Celebrate Mexico: Tequila Versus Mezcal
Enjoy a guided tasting of artisan agave-based spirits paired with gourmet Mexican canapés.
Workshops by Future Archive and Jannah Quill
Join these fun workshops with Melanie Read of Future Archive and electronic musician Jannah Quill.
The Corset: Facts, Legacies and Misconceptions
Join Dr Sarah Bendall as she unravels the complicated history of the corset.
School Holiday Workshop: Words From The Wireless
A podcasting workshop for curious kids and seasoned storytellers alike.
Page Turners: Helen Garner
One of Australia's most beloved authors visits the State Library Victoria for a conversation.
Special Interest Tour: Unlocking the Collection
Join the Johnston Collection's guides on 19 Jan for behind-the-scenes access to hidden treasures.
4, 5, 6 Club
Join the fortnightly 4, 5, 6 club for an epic after school adventure at North Melbourne Library.
Shrine School Holiday Program: Millions of Medals
From badge-making workshops to ribbon designs, this summer brings new ways to explore the Shrine.
Mosaic Class: Turkish Lamp Workshop
Learn about ancient mosaic art and create a beautiful Turkish lamp.
English Reading Circle
Join a free, fun program to improve your English reading skills at North Melbourne Library.
Open Play Design
An interactive workshop for ages three to 10, puzzling through design challenges using felt shapes.
Structure and Pacing in Fiction and Non-fiction
Introducing practical strategies to structure and pace your own work of fiction or non-fiction.
Cellar Dinner: Marsanne or Viognier
Join an epic afternoon of old Marsanne, Viognier and blended wines matched to a three-course dinner.
Writing Short Stories: Micro and Flash Fiction
This fresh workshop explores the gifts and challenges of very short fiction.
Screenwriters Club
A trip to the movies followed by discussion for lovers of story and screenwriting.
Writing Migration Stories
Explore what happens when people shift from one life to another in this hands-on writing workshop.
(re)makerspace Series: From Scraps to Sheets, Paper Making
Learn the art of paper-making by transforming cardboard waste into unique paper.
Twilight Tour: Inspired By Women
Enjoy a glass of wine on arrival and an intimate twilight exhibition tour on 30 Jan.
Immerse in Nature Using Coloured Pencils
Use coloured pencils in a two-hour beginner's drawing workshop.
Collecting Embroidery and Needlework
Join embroiderer Alison Cole to discover how to start your own embroidery collection.
Wednesday Write Night
Enjoy a casual writing and networking evening session at Story Studios Australia.
Summer Sketching Workshop with Alissa Duke
Learn to sketch on location in the historic exhibition house of Fairhall.
Signature Banquet with Melbourne Past and Present Talk
A guided tour through Chinatown's rich history concluding with a signature banquet at Longrain.
The 18th-Century Royal Mistress: Arbiter of Taste
Join Paola Di Trocchio for a lecture about Madame de Pompadour and Madame du Barry.
Japanese Tea Ceremony with Harumi Oshitani
A chance to experience authentic Japanese Tea Ceremony in the heart of Melbourne.
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Reclaiming Vintage Embroidery and Lace with Louise Saxton
Join artist Louise Saxton in this hands-on workshop working with reclaimed embroidery and lace.
We Are Strong Within
Empowering Chinese Australians and international students to improve their mental health.
Process Lab: Asia TOPA
Bringing together Performing Arts creatives to delve into creative processes of contemporary works.