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September Meetup for the Sydney Nature Journal Club

Come along to our **September meetup for the Sydney Nature Journal Club**. 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:\*\* Coal loader cafe **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.

Sans Souci - Bay, Boats and a Bridge

Midweek Meetup: White Rabbit Gallery

Contemporary Chinese art gallery White Rabbit has a lovely little teahouse on its ground floor. Come meet for dumplings and a cuppa before/after a visit to the (free) exhibition. **EXHIBITION:** **BLACK MYTH** As ancient as human civilisation itself, the power of myth is embedded within our cultural DNA. Passed down through millennia in traditions and tales, myths have inspired artists, writers, and thinkers from all walks of life. Yet in today’s technology-driven age of uncertainty, what role can myth still play? Drawing from the viral Chinese video game Black Myth: Wukong (2024)—a contemporary retelling of the classic novel Journey to the West—the exhibition Black Myth explores the dark side of myth in our modern world. [More info](https://whiterabbitcollection.org/exhibition/black-myth/) **Cost**: Buy your own tea/food ([see menu and prices](https://whiterabbitcollection.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Folded-Menu-2025.pdf))

Coffee & Collage

#### **Coffee & Collage is a relaxed 1.5-hour self-guided analogue collage experience designed to help you slow down, reconnect with your creativity and enjoy some time away from the digital world.** **[Book your spot](https://www.theinspiredwithin.com/shop/p/coffee-collage)** Surrounded by vintage chairs, shelves of second-hand books and the warm atmosphere Ampersand Cafe & Bookstore is known for, the session is designed to get your creative flow happening, without rules. Intentionally small so you can feel comfortable coming on your own, meet new people and simply enjoy being present. Only 6 spots per session. $25 - All materials included

Cloud Concepts 101: System Design Interview with AWS Offerings

# Workshop on Cloud Concepts 101: System Design Interview with AWS Offerings Ever wondered what it takes to design systems that handle massive traffic spikes without breaking a sweat? In this session, we’re demystifying modern cloud architecture. Instead of getting bogged down in complex configurations, we’ll focus on the core software engineering principles and cloud primitives that truly drive scalability. Whether you're building a new product from scratch, scaling an existing application, or preparing for system design interviews, this session will give you practical, production-ready knowledge. ## What We’ll Cover: * **Core Scaling Fundamentals**: Demystify horizontal scaling, stateless architectures, and elastic server setups * **Cloud Primitives First:** Learn why leaning on native cloud building blocks beats over-engineering your setup. * **Practical Walkthrough:** Step-by-step system design of a high-traffic e-commerce platform. * **AWS in Action:** Map out critical components—like a high-volume guest checkout flow—to key AWS services. * **Requirement Gathering & Trade-offs:** How to make confident architectural decisions that hold up as your user base grows from thousands to millions. 📅 25th September, 2025 ⏱️ 17:30PM onwards (about an hour) 📍 Level 8.4, 815 George St, Haymarket NSW 2000 RSVP today to reserve your spot - see you there!

Master The ART OF MACRO - 4 hr Workshop - Booking with Link Below

Do you have a fascination with all things small and wonderful? You have a passion for photography and are looking to develop entry into the exciting world of Macro. Our 4-hr expert tuition class though the Royal Botanical Gardens will see you create images which are really larger than life. Book this $185 class with the link below. [http://theapertureclub.com.au/art-of-macro-sydney-photoworkshop/](http://theapertureclub.com.au/art-of-macro-sydney-photoworkshop/) Whether you are beginning your journey with macro or want to gain further knowledge in this area, The Art of Macro will motivate and inspire you to a new level. This intensive workshop is designed for all levels of photography. YOU WILL LEARN * Macro explained - understand the difference between macro and close up photography. * Magnification - understand depth ratios and life size measurements. * Equipment - learn what lenses and macro accessories are available and how to use them. * Lighting -explore macro lighting techniques with the use of reflectors, shapers and diffusers. Learn how to work with harsh sunlight and shadows. * Light ­- learn and practise how various natural light (directional, diffused and backlit) will impact your subject. * Camera Settings – master hand on techniques in manual and semi-manual modes including depth of field variability * Composition - look at common mistakes made in composing a photo.

Japanese × English Card Game Exchange｜日英ゲーム交流会

Let’s practise Japanese and English through games, laughter and conversation. We’ll start with **The Game of Things**, a fun party game where everyone answers silly or interesting prompts, then guesses who wrote each answer. Japanese learners will try to use Japanese, and English learners will try to use English. Don’t worry about making mistakes — the goal is to have fun, meet people and use the language naturally. **Good to know** * Maximum 8 people * Different language levels are welcome * No need to know the game * Relaxed and friendly atmosphere **Location:** The Exchange, Darling Square After the game, anyone who feels like continuing can join us to explore a dessert place nearby. Come for the language practice, stay for the laughs and dessert. ゲームをしながら、楽しく日本語と英語を練習しましょう！ 今回は **The Game of Things** というパーティーゲームを使います。面白いお題に答えて、誰が書いた答えかをみんなで予想します。 日本語を勉強している方は日本語を、英語を勉強している方は英語をできるだけ使ってみましょう。間違えても大丈夫です。勉強だけではなく、楽しく話して、新しい人と交流するイベントです。 * 最大8名 * レベルは問いません * ゲームを知らなくても大丈夫です * リラックスした交流会です **場所：** The Exchange, Darling Square ゲームの後、希望者は近くのデザート店にも行きましょう！

Prima

Marrickville Library Cafe lawn, second week of Spring. Get to know each other, talk about what you're currently working on, and bring a draft if you have one.

A Stitch in Time...

Great selection of whisky and cocktails with a relaxed aesthetic and atmosphere. They have a great food menu ranging from Burgers, Tacos, finger food and share plates and the kitchen does not shut till 1am on a Friday . [https://www.houseofpocket.com.au/menu-stitch-bar](https://www.houseofpocket.com.au/menu-stitch-bar)

ST THOMAS REST PARK CROWS NEST/CAMMERAY

FPGA/ASIC Meetup Sydney

**Welcome to FPGA/ASIC Meetup Sydney!** Open to anyone working with or interested in FPGAs, ASICs, and embedded systems, whether in industry, studying, building projects, or just curious. No gatekeeping 😎 This is a casual evening focused on meeting others in the space. No talks or presentations, just good conversation over a drink. We’ll be upstairs at the Botany View Hotel. There are beers on tap and great pub food. See you there!