got a burning tech question? Get 1:1 tech help at the library

IT support for computer, tablets and mobile phones

A casual collage meet up for collage artists and the collage curious.

This wax modelling for casting course introduces students to a variety of wax working for jewellery techniques.

Unwind after work and connect with like-minded people through the joy of drawing

Reconnect to kinship and learn practical skills for positive change

This discussion will feature contemporary case studies of cultural heritage destruction from abroad and locally.

Open to all ages, experience and fitness levels

Learn to play bridge in 6 weeks

Meditation Class

A memorial to remember all those lost to drug related harm

A mentoring program for established and emerging filmmakers and content creators ready to tell stories that matter.

Practical course in writing poetry

Ignite your passion. Trial courses for free during Open Week

High energy trivia, games, costumes and more!

Learn basic crochet skills and work on a project

Step into a serene and transformative space designed to reconnect you with your inner wisdom and energetic flow.

Everything you need to be informed and confident in your yoga practice

During this book club, guests will have the opportunity to ask questions and enjoy a bookish discussion

Got a burning tech question? Get 1:1 tech help at the library

Come along to our creative art workshops specially designed for seniors.

Learn about the industry standards and equitable pay structures that ensure artists receive fair remuneration

Free weekly class suitable for beginner and intermediate level learners

Learn to stay fit as you get older with us！

A fun, creative paint pouring workshop

Learn to relax, meditate and live stress-free with a simple heart-based meditation practice

Join this free stand up comedy class to have fun, meet new people and improve your comedy and public speaking skills!

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

A fun makerspace session for home schoolers exploring 3D printing and STEAM skills

For the joy of socialising, self-improvement and/or continuous learning. 

Learn life drawing with us!

Meditation Class

Learn how to read music notation and be confident in your singing with us!

Boost confidence, improve conversation skills and learn how to make lasting friendships

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

Dive into the world of professional audio production

For confident sewers who want to draft their own blocks

Use our sewing machines and get help with your sewing projects in these weekly group sessions.

Join a choir and improve your singing skills with us!

For all levels with Sydney's most experienced and successful teachers.

Strum your troubles away in this fun class for all ages and levels of experience

Drawing and painting workshops for children of all ages

Define your physical presence. Know how to move on stage and screen to command a character and physically tell a story.

Discover the wonders of our tropical plant collection and rare plants not normally seen by the public

Free classes facilitated by Asahi Takahasi.

Join our free Bystander workshop to learn how to safely respond to Islamophobia and support inclusive communities.

Discover ceramics in this 5-week course for beginner students

Got a burning tech question? Get 1:1 tech help at the library

Meet new people, gain some comedy skills and have a lot of fun

Learn to create with words

Financial literacy may not come naturally, but the secrets of managing money can be learned.

Journey through the heights of global innovation, see ideas and technologies from the 20th century to today.

Join this friendly 10 week course

Discover the art of making delicate, handmade ravioli with us!

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

Uncover epic tales and masterworks in this year-long art lecture series. Enjoy a single lecture, or the whole year!

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

Enjoy inspiring horticultural talks and refreshments in stunning, historic surrounds.

Join Pamela Cook to learn critical skills involved in the entire novel writing process.

Learn how to structure your startup, prepare your financials, and position your business to attract serious buyers

Explore the mindful craft and learn best practices

Studio access for experienced printmakers

Get a head start in the competitive world of screen acting.

Carve your dream jewellery with us!

Learn how to sing with us!

A landmark exhibition spotlighting Chinese-Australian artists and the Archibald Prize.

Join award-winning writer Dr Anita Heiss in conversation to explore truth-telling in First Nations fiction.

A free weekly class for beginners, led by an experienced Mandarin speaking tutor

Learn to DJ with Nick Toth

Improve your language skills in this free weekly class for beginners

Find you inner peace amidst the hustle of the city

Discover the joy of singing

Immerse in the beauty and wisdom of the Bible

Carers Network is a welcoming space for carers of people living with dementia to connect and share experiences

Refine your ceramic skills in this 6-week course for all experience levels

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

Immerse yourself in this unique art form to explore the beauty of Chinese painting

Get heavy with formidable writers

An art exhibition by Cheryl Wetsi & Shirley Steel

A presentation by Dr Edwin Rose and overview of his new book, Reading the World: British Practices of Natural History

Create a fun, quirky piece you will cherish for years to come!

Learn to create custom pieces and develop your own signature style

Work on your own jewellery project and learning new skills

Practical tips to begin writing a song (or finish existing songs).

Master the art of storytelling, joke-writing and presenting on stage

Learn the skills to create vibrant watercolour paintings

A space to write, meet other writers, and share your work

Learn how to prepare and preserve food.

Facilitated by Deaf ceramic artist Kirsty Collins, Auslan Ceramics Art Club for the Deaf and HOH community at Kil.n.it

Come for help to solve your digital problems

Improve your strength, balance and mobility

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

A gentle and empowering 5-week course designed to support you through every stage of pregnancy.

Get help to use your laptop, tablet or smartphone from our English and Cantonese speaking tutor

Enhance your Italian language skills for a richer travel experience with us

A fresh new way to paint and sip!

Creativity and good company, and delicious pizza, come together for an unforgettable evening

Learn how to sing in this fun class for all levels of experience

Learn sewing and connection with us

Learn how to capture the energy of street scenes and our urban environment with us!

Grow positive mental health and wellbeing

Come along and learn more about how to maintain and fix your bike

Experienced students can further develop their own projects with support from an experienced tutor in this 6 week course

Create a set of three lovely air dry clay pieces to take home

Unlock the art of crafting authentic Chinese dumplings!

Let your imagination run wild at this fun and creative erotic pottery workshop hosted by The Fabulous Wonder Mama.

Play gongs, metallophones and drums that interlock to create mesmerising melodies and rhythms

Using gathered marine plastics learn simple jewellery making techniques to create beautiful wearable objects.

Recreate your favourite clothing with confidence

Studio access for experienced printmakers

Join the curators of 'Crafting Life' as they explore the dynamic resilience of craft practices in contemporary Japan.

Join storytellers as they share the meaning and memories behind unique words from their cultures

Learn how to design and create your own handmade rug with us!

Learn crochet for beginners with us!

Learn about pelvic floor health with us

Carve a ring to include a bezel setting for faceted and cabochon stones.

Craft your own custom tea blend for winter.

Get your hands dirty planting native greenery

Learn the basics of working with clay in this 6-week course

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

Have you ever wanted to record your family recipes and food stories? Do you like to play with words and ideas?

Join us for our 2.5-hour Sunday afternoon one-off workshop to create your own bespoke metal ring.

Join a class that will delight the senses

Learn the basics of painting in this fun 2.5-hour Sunday afternoon workshop

Discover the fundamentals of printmaking in this 5-week introductory course

A glimpse of daily life through the eyes of young Sydneysiders aged 5 to 12

8 children on an epic adventure across Europe in a school bus powered by biofuel

Come join fellow knitters together at Newtown Library fortnightly on Mondays

Demonstration and advice for parents and carers

Come along to our women-only event to laugh nonstop, make new mates and learn comedy

Learn how to benchmark and manage your environmental impact within your creative practice and business operations.

A casual collage meet up for collage artists and the collage curious.

Learn to play the piano with us!

Learn how to make leadlight panels with our handcrafts short courses!

Is Australia still the lucky country? Join our roundtable featuring Rebecca Huntley and a panel of experts

A 2.5-hour foraging walking workshop in Centennial Parklands

A cut and paste session for collage artists and the collage curious.

Discover the art of crafting pillowy, tender gnocchi with us!

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

Continue learning to play the piano with us!

Feeling creatively drained? Let's explore well-being in the arts and how to bring back that feel-good feeling.

Welcoming space for women from diverse backgrounds.

The leading forum for Australia’s commercial marine industry.

Chris Aslan’s story of the UNESCO workshop he established in Uzbekistan and the book he wrote after he was expelled.

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

documentary world premiere

In this conversation led by two leading history educators we will examine the challenges of history teaching.

Learn the cosy craft of knitting with us!

Join us for an exclusive masterclass with renowned arts accountant and advocate Evan Lowenstein.

4-week studio access for experienced printmakers

Advanced energy healing course

Learn how to sculpt in clay in wonderfully supportive studio

Explore nature experiences with you and your little one

The perfect event for anyone making a decision – from buying a house to trying a new food.

How the Buddhist approach to compassionate living can nourish us all.

Make a handmade rug using recycled woollen materials with textile artist Vita Cochran.

Join iconic Sydney drag queen, The Fabulous Wonder Mama, for her fabulous neon drawing class

Join Sydney's purpose-led founders, marketers and innovators to master storytelling, marketing strategies and AI tools.

Design and make your own sterling silver earrings from sheet metal

Special screening of cult favourite THE ROOM with live on stage Q&A with star, Greg Sestero!

Weave a rug in a day using upcycled materials

Join a free curator floor talk to explore the exhibition J.W. Power: Art, War and the Avant-Garde.

Learn how to create your own stunning artworks at Reverse Garbage

Learn how to paint with a palette knife with us!

Improve your work skills and unleash your creativity in the field of property styling with us

A public lecture by David Howell for the Military History Society of New South Wales

Learn to make silver jewellery with us

Discover how easy (and fun) playing ukulele can be

Our fun, engaging, and interactive group introduction to music classes

Create your own bespoke jewellery piece using recycled metals in this beginner workshop

Tailored for people with lower confidence and experience

Explore the beautifully fluid medium of watercolour

Learn time-based photo/video techniques at Coogee Beach

Discover Reiki: Heal Yourself, Loved Ones & Furbabies. Empowerment with Samantha Avery. Nurture Your Mind, Body & Soul!

Advance your sewing skills by following a pattern to make your own shorts or pants

Learn Reiki Energy Healing to release stress, support the immune system and promote self-healing. No experience needed

Learn the basics of food preservation in this 8-week course

Two hours of sketching happiness in front of inspirational live models

Visual artist Matteo Bernasconi shares his extensive knowledge of painting

An in-depth course in stand-up comedy course where you will build you stage presence and then perform in a comedy show!

Join us for a magical night walk through Sydney's Western CBD

Discover the joy of art at our monthly creative workshop

Learn business basics, marketing skills and more in this free 7-week course

How can the sector better support emerging artists with disability?

Adobe InDesign is one of five face-to-face Adobe Creative Cloud courses we offer in Sydney

Join us for a fantastic artistic adventure on the first Tuesday of each month

Learn how to integrate justice, equity, diversity and inclusion into your creative project or business planning

Learn a simple six-step marketing approach designed by creatives for creatives to take the pain out of promotion

Informative talk about services the hub provides

Meet new people at our public speaking & comedy event. Laugh nonstop, learn new skills, and think quickly on your feet

Integrating Buddhist wisdom into the workplace

Learn how to play the violin with us

What older people can do to keep safe

Poets & artists bring artworks to life with live readings and newly commissioned ekphrastic poems.

An exhibition of landscape-inspired art by Cathy Shugg

A two-day seminar for professionals in the arts to build hands-on skills in handling, storage and conservation.

From mince to masterpiece – master the art of Italian sausage making with us

Come along and join this reading group twice a month

Come join a free afterschool cooking class for young people ages 12 to 18.

Learn to use Ableton Live software for your music creations!

A tour developed specifically for visitors who are blind or have low vision and their guests

Join us for a casual catch up with other locals. Hear about what's on in our local area and at Pyrmont Community Centre

Discover the amazing natural patterns in our seeds, vegies and leaves

Expert advice, real-life stories and inspiring connection

Showcasing Australia’s most exciting up-and-coming writers and dearly loved authors.

Unleash your creative potential in the world of film and audio at the Australia’s national screen and audio school

Design your own tiny house!

Perfect for total newbies, this introductory workshop will give you a taste of mushroom growing

Learn how to grow, cook and enjoy Lion's Mane mushrooms with Little Acre

Design and 3D print your own unique planet in this creative makerspace workshop for teens.

Learn to assemble, patch, and hand-stitch with us!

Learn new skills using handtools to deconstruct and explore e-waste objects.

Learn the basics of backyard beekeeping!

Join us for a walking tour to the rarely opened Wentworth Mausoleum

Live writing circle with reflection & connection

Make you own handcrafted textured bangle or cuff in our Sunday afternoon beginner workshop

Expand your watercolour experience with a variety of guided exercises.

Still life acrylic painting workshop for beginners

Dive into watercolours with this compact 5 week course

In a world that's heating up, how do we face the flames?

Bring in new sewing projects or learn the to recycle and upcycle preloved items

A fun introduction to 3D printing for home-school kids during National Science Week

Make stunning silver jewellery from precious metal clay.

Join us for our monthly series where artists, poets, and musicians share stories in conversation with Danny Gardner.

Join one of Museums of History NSW knowledgeable and expert guides for a tour of Convict Sydney.

Learn how to create edible mini works of art with us

Learn how to protect your brand in our free in-person event with IP Australia.

Celebrating 100 years of women in NSW Parliament

Enjoy an evening of discovery, research highlights and engaging conversations, hosted by award-winning science writer and broadcaster Bernie Hobbs

Anzac Day, 1935. A shark in the Coogee Aquarium vomits up a human arm bearing a distinctive tattoo.

Discover the artistry of science by exploring instruments, medical breakthroughs, and engineering marvels.

James Jiang will help participants refine their pitches to literary journals.

Beginners class at Glebe

Join Toby Walsh as he explores AI’s rise, consciousness, and the profound impact of intelligent machines on our future.

Learn the mindful art of Crochet with us!

Learn to draw florals and foliage with us!

Where women in media lead, learn, and ignite change

Learn how to draw and paint on your iPad using the Procreate app with us!

Learn to create stunning floral arrangements!

Meet new people, have fun, get better at public speaking + improve your confidence

Improve your work skills by learning the techniques of writing a novel through our courses

Make a one of a kind brooch or hair piece