Figure Drawing Sydney

November Meetup for the Sydney Nature Journal Club

Come along to our November **meetup for the Sydney Nature Journal Club**. Our last one for 2026. This is a chance to connect, spend some time in nature and journal together. I will offer some guidance to start. After we can share journal pages and ideas. **What to bring:** Bring along sketchbooks/paper and your favourite drawing materials (pens, pencils, watercolour, acrylic, anything you have). I will have extra materials on the day if you want to explore other mediums. \*\*Where:\*\* Royal Botanic Gardens **Cost:** Suggested donation is $10 annual fee, $5 casual fee. (This helps cover Meetup fees). DISCLAIMER.
Please note that Katy as volunteer organiser of activities for Sydney Nature Journal Club is NOT responsible for the health or safety of members (or their guests) and therefore will not accept any liability for accidents or injuries or losses that may occur during Meetup events at any location. By attending a Sydney Nature Journal Club event members acknowledge that you accept ALL of the above. I look forward to seeing you there.

Life Drawing on Saturday MORNINGS in Marrickville with fantastic models

WELCOME IN 2026 \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- We're back up and running our weekly Saturday life drawing sessions Join us each Saturday for Drawn Together - Sydney life drawing group for a dynamic and inspiring life drawing session in Marrickville. Whether you are a seasoned artist or a beginner, this event offers the perfect opportunity to have fun practicing figure drawing a in a supportive and creative environment. Go to our [booking page](https://www.scratchartspace.com/book/#!/Saturday-MORNING-Life-Drawing-Untutored/p/221095835) to see who we have booked to model. Immerse yourself in a morning of creativity and artistry as you sketch, draw, and bring your ideas to life. Connect with fellow art enthusiasts, exchange techniques, and explore the world of life drawing. Don't miss out on this chance to enhance your skills, unleash your creativity, and be part of a vibrant community dedicated to creating and perfecting our art. Book online [here](https://www.scratchartspace.com/book/#!/Saturday-MORNING-Life-Drawing-Untutored/p/221095835).

WINDSOR GARDENS CHATSWOOD

TIME TO UNPACK THE PURPLE PAINT AGAIN

DAWN FRASER POOL BALMAIN

Traffic Light Party Pub Crawl // 4 Parties + 4 Free Drinks + Free Pizza

**Meet new friends and party with the Big Night Out Pub Crawl every Friday & Saturday!** Our legendary pub crawl hosts will take you to 4 venues. You will receive 1 free drink at each venue. Plus, there's free pizza, free party items, discounted drinks, games & prizes, party photos, and more! **Special MEETUP discounted tickets only $25!** Tickets: [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2002177489769](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2002177489769) Promo Code: MEETUP ***How does it work?*** We meet at World Square Bar at 8pm. Our hosts will scan your ticket, give you a wristband and your first drink voucher. Here we'll have our first drink and get to know each other before heading to the next venue. The hosts will give everybody a heads up a few minutes before it's time to leave. We go to each venue as a group. **You must enter with the group to get your drink voucher.** Pizza is served at the 3rd venue. We spend 1 hour at each of the first 3 venues, then at the last venue, we arrive just before 12am, and they're open until 4am so you can stay as late as you'd like! Ticket includes entry to all 4 venues, 4 free drinks (1 per venue), free pizza. There will be games, prizes, photographer, and more! ***Over $80 value!*** Tickets are normally $35 online or $50 for walk ups, which is a huge value, but exclusively for Meetup, save an additional $10 with promo code MEETUP to get all this for only $25! (Plus Eventbrite booking fee) ***\*Must purchase online with the code to get the discount, otherwise it's $50 cash on arrival.*** Don't worry about joining alone. Many people arrive solo and meet new friends! There's a big mix of backpackers, students, and locals. Please ignore if our Meetup RSVPs are low, there's usually 50-150 people every Friday and Saturday! Check out our weekly photos and more on our Instagram & Facebook pages @bnopubcrawl to see for yourself! TripAdvisor Rated #1 Nightlife in Sydney! Sponsored by Fireball! **DRESS CODE:** -No flip flops, singlets, or sportswear. **IMPORTANT:** Australia has very strict drinking laws. Know your limits and pace yourself throughout the night. If a venue denies you entry for showing signs of intoxication, we have no way to override their decision. **TERMS:** -Must be 18+ and have valid ID or passport. Pictures or copies will NOT be accepted. See accepted forms of ID here: [https://www.liquorandgaming.nsw.gov.au/working-in-the-industry/serving-alcohol-responsibly/managing-under-18s/checking-evidence-of-age](https://www.liquorandgaming.nsw.gov.au/working-in-the-industry/serving-alcohol-responsibly/managing-under-18s/checking-evidence-of-age) -RSA laws apply at all times -One included drink per venue -Must enter venue with group to get drink voucher at 2nd, 3rd, and 4th venues. -Venues subject to change -If you feel sick, please stay home. If you show signs of illness, you will not be able to participate.

1903 WALLAROBBA HORNSBY

Painting Creative Art Experience

**Painting Creative Art Experience** Join us for a fun and relaxing in-person workshop where you'll explore the power of painting to unlock your creativity and promote healing. No experience needed—just bring your open mind and let your imagination flow! Step into a calm, welcoming space where you can slow down, breathe, and reconnect with yourself through colour and creative expression. This is a gentle, guided painting experience designed to support emotional release, relaxation, and creative flow—no art experience needed. You don’t need to be “good at art.” You just need to come as you are. Through intuitive painting and reflective creative exercises, you’ll be invited to explore your inner world in a safe and supportive environment. This is a space to let go of pressure, quiet the mind, and reconnect with your natural creativity. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, creatively blocked, or simply needing time to rest and reset, this workshop offers a pause from everyday life and a return to yourself. You’ll be gently guided by **Louisa Chan**, an artist and art therapist who integrates creativity, emotional wellbeing, and healing practices into her work. Expect a relaxed, nurturing atmosphere, soft guidance, and a sense of freedom to express what words often cannot. **In this workshop you will:** * Explore painting as a tool for emotional expression and release * Experience a calm, supportive creative space * Reconnect with your imagination and inner world * Let go of perfection and create freely * Leave feeling more grounded, lighter, and creatively refreshed No experience needed. All materials are provided. Come as you are—leave with colour, calm, and something meaningful you created from within.

🌅 Evening Sculpture by the Sea Walk & Dinner 🍽️

Join us for a relaxed coastal walk featuring stunning ocean views, a refreshing swim, and dinner to round off the afternoon and evening. Whether you're new to the group or a regular attendee, this is a great opportunity to meet friendly people, share a few laughs, and enjoy good food together. Most attendees come on their own, so you definitely won't be the only one! **🚶 Walk Details** We'll meet at **Bondi Junction Station Bus Interchange, Stand B** and catch the **381 bus** to **Tamarama Beach**. From there, we'll enjoy the Sculpture by the Sea coastal walk before finishing the evening with dinner at Bondi Beach. 📍 Meeting Point: Bondi Junction Station Bus Interchange, Stand B 🚌 Bus: 381 ⏰ Departure: 4:20 pm from Bondi Junction Station Bus Interchange, Stand B 🕓 Arrival at Tamarama: 4:31 pm **📏 Walk Information** Distance: 1 km Duration: Approximately 2 hours Finish: Dinner 🍽️ at Bondi Beach **🎒 What to Bring** 🧢 Hat 🧴 Sunscreen 💧 Water 😎 Sunglasses 👟 Comfortable walking shoes **💰 Cost** $2 per person, payable on the day to help cover the meetup group's running costs. Payment options: 💵 Cash on the day 💳 Revolut: [https://revolut.me/kierangvv3/pocket/ltzPSsI8gc](http://%5Bhttps//revolut.me/kierangvv3/pocket/ltzPSsI8gc%5D(https://revolut.me/kierangvv3/pocket/ltzPSsI8gc) "\[https://revolut.me/kierangvv3/pocket/ltzPSsI8gc\](https://revolut.me/kierangvv3/pocket/ltzPSsI8gc)") 📱 PayID: 0401 751 774 📞 Contact Running late or having trouble finding the group? 📱 Kieran: 0401 751 774 We look forward to seeing you there! 😊

🎨 She Sees Art — 2026 Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year

🎨 **Shake things up and you'll see new colours.** **Please note: She Sees Art is a women-only group and event. Women of all backgrounds are welcome.** Why not mix up your weekend routine by joining like-minded women to explore art, discover new perspectives and enjoy a coffee and good company along the way? We'll start with coffee and a relaxed chat before heading to the **Australian Museum** to explore the **2026 Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year**. The exhibition celebrates the natural world around us, showcasing spectacular flora, fauna and landscapes from Australia, New Zealand, Antarctica and New Guinea. 🎉 **THIS EVENT IS NOW FULL!** Thank you to everyone who has RSVP'd! We've reached our group limit for this visit to the Australian Museum, so RSVPs are now closed. If you'd like to attend, you're welcome to join the waitlist on Meetup. If a place becomes available, someone on the waitlist will have the opportunity to join us. Thanks for your understanding. **ART FOCUS** Nature photography · Wildlife · Landscapes · The natural world **WHERE WE'RE GOING** ☕ **Meeting point: Hydeaway Cafe, Hyde Park** 120 Elizabeth Street, Sydney NSW 2000 We'll meet here at **10:00am** for coffee and a relaxed chat and will leave for the museum from this point at 10.30am. The walk to the museum is \~8 minutes. 🎨 **Art destination: Australian Museum** 1 William Street, Darlinghurst NSW 2010 We'll meet outside the museum at **10:40am** before heading in to explore the exhibition together. **Can't make the coffee? No problem!** You're very welcome to meet us outside the Australian Museum at 10:40am. * Women of all ages welcome * No art knowledge required, just curiosity! * Free to attend — exhibition entry is free; everyone pays for their own coffee and food **Coming on your own?** That's completely fine! She Sees Art is about enjoying art and culture together and getting to know other women in a relaxed, welcoming setting. I'll share any final updates, including what I'm wearing so you'll know who to look for, in the Meetup group chat. **Questions?** First time joining us, or have a question about the event? Feel free to email me at sheseesartsydney@gmail.com. I'm happy to help! I can't wait to see you all! 📷🌿 *Cover image: Fairyfloss by Lewis Burnett, Australian Museum*

SSP TUE - CITY LIGHT & SHADOWS IN MONOCHROME : Sydney’s Little Laneways

For this photography walk, we’ll explore a very different side of Sydney CBD — its narrow laneways, hidden passages, old sandstone walls and urban spaces — with a particular focus on **light, shadow and monochrome photography**. We will follow the City of Sydney Culture Walks route **“Hidden – Sydney’s Little Laneways”**, which winds through some of the lesser-known lanes and back streets of central Sydney. Rather than concentrating on Sydney’s familiar landmarks, the aim of this walk is to look more closely at the city itself: shafts of sunlight falling between tall buildings, deep shadows in narrow lanes, repeating architectural lines, reflections, textures, silhouettes and people moving through patches of light. During the walk, we’ll look for opportunities to photograph: * strong contrasts between sunlight and shadow * people and silhouettes entering pools of light * geometric shapes, lines and repeating patterns * sandstone, brick, concrete and other urban textures * narrow laneways framed by taller buildings * reflections and layered compositions * small details that become more striking when colour is removed ### **Meeting point:** Chambers Coffee, Gateway Sydney, 1 Macquarie Pl, Sydney NSW 2000 **Start:** 10:30 am **Approximate finish:** Around 12:30 pm **Lunch:** Venue to be confirmed After the walk, anyone who would like to stay is very welcome to join us for a relaxed lunch nearby. ### Come along, slow down, watch the light, and discover some of Sydney’s hidden corners in monochrome.

Red Light, Incarceration & Jacaranda Blooms