Deaf Art Science Festival

Deaf Art Science Festival

A free festival for young people, families, members and allies of the Deaf community.

Forest Therapy
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Forest Therapy

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

The History of Printed Textiles

The History of Printed Textiles

Join Janet O'Dell for a lecture on the origins and challenges of printed textiles in Europe.

Kokedama Workshop
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Kokedama Workshop

Enjoy a beginner's workshop and learn how to make a little moss ball plant.

Festive Native Wreath Workshop

Festive Native Wreath Workshop

Make a unique wreath with native plants and flowers for your door this festive season.

Shrine Kids
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Shrine Kids

Embark on a family adventure with this engaging program designed for discovery at every turn.

The Next Big Thing: Fates and Furies

The Next Big Thing: Fates and Furies

Five emerging voices explore stories of power, control and self-discovery in The Next Big Thing.

Bookish Club with Benjamin Law

Bookish Club with Benjamin Law

Benjamin Law waxes lyrical about Edmund White’s unflinchingly honest memoir, The Loves of My Life.

Jane Austen: Riddle Books and Family Charades

Jane Austen: Riddle Books and Family Charades

Join Francesca Kavanagh for a lecture on the author and her collection of riddles.

Pressed Tin Christmas Decorations

Pressed Tin Christmas Decorations

Create and decorate your own pressed tin ornaments in this fun workshop.

Zero-Waste Kitchen: Cook Smarter, Save More

Zero-Waste Kitchen: Cook Smarter, Save More

Tired of food waste and tossing out seasonal wilted veggies? Then this is the class for you!

Movie Club: La Reine Margot

Movie Club: La Reine Margot

Come along to Movie Club, your opportunity to watch and discuss seminal French films.

The Next Big Thing: Hot Desk 2025 #3

The Next Big Thing: Hot Desk 2025 #3

Showcasing writers from the third intake of fellows for the Hot Desk Fellowships.

Embodied Connection: West African Dance, Ritual and Stories

Embodied Connection: West African Dance, Ritual and Stories

Explore cultural knowledge systems through movement, rhythm and stories, for 15–25 years.

View of Melbourne from across the Yarra River

The Librarians: Screening and Panel Discussion

A documentary on the fight for intellectual freedom.

DIY Craft Workshops
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DIY Craft Workshops

Unleash your creativity at these workshops where everyone is a designer.

Cannoli Making Class
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Cannoli Making Class

Learn how to make the perfect cannoli.

Chat 10 Looks 3 Live

Chat 10 Looks 3 Live

Join Leigh Sales and Annabel Crabb for one night only in Melbourne.

MillenZ and the Future of Civic Participation

MillenZ and the Future of Civic Participation

An evening of light-hearted talks and conversations on the future of civic change.

Jay Kristoff: Empire of the Dawn

Jay Kristoff: Empire of the Dawn

Jay Kristoff unveils the conclusion to his bestselling dark fantasy series Empire of the Vampire.

Italian Family History Group La Mia Famiglia

Italian Family History Group La Mia Famiglia

Learn how to trace your Italian family heritage in this free workshop.

Cheese and Wine Matching with Chef or Sommelier
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Cheese and Wine Matching with Chef or Sommelier

Explore seven artisan cheeses and learn how to match them to back-vintage wines.

Polly Woodside Open Day
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Polly Woodside Open Day

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

Secret Cellar Dinner: Shiraz-sational Barossa

Secret Cellar Dinner: Shiraz-sational Barossa

An epic evening of old Barossa Valley Shiraz matched to a three-course dinner.

The Rise and Fall of the English Great Estates

The Rise and Fall of the English Great Estates

Join Caroline Jane Knight for an exploration of the rise and fall of England's great estates.

Petit Four Workshop

Petit Four Workshop

Unlock the secrets to creating amazing bite-sized desserts in this cooking workshop.

Learn to Cook Thai: Green Curry Prawns and Thai Roti
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Learn to Cook Thai: Green Curry Prawns and Thai Roti

Make and eat a green curry and Thai roti at this cooking masterclass.

Home Comforts: Twilight Tour

Home Comforts: Twilight Tour

In December, enjoy a glass of wine before embarking on an intimate twilight tour of the exhibition.

Cocktail Making Class
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Cocktail Making Class

Mix, shake and sip your way through the ultimate cocktail class in a hidden Melbourne bar.

Learn to Cook Thai: Pad Thai and Papaya Salad
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Learn to Cook Thai: Pad Thai and Papaya Salad

Join a hands-on cooking class, featuring two of Thailand’s favourite dishes.

The Mushroom Tapes: Conversations about a Trial

The Mushroom Tapes: Conversations about a Trial

Three of Australia’s most remarkable writers delve into the all-consuming case of Erin Patterson.

Roda de Capoeira Angola

Roda de Capoeira Angola

Join Roda de Capoeira Angola to discover or deepen your connection to this powerful art form.

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French Conversation Club
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French Conversation Club

Explore French culture in an engaging and intimate group setting.

Summer Sketching with Alissa Duke

Summer Sketching with Alissa Duke

Learn to sketch on location in the historic exhibition house of Fairhall.

Introduction to Newspapers and Family History Reading Room
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Introduction to Newspapers and Family History Reading Room

Explore the Newspapers and Family History Reading Room in this one-hour introductory session.

Library Orientation

Library Orientation

Join the State Library Victoria's librarians as they help you navigate the Library.