City: Sydney

Sydney is Australia's answer to New York: a cosmopolitan a hive of activity, which never sleeps, but also boasts gorgeous beaches, fantastic weather and mild winters. Sydney has over 4 million residents, making it Australia's largest city, and is also the most touristed destination in the country, attracting over 32 million visitors per year.

The city is very multicultural, so the food on offer is delicious, and it's also a fantastic shopping destination. The various suburbs have very different atmospheres, so you'll find something for everyone in this tourist paradise.

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Learn the basics of Adobe Photoshop to prepare your own artwork or design that we'll laser cut for you.Led by an experienced facilitator over Zoom- these fun interactive workshops are a great introduction to the popular Adobe Photoshop software. Choose from 2 different workshops to design your own laser cut stamp or artwork.In each workshop you'll be guided through how to prepare your existing image or design using Photoshop. Once you're happy with your final design- we'll laser cut or etch it for you at our Darling Square Library makerspace. You'll receive your design by mail after the workshop to either hang on the wall or stamp with ink or paint.Over the 2-hours- we'll also give you a tour of the makerspace so you can see the laser cutter and 3D printers in action.What you'll learn Basic digital design using Adobe PhotoshopHow to navigate the user interface and import images  Tools including colour manipulation- image correction and filters to prepare your image for laser cutting   Basic laser cutting and 3D printing processesWorkshop format   Interactive workshop using Zoom led by an experienced facilitatorMaximum 10 people - bookings are requiredSuitable for ages 16 and overParticipants under 18 years of age require parental permissionBeginner workshop with no required knowledge Laser cut designsTuesday 27 October- 4pm to 6pmTuesday 24 November- 1pm to 3pmLaser cut stamp designTuesday 10 November- 4pm to 6pmTuesday 8 December- 4pm to 6pmBefore the workshopPlease read your booking confirmation carefully for instructions on how to join the workshop.You'll need to install Zoom and Adobe Photoshop on your own laptop or computer before the workshop and internet connection and an email address to use to send your file. Zoom is free to download and Photoshop is available on a plan or a 7 day free trial from Adobe online.Cost and inclusionsThe workshop cost is $30 per person which includes professional laser cutting of your design on plywood by City of Sydney and postage to your nominated address. Designs are laser cut up to a maximum size of 15cm x 10cm.Facilitator: Albert OngAlbert is a cofounder of Tinkery- an educational electronics supplier and electronics design consultancy. He has a background in mechatronics engineering and biotechnology- with an expertise in human interaction- augmentation and emerging technologies. Albert teaches at the University of Technology- Sydney across a number of faculties- including Engineering and IT- Science- Design- and Transdisciplinary Innovation.Explore other City of Sydney online workshops and events. &nbsp

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Adobe Photoshop online workshop: Laser cut design and stamps 2020

27 October - 08 December Sydney NSW Australia

Learn the basics of Adobe Photoshop to prepare your own artwork or design that we'll laser cut for you.Led by an experienced facilitator over Zoom- these fun interactive workshops are a great introduction to the popular Adobe Photoshop software. Choose from 2 different workshops to design your own laser cut stamp or artwork.In each workshop you'll be guided through how to prepare your existing image or design using Photoshop. Once you're happy with your final design- we'll laser cut or etch it for you at our Darling Square Library makerspace. You'll receive your design by mail after the workshop to either hang on the wall or stamp with ink or paint.Over the 2-hours- we'll also give you a tour of the makerspace so you can see the laser cutter and 3D printers in action.What you'll learn Basic digital design using Adobe PhotoshopHow to navigate the user interface and import images  Tools including colour manipulation- image correction and filters to prepare your image for laser cutting   Basic laser cutting and 3D printing processesWorkshop format   Interactive workshop using Zoom led by an experienced facilitatorMaximum 10 people - bookings are requiredSuitable for ages 16 and overParticipants under 18 years of age require parental permissionBeginner workshop with no required knowledge Laser cut designsTuesday 27 October- 4pm to 6pmTuesday 24 November- 1pm to 3pmLaser cut stamp designTuesday 10 November- 4pm to 6pmTuesday 8 December- 4pm to 6pmBefore the workshopPlease read your booking confirmation carefully for instructions on how to join the workshop.You'll need to install Zoom and Adobe Photoshop on your own laptop or computer before the workshop and internet connection and an email address to use to send your file. Zoom is free to download and Photoshop is available on a plan or a 7 day free trial from Adobe online.Cost and inclusionsThe workshop cost is $30 per person which includes professional laser cutting of your design on plywood by City of Sydney and postage to your nominated address. Designs are laser cut up to a maximum size of 15cm x 10cm.Facilitator: Albert OngAlbert is a cofounder of Tinkery- an educational electronics supplier and electronics design consultancy. He has a background in mechatronics engineering and biotechnology- with an expertise in human interaction- augmentation and emerging technologies. Albert teaches at the University of Technology- Sydney across a number of faculties- including Engineering and IT- Science- Design- and Transdisciplinary Innovation.Explore other City of Sydney online workshops and events. &nbsp

Connect Sydney is a City of Sydney program- funded by the Department of Communities and Justice. The program aims to build the capacity of community and not for profit organisations through the provision of free skills and governance training. This training is primarily for organisations that support and provide services to children- young people- families and communities experiencing or at risk of vulnerability within the City of Sydney local government area.If you're responsible for fundraising- including grant writing in your organisation and want to improve your knowledge and skills in writing successful grant submissions or securing more funding- this is the training for you.This year- the Connect Sydney - Fundraising and grant application training will be delivered through two online sessions on Tuesday- 10 November 2020. You are strongly encouraged to attend both sessions to get the most out of it.Session One - fundraising from 10am to 12pm covers:How to plan for fundingHow to ask for money - most people that give in cash or in-kind give because they have been asked. Learn how to successfully ask for money using a range of mediumsHow to raise secure- unattached and predictable income - untied money to use for your group's own priorities and decisionsHow to rally the troops - instilling a fundraising culture in your organisationHow to get business to support your community group - the secrets to successful- and profitable- community-business partnershipsHow to ensure sponsors get what they expectSession Two - grant application writing from 1pm to 3pm focuses on:The best way to present your proposal - tell the story of your project and your group to get the greatest advantageHow to develop your statement of need - choosing data to support your project proposalHow to develop an 'organisational template' - to save time in writing applications and create a corporate memory that can be passed onHow to humanise your story - presenting a compelling pictureHow to do budgetsHow to align your programs with the funding body's strategic priority and support it with evidence- data and outcomes.The training will be delivered by Our Community.To register- please fill out this form.The City aims to deliver inclusive and accessible training sessions for all participants. If you have any access or communication needs- please contact Mary Liang- Policy and Program Development Officer- at 02 9265 9333 or mliang@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au to discuss further.

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Connect Sydney - Fundraising and Grant Application Training 2020

10 November Sydney NSW Australia

Connect Sydney is a City of Sydney program- funded by the Department of Communities and Justice. The program aims to build the capacity of community and not for profit organisations through the provision of free skills and governance training. This training is primarily for organisations that support and provide services to children- young people- families and communities experiencing or at risk of vulnerability within the City of Sydney local government area.If you're responsible for fundraising- including grant writing in your organisation and want to improve your knowledge and skills in writing successful grant submissions or securing more funding- this is the training for you.This year- the Connect Sydney - Fundraising and grant application training will be delivered through two online sessions on Tuesday- 10 November 2020. You are strongly encouraged to attend both sessions to get the most out of it.Session One - fundraising from 10am to 12pm covers:How to plan for fundingHow to ask for money - most people that give in cash or in-kind give because they have been asked. Learn how to successfully ask for money using a range of mediumsHow to raise secure- unattached and predictable income - untied money to use for your group's own priorities and decisionsHow to rally the troops - instilling a fundraising culture in your organisationHow to get business to support your community group - the secrets to successful- and profitable- community-business partnershipsHow to ensure sponsors get what they expectSession Two - grant application writing from 1pm to 3pm focuses on:The best way to present your proposal - tell the story of your project and your group to get the greatest advantageHow to develop your statement of need - choosing data to support your project proposalHow to develop an 'organisational template' - to save time in writing applications and create a corporate memory that can be passed onHow to humanise your story - presenting a compelling pictureHow to do budgetsHow to align your programs with the funding body's strategic priority and support it with evidence- data and outcomes.The training will be delivered by Our Community.To register- please fill out this form.The City aims to deliver inclusive and accessible training sessions for all participants. If you have any access or communication needs- please contact Mary Liang- Policy and Program Development Officer- at 02 9265 9333 or mliang@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au to discuss further.

Janet Villata- City Archivist- gives you a peek at our collection of over 95-000 photographs of Sydney.You may have seen some of these on hoardings for construction sites around the City. Learn how to find photographs in the catalogue- obtain copies and manage and share your favourites.Series: The things we keepJoin our expert archivists- historians and curators as they as they highlight the City's key historic collections and lead you through the new Archives and History Resources catalogue.This series of short talks showcase the types of items in our archives- history and civic collections and shows you how to find them in the catalogue. Each talk will be followed by a Q&A session. Book in for one- or all six!The City Archives is one of the premier archival collections in Australia and a rich resource for exploring Sydney's history. In February 2020- the City released a new catalogue which provides unprecedented access to the archival collection. Recently- for the very first time- a selection of items from the Civic Collection have been added to the catalogue.How to joinThis is a free event. However- bookings are essential. Please register here.You will receive a booking confirmation via email. Please read your booking confirmation carefully for instruction on how to join the event on Zoom. You'll need to install the free Zoom software on your own computer or device to participate.

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The things we keep: Photographs 2020

10 November Sydney NSW Australia

Janet Villata- City Archivist- gives you a peek at our collection of over 95-000 photographs of Sydney.You may have seen some of these on hoardings for construction sites around the City. Learn how to find photographs in the catalogue- obtain copies and manage and share your favourites.Series: The things we keepJoin our expert archivists- historians and curators as they as they highlight the City's key historic collections and lead you through the new Archives and History Resources catalogue.This series of short talks showcase the types of items in our archives- history and civic collections and shows you how to find them in the catalogue. Each talk will be followed by a Q&A session. Book in for one- or all six!The City Archives is one of the premier archival collections in Australia and a rich resource for exploring Sydney's history. In February 2020- the City released a new catalogue which provides unprecedented access to the archival collection. Recently- for the very first time- a selection of items from the Civic Collection have been added to the catalogue.How to joinThis is a free event. However- bookings are essential. Please register here.You will receive a booking confirmation via email. Please read your booking confirmation carefully for instruction on how to join the event on Zoom. You'll need to install the free Zoom software on your own computer or device to participate.

Zoho's hosting a free- educational webinar on elements of website design. Experts will discuss fonts- color schemes- and will help you gain a basic understanding of visual hierarchy. They'll also have a short presentation on how to effectively communicate your design needs if you choose to hire a graphic designer.This webinar series on website basics is strictly educational and the topics change every week. Check out our other postings for additional sessions.Why attend:Learn easy to-replicate- step-by-step processes for optimizing website design.Experts will also share first-hand tips and tricks to help you communicate your needs to designers.Ask questions and receive answers in real-time.If you have any questions- please feel free to email us at anz-learn@zohocorp.com

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Educational webinar: Elements of website design 2020

10 November Sydney NSW Australia

Zoho's hosting a free- educational webinar on elements of website design. Experts will discuss fonts- color schemes- and will help you gain a basic understanding of visual hierarchy. They'll also have a short presentation on how to effectively communicate your design needs if you choose to hire a graphic designer.This webinar series on website basics is strictly educational and the topics change every week. Check out our other postings for additional sessions.Why attend:Learn easy to-replicate- step-by-step processes for optimizing website design.Experts will also share first-hand tips and tricks to help you communicate your needs to designers.Ask questions and receive answers in real-time.If you have any questions- please feel free to email us at anz-learn@zohocorp.com

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International Games Week: League of Legends (Age 15+) 2020

10 November Sydney NSW Australia

To celebrate International Games Week- we're teaming up with Randwick Library to deliver two exciting events this week.Solo Queue getting a little boring? Flex your gaming skills in some fun custom games and make new friends in the area. Meet tilt-proof friendly players who don't flame you every 2 minutes. To make the balancing of teams fair- you'll need to have an account of level 20 or higher to participate. Sign up today and we'll see you on Summoner's Rift very soon!Please note: We use Discord to communicate with one another. The link to the Discord channel will be emailed to you on the day of the event so keep an eye on your inbox.

Perry Park Recreation Centre will be running casual Pickleball weekly on Tuesdays and Fridays.Pickleball is a low-impact fun game that's easy to learn and suitable for all ages. It is a combination of tennis- ping-pong and badminton that is played on a court about the size of a badminton court. It is played with a paddle and perforated ball.Pickleball is a great way to improve your fitness. Playing the sport will get you moving and make you feel great in the process.Come by yourself or bring a friend- everyone will share the courts when they play.For more information about the centre- please visit our website.Please note that no injury insurance will be provided.Participants play at their own risk. If you have any concerns about participating in the program- please speak with you medical professional. All players will need to complete an enrollment and waiver form prior to participating.Please bring your own equipment as there will be limited equipment available for hire and purchase.Covid-19: Perry Park Recreation Centre is committed to our Covid-19 Safety Plan- which includes enforcing of social distancing and hygiene- player and centre attendee contact tracing- as well as cleaning and sanitation of all equipment and competition spaces.COVID-19 health and safety conditions:The safety of our communities- customers and staff is our top priority. While at our centre:do not attend if you are unwellnotify staff if you start to feel unwellbring your own water bottle as the water fountain will remain closed.arrive no sooner than 5 mins prior to the start of the programbe prepared for cashless transactions (card only)complete a contact tracing form upon entrymaintain 1.5m physical distance where practicalarrive ready to play as change rooms- including showers- will remain closedwash or sanitise your hands on entry and regularlybring your own sports equipment as there will be limited equipment available for hirefollow the centre's signage and conditions of entry along with staff directionsno spectators allowed (some exceptions apply - please contact centre for details)

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Pickleball on Tuesdays and Fridays 2020

10 November - 18 December Alexandria NSW Australia

Perry Park Recreation Centre will be running casual Pickleball weekly on Tuesdays and Fridays.Pickleball is a low-impact fun game that's easy to learn and suitable for all ages. It is a combination of tennis- ping-pong and badminton that is played on a court about the size of a badminton court. It is played with a paddle and perforated ball.Pickleball is a great way to improve your fitness. Playing the sport will get you moving and make you feel great in the process.Come by yourself or bring a friend- everyone will share the courts when they play.For more information about the centre- please visit our website.Please note that no injury insurance will be provided.Participants play at their own risk. If you have any concerns about participating in the program- please speak with you medical professional. All players will need to complete an enrollment and waiver form prior to participating.Please bring your own equipment as there will be limited equipment available for hire and purchase.Covid-19: Perry Park Recreation Centre is committed to our Covid-19 Safety Plan- which includes enforcing of social distancing and hygiene- player and centre attendee contact tracing- as well as cleaning and sanitation of all equipment and competition spaces.COVID-19 health and safety conditions:The safety of our communities- customers and staff is our top priority. While at our centre:do not attend if you are unwellnotify staff if you start to feel unwellbring your own water bottle as the water fountain will remain closed.arrive no sooner than 5 mins prior to the start of the programbe prepared for cashless transactions (card only)complete a contact tracing form upon entrymaintain 1.5m physical distance where practicalarrive ready to play as change rooms- including showers- will remain closedwash or sanitise your hands on entry and regularlybring your own sports equipment as there will be limited equipment available for hirefollow the centre's signage and conditions of entry along with staff directionsno spectators allowed (some exceptions apply - please contact centre for details)