Youth
Zentangle® Drawing Class
Find your zen in this introductory Zentangle® technique drawing class led by Lianne Woods. Zentangle® is the art of creating structured free hand patterns for the sake of art and mindfulness. Learn a range of tangle types, designs and techniques to get creative and unwind in this 2-hour workshop. Prior drawing skills not necessary.
Zentangle® Flexagon Template(PDF, 161KB)
Future Ready: Make Learning Stick
Many students waste hundreds of hours each year using ineffective study techniques like rereading passages, highlighting and underlining. Join Jesse from Sandbox Learning as he shares how to use learning science techniques to make learning stick. This session is open to secondary school students or those with an interest in improving their learning and memory recall.
Parents and Carers: Tips for School Success
Learn about ways to support school aged children no matter what the school year looks like! From adjusting to new routines, tackling online learning, boosting reading, writing and comprehension skills, as well as helping your child understand assignments and avoiding learning loss. Allow the team at Lindamood- Bell share the many ways to boost comprehension, studying, and writing and kick start the school year ahead.
HSC Help: HSC Up Close
Deciding on school subject electives is not an easy task for students and their parents/carers. There are many different subjects out there - should you do what you’re good at or what you are interested in, at what point can I change? and what is an ATAR anyway? Join this session with Jesse Whelan from Sandbox Learning Australia to help you demystify the process and pick up some tips and tools to make better subject selection decisions.
Young Writers and Readers: Point of View Writing Workshop
Level up your creative writing skills! Join the director of The Writing Workshop Dr Bernard Cohen as he shares insights and strategies for creating motivated, opinionated characters with depth and personality.
Special FX Film Making Workshop
Looking to bolster your Hollywood filmmaking toolkit? Or even just elevate your TikTok game? StarTime’s SPFX Filmmaking workshop will equip you with the skills and knowledge to craft your own special FX action sequence. Our professional filmmakers will show you how to use Hollywood green screen techniques and motion graphics to create fireballs, laser shots, explosions and more.
School Holiday Fun: Paper Flower Crown Workshop
Paper flowers make great decorations or gifts. In this workshop, you’ll learn the art of paper flower making using simple tools and techniques. You will design and create your own paper flower bouquet or crown with a variety of different flower types. Please find below the Workshop Templates.
Download the Blossom template(PDF, 74KB)
Download the Apple Blossom template(PDF, 45KB)
Download the Daisy template(PDF, 769KB)
Download the Simple Daisy template(PDF, 102KB)
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Future Ready - Careers in Law
Ever considered a future career in law? Join the University of Sydney Student Engagement team as they delve into pathways and future careers in Law. Learn about high school subject choices, university life, as well as the undergraduate pathways available to University of Sydney Law students and the opportunities these can unfold.
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Parents and Carers: Screen Time in 2021 with Danielle Einstein
Join Dr Einstein as she leads a discussion about family screen use in 2021.
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Maker Creator: Chinese New Year Paper Cutting Workshop
Transform a single sheet of paper into a beautiful masterpiece. Learn about the art of Paper Cutting in this 101 beginner’s session run by Paperazzi Design Studio.
Download the Lantern template(PDF, 363KB)
Download the Flower and Lantern template(PDF, 10KB)
Download the Chinese Paper Cutting template(PDF, 116KB)
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Book Week - Creating Fantasy Worlds with Astrid Scholte
Learn about the writer's craft with published Young Adult fiction author Astrid Scholte. Her debut novel Four Dead Queens was shortlisted for the Children's Book Council Australia award Older Readers category in 2020. Explore how to create fantasy worlds and work together to create one in this practical webinar.
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Maker Creator - Halloween Ink with Freda Chiu
Learn the technique of brush inking to create your own horror themed art. Led by Freda Chiu, Australian illustrator and educator at the University of Technology Sydney; create your own signature ink design that you can screen print onto an upcycled t-shirt, tote bag or other accessory.
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International Games Week
Digital Escape Room: The Gamers Escape
Back by popular demand, another digital escape room has been created to celebrate International Games Week. This time you have been transported into an online game platform where you are currently trapped. You must complete all levels in order to escape and return back to reality.
Complete a series of family favourite games and trivia to level up and make your escape.
Click on the link below to enter and start the game.
Enter the Digital Escape Room
The Digital Escape Room experience is best enjoyed via desktop computer or laptop rather than a tablet or mobile device.
School Holiday Fun - Zentangle Design Drawing
Find your zen in this introductory Zentangle® drawing workshop. Zentangle® is the art of creating structured free hand patterns for the sake of art and mindfulness. Learn a range of tangle types, designs and techniques.
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Eastern Suburbs Cooperative Libraries - Studiosity Webinar
Studiosity is a free online tutoring service that provides easy, instant help with subjects including maths, English, science, research, study skills and resume writing from qualified tutors.
Find out how your library membership can give you and your family access to this educational service.
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Slam Your Poetry with Narcisa Nozica
Get your words out there in this performance poetry workshop. Learn the craft of writing performance poetry with impact from teacher Narcisa Nozica. She is the co-author of Slam Your Poetry: Write a Revolution.
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Future Ready - Careers in Science
Discover how your love of Chemistry, Physics or Biology can translate into a future career in Science. Let student and recruitment coordinators from the University of New South Wales share with you entry requirements and subject selection considerations for undergraduate study in the Sciences. This event was part of National Science Week.
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Comic Creations with Bernard Caleo
Create your own comic with Bernard Caleo. Start with warm-up drawings before making a comics page featuring two characters.
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