Learning

7 – 25 Jan

School Holiday Street Art Workshop

Learn spray-painting techniques from a renowned street artist.

1 – 28 Feb

National Sustainability Festival

Showcasing sustainability and climate thought leaders.

8 Feb

The Corset: Facts, Legacies and Misconceptions

Join Dr Sarah Bendall as she unravels the complicated history of the corset.

15 – 20 Jan

School Holiday Workshop: Words From The Wireless

A podcasting workshop for curious kids and seasoned storytellers alike.

19 Jan

Special Interest Tour: Unlocking the Collection

Join the Johnston Collection's guides on 19 Jan for behind-the-scenes access to hidden treasures.

10 Feb – 23 Jun

4, 5, 6 Club

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

Until 24 Apr

Mosaic Class: Turkish Lamp Workshop

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

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.

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.

3 Feb – 2 Jun

Screenwriters Club

A trip to the movies followed by discussion for lovers of story and screenwriting.

18 Jan

Writing Migration Stories

Explore what happens when people shift from one life to another in this hands-on writing workshop.

16 Jan

Summer Storytime

Bring the whole family in for some summer fun, stories and songs.

Until 30 Jun

Shrine Kids

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

30 Jan

Twilight Tour: Inspired By Women

Enjoy a glass of wine on arrival and an intimate twilight exhibition tour on 30 Jan.

23 Jan

Immerse in Nature Using Coloured Pencils

Use coloured pencils in a two-hour beginner's drawing workshop.

19 Feb

Collecting Embroidery and Needlework

Join embroiderer Alison Cole to discover how to start your own embroidery collection.

5 Feb – 18 Jun

Wednesday Write Night

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

19 Jan

Summer Sketching Workshop with Alissa Duke

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

22 Jan

Summer Slime

Get down and slimy at Library at The Dock.

Until Jan 2027

DIY Craft Workshops

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

18 Jan

The 18th-Century Royal Mistress: Arbiter of Taste

Join Paola Di Trocchio for a lecture about Madame de Pompadour and Madame du Barry.

25 Jan

Japanese Tea Ceremony with Harumi Oshitani

A chance to experience authentic Japanese Tea Ceremony in the heart of Melbourne.

3 Feb – 31 Mar

Songbirds

Come along to Southbank Library on Mondays for Songbirds.

Until 9 Jun

Polymer Clay Workshop

Create beautiful pairs of earrings and necklaces using polymer clay in this fun workshop.

Until 22 Mar

MPavilion

MPavilion Season 11 is set to become a summer design destination in Melbourne.

15 Feb

The Future History of the World in 7 On-Screen Objects

Ever wondered what movies, games and TV shows get right – and hilariously wrong – about the future?

19 Jan

Dialogue Through an Actor's Lens

Using an actor’s lens you will learn how to breathe life into and create dialogue that feels real.

22 Jan

Special Interest Tour: Walk and Talk with Embroiderers Guild

Join historical embroidery specialists to share insights about beautiful, rarely exhibited textiles.

7 Feb

The Art of the Cassone with Dr Callum Reid

Join Dr Callum Reid for a lecture exploring the history of the marriage chest.

31 Jul

British Art Ceramics: By Design and Example

Join Dr Andrew Montana for a lecture about the importance of British ceramics in late 19th century.

24 May

Winemaker's Dinner with Ros Ritchie

Join winemaker Ros Ritchie and revel in an epic evening of old wine matched to a delicious dinner.