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Find the best education events and make the most of your time in Windale. From education to mindfulness and more, we have the biggest event range and best discovery experience, there's something for everyone.
Are you interested in writing your memoir or ready to publish? Learn from our panel. Join writers who have all taken different paths to writing and publishing their stories. There are lots of options and our panel, led by Ruth Boydell, will explore starting, finishing, and publishing a memoir. Featuring local authors Ruth Boydell, Tony Mowbray, and Alan Playford.
Enjoy an exciting science show exploring gravity, air resistance and spin through rockets, vortex cannons and other dynamic demonstrations.
Join author Linda Hutchinson for a special Saturday morning Storytime as she shares her new children’s picture book Finding a Friend. After the story, everyone can get creative at our craft table and make their very own Aussie animal mask to take home.
A session to help you think critically, verify and fact check, understand algorithms and AI and recognise bias. Develop your media literacy skills and learn to spot misinformation in this short course developed by the University of Canberra. You’ll learn about social media algorithms, artificial intelligence (AI) and fact checking information you find on the internet. Become your own digital detective and Stay Smart Online.
A session to help you think critically, verify and fact check, understand algorithms and AI and recognise bias. Develop your media literacy skills and learn to spot misinformation in this short course developed by the University of Canberra. You’ll learn about social media algorithms, artificial intelligence (AI) and fact checking information you find on the internet. Become your own digital detective and Stay Smart Online.
Life is busy, families are stretched, and it’s not always obvious what’s “normal”, what’s not, and how to help in simple, everyday ways. Starting school is a big milestone, and strong speech and language skills help children learn, make friends, and feel confident. Right now, statistics show that around 1 in 4 children start school with a speech or language delay. This practical, parent-friendly workshop will cover: ✨ How speech and language develops from babies to preschool age ✨ What skills are expected at different ages ✨ Simple, realistic ways to support communication at home ✨ Signs your child might need extra support You’ll leave feeling clearer, more confident, and empowered to support your child during everyday routines and play.
Master the art of 2D design and laser cutting to create custom projects with precision and creativity! Join us for the Intro to Making Module: 2D Design and Laser Cutting, where you'll explore the fundamentals of digital design and fabrication. Over two hands-on Tuesday evening sessions, you’ll learn how to create vector-based designs using Inkscape and use a laser cutter to bring them to life. From engraving to precise cuts, discover the potential of laser cutting for personal projects, prototyping, and creative applications.
How can you transform your life experiences into a narrative that others can read and appreciate? In this workshop we will look at particular episodes in your life – times when you have ventured into something new, have loved, confronted adversity, and passed on wisdom - and use writing skills, such as characterisation, description, dialogue, beginnings, endings, to craft stories that, strung together, tell your life as a quest, with you as the hero.
A creative and practical workshop about writing and publishing children’s literature. Join local author Katrina McKelvey and illustrator Kirrili Lonergan for an engaging and informative workshop where they’ll share their expert tips on writing and illustrating picture books. Drawing on 16 years of experience in the Australian children’s publishing industry, they will guide you through creative processes and publishing pathways. Bring along a pen and paper—there will be a few fun challenges to inspire your own storytelling along the way.
A creative and practical workshop about writing and publishing children’s literature. Join local author Katrina McKelvey and illustrator Kirrili Lonergan for an engaging and informative workshop where they’ll share their expert tips on writing and illustrating picture books. Drawing on 16 years of experience in the Australian children’s publishing industry, they will guide you through creative processes and publishing pathways. Bring along a pen and paper—there will be a few fun challenges to inspire your own storytelling along the way.
Curious about how a writing group can spark creativity, build confidence, and strengthen your craft? Join our panel of experienced writers as they share the benefits, challenges, and unexpected joys of writing in community. Whether you’re a seasoned storyteller or just starting out, this conversation will help you discover if a writing group is the right next step in your creative journey.
A practical, fun, “get your words down – finish the freakin’ book” workshop, from authors, Fiona McArthur and Janette Paul. You'll learn how to quiet your inner perfectionist, push through roadblocks, and keep your story moving. After all—as Churchill famously reminded us—“Perfection is the enemy of progress.” Come ready to write, let go, and finally finish that book.