Hobby Groups Sydney

Pyrmont PhotoFUN Walk

August Meetup for the Sydney Nature Journal Club

Come along to our **August meetup for the Sydney Nature Journal Club**. Wattle Day is 1 August, we will explore this theme. 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:\*\* TBC **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.

Crafty Creations Group

**Your monthly dose of creativity & community.** Welcome to the Beverly Hills Craft-ernoon! Got a knitting project you can’t seem to finish? Eager to meet other creative people in your corner of Sydney? Or just looking for a welcoming space to relax and make something with your hands? Our community Craft-ernoon is for you. Think of it as a creative hub for everyone—from kids discovering the joy of glitter glue to seniors sharing a lifetime of skills. It’s a relaxed, unstructured afternoon to connect with neighbours of all ages. **What to bring:** * **Your current project:** Whether it’s crochet, sketching, or scrapbooking, bring it along! * **Just yourself!** If you don’t have a project, don't worry. We’d love your help knitting or sewing a "Trauma Teddy" to comfort someone in need. All materials are provided. * **The kids!** We’ll have a station with simpler crafts ready for little hands. **All the nitty-gritty:** * **When:** 2pm on the first Saturday of every month * **Where:** Beverly Hills Baptist Church, 9 Warrawee Place, Beverly Hills (sadly, the one near Hurstville, not LA!). We're in the main hall at the back of the building. * **Cost:** Free! Seriously. We’re happy to provide the space and materials. * **Parking:** Warrawee Place can be tight, so try Tooronga Terrace or Ponyara Road for more spots. **A note from our hosts** Beverly Hills Baptist Church is delighted to host this community gathering. Our goal is simple: to provide a warm, welcoming space for people to connect and create. There are no strings attached, no religious program—just good company and craft. Everyone is welcome, exactly as you are. **Questions or ideas? Get in touch!** Alison: 0414 810 137 \| [alisonleader@gmail.com](https://www.google.com/url?sa=E&q=mailto%3Aalisonleader%40gmail.com) [bhb.org.au](https://www.google.com/url?sa=E&q=https%3A%2F%2Fbhb.org.au%2F)

Houdini Day @ UTS

PLEASE NOTE: This is not a sign up page, you must visit the following link for event details and to register: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/houdini-day-uts-tickets-1991121795891?aff=oddtdtcreator Welcome to the very first **Houdini HIVE + Ignite Workshop Day at UTS**! Please join us for an exciting in-person gathering where creativity meets technology. Dive into the world of visual effects, animation, and more with industry professionals and experts. Select from one of our 4 hands-on workshops in the morning , then stay for our inspiring lineup of presenters in the afternoon as well as our expert discussion panel. Prizes and Swag sponsored by **SideFX.** * **Lab 1 Create Blue Mountains Landscapes, Mark Flanagan, RMIT University** *Attendees will look at setting up a USD workflow, with Solaris and RenderMan. From research to render... Building a Blue Mountains landscape from DEM data, working with Copernicus and Terrain tools, for adding detail and textures. Scattering trees, rocks and biome relevant assets. Finishing off with volumetric clouds and the signature blue haze which gives the area its name.* * **Lab 2 Learn to Animate with KineFX, Garrick Rawlingson, Floating Rock** *Ever wanted to animate in Houdini? Here’s your chance. Join us for a hands-on workshop where you’ll learn the fundamentals of animation by bringing the classic bouncing ball to life — and take it a step further by animating the cutest kiwi character.* * **Lab 3 Motion Graphics in LOPS, Matt Tillman, Pixel Ninja** *This hands on workshop guides participants through the process of building and rendering a short product-focused motion graphics sequence. Working from the ground up; starting with modelling the asset in SOPs, before blocking and assembling the sequence in Solaris and finally lighting and rendering with Karma XPU.* * **Lab 4 The Key to SOPs: Attributes, Fraser Shiers, ILM & Hipflask** *To wield Houdini's true power and potential, you need to master attributes — and that's exactly what you'll be doing here. In this beginner-friendly workshop, you'll unleash attributes to drive parameters and scatter and distribute geometry. You'll gain a solid understanding of how attributes work, and come away with production-proven tools and techniques for bending them to your will.*

Turkish Mosaic Candle Holder Class

Experience Anatolia’s rich cultural heritage as you join a best-selling mosaic lamp workshop to create your very own mosaic lamp or candle holder. Learn traditional art with a contemporary twist as you travel to the ancient lands of Anatolia at Atolya Studio. In their spectacular classes, you will experience a glimpse of the Grand Bazaar of Istanbul as you create a dazzling mosaic lamp or candle holder. During this two-hour workshop, you will learn the techniques of creating stunning Islamic geometric patterns using specially cut and stained mosaic glass tiles to create your very own Turkish mosaic lamp. While you enjoy our complimentary Turkish afternoon tea service, they will guide you through every step of making these dazzling light ornaments that once lit up the Ottoman palaces, giving a magical ambience and glow to your home. All of the workshops are complemented with traditional Turkish tea and sweets. Indulge in true Turkish hospitality as you enjoy unleash your inner creativity! Please note: If you book the candle holder option, you will have the choice of upgrading to make a table or swan lamp on the day of the workshop. Prices range for $69 for candle holder, $129 for medium mosaic lamp, and $149 for large mosaic lamp.

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Bobbin Head Loop / Sphinx Trail and Bobbin Head 10kms Ku-ring-gai.

COCKLE BAY CIRCLES

Parramatta Make New Friends

**Parramatta Make New Friends Social Meetup** is an Entertaining way to create plenty of friends to hang out with. It's not just about making friends; it's about creating life's adventures. Take a long breath and get out to meet up with new people. **With Make New Friends you can:** **🌟** Forge Friendship bonds that last a lifetime! 🤓 Find your geek tribe who have your Shared Interests! 🚀 Elevate your experiences with New Adventures and Networking! 💼 Discover exciting opportunities and internships! 💪 Surround yourself with a crew that lifts you up, provides support, inspiration, and shares in the journey of personal growth! **We meet every weekend at the Parramatta Leagues Club between 6 pm to 8 pm**. **Disclaimer:** This event is independently organised and is **not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Parramatta Leagues Club** in any way. The venue is publicly accessible, and all participants are responsible for their expenses related to food, drinks, or facility usage. We meet, interact, get to know each other, and have food or drinks for the first hour. This is followed by friendly games for example pool for the next one hour. **SUCCESS STORIES: Thanks to the Parramatta Make New Friends Social** **Meetup, we have established multiple close-knit groups of friends who regularly come together for outings, delightful home-cooked meals, dinners, and engaging friendly home games like Monopoly and Poker.** **Please note that this event is not intended for hook-up purposes.** If you are primarily seeking a hook-up, this may not be the right meetup for you. **P.S.** In order to ensure a balanced gender representation, we have set a limit of four attendees per event for guys (This may change as per requirements). This helps us create an environment that encourages a variety of participants, including girls and couples. **Preference will be given to our regular members.** **P.S.** If you are on the waiting list, please do not come unless you have the permission of the organizers. **P.S.** Please try not to cancel your RSVP at the very last hour or day. It becomes difficult for other people on the waitlist to come instead of you. Please be on time. If you are going to be late, inform the organizers. **P.S.** Our Members and Moderators are trying to build a Friendship Community. Anyone disrespecting others or increasing Negativity, hate speech, or spamming will be Blocked without warning. **P.S. There are no fees or any charges.** **P.S.** An Australian ID proof is required to get inside the Leagues Club. For international citizens, your Passport along with Australian address proof is required. There are no entry fees. **P.S.** The Parramatta Make New Friends Social Meetup Group members must be 18 Years old and over to place the RSVP and Join this group. **Sponsored:** ## **Get a Professional Website Starting from $800 per month.** **[Digital Marketing Company Sydney](https://digitalmarketingcompanysydney.com.au/)** provides Affordable [Website Design](https://digitalmarketingcompanysydney.com.au/website-design/), [SEO,](https://digitalmarketingcompanysydney.com.au/seo/) [Social Media Marketing](https://digitalmarketingcompanysydney.com.au/social-media-marketing/), [PPC](https://digitalmarketingcompanysydney.com.au/pay-per-click-ppc-marketing/), Content Writing, and Email Marketing services, all tailored to accelerate your business growth and enhance online visibility. ## **Struggling with Math?** **Sharpen your skills with [FREE practice tests](https://aussiemathtutor.com.au/practice-tests-math-topics) from [Aussie Math Tutor NSW](https://aussiemathtutor.com.au/)!** Master any topic & boost your confidence. #Math #Tutoring #NSW

West Ryde : Mondays @ The Y Bennelong Centre : Indoors : Walk in : No Bookings :

**JOIN US FOR A FUN MORNING OF INDOOR PICKLEBALL AT THE NEW $100 MILLION BENNELONG SPORTS CENTRE, WEST RYDE.** **ALL LEVELS INCLUDING BEGINNERS ARE WELCOME.** We have 12 INDOOR courts. **Please REGISTER AND PAY AT RECEPTION prior to entering the Pickleball courts area. Note: Cost is $10 for 3 hours.**

Bobbo Banana

The bobo banana - is an out and back ride from Mount Colah Station through the iconic Kuringai National Park, Bobbin Head. It is a technical ride involving long downhill sections and sharp corners. You need to be on your game to ride it, ao please if you are just gaining confidence on a bike this one is not for you. There are coffee choices, the Bobbin Head cafe at the bottom of the hill with gorgeous views across Cowan Creek, or one at the village centre of Turramurra. This ride has 2 long climbs of about 3km at average 5% - bring your climbing legs. The technical nature of the ride means your bike needs to have good all working parts, tyres, brakes, and working phone. there are few bail points once into the park. Pace will be controlled - no olympic downhill speeds, the idea is to enjoy the scenery nature and arrive at Mt Colah station on the return all in one piece. We ride only as fast as the slowest rider.. Please look at the map and decide if this ride is for you. It is one of my favourites, but a challenge. There is water at the Kalkari visitor centre and at the village. The road is sometimes busy on the weekend, people often tow their boats to the AppleTree bay boat ramp early in the morning. You can usually hear traffic well before they are close by because the only other sound in the park is nature. Transport to Mt Colah - Platfom 16 from Central the T1 line 07:15 gets to Mt Colah at about 8:15. meeting on the non highway side, there is a car turning circle which is visible from the Station pedestrian bridge. Return ( the banana shaped ride ) is back to town from Mt Colah trains run every half an hour.

The Collage Circle — Create. Reflect. Connect.

A space to slow down, create, and reconnect with yourself. Through the simple act of flipping through magazines, cutting out images and words that resonate, and assembling them into personal collages, we explore our stories, emotions, dreams, and inner worlds. No artistic experience is needed—just curiosity. Together we’ll use collage as a tool for self-expression, reflection, journaling, and healing, creating a mindful break from the noise of our fast-paced, technology-driven lives. We’ll gather around a table with magazines, scissors, paper, and glue, and simply start exploring. Browse through the magazines, cut out any images, words, colours, or textures that catch your attention or resonate with you, then arrange them into a collage that feels meaningful to you. There are no prompts, no right or wrong way to do it, and no artistic experience is needed. This is an inward journey—a chance to slow down, work with your hands, and enjoy a peaceful, creative space away from the constant noise of everyday life. At the end, anyone who would like to share their collage or talk about their experience is warmly invited to, but there’s absolutely no pressure. You’re welcome to simply create, reflect, and enjoy the process.