Learning

20 May

The ‘C’ Word: Shortcuts to Circularity

Join Breathe Architecture at Walsh Street for a panel discussion on circularity.

17 May

Curating Fashion with Katie Somerville

Join the NGV's Senior Curator of Fashion and Textiles for an interactive discussion.

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.

10 May

Sketch Your Cake and Eat it Too

A fun workshop where you will learn to sketch food and drink with watercolour pencils.

Until 23 Jun

4, 5, 6 Club

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

17 May

Joy Work in Desperate Times with Centre for Reworlding

Join artists Dr Jen Rae and Claire G Coleman for a generative conversation about our climate future.

Until 19 Jul

Local Lunch Club

Join this Local Lunch Club and connect with your neighbours at this community gathering.

Until 29 Jun

Cheese and Wine Matching with Sommelier Antony

Explore seven artisan cheese with a sommelier and learn how to match them to back-vintage wines.

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 10 Jun

Curator’s Talk: Artists, Writers and the River

Join curator Judith Buckrich in a behind-the-scenes talk about her Yarra Birrarung exhibition.

Until 21 Jun

PLAY: Process Lab

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

Until 11 May

Imprint: Word Play in Art Space

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

1 May

HCV Book+Author: Naku Dharuk The Bark Petitions

Hear a book and author talk on Naku Dharuk The Bark Petitions.

24 May

Alexsandra Pontonio: Knot Pine

Come along to a Melbourne Design Week talk from furniture maker Alexsandra Pontonio.

Until 30 Jun

Shrine Kids

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

Until 17 Aug

Colourful Mosaic Coaster Workshop

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

31 May

The life of George 'Beau' Brummell with Chris Browne

In this lecture, Professor Chris Browne will explore the life and legacy of George “Beau” Brummell.

29 Apr

On Art and Friendship with Behrouz Boochani

Join the Kurdish-Iranian advocate in conversation with author Arnold Zable.

Until 17 Aug

Kokedama Workshop

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

Until Jan 2027

DIY Craft Workshops

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

24 May

Embroidery Workshop

Learn how to embroider with Italian artist Sara.

8 May

Mid-Century Matters: Conservation in Context

Join for a thought-provoking panel discussion on mid-century heritage conservation.

24 May

Mexican Feast

Discover the amazing flavours of Mexico.

Until 31 May

Mat Pilates in Italian

Mat pilates classes held in Italian.

6 May

The Master Landscaper & his Working Garden

A talk with landscape architect Andrew Laidlaw about his design principles.

15 Jul

An Evening with Dr Rangan Chatterjee

Discover simple, practical strategies to reduce stress, boost energy and create lifestyle changes.

Until 7 Sep

Polly Woodside Open Day

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

Until 17 Aug

Mosaic Making Workshop for Beginners

Learn the art of creating beautiful mosaics from start to finish.

10 – 12 Oct

PAX Aus

An annual celebration of gaming and gaming culture.

Until 16 Jul

Poetry Open Mic

Come along to the Motley Bauhaus every Wednesday night to wax poetic.