Workshops
Upcoming classes, public learning programs and workshops
Pacific Islands Cultural Dance Workshop
Join us in the Centre for Creativity for an insightful and uplifting cultural dance workshop with Matavai Cultural Arts.
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.
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.
Baby Music Jam
Ages 0 - 2 | Open up a musical world of wonder and fun with our new music and creativity workshop for babies and toddlers.
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.
Lullaby Love
Ages 0 - 6 months | Come and experience the joy of signing and the magic of music with your little ones.
Spoken Word Poetry Workshops
Discover the power of words and unleash your inner creative writing voice, in a series of empowering and inclusive creative writing and presentation workshops.
Dreams of Benny
An immersive movement-based, creative experience for people with disabilities by Sarah-Vyne Vassallo and Collaborators.
The Magic Garden
Ages 4+ | Join Ru Barb, Aspara Gus and Sir Paul McCarrotney for a berry wonderful music-making songwriting workshop.
Alien Invasion
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.
Shadow Puppets
Ages 12 - 16 | Learn how to draw and design your very own characters and backdrops! Using different paper cutting methods, cast your drawings into animated shadows using various light sources and surfaces.
Meditation and Creativity
Explore a state of creative awareness, the self and reality in this series of meditative, interactive events with Dr Nadine Cameron and musician SnowBorne (David Rosa).
Opera Rose Bouquet
Take a bow with your hand made mini opera rose bouquet!
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.
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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.