Workshops
Upcoming classes, public learning programs and workshops
Stagecraft Studio: Theatre Set Design
Participate in a workshop to develop a process for designing theatre. Learn how to create dynamic spaces and build for live performance, while creating a space for imagination for your audience.
Draw the House
Once a month join like-minded creative souls to explore the Opera House and its surroundings through the eyes of an artist. Working with a different artist each month, explore various drawing techniques, and perspectives inspired by one of the world's most iconic buildings.
Spring for Seniors
Join our monthly Dance Theatre session for the ageless, welcoming Seniors aged 55+ for an inspiring and social creative workshop inspired by the great tradition of Dance Theatre.
Architecture Club
Inspired by the unique design genius of architect Jorn Utzon and the Sydney Opera House, explore through a series of fun and playful design exercises, the genius of the Sydney Opera House building and its architect.
MISC. Artist Program
Register for an arts practice workshop through a queer lens for LGTBQIA+ teens and their friends. From a queer choir to a draw’n’sip (alcohol free), deepen or pick up a new creative skill and make some authentic community connections along the way! Workshop participants are drawn from an expression of interest process for young artists seeking development and support.
Game Theory Dance Choreographic Workshop
Artistic Director Joshua Monten offers a dance choreographic workshop based on Game Theory - his contemporary dance performance based on the games that adults, children and adults play.
Reimagining Spaces for Learning
Join the SOH BUILD team in a night of conversation with a futurist, an architect and artists to explore design and creating new spaces, both physical and virtual, to encourage deep engagement with learning.
Public Choir - Big Heart Sing
On the last Monday evening every month, join our Big Heart Sing Choir – a joyous celebration of the simple power of communal song.
Jazz in Pizzazz
Shooby dooby doo on down to the Centre for Creativity on International Jazz Day for some interactive life drawing for cool cats and their families.
Creating Performance with Digital Projections
Join the artists and technician from Italy’s famed Compagnia TPO, on the occasion of their Sydney Opera House season of their interactive dance and projection performance for young audiences, A Forest in the City.
Wilay Giilang (Possum Story) Exhibition
Bianca Caldwell presents Wilay Giilang meaning 'possum story' in Wiradjuri - a community sharing exhibition of traditional woven toys and animals made by primary school students.
Alien Rescue Mission
Ages 6+ | The Sydney Opera House has been visited by aliens! Join us on this interactive theatre play experience to find the left-behind alien.
Dance Mania
Ages 9 - 11 | Ever dreamt of dancing on one of Sydney Opera House's world-renowned stages? Make a young dancer’s dreams come true with our special School Holiday dance experience where ballet, contemporary and hip hop collide in a beautiful dance explosion!
Make-Believe Masters
Ages 12 - 16 | Join us for a workshop on creating designs for set and costumes for live performance. Learn about theatrical design and creative world building for the stage.
Seed Bracelet Workshop
Free Kids & Families Workshop | Ages 4+ | To compliment the Forest in the City performance, create your very own Seed Bracelet. Look, feel, smell and create with seeds and flowers on your bracelet.
The Magic Garden
Ages 4+ | Join Ru Barb, Aspara Gus and Sir Paul McCarrotney for a berry wonderful music-making songwriting workshop.
Life Drawing and Opera
Become an active spectator in this Opera inspired Life Drawing workshop accompanied by live performance from an opera singer in the Centre for Creativity!
Opera Big Wigs
Ages 7 - 11 | Learn more about the fabulous history of wigs and explore your inner fashionista to make your own Opera wig!
Stagecraft Studio: Theatre Set Design
Participate in a workshop to develop a process for designing theatre. Learn how to create dynamic spaces and build for live performance, while creating a space for imagination for your audience.
Little Murmur Movement Workshop
Join the artists from Aakash Odedra Company in a workshop inspired by their performance of Little Murmur.
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Learn at the Centre for Creativity
Creative Learning at the Opera House explores the art and artists on our stages, the architecture, science and engineering of the building, and the rich, on-going First Nations history of Tubowgule, here on Gadigal land.
Creativity has the power to inspire, unite us in times of challenge, and move us to joy. Creating together fulfils our deep need to belong. Join us and re-learn the power of creativity in your life – after all, it’s in our DNA.