Learning

Until 11 May

Melbourne Writers Festival

Where intelligence, imagination and inquiry take the stage.

20 May

The ‘C’ Word: Shortcuts to Circularity

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

13 May

Nature Journaling in Sensory Garden

Enjoy a roaming journaling workshop with artist Dr Kathleen Bagot.

17 May

Curating Fashion with Katie Somerville

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

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 16 Dec

Burlesque Life Drawing

Celebrating the joy of costume, character individuality and the story of burlesque.

22 May

Creativity and Construction: Public Art and Infrastructure

Hear from Maree Clarke, Stephen Banham and Jefa Greenaway, in conversation with Namila Benson.

25 Jun

Lauren Roberts: Fearless

Lauren Roberts discusses the high stakes, fantasy world of her bestselling Powerless series.

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 25 May

Forest Therapy

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

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.

24 May

Antipasto Making and Aperitivo Cocktail Masterclass

Learn about pestos, pickles and cocktails to create your own platter and drinks in this masterclass.

22 Jun

Q-Lit Festival: Masterclass Series

Join this series of writing masterclasses individually or for the whole day.

15 Jun

Laneway Learning’s Big Craft Destash

Pick up a new craft, and give an old project a second chance all while supporting Laneway Learning.

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.

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 7 Oct

Maracatu Estrela do Mar: Afro-Brazilian Percussion Workshops

Explore Afro-Brazilian percussion and music at this workshop series from Estrela do Mar.

Until 17 Aug

Colourful Mosaic Coaster Workshop

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

13 Jun

In Conversation with Holden Sheppard

Holden Sheppard launches his first novel for adults, King of Dirt.

22 May

Ben Macintyre on 45 Years Since Operation Nimrod

One of Britain’s bestselling historians on the 1980 SAS storming of the Iranian embassy in London.

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.

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.

25 May

Learn to Knit Workshop

Pause your mental chatter and learn to knit in a supportive and nurturing environment.

10 May – 6 Sep

Learn to Cook Thai: Pad Thai and Papaya Salad

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

Until 30 Aug

Cheese and Wine Matching with Sommelier Antony

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

24 May

Mexican Feast

Discover the amazing flavours of Mexico.

Until 31 May

Mat Pilates in Italian

Mat pilates classes held in Italian.