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Echoes of sacrifice: voices of war with Powerhouse
Discover how letters, codes and messages shaped experiences in times of conflict.
English conversation class
Improve your language skills in this free weekly class for beginners
Little Artists: My favourite place clay play
Encouraging early art and fostering creativity, one craft at a time!
Community workspaces at Juanita Nielsen Community Centre
Join our vibrant community work spaces at Juanita Nielsen Community Centre
Aaron Scythe – Basara: the beauty of excess
AN exhibition of contemporary ceramics
Autumn art workshops
Painting, pottery, drawing and more! Join us for amazing art workshops for adults taught by professional artists!
Basia Zielinska "Sydney Heart Beats" Art Exhibition
Artist Basia Zielinska will present her oeuvre at the Polish Club Ashfield’s newest gallery space
Botanical Focus: Intensive workshop with Beverley Allen
A four-day intensive workshop to build watercolour skills for botanical painting on paper
Conchita Carambano: Grace
Art2Muse Gallery presents 'Grace' by Conchita Carambano, an exhibition of abstract paintings.
Create at Code Camp these school holidays
Code Camp is Australia’s favourite school holiday program, where kids get creative and learn new skills
Derek Jarman: Delphinium Days
This first exhibition in Australia of English artist and activist Derek Jarman.
Essential - Portrait Exhibition by Matteo Bernasconi
A Tribute to the Heart of the Arts
Exploring Drawing and Painting (extended) Natalie Popovski
Join artist, Natalie Popovski, for a 5 week workshop to explore drawing and painting.
Guided walks
Our guided walks are the perfect way to experience the very best of the Garden over a 1.5-hour stroll.
Introduction To Oil Painting with Natalie Popovski
Often not quite as tricky as people think, oils are a beautiful, buttery medium that is incredibly fun to create with.
James Barth: The Clumped Spirit
New paintings, video and 3D-printed sculptures by the acclaimed Australian artist.
Julie Mehretu: A Transcore of the Radical Imaginatory
Part of the Sydney International Art Series 2024–2025
Legendary stories behind iconic art: Art Appreciation 2025
Uncover epic tales and masterworks in this year-long art lecture series. Enjoy a single lecture, or the whole year!
Mel Deerson: The Dream of the Mirror
New commission accompanying the exhibition Derek Jarman: Delphinium Days
Online Feedback: Manuscript Development with Pamela Cook
Are you looking for feedback to improve your work? Join this course to give and receive feedback on your writing.
Online Feedback: Young Adult Fiction with Simmone Howell
In this online writing course, author Simmone Howell will provide feedback on your writing for young adults.
Paint and Sip Classes Sydney : Acrylic Art, Canvas & Fun
Paint and Sip classes offer a unique experience that blends the joy of painting with the pleasure of sipping your wine.
Qigong classes - try a week free
Get an introduction to Qigong at any level of experience and fitness
Questioning the great Australian Dream?
A conversation about the housing problem and how to fix it.
Sculpture workshops
Come discover the magic of sculpture with a term workshop class at TBSSS
Student Life: Max Dupain at the University of Sydney
This exhibition introduces Dupain’s modernist approach to photography in a series of candid shots.
The Ethics of Democracy
Unpack the realistic alternatives to democracy as we know it with philosopher Dr Gwilym David Blunt.
Weaving Workshop
Connect with culture through this unique weaving workshop across Barangaroo, Darling Harbour, and The Rocks!
Auslan Ceramics Art Club
Facilitated by Deaf ceramic artist Kirsty Collins, Auslan Ceramics Art Club for the Deaf and HOH community at Kil.n.it
Living Longer Living Stronger exercise program
Improve your strength, balance and mobility
Yin yoga lunchtime class
Calm your mind and balance your body in this free weekly 1-hour class for all levels of experience
24th Dobell Drawing Prize
Australia’s leading prize for drawing, showcasing the work of 56 finalists from 965 entries nationwide
Acting class
Learn acting skills from an experienced tutor in this 2-hour weekly class for adults
Code camp – free STEAM events for kids
That's right, it’s totally free fun learning for Aussie kids
Easter morning tea and hat parade
Morning tea and prizes for the most creative, colourful and funniest hats.
Ghostly Garden for kids
Experience a twilight adventure through the Royal Botanic Garden in this spine-tingling storytelling event
IT troubleshooting
Get help to use your laptop, tablet or smartphone from our English and Cantonese speaking tutor
Silversmithing class for beginners - making earrings
Design and make your own sterling silver earrings from sheet metal
Soul dance with Taline
Join us for a transformative dance experience that will inspire you to let go, move with freedom and express your soul!
Stress Management for Carers
Mindfulness & Resilience Program to help carers manage stress, build resilience, and find balance.
The Art of Watercolour – One Day Workshop
One day painting workshop with Natalie Popovski
Vase arrangment workshop for everyone
Master the art of a flower arrangement with gorgeous seasonal blooms
Intro to Rug Weaving on a Floor Loom
Weave a rug in a day using upcycled materials
Alice in the Wonderland
Join Alice on her amazing journey through Wonderland and experience an adventure like no other.
Ceramic Workshop: Make a Luscious Leaf Platter
Learn how to make a large, luscious leaf platter using clay
Dressed for revolution: fashion in the 20th century
Two-part lecture series with Catherine Love
E-1027: A pioneering modernist masterpiece
Join us for this exploration of E-1027, Eileen Gray's modernist villa on the French Riviera from the 1920s.
Facture: Drawing Symposium 2025
Facture – the manner in which something is made
Guided ride: explore the new Glebe to Ultimo cycleway
Be among the first to experience the new Glebe to Ultimo cycleway, a key connection making it easier for people to ride
Intro to home mushroom growing
Perfect for total newbies, this introductory workshop will give you a taste of mushroom growing
Life Drawing Saturday morning
Come and practice life drawing in an informal setting with fellow art lovers, at Peach Black Gallery
Lino printing workshop for beginners
Learn how to create your own stunning artworks at Reverse Garbage
Lion's Mane unlocked workshop
Learn how to grow, cook and enjoy Lion's Mane mushrooms with Little Acre
Makertime: open access 16+yrs
Get hands-on experience at the Darling Square Library Makerspace
Pisanki Workshop
Come and learn to decorate an Easter egg using the ancient Polish technique of Pisanki with Agata Radna
Polymer Clay Earring and Sip Class with Pizza
Make up to three polymer clay earrings in this hands-on class and enjoy BYO drinks and pizza!
Silversmithing Class for Beginners: Earrings
Craft your own pair of sterling silver in this hands-on Sydney workshop
Terrarium workshop
Learn how to bring some lush greenery indoors at this workshop for beginners
Weekly art classes for children
Drawing and painting workshops for children of all ages
Writing Complex Characters with Rosie Dub
In this one-day workshop, author, Dr Rosie Dub will take you on a journey into the psychology of character.
Free Mock OC & Selective Test Day
Prepare your child with a free mock test, a vital tool to help them gain confidence and improve their exam performance.
Beekeeping
Get intimate with thousands of bees at an apiary tour and beehive inspection
Creative Japanese sweets workshop – Autumn Wagashi
Craft exquisite Japanese sweets. Learn traditional techniques and take home your own creations
Magical Waters: How To Illustrate A Fairy Tale Workshop
Discover the power of watery fairy tale imagery and enchanted river and ocean-based fairy tales and beings.
Painting: introduction to painting techniques @ Ultimo
Learn the basics of painting in this fun 2.5-hour Sunday afternoon workshop
School Holiday Magic Taster Workshop with Adam Mada
Get ready to amaze your friends and family in this hands-on, two-hour magic workshop with master magician Adam Mada
Soapbox orators in The Domain
Sit in a chair in a beautiful park and argue with the ratbags, or get on a ladder and be one
Wayfinders: ordinary people changing the world
In a world filled with uncertainty, how do we find hope? A panel discussion about personal wayfinding journeys
Pilates lunchtime class
Increase core strength, improve posture, and prevent injuries in this free 1-hour class for all levels of experience.
BOOKED OUT: School holidays: 3D print club, 12-16 years
A fun introduction to 3D printing for young people
Computer, tablet and mobile phone tech support
IT support for computer, tablets and mobile phones
Gamarada - Community Healing & Life Training
Reconnect to kinship and learn practical skills for positive change
Kung Fu classes - try a week free
Open to all ages, experience and fitness levels
Meditate in Balmain - Helping Yourself to Help Others
Helping Yourself to Help Others
Meditate in Neutral Bay - Helping yourself to help others
Find some inner peace, happiness and practical wisdom
Park Science – Incredible Insects at Callan Park
Join us this autumn and become an insect champion through exploration, problem-solving, and fun!
School holidays: portrait painting @ Ultimo (13-17yrs)
Discover the joy of portrait painting in our school holiday workshop at Ultimo Community Centre
Supporting Parents: Navigating Self-Harm in Children
Support Program for Parents of Children Who Self-Harm by Child Psychologist
The Art of Chinese Paper Cutting
This coming April school holidays, dive into the world of Chinese Paper Cutting
Bespoke Bag Charms Workshop
Make a one-of-a-kind charm set that reflects your individuality and saves materials from landfill.
Book Reading by Sami Bayly
A special book reading with bestselling author and illustrator, Sami Bayly.
BOOKED OUT: School holidays: Pixel art maker day, 10-15 yrs
Create 8-bit inspired pixel art at the Darling Square Library Makerspace
Free chair yoga and meditation beginner class
Learn to relax, meditate and live stress-free with a simple heart-based meditation practice
Free Sydney Photo Challenge event – The Rocks
Walk around Sydney's "The Rocks" area while taking photos
Free Workshop: Financial Literacy For Creatives
Financial literacy may not come naturally, but the secrets of managing money can be learned.
Fun with robotics kits, 5 to 8 years
A makerspace kits introduction workshop - Come and explore this fun and engaging session
Hatha yoga lunchtime class
Build strength, flexibility, and connect with the breath in this free 1-hour class for all levels of experience
How the Law Silences Women
A discussion with world-famous lawyer Jennifer Robinson on how the law silences women experiencing domestic violence
Meditate in Glebe - Helping yourself to help others
Find some inner peace, happiness and practical wisdom
Plant Hunger Games – outdoor theatre
Come meet Arnie, the plant with the ferocious appetite!
Secret Sauce: Modern Mixing and Recording Masterclass
Dive into the world of professional audio production
Social connections program
8-week course to bring people together for discussion and mindful meditation.
Movement Classes For Acting
Define your physical presence. Know how to move on stage and screen to command a character and physically tell a story
Aboriginal cultural talks: Sky, Land and Waters
Join this free series of talks with Gadigal custodian, Elder and cultural educator Uncle Jimmy Smith.
Power of voice with Carmella
Develop vocal technique, care and preservation of the voice both in speech and in song singer Carmella Baynie
Vinyasa yoga lunchtime class
Improve heart health and reduce arterial stiffness in this free weekly 1-hour class for all levels of experience
AI in Action: Essential Skills for PR & Comms Professionals
Get hands-on with AI tools and learn how to save time, improve quality, reduce cost, and focus on what matters.
BOOKED OUT: School holidays: Code & Create 8-12 yrs
Make your very own computer-generated artwork using coding.
Bushrangers - Shelter Challenge
Children will enjoy a day of wildlife, bush craft, outdoor challenges, games and free play, all in the great outdoors
Cockatoo Island Storytime Special: Pidge's Poppies
Celebrate the school holidays and join us on Wednesday 16 April at Cockatoo Island for an exciting storytime session.
Come and get techie at Reginald Murphy Community Centre
Get help with a technology question about a device or website from our City of Sydney Library team
Comedy class - improvisation
Meet new people, gain some comedy skills and have a lot of fun
Easter holiday kids wagashi workshop
Create sweet Easter memories with adorable Japanese bean sweets
Life Drawing on Wednesday
Come and practice life drawing in an informal setting with fellow art lovers, at Peach Black Gallery
Meditate - Helping yourself to help others
Find some inner peace, happiness and practical wisdom
Yirranma Place Youth Week creative workshop
An afternoon filled with creativity, connection and fun!
School Holiday E-Waste Tinker and Robot Build Workshop
Using reclaimed materials and disassembled electronics, make vintage science fiction-inspired robot costumes.
Youth Week: zine making workshop (13-17 years)
Create your own original self-published work.
Create your first Library Bag, 5 to 8 years
Tap into your creative side and come join us to design your very first library bag!
Japanese art kintsugi ceramic repair workshop
Learn the mindful Japanese art of golden ceramic mending to give new life to a damaged piece
Little Artists: Animals hat making
Encouraging early art and fostering creativity, one craft at a time!
Organic Wine & Chocolate Tasting for Easter
Get an extraordinary pairing experience that explores the best of organic wine with decadent chocolates.
Park Arts – Leaves and Colours
Children will experience a day full of artistic exploration and nature-inspired fun.
School holidays: draw your pet @ Ultimo (9-12yrs)
Capture the character of your favourite pet friend in our pet portrait drawing class
Jesmonite Terrazzo casting class: Coasters and Trinket
Learn how to make your own Jesmonite homewares at this unique Sydney workshop
Global Book Crawl - Sydney
Take an adventure through the heart of Sydney's local bookshops
Ben's Book Club | 'The Chilling' by Riley James
Join Ben Hobson as he interviews author Riley James
Comedy class for women (improvisation)
Come along to our women-only event to laugh nonstop, make new mates and learn comedy
Creative Beading workshop, family session 8+
Join us for a fun and creative hands-on workshop where children and families come together to make beaded accessories.
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!
Joan Blond: Endless Horizons & Timeless Landscapes
A tribute to the rugged beauty and serene vastness of the Australian outback.
Sea Waste Sculptures Workshop
Explore the local waterways through an engaging sculpture process.
Beyond the battlefield: The words that shaped war
Discover how letters, codes and messages shaped wartime experiences in this engaging talk by Powerhouse volunteers.
Sydney Young Social Entrepreneur Sprint
Free program for young people building their own social enterprise
BOOKED OUT: School holidays: kinetic maker & creator 8-12yrs
Engage in hands-on activities exploring physics and motion through creative makerspace projects
School holiday activities: Shaping up
Creative family activities inspired by the MCA's major summer exhibition.
School holidays: Creative coding 2 - Imagination Lab 8-12yrs
Make your very own computer-generated artwork using coding!
Women's Reconciliation Network - Redfern Yarning Circle
Welcoming space for women from diverse backgrounds.
City of Sydney Online Book Club: Youth Week
If you love books, this is a great opportunity to connect with other readers online and find literary inspiration.
Goethe Lounge: Michael Visontay presents 'Noble Fragments'
Sacrilege: the broken Gutenberg Bible that changed a family's destiny
Little Artists: Toys texture painting
Encouraging early art and fostering creativity, one craft at a time!
School holidays: Creative coding masterclass 12-16yrs
Push your creativity to the next level with advanced coding techniques!
Youth Week - Boardgaming for teens
For Youth Week, teens can try library tabletop games in a fun and relaxed environment.
Tequila tasting comedy
Laugh and tickle your tastebuds as you dive into the vibrant world of smooth tequila and smoky mezcal
Introduction to 3D modelling with Blender 16+
Learn the fundamentals and start creating your own characters, environments and objects in this beginner class.
The New Writers’ Sprint (Live writing with reflection)
Access your authentic voice in words, make great connections
Bike care and maintenance course
Come along and learn more about how to maintain and fix your bike
Dynamic Sculpted Head and Torso in Clay - One Day Workshop
Learn the Skills to Sculpt a Head and Torso in Clay . Instruction provided in Proportion and Form
Lauren Bonner – Clever Girl
A one-hour stand up comedy show, part of the Sydney Comedy Festival.
Paint & Sip Cork & Chroma Vino & Vinyl: Galactic Groove
For the record, we are ditching the canvas!
Stand-up comedy course
Master the art of storytelling, joke-writing and presenting on stage
Create a travel sketchbook with Richard Byrnes
Learn techniques in watercolour, pen and pencil to capture the sights and experiences of your adventures
Group Spanish classes
Beginner and intermediate Spanish classes in the heart of Sydney
Climate justice in the midst of climate turbulence
Explore Australia’s urgent climate, housing and energy challenges, and solutions.
Introduction to Botanical Art with Shipra Shah
Step into the captivating world of botanical art.
Introduction to life drawing
Join teacher Anne Kwasner for four fun evenings exploring the joys of drawing from the live model
Online: Dialogue and Character Fundamentals with Amy Lovat
In this 6-week course with author Amy Lovat, you’ll explore the fundamentals of dialogue and character.
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!
Morning tai chi class
Balance your mind and body in this free 1-hour classes for all levels of experience
All Roads Lead Home – Paul Pinga Matareke
A series of photographs taken during a road trip across Zimbabwe in late 2024 by Paul Pinga Matareke
English class for seniors (Booked out)
Free weekly class suitable for beginner and intermediate level learners
Everything to Know Before Getting Published w/ Irma Gold
This seminar will give you the tools to navigate the publishing waters with confidence and a sense of direction.
Free Online Workshop: Creative's Guide to Marketing
Learn a simple six-step marketing approach designed by creatives for creatives to take the pain out of promotion.
Funding The Future
Practical strategies and insights for artists and arts workers navigating the shifting fundraising landscape
Introduction to Classical Latin
Discover the language that shaped the foundation of Western civilisation with our Introduction to Classical Latin course
Never-Ending Legend: The Anzac Landing on 25 April 1915
Exploring the Galipoli landings on 25 April , the Anzac Spirit and addressingAutralians' never ending curiosity
Crafting wellness: exploring gut health through knitting
Knit your own microbes and gut bacteria while learning from health experts
Sunrise Australia 25
Sunrise is a festival of creativity, technology and ambition. Where unexpected ideas collide.
Author Talk: Dervla McTiernan with The Unquiet Grave
Join number one internationally bestselling crime writer Dervla McTiernan in conversation with Suzanne Leal.
Mindd International Forum 2025
Global experts unite to address missing link in care of chronic illnesses
Mother’s Day Organic Wine & Eco-Resin Vase Making Class
Celebrate Mother's Day sipping on organic wine! Join our intimate, hands-on and fun workshop with fizz.
Pop up writers studio
A space to write, meet other writers, and share your work
Stay Online Premiere Film Screening
Join us for a special preview screening of Stay Online + live Q&A with the filmmakers from Ukraine
Your Money, Your Choice
Informative session about how to build confidence with money presented by a financial educator from the Good Shepherd.
Gamelan classes
Play gongs, metallophones and drums that interlock to create mesmerising melodies and rhythms
Improv skills for career success
Meet new people, have fun, get better at public speaking + improve your confidence
Phone Photography – Exploring Balmain (Birrabirragal)
Develop your creative Smartphone photography skills while exploring Balmain
Tinkering with Tools: Electronics & E-Waste
Learn new skills using handtools to deconstruct and explore e-waste objects.
CPR confidence building classes
Free classes designed to equip you with the skills and confidence to perform CPR and use an AED
Designer Maker Meet-Ups
Join fellow designer makers for a lunchtime discussion and exhibition preview at ADC.
Art club: creating and connecting for over 55s at Ultimo
Discover the joy of art at our monthly creative workshop
Sewing and mending workshop
Bring in new sewing projects or learn the to recycle and upcycle preloved items
Art club for kids @ Ultimo Community Centre, 6-9yrs
Join us for a fantastic artistic adventure on the first Tuesday of each month
Colum McCann: The Truth Disconnect
In an era of digital disarray, can fiction highlight the ways to mend the severed connections of our society?
Healthy Ageing Hub information session
Informative talk about services the hub provides
Heritage Festival: Laser cut jewellery from the archives 16+
Use images from the City of Sydney archives to create heritage inspired laser-cut jewellery pieces
Online: Writing for the Education Market
Louise Park provides you with the knowledge and tools you need to write for the education market.
Pádraig Ó Tuama returns to Poetica
Poetica is thrilled to host Pádraig Ó Tuama in Sydney for a night of poetry and music to launch his two latest books.
Heritage Festival: Laser cut printing from the archives 16+
An introduction to laser cutting and printmaking using the City of Sydney's photographic archives
Everything you need to know about publishing workshop
Speak to a long-time industry professional face to face, and ask all those questions that are waiting to be answered.
Margaret Stone Lecture with The Hon. Justice Nye Perram
The Honourable Justice Nye Perram will consider Private Property and Public Rights: a new phenomenon?
Queer Life, Love and Identity
Explore the joy, tenderness and triumphs of queer storytelling.
Sydney Craft Club
Relaxed monthly night to make, mingle, & master new skills – for laughs, good vibes & hands-on fun. No experience needed!
Japanese 'Tsumami' flower accessory workshop with Izumi
Make a one of a kind brooch or hair piece
Mother's Day Edition Drawing Workshop with a Drag Queen
Special edition Mothers Day drawing workshop!
Mother's Day: painting on vintage plates with tea and scones
Learn to paint on upcycled vintage plates in this fun, hands-on intergenerational workshop at Ultimo Community Centre
Mothers Day DIY Cards and Bouquets
Handmade gifts for Mums and caregivers you're celebrating this year
Sketching with Cardboard: Sculptural Play with Simon Greiner
An Artist-2-Artist workshop that guides participants through a creative exploration of cardboard.
Sydney Calligraphy Workshop
Discover Sydney's favourite calligraphy workshops hosted at our cute cafe + studio venue in Sydney!
Writing Tools: The Fundamentals of Fiction
In this course with Melina Marchetta, writers will explore the fundamentals of writing fiction.
Complete Reiki Training; Levels 1, 2 and Master
Learn Reiki Energy Healing to release stress, support the immune system and promote self-healing. No experience needed
Cycling in the city: rusty riders course
Tailored for people with lower confidence and experience
Painting: beginner painting skills @ Ultimo
Learn about painting fundamentals in a fun 2.5-hour Sunday afternoon workshop
Reiki Level 1 Beginners Certification & Attunement
Discover Reiki: Heal Yourself, Loved Ones & Furbabies. Empowerment with Samantha Avery. Nurture Your Mind, Body & Soul!
Watercolour skills: 5 week course
Dive into watercolours with this compact 5 week course
Anzac Memorial Unearthed
Discover the stories of bravery, courage and resilience that have been unearthed within the Anzac Memorial’s collection.
Free Online Workshop: Diversify Your Creative Income
Surviving and thriving financially as a creative practitioner usually means doing more than one thing to make a living.
Inspire: Tom Williams, 50 yrs of new routes & pushing passes
A vertical integration of exploring the greater Blue Mts, the Darran in NZ, and settling scores with the Scoresby Sound
Australian Heritage Festival: Lilian Fowler
City Historian Laila Ellmoos shares the life story of Lilian Fowler, who was elected Australia’s first female mayor
Reading Ulysses with Sydney U3A
Come along and join this reading group twice a month
Youth cooking with OzHarvest
Come join a free afterschool cooking class for young people ages 12 to 18.
Music access & inclusion masterclass: Industry and employers
Free Masterclass – Music Industry Access and Inclusion
Bush food discovery tour
Sample bush foods and find out what you can grow in your backyard or balcony
Writing Compelling True Stories with Sian Prior
Dr Sian Prior will introduce you to some of the essential skills required to write creative non-fiction.
Family Sunday: Learn to draw with Jade Goodwin
Join illustrator Jade Goodwin for this hands-on Family Sunday workshop!
Family Sunday: Write and illustrate with Dan Marshall
Dan Marshall teaches participants how to write and illustrate fact-based books during Family Sunday!
Family Sunday: Writing workshop with Jacqueline Harvey
Join bestselling author Jacqueline Harvey for a writing workshop this Family Sunday!
Laser cut printmaking, 16+ yrs
Create a laser-cut wood block to make a unique print.
Leatherwork workshop: stitching, lacing & plaiting
Learn the basics of stitching and lacing with reuse materials
Watercolour: beginner techniques @ Ultimo Community Centre
Explore the beautifully fluid medium of watercolour
A Deep Dive Into Coriolanus
Bell Shakespeare's exclusive subscriber event with Professor Liam E. Semler
Free Online Workshop: Creative's Guide to Funding
Learn the basics of how to write, manage and maintain creative grants.
Liane Moriarty and David Nicholls
International bestselling novelists share the experience of seeing their local stories turn into TV series and films.
Marian Keyes: My Favourite Mistake
Reigniting life’s spark with love, family and Irish small-town politics
Online: The Rules of Writing Romance
Melanie Saward, we will discuss the rules of writing romance: the structure, tropes, and different subgenres.
Thrive Connect Two - Creatives Meetup
A quarterly series of meaningful meetups combining networking with skills development for creative practitioners.
Trash to Treasure: Laser cut jewellery 16+yrs
Join a fun workshop to create zero-waste laser-cut accessories
Jeanette Winterson: 40 Years: Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit
Literary icon reflects on debut that became a classic
Stepping On program in Mandarin
Stepping On is a free falls prevention program for seniors
SWF Great Debate: True Friends Stab You in the Front
Hilarious Festival favourite that gets provocative, pithy and personal
Bankstown Poetry Slam
Beloved Sydney institution returns to the Sydney Writer’s Festival with international guest Plestia Alaqad
Samantha Harvey: Orbital
Observing our big blue planet spinning silently beneath us
Secondary School Days
High school students hear from Australia’s most exciting literary talents.
Reiki master practitioner certification & attunement
Advanced master course in energy healing
Barrie Cassidy and Friends: State of the Nation
SWF favourite State of the Nation returns bigger and better than ever for an Australian post-election wrap-up.
Story Fundamentals: Narrative Scene and Summary
This course with Eleanor Limprecht looks at writing scene and summary in your narrative.
Painting: still life @ Ultimo Community Centre
Still life acrylic painting workshop for beginners
The World Of Will Workshops
Introductory Shakespeare workshops for primary years 5 & 6
Why We Sleep, Featuring Professor Matthew Walker
How to sleep more deeply for a longer, healthier life
Free Online Workshop: Time Management for Creatives
Practical time management strategies specifically designed for creative practitioners and businesses.
Impromptu speaking & comedy for Toastmasters & co
Meet new people at our public speaking & comedy event. Laugh nonstop, learn new skills, and think quickly on your feet
Nature's Mysteries (Delicate Dance of Existence)
A solo exhibition of paintings by Nasser Palangi exploring the mysterious world of plant life.
Online: Novel Writing from Idea to Manuscript
Join Pamela Cook to learn critical skills involved in the entire novel writing process.
City of Sydney online book club: Sydney Writers' Festival
If you love books, this is a great opportunity to connect with other readers online and find literary inspiration.
HSC and Careers Expo
A ‘one-stop-shop’ for students and jobseekers to access career, study, apprenticeship and employment opportunities.
DIY garden fertiliser workshop with Compostable Kate
Learn how to feed your garden with natural homemade brews using food waste and common household ingredients
Curated Contemporary: Art Walk Rushcutters Bay
Join us for the exclusive 'Art Walk & Wine' event on Saturday 31 May, 2-5pm. Advance tickets are strongly recommended.
Drawing: beginners
Unlock the secrets of drawing, through a series of short drawing exercises
Feast of Watercolour - 2 day workshop
Expand your watercolour experience with a variety of guided exercises.
Manual Mode Made Easy workshop
Learn an easy method to go from auto mode to manual mode on your camera.
Online: Writing Trauma
Join Meera Atkinson for a two-week masterclass in writing trauma using creative strategies.
Fierce, Funny, True: Writing for Children
Join Lisa Shanahan learn the art of writing for children, from picture books to junior novels to middle-grade fiction.
Queer comedy class (improvisation)
Join our queer event to laugh nonstop, learn comedy, and be quicker at thinking on your feet
Deep Time
A conversation with scholar, filmmaker and activist Bronte Gosper, facilitated by Rachael Hocking.
The Garden of Time
Contemporary art exhibition by artists from Australia and the Netherlands at Woollahra Gallery at Redleaf
Grammar Essentials
Learn from Susan McKerihan how a knowledge of grammar can improve your writing.
An Evening with Warren Ellis
Warren Ellis takes the stage for an intimate discussion on his life, career and commitment to animal conservation.
Phone photography – Coogee Beach – Playing with Time
Learn time-based photo/video techniques at Coogee Beach
Inspired:Matt Rogerson, Voyage to Heard Is. to Climb Big Ben
Deadliest Catch meets Touching the Void. A Southern Ocean adventure to make the ascent of Ben Big, volcano of Heard Is.
Free online workshop: Creative's Guide to Social Media
A beginner’s guide for creatives who want to engage an audience and master the social platforms they choose.
Remix Summit Sydney 2025 – Culture, Tech, Entrepreneurship
Remix explores the future of the creative industries, creative places, and the creative economy featuring 50+ speakers
The Australian Women's Leadership Symposium
Be inspired and energised by real stories and practical insights from remarkable speakers
Painting: landscapes @ Ultimo Community Centre
Discover the joy of acrylic painting in our fun Sunday class for beginners
Online: Edit Your Manuscript for Success
Pamela Hewitt will walk you through the next stage of your writing journey.
Free Online Workshop: Creatives Guide to Pitching Your Work
A workshop for creatives covering how to prepare and legal challenges associated with professional creative pitching.
The State of the Free World
Dr. Michael Fullilove discusses the ‘State of the Free World,’ sharing insights on global leadership and foreign policy.
Readers - Books and Conversation with Gina Chick
A monthly series with authors about their latest work, their body of work, writing process and ideas that inspire them.
Voice in Contemporary Playwriting
Join Michelle Law to learn how to develop your own unique voice as a playwright.
Drawing: beginner portraits @ Ultimo Community Centre
Unleash your creativity in our fun and social beginner portrait drawing workshop
Free Online Workshop: Creative's Guide to Branding
Learn about personal and professional branding with specific focus on the arts and creative industries
City of Sydney Online Book Club: Pride
If you love books, this is a great opportunity to connect with other readers online and find literary inspiration.
Western Sydney Careers Expo
A ‘one-stop-shop’ for students and jobseekers to access career, study, apprenticeship and employment opportunities.
Writing Visually for Comics and Graphic Novels
Join Christof Bogacs to learn how to communicate complex visuals ideas through comic script.
Watercolour: plants and flowers @ Ultimo Community Centre
An introduction to watercolours and botanical art for adults
Inspire Serie-Dave Baskind, London to Cape Town by Motorbike
From the original dream to the harsh realities and impressions left along the way.
Preparing for Publication: Tools for the Debut Author
Join Amy Hutton to learn how to be your own publicist, marketer and social media manager as an author.
Painting intensive: portraits @ Ultimo Community Centre
Discover the joy of portrait painting in our 4-hour Sunday workshop
Online Feedback: Children’s Books
Belinda Murrell will provide feedback on your writing for children, enabling you to hone your skills over five months.