Creative Groups Sydney

Sketchparty Popup - Let’s Draw!

**Sketchparty is an in-person drawing party, where artists, illustrators and the creatively minded gather, mingle, sketch and make friends. We cover the tables with paper, provide pens and pencils, come and leave your mark and have fun! 🤗** **This popup is a themed collab. A prompt will be revealed on the day, come ready to play and see where your imagination takes you.** **———————————————————————-** **We also run a regular session every first Wednesday of the month at The Carrington (Surry Hills). Follow @sketchpartysydney**

Tumbalong Nights at Vivid Festival - Music and Art photography

Delve into the electric glow of Vivid Sydney and capture live music at its most dynamic. **Vivid Frames** is a multi-day, hands-on photography workshop set against the immersive backdrop of Tumbalong Nights in Darling Harbour. Designed for photographers ready to elevate their live event work, this workshop blends real-time shooting experience with guided instruction. Over multiple nights, you’ll photograph emerging and established artists under dramatic stage lighting, neon installations, and the vibrant pulse of Vivid crowds. **What You’ll Experience:** Each session places you in the heart of the action at Tumbalong Park, shooting live performances as they unfold. You’ll receive on-the-spot guidance, creative direction, and feedback to help refine your eye and technique in a real-world setting. **Why This Workshop:** There’s no substitute for shooting live. With the scale, colour, and energy of Vivid as your canvas, this workshop offers a rare opportunity to develop your skills in a high-impact, portfolio-worthy environment We are no longer taking payments via PayPal - tickets can only be purchased through [Eventbrite](https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/vivid-frames-at-tumbalong-nights-vivid-festival-4835325), [Humanitix](https://events.humanitix.com/tumbalong-nights-at-vivid-festival-music-and-art-photography) or the [website](https://printpixel.org/event/tumbalong-nights-at-vivid-festival-music-and-art-photography/). Payment must be made before your attendance is confirmed.

Sketchparty - Let’s Draw!

Sketchparty is a drawing themed party, where artists, illustrators and the creatively minded gather, mingle, sketch and make friends. We cover the tables with paper, provide pens and pencils, come and leave a mark and have fun! 🤗 *** We do it first Wednesday every month, follow on @sketchpartysydney

Van Gogh Coffee Club: Sydney Creatives & Content Creators | 크리에이터

🌻🌌 **Van Gogh Coffee Club** Ever wished you could step inside a Van Gogh painting… with a coffee in one hand and new creative friends on the other? Van Gogh Coffee Club is a small, intentional meetup for young creatives (18–34) at The Grounds of Alexandria’s brand‑new Van Gogh garden — sunflowers, swirling skies and limited‑edition themed drinks that look insane on camera. * Very 감성 (aesthetic vibe) * Very 映える (photo-worthy) * Very 出片 (great for photos) * Very “how is this in Sydney?” ✨ ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 🎨 **This is for you if:** * You’re a creative, musician, photographer, designer, filmmaker or content creator — hobby or pro * You have friends, but feel like no one really gets your creative brain * You want real collabs and maybe your next viral idea, not cringe networking * You love little creative side quests — Reels, TikToks, photo dumps, Naver blog moments, Xiaohongshu-style shots, café content or just beautiful places that make your brain go “wait… this is content” 📸 * You’re into 인스타 감성 (Instagram aesthetic), 릴스각 (Reel-worthy moment), ブログ映え (blog-worthy), 小红书感 (Xiaohongshu vibe) or just anything that feels a little cinematic * 혼자 와도 괜찮아요 (coming alone is okay) * 一人参加OK (solo attendance OK) * 一个人来也可以 (coming alone is fine) * มาคนเดียวได้ (you can come alone) 🫶 ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ ✨ **What we’ll do** * Meet at The Grounds, grab a Van Gogh‑inspired drink and do relaxed intros — no scary pitch circle * Wander the Van Gogh laneway together — glowing sunflowers, starry‑night colours, perfect for Reels, TikTok and photos * Take content without feeling awkward because everyone else is there for the same reason. 릴스각 제대로 (proper Reel-worthy moment) 📸 * Hang out, share ideas and see who you naturally vibe with for future collabs * Maybe you meet a photographer for your next shoot * Maybe you meet a musician for your next video * Maybe you meet a designer, artist, filmmaker, blogger, editor, dancer 💃 * Reel maker or someone who just gets your exact creative chaos * Or maybe you just have coffee in a Van Gogh garden with cool people * Also valid 🌻 ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 🍰 **Drinks & desserts** To visit the exhibit, The Grounds asks that each person orders from the café/bar. We recommend the limited‑edition specials, made by world‑class chefs at Australia’s most famous café: ⭐ Starry Bite cake 👀 Starry Eyed cocktail 🌻 Sunflower Power cake 🥤 Sunflower Soda These are very much “camera eats first” desserts: * 인스타 감성 (Instagram aesthetic) * 映える (photo-worthy) * 很出片 (great for photos) * ถ่ายรูปสวยมาก (beautiful for photos) 📸 Once this activation ends, these exact cakes and drinks are gone forever — it’s a true one‑time menu. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 🤝 **Small on purpose** The café has limited seating and the exhibit is temporary, so we’re keeping this meetup small and intentional — people who actually create and want to connect, not just anyone passing by. * Not a corporate networking thing * Not a loud party thing * Not a “stand around and pretend to be professional” thing More like: * coffee * art * music people * camera people * design people * content people * soft chaos * and “wait how have we not met before?” energy A little 꿀잼 (super fun). A little エモい (emotional/cute vibe). A little 有氛围感 (has atmosphere). ✨ ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 🎟 **Tickets, RSVPs & how to join** The venue/exhibit are free, but this hosted Circles meetup requires a paid ticket so we can keep it curated and cover the effort to run it. Tap the Meetup RSVP button first, then 👉 [secure your spot](https://checkout.square.site/merchant/ML9B6K0NKVNBZ/checkout/EAHP4HDSLGS6A45DCMTUJ6XC) 🎉 Once you've secured your spot, [DM us on Instagram @Circles_AU](https://www.instagram.com/circles_au/) straight away to be added to the private group chat — 📍 **that’s where you’ll get the exact meetup location**, day-of updates and early access to who else is coming. Don’t wait on this one, spots fill fast and the group chat fills up even faster ✨

Online Photography - The letter H

Afternoon Networking Drinks #27

👋 UX Designers of Sydney! Welcome to our first **Saturday Afternoon** event! In an effort to mix things up, i thought it would be fun to try an event on a Saturday afternoon instead. If anyone is left at around 7pm - we could go for dinner nearby too! **Event highlights:** ✅ **Japanese themed bar:** Come try some amazing Japanese beer and whisky! ✅ **Networking opportunities:** Expand your network of designers and make connections that last. ✅ **Relaxed, friendly vibe:** No formal talks or speeches - just great conversations in a relaxed environment. **Venue information:** * This month you will find us at an awesome Japanese sports bar in the leafy suburb of Crows Nest, right near the metro station! Check them out on socials: https://www.instagram.com/ichirosbar/ **How to find us:** Find the building entrance and head straight up to the second floor - we will have a Meetup Sign on our table! **Join our What'sApp group:**
 Since Meetup has removed the event chat feature, [please join this WhatsApp group](https://tinyurl.com/uxad2026) for the latest event updates! Cheers, Josh (Organiser) Liam (Co-host)

Cook & Connect with a Bay View

**New Initiative** 🔥 🍝 **Cook & Connect – Cooking Class with a Bay View** Join a relaxed, social cooking experience in our cozy waterfront home in Mosman, overlooking the bay. You will learn how to make pasta from scratch from Italian Chef 👨‍🍳 ✨ No pressure. Just good food, beautiful views, and great people. Learn simple, delicious Italian recipes step by step, then sit down and enjoy the meal we’ve cooked together. **Reserve your spot here:** https://events.humanitix.com/cook-and-connect-u35je7d6 To preserve the unique home vibe, attendance is strictly limited to **15 guests**. Although Meetup may display a higher number, spots are reserved on a first come, first served basis, and priority is given to the first 15 guests who purchase a ticket. If you can still buy the ticket on Humanitix, you can join us! Perfect to meet new people, have fun, and enjoy great food with an amazing view. 📅 Sunday, 17 May ⏰ 11 AM – 2 PM + enjoy home made Lunch all together Can’t wait to see you 💚

From Design to Ship - Build with AI One-day Hackathon @ WSTI

**NOTE: Paid Tickets must be purchased on Eventbrite** ([Ticket Link](https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/from-design-to-ship-build-with-ai-one-day-hackathon-wsti-tickets-1987804998260?)) Overview Design and build an app in a day with Google's latest AI Tools and Capabilities. Powered by WSTI × Google Spend a Saturday building your very own app using Google's newest AI tools. Google is teaming up with WSTI to bring Build with AI 2026 to Western Sydney. In one day, you'll go from idea → design → working app using: * Google Stitch — design UIs with AI * Google Antigravity — build full apps with AI No coding background needed. If you can describe what you want to build, these tools will help you build it. **RUN OF THE DAY** * 9:30 AM — Doors open, Welcome, coffee & registration * 9:50 AM — Hear from Googlers * 10:00 AM — Stitch workshop: design with AI * 11:00 AM — Antigravity workshop: build with AI * 12:15 PM — Lunch + form build teams * 1:00 PM — Mini Design Thinking session * 1:30 PM — Mentored build sprint * 3:30 PM — Showcase: teams demo their builds * 4:00 PM — Prizes, photo, wrap * 4:30 PM — Close **WHAT YOU GET** * Hands-on with Google latest AI tools e.g., Stitch and Antigravity * US$5 Google Cloud credit for every attendee * Lunch & Drinks * Mentoring from WSTI's tech team throughout the build sprint * A working prototype you built in a day * Small prizes for standout builds * Networking with the biggest AI community in Western Sydney * Paths to access AI credits and resources for serious builders **WHO SHOULD COME** * University students and recent grads * Developers and technologists * Founders and SME owners exploring AI * Designers and creatives curious about building with AI * Anyone who wants to go from "I have an idea" to "I built it" in one day **WHAT TO BRING** * A laptop (essential) * A Google account * An idea you'd like to build (or come inspired — we'll help you find one) **Notice of Photography and Filming** By entering this event, you acknowledge that photography, audio, and video recording may occur. Your attendance constitutes your consent to be photographed, filmed, and/or recorded and to the release, publication, exhibition, or reproduction of such media for promotional purposes by Western Sydney Tech Innovators (WSTI). If you prefer not to be photographed or recorded, please inform a WSTI team member upon arrival. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

SAGA BAR CHIPPENDALE

Bondi Surfwear sunset shoot with Leo

Join us for *Bondi Surfwear - Sunset edition*, a sunset swimwear shoot set against the raw, sculpted rock formations of North Bondi. As golden hour descends, the coastline becomes a canvas—casting warm light, dramatic shadows, and natural textures that elevate every frame. This workshop is designed for photographers looking to build bold, editorial-style imagery that highlights men's surfwear in a striking coastal setting. With waves breaking beside you and the sky glowing above, you'll learn to work with natural light, pose with intention, and bring a modern coastal aesthetic to life. What you'll explore: * Surfwear styling and direction in challenging natural terrain * Capturing golden hour tones and working with reflective light * Framing with rock formations, ocean spray, and horizon lines * Balancing softness and strength in open-air coastal fashion **Who Should Attend:** Photographers, stylists, and creatives seeking to enhance their portfolio with premium coastal editorial content. **Spaces are limited – step into the light and capture the edge** We are no longer taking payments via PayPal - tickets can only be purchased through [Eventbrite](https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/street-shoots-4838530), [Humanitix](https://collections.humanitix.com/street-beach-workshops) or the [website](https://printpixel.org/events/category/streetshoot/list/). Payment must be made before your attendance is confirmed.

Ultimo Streetwear shoot with Krishma

Get ready to shoot streetwear where it belongs—**in the streets**. Join us in the heart of **Ultimo**, weaving through the gritty laneways and modern backdrops surrounding **UTS and TAFE Sydney**, for a hands-on workshop designed to sharpen your skills and elevate your aesthetic. Whether you're building your portfolio or just want to shoot 🔥 content, this is your space to create, learn, and connect. **What’s Included:** * Streetwear-styled models & wardrobe * Guided photo walk through hidden corners + bold architecture * Live styling + posing direction * Natural light + urban lighting tips * Street culture meets editorial vibe * Feedback on your shots + Q&A **Early bird tickets available until 15th of May.** We are no longer taking payments via PayPal - tickets can only be purchased through [Eventbrite](https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/street-shoots-4838530), [Humanitix](https://collections.humanitix.com/street-beach-workshops) or the [website](https://printpixel.org/events/category/streetshoot/list/). Payment must be made before your attendance is confirmed. **Who’s it for?** Emerging photographers, content creators, fashion students, and anyone obsessed with capturing raw style and real street energy.

ARTHUR PHILLIP MONUMENT