Rating for the gallery, not the art (which I did like):…read more Came here for Art Month After Hours and, after getting a bit lost, really liked the area. There's a few buildings to explore and an outside area for performances or art that can last in bad weather.

Went to an event here that was held in the building that used to be the old Darlinghurst women's…read morejail! So cool!

My daughter had a wonderful day during the school holidays learning about stop animation. Very good…read morestudio spaces and facilities. Thank you

Art school in Leichardt is great for children, adults or even corporate bonding events such as…read morethemed christmas parties, or workshops to facilitate creative learning and teamwork. Courses are run throughout the school term as well as weekend workshops. They offers courses in different medium from oils to water-colours, and frequently run art competitions. The teachers are very experienced and thoughtful, so if you're indecisive on what to do, or how to do it, just ask. This makes for a very casual and relaxed atmosphere. There is a kitchen where you can prepare your own lunch during your lessons. They also run exhibitions there, so if you are an artist wanting space for an exhibition you can talk to Art Est for prices and deals. See their website for details on their classes for the upcoming term, and to see whether they have any exhibitions that could inspire your creativity.

Thank you Yelp for always providing fun activities for your Yelp Elite Crew!!…read more When I left Chicago about 2 years ago paint and wine was a very on trend activity to do amongst groups of females. Whether for a hens night, birthday, engagement or excuse to get pissed and paint it was popular. Lo and behold- the think tanks behind cork and chroma are..... Drum roll please.... From Chicago. Having left for greener pastures they set up their first studio in Brisbane and after gaining momentum have opened up in Surry Hills in I must say a beautiful location. I am a toddler painter but after fantastic instruction on the type of brush, stroke, angle, colour of paint and more I left with a full on masterpiece to hang above the fireplace!!! Great way to socialise, listen to music, drink, eat and tap into that inner artist in all of us- Cork and Chroma is where you need to have your next shindig!!!

Nice space, BYO wine and they have a large range of really nice wine glasses & champagne flutes fit…read morefor any style wine you bring. Your wine might very well get mixed up with other people's wine, so treat it like a BBQ. The sink to wash your paint brushes is an experience in itself - imported the sink and gold pedal faucet from Chicago, or something. Would be cool if you got to see what painting you were going to do in advance so you could sign up for the theme that interests you most.

One of Sydney's newest art spaces. Sew Make Create has been around for almost a couple of months…read morenow. The owner, top Sydney designer Melissa Tan-Lu and Sew Make Create's resident dog Pepper are just adorable. The whole shop is quite funky :) I was fortunate to have been invited (through another blog) to experience their beginners crochet course with Bronwen. I arrived on a Wednesday night at 7pm a little tired yet eager as anything to learn, and learn heaps. My manual dexterity skills deflated me for a while, yet I was amazed with the crochet stitch and getting into a granny square so soon with confidence. The class sizes are rather small which is great. Lindt chocolate balls were provided with water as stunning refreshments, as well as biscuits and tea. This course is also available on selected weekends. Sew Make Create also run a variety of other craft courses. After the beginners crochet course, if you wish to take things further, then the crochet clinic is for you. Instead of yarn, turn that yarn into 'plarn' with a plastic bag crochet course. Sew Make Create is a dynamic arts space that also rents out sewing machines, and hence provides ample working space to design some pretty clothes. Sew Make Create also sell sewing machines and craft supplies. Sew Make Create (from the request of many parents) have put together a fantastic course schedule for the kids school holidays coming up, as at the time of writing this. Beginners crochet is also covered, and kids can also learn cupcake decorating and also learn how to make these adorable felt brooches. Located in Chippendale right near the Broadway Shopping Centre. If you're curious (in more detail) as to how my beginners crochet experience went recently, then follow this link: http://www.weekendnotes.com/crochet-for-beginners-sew-make-create/ For more information on the various courses put on especially for kids these school holidays, then follow this link: http://www.weekendnotes.com/crafty-school-holiday-activities-sew-make-create/ With many initiatives to ensuring that Sydney is an arts and crafts focused city, when is now a better time to learn a new craft? Go on, unleash the craft master within!

From the owner: Sew Make Create aims to encourage learning and creativity through providing the right environment,…read moreassistance and facilities