Category: Talks, courses & workshops

What would you do if a newborn baby was placed in your hands and they say take it or leave it!One sleepy Saturday morning- 30-year-old builder Erik receives shocking news: his ex-girlfriend Moonika- whom he hasn't seen for half a year- has just given birth to a girl. Moonika is not ready for motherhood- and if Erik does not want her- the girl will be sent for adoption. Take it or leave it!'Take It or Leave It' is the story of Erik's long- complicated and sometimes comical journey of becoming a father. A story in the course of which an ordinary Estonian man becomes a hero of everyday life- Superman- who is ready to confront fatherhood tooth and nail and the film asks us what makes a father a father?The film is presented in Estonian with English subtitles- and runs for 102 minutes.For the safety of our community- our Covid-19 safety plan requires visitors to register their attendance prior to arrival via TryBooking. Under the current restrictions- we cannot accept walk-ins for this event and the number of attendees is limited to 20 persons. Please book tickets in advance via the TryBooking link. If you have any cold or flu symptoms- please get tested immediately and isolate yourself until you receive a negative result.

The Korean Cultural Centre (KCC) Australia is presenting a new photo exhibition Light Shadow: Koo Bohnchang as part of the Head On Photo Festival this year.Featuring 39 photography works- Light Shadow captures the moment of encounter between baekja (-white porcelain) and -dal hang-ari (moon jar) of the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910)- a camera and an artist.South Korea's leading photographer- Koo Bohnchang embarked on a journey in search of Korean baekja scattered all over the world in different museums. For more than 30 years- he has been a pioneer and leader of modern Korean photography.Baekja was the defining nature of the craft during the Joseon Dynasty. Royal and noble families preferred pure white surfaces and humble shapes compared to extravagant patterns and decorations. In particular- dal hang-ari which is considered to best represent the essence of Joseon white porcelain- is regarded as one of the greatest embodiment of Korean beauty and spirit through its pure white hue and round formations.IMPORTANT NOTICE*There will be no opening event for the exhibition due to COVID-19. Be sure to check out the visitor's information related to COVID-19 before visiting the gallery at www.koreanculture.org.au-visitors-info.

96 year old Holocaust survivor Lotte Weiss survived Auschwitz- but was the only one of her family to survive. As a young girl she lost everything but managed to go on to live a meaningful life. She has devoted many years as a volunteer at the Sydney Jewish Museum- telling her story to thousands of student and adult visitors.In this online talk- Lotte's sons- Gary and Johnny- will tell us more about her miraculous and heartbreaking story of survival.We will also screen a short film made by Sarita Gold- which profiles Lotte and her daughter in-law and artist Thea Weiss. Thea has produced multimedia artworks inspired by Lotte's story. The short film has won a number of awards and has been selected as a finalist for the Moscow Jewish Film Festival and as a semi-finalist for the Rhodes Film Festival. Yad Vashem has also requested it for their collection to accompany Thea's work- presented to them a few years ago.

Ignite your child's creativity! In teams with other students and the support of a Buzzy Coach your child will have fun learning to design and code games.Join us for our Buzzy Games Creator Club Super Sunday Session. We bring together kids from all over Australia to review- create- collaborate and play games. Each week we have different themes- special guests- challenges and the opportunity to win great prizes.If you want to encourage your kids to not just play games but create them too- while having fun and switching on their imagination   then this is the club for you!Come along and join our 1 hour Sunday Session!Create to play At Buzzy Games- kids design and develop their own multiplayer games before publishing them for others to play.Learn from home Our Game Design and Development courses are delivered live and online each week by a Buzzy Coach so no matter where you live you can join a team.Team to level up Buzzy Coaches take into account each team member's individual speed and area of interest. We encourage a strong team spirit to ensure we're not just creating amazing games but friendships where kids can encourage each other- no matter where they live.

The Little Bliss on Hand is an art exhibition featuring handcrafted Japanese flower arrangement miniatures at Library Sculpture Plinth- Gallery Lane Cove.This collection experimented with a crossover of two Japanese art forms. Handcrafted ribbon art flower miniatures are arranged with traditional ikebana aesthetics to show how nature's beauty can be presented in small spaces.Peggy Tang practises Ribbon Art Flower and Ikebana (traditional Japanese art of flower arrangement). She is certified as Senior Instructor in Hase Yoshiko Ribbon Art and has completed Associate Teachers' First Term Course at Ohara School of Ikebana. Her work brings the beauty of nature to our daily life - our home- office desktops- clothes decorations- etc. Her artworks have been displayed in solo and group exhibitions in Australia and Japan.In these strange times- Peggy hopes this exhibition would bring you joy.

Historic roots to iconic views. Join us on this walking adventure and learn tips for creative photography.This adventure is designed as a combination of walking tour- discovery and learning experience.Our motto: Before we are photographers...WeAreObserversOverviewThis is a fun and adventurous way to learn how to take creative photographs with your smartphone while exploring an exceptionally scenic part of Sydney. During this three-hour workshop- we will walk along Sydney's harbour foreshore from the iconic Circular Quay Wharves to historic Woolloomooloo- photographing architecture- people- historic sites- flora & fauna- gardens and anything else that inspires you! The workshop is suitable for all skill levels- all ages- and any type of smartphone. What we doGive you some creative photography fundamentalsTeach you how to improve your phone handling skills when taking photographsShow you some creative composition techniques and tips used by professional photographersPoint you to our favourite phone apps for editing photos What you will needA smartphoneA basic level of fitness as we will be walking for most of the workshopSunscreen and a water bottleTime and placeThe workshop starts at 10 am sharp till 1pm. Please arrive 15 mins before the workshop begins.Meet at Ground Control Cafe- Circular Quay. Shop W4 Alfred St- Sydney NSW 2000COVID-SAFECovid-safe guidelines: For your safety- we will carry hand-sanitiser and practice safe distancing.

Our award-winning Italian chef will take you through the entire process of pizza making from start to finish. Over the course of 60- minutes- you'll learn pro tips and tricks including the science of pizza making- and how to make light- fluffy pizza that your friends and family will love!Not only will you get to create and test a sample of your perfect pizza from a selection of provided toppings and pre-made dough- you'll also make a 'proving' base ready to bake the following day (or freeze for later).You'll be shown exactly how to cook it- without needing a pizza oven. During the short cooking window grab a beer or wine to socialise and engage with your fellow team members or clients before tucking into your pizza delights.We'll send you a Zoom link and passcode before your session time to share with invitees that's a simple click and connect. If you suffer a technical glitch our event gurus will be on hand to help.Pizza kit prepared fresh- snap-frozen and vacuumed sealed containing 4 pizza doughs- tomato sauce- fresh traditional toppings and pizza tray delivered Australia-wide.

Our TV game show experience is all about fun and nostalgia! Professional actors will become your very own game show hosts and will take you on a journey through all the most memorable and hilarious challenges from Aussie TV's favourite shows.In your teams- you'll make your way through interactive question rounds of Wheel of Fortune- Sale of the Century- The Price is Right- and a sound round from Spicks and Specks for all the movie buffs!Some rounds will require the entire team to work together and combine their skills in problem solving and strategy- and others will require teams to put their best player forward. With such a huge variety of challenges- it's impossible for anyone to feel like the weakest link.Suitable for a diverse team of mixed ages and experiences- our online TV Gameshow package is a super fun game you can play to engage your remote teams.Perfect for remote team building activities- online birthday parties- interactive student events or for just about any occasion!

One of Australia's top live performance artists - Sarah Rowan delivers a private online inspirational masterclass exclusive to your party.Together you will be guided through the pro tips and techniques of crafting beautiful watercolour paintings- and inspiring you with stories of creativity and imagination along the way.You'll first set up a mini paint station at home or in the office (paint kits can be supplied).Sarah will then walk you through the steps in creating your own masterpiece that is personal to you (or you can choose to paint a specific image ahead of the class).While you learn the craft of bringing together canvas- brush- hands- paint and imagination- Sarah will inspire you with powerful stories on how you can each implement creativity into your work and personal life- to enhance your life experience on every level!Class is available with paint kits delivered to your door or supply your own. Perfect for online team building activities- birthday parties- hens celebrations or any occasion.