Calligraphy Classes Sydney

Free Beginners Salsa Class (CBD - Australia Hall)

[Find out more on our Website!](https://www.sydneysalsaclasses.com.au/) BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL - [Save your spot here](https://www.sydneysalsaclasses.com.au/free-beginners-class) ✅ Great way to meet new people and expand your social circle! ✅ Perfect for Absolute Beginners! ✅ Easy-going and fun dance instructors. ✅ Fun way to stay active and healthy! ✅ Make New Friends! ✅ No Partner Required! ✅ Awesome couples activity or date idea, if BYO partner! ✅ There are thousands of Salsa dancers here in Sydney to dance with! ✅ Salsa and Latin parties almost every night in Sydney! ✅ You can go to any country in the world and find people to dance with! ✅ It's FREE!

Sunday Free Beginners Salsa Classes

[Find out more on our Website!](https://www.sydneysalsaclasses.com.au/free-beginners-class) [Save your spot here](https://book.sydneysalsaclasses.com.au/pickyourlocation) ✅ Great way to meet new people and expand your social circle! ✅ Perfect for Absolute Beginners! ✅ Easy-going and fun dance instructors. ✅ Fun way to stay active and healthy! ✅ Make New Friends! ✅ No Partner Required! ✅ Awesome couples activity or date idea, if BYO partner! ✅ There are thousands of Salsa dancers here in Sydney to dance with! ✅ Salsa and Latin parties almost every night in Sydney! ✅ You can go to any country in the world and find people to dance with! ✅ It's FREE!

Life Drawing on Saturday MORNINGS in Marrickville with fantastic models

WELCOME IN 2026 \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- We're back up and running our weekly Saturday life drawing sessions Join us each Saturday for Drawn Together - Sydney life drawing group for a dynamic and inspiring life drawing session in Marrickville. Whether you are a seasoned artist or a beginner, this event offers the perfect opportunity to have fun practicing figure drawing a in a supportive and creative environment. Go to our [booking page](https://www.scratchartspace.com/book/#!/Saturday-MORNING-Life-Drawing-Untutored/p/221095835) to see who we have booked to model. Immerse yourself in a morning of creativity and artistry as you sketch, draw, and bring your ideas to life. Connect with fellow art enthusiasts, exchange techniques, and explore the world of life drawing. Don't miss out on this chance to enhance your skills, unleash your creativity, and be part of a vibrant community dedicated to creating and perfecting our art. Book online [here](https://www.scratchartspace.com/book/#!/Saturday-MORNING-Life-Drawing-Untutored/p/221095835).

HANDMADE SKETCHBOOK WORKSHOP

September Meetup for the Sydney Nature Journal Club

Come along to our **September meetup for the Sydney Nature Journal Club**. This is a chance to connect, spend some time in nature and journal together. I will offer some guidance to start. After we can share journal pages and ideas. **What to bring:** Bring along sketchbooks/paper and your favourite drawing materials (pens, pencils, watercolour, acrylic, anything you have). I will have extra materials on the day if you want to explore other mediums. \*\*Where:\*\* Coal loader cafe **Cost:** Suggested donation is $10 annual fee, $5 casual fee. (This helps cover Meetup fees). DISCLAIMER.
Please note that Katy as volunteer organiser of activities for Sydney Nature Journal Club is NOT responsible for the health or safety of members (or their guests) and therefore will not accept any liability for accidents or injuries or losses that may occur during Meetup events at any location. By attending a Sydney Nature Journal Club event members acknowledge that you accept ALL of the above. I look forward to seeing you there.

Summer of Photography - Presale tickets

A curated collection of immersive photography and videography experiences set across the city’s most iconic and unexpected backdrops. designed to ensure you can start the new year with an incredible body of work you can be proud of. **We’re offering a limited number of Pre-Release tickets** that give photographers first access to the initial round of sessions but you need to be quick, these pre-releases end on the 19th of September. The 2026 Summer of Photography is will be our biggest seasonal programme yet.Be among the first to experience an unforgettable summer of creativity, learning and photography. From high-gloss **eyewear and leather goods** styled against the sharp lines of Sydney’s CBD, to **sun-soaked swimwear shoots** on secluded harbour beaches, and gritty **urban street scenes** bursting with character and colour — each workshop offers a new location, a fresh creative brief, and professional models to help you elevate your portfolio. Tickets must be purchased through **[Eventbrite](https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/summer-of-photography-4853995?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=odclsxcollection&utm-source=cp&aff=odclsxcollection)**[, ](https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/summer-of-photography-4853995?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=odclsxcollection&utm-source=cp&aff=odclsxcollection)**[Humanitix](https://collections.humanitix.com/sydney-summer-of-photography-workshops)** or the **[Print & Pixel website](https://printpixel.org/festival-photography-workshops-2026/)** Payment must be made before your attendance is confirmed. **Spaces are limited — book early to secure your spot and shoot the Sydney summer your way.**

VAN CLEEF SPRING BLOOMS

JEFFREY STREET WHARF KIRRIBILLI

Thursday Training

We are a branch of **Tenshinshō-den Katori Shintō-ryū**, training under the **Shinbukan Dōjō in Narita, Japan**, one of Japan’s oldest classical martial traditions (*koryū bujutsu*), preserving techniques passed down for over five centuries. Our group welcomes individuals with a sincere interest in traditional martial arts and a commitment to long-term, disciplined study. Training is non-commercial — fees are minimal, the **first week is free**, and **parking is available**. Sessions are held **every Tuesday, except NSW public holidays**. To start, all you need is **comfortable clothing**, better if it is a keikogi and hakama. Equipment is provided for beginners, and guidance will be given later if you continue training seriously. Practice begins with **kenjutsu** using the *bokutō* (wooden sword) and progresses to **iaijutsu** (using a *iaitō*). Later we also study **bō** (staff) and **naginata** (glaive). After several years, practitioners may train in **nitō-ryū** (dual swords), **kodachi** (short sword), **yari** (spear), and other parts of the curriculum. Please note: the **Meetup member count does not reflect actual attendance** — our core group is small, dedicated, and focused on authentic training.

Tuesday Training

We are a branch of **Tenshinshō-den Katori Shintō-ryū**, training under the **Shinbukan Dōjō in Narita, Japan**, one of Japan’s oldest classical martial traditions (*koryū bujutsu*), preserving techniques passed down for over five centuries. Our group welcomes individuals with a sincere interest in traditional martial arts and a commitment to long-term, disciplined study. Training is non-commercial — fees are minimal, the **first week is free**, and **parking is available**. Sessions are held **every Tuesday, except NSW public holidays**. To start, all you need is **comfortable clothing**, better if it is a keikogi and hakama. Equipment is provided for beginners, and guidance will be given later if you continue training seriously. Practice begins with **kenjutsu** using the *bokutō* (wooden sword) and progresses to **iaijutsu** (using a *iaitō*). Later we also study **bō** (staff) and **naginata** (glaive). After several years, practitioners may train in **nitō-ryū** (dual swords), **kodachi** (short sword), **yari** (spear), and other parts of the curriculum. Please note: the **Meetup member count does not reflect actual attendance** — our core group is small, dedicated, and focused on authentic training.

Coffee & Collage

#### **Coffee & Collage is a relaxed 1.5-hour self-guided analogue collage experience designed to help you slow down, reconnect with your creativity and enjoy some time away from the digital world.** **[Book your spot](https://www.theinspiredwithin.com/shop/p/coffee-collage)** Surrounded by vintage chairs, shelves of second-hand books and the warm atmosphere Ampersand Cafe & Bookstore is known for, the session is designed to get your creative flow happening, without rules. Intentionally small so you can feel comfortable coming on your own, meet new people and simply enjoy being present. Only 6 spots per session. $25 - All materials included

All About Composition - 4 hr hands on PAID Workshop

4 hr $185 workshop [Book here ](https://theapertureclub.com.au/all-about-composition/) This 4 hr workshop is perfect for photographers at all levels. We look at the elements of design that represent the building blocks of any photograph. Composition uses forms, shadows, colours and lines and is key to crafting a work that can truly be called art. You will learn to compose with depth of field as well as learn the very important skill of planning and positioning background elements to set the subject. Also explore the various ways to use light in your images and the effects we can create using different shutter speeds. Most importantly you will learn in easy steps how to use composition to create stunning photographs. https://theapertureclub.com.au/all-about-composition/