Talks and workshops

On the first weekend of every month, Canberra Glassworks hold exclusive, intimate classes for those wanting to learn more about this fascinating art and it's medium, glass. Each month there are beginners classes in Engraving, Casting, Fusing and Flameworking. Make a sculpture, a plate, beads,  ...

The National Gallery of Australia has an extensive program of talks and workshops run in conjunction with their current exhibitions. Hear about local and international artists or specific techniques. Be inspired by the greats and create your own artworks. Talks and workshops cater for a range  ...

The National Portrait Gallery runs a range of talks and workshops throughout the year. Curators, historians and commentators present free lunchtime talks on the collection on selected Wednesdays monthly. Free gallery-based lectures focussing on exhibitions and key works in the collection are  ...

Learn more about the National Gallery of Australia's Renaissance exhibition with this this six-week series of Masterclass lectures by key academics and experts in Renaissance art. Each lecture provides a detailed investigation of a theme, movement, work or artist featured in the exhibition. This  ...

Unearth your family history, or learn how to, at the National Archives of Australia's annual open day. Enjoy a range of activities including: seminars, tours and online searches. Receive help to get you started, expert advice and preservation tips. If members of your family migrated to  ...

Are you fascinated by the 2000 year old art of glass blowing? If so, this is your chance to enrol in an exclusive class with only four places offered each month. Learn how to create simple glass objects such as paperweights, flowers, sculptures and vessels. You will be encouraged to work in  ...