Learning

12 Apr

Mid-Century Furniture Restoration Workshop

Join this introduction to mid-century furniture restoration workshop with Edwin Fox.

Until 21 Jun

Celebrate Mexico: Tequila Versus Mezcal

Enjoy a guided tasting of artisan agave-based spirits paired with gourmet Mexican canapés.

Until 28 Feb

National Sustainability Festival

Showcasing sustainability and climate thought leaders.

27 Feb

Workshops by Future Archive and Jannah Quill

Join these fun workshops with Melanie Read of Future Archive and electronic musician Jannah Quill.

Until 14 Jun

Gin-dulgent High Tea with Mixologist Antony

Take your seat for a guided gin high tea like no other.

5 Mar

Peroveta Harmonies

Join Australian Art Orchestra and Tatana Village choir to explore Peroveta Harmonies.

25 Feb

Generations: In conversation with raymond d.blanco

The pioneering choreographer reflects on four decades of making art with his family.

3 May

Lives of an 18th Century Man’s Coat with Paola di Trocchio

Join Paola Di Trocchio for a lecture on an 18th century figured silk coat in the NGV's collection.

Until 23 Feb

House Show Exhibition Viewings

Celebrating 20 years of the Robin Boyd Foundation's custodianship of Walsh Street.

Until 23 Feb

New Voices in Australian Cinema: Short Film Visions

Explore the future of Australian film with bold short films showcasing innovative storytelling.

Until 23 Jun

4, 5, 6 Club

Join the fortnightly 4, 5, 6 club for an epic after school adventure at North Melbourne Library.

Until 25 May

Forest Therapy

Unwind with forest therapy (shinrin-yoku) and immerse your senses in nature.

Until 24 Apr

Mosaic Class: Turkish Lamp Workshop

Learn about ancient mosaic art and create a beautiful Turkish lamp.

23 – 25 Apr

Oil Portraits Workshop with Jennifer Fyfe

A one day oil portrait workshop.

Until 11 Apr

English Reading Circle

Join a free, fun program to improve your English reading skills at North Melbourne Library.

1 Mar

Structure and Pacing in Fiction and Non-fiction

Introducing practical strategies to structure and pace your own work of fiction or non-fiction.

24 Feb

Melbourne Conversations: This is Public...Space

Explore Melbourne’s public spaces, from commemoration to celebration.

Until 10 Dec

Songbirds

Come along to narrm ngarrgu Library on Wednesdays for Songbirds.

20 Mar

Harmony Week Stompers

Visit Southbank Library for this special Harmony Week Stompers.

18 Mar

Harmony Week Storytime

Celebrate Harmony Week at this special Preschool Storytime at North Melbourne Library.

22 Feb

Cellar Dinner: Marsanne or Viognier

Join an epic afternoon of old Marsanne, Viognier and blended wines matched to a three-course dinner.

16 Mar

Writing Short Stories: Micro and Flash Fiction

This fresh workshop explores the gifts and challenges of very short fiction.

Until 21 Jun

PLAY: Process Lab

An event series that explores the creative process of making contemporary works.

16 Apr – 11 May

Imprint: Word Play in Art Space

Imprint is a storytelling event combining art, word, and song.

27 Feb

Capturing a Life: William Yang and Tessa Leong

Discover Yang's unique storytelling blend of images, performance, and music. 

15 Apr

Sea Quest: Holiday Program

An inspiring school holiday program for young creative writers and storytellers, aged 8-12 years.

Until 30 Jun

Shrine Kids

A free self-guided program for visitors of all ages.

17 Apr

Space Quest: Holiday Program

An inspiring school holiday program for young creative writers and storytellers, aged 7-10 years.

Until 18 Jun

Wednesday Write Night

Enjoy a casual writing and networking evening session at Story Studios Australia.

Until 20 Jun

Old and Rare Wine Tastings with Sommelier Antony

An exclusive opportunity to sample old and rare wines with sommelier, Antony Anderson.

Until 17 Aug

Colourful Mosaic Coaster Workshop

Come and make mosaic coasters and step into the world of colours.

Until 2 Mar

Polly Woodside Open Day

Climb aboard and roam the decks of one of Australia’s last surviving 19th-century tall ships.