Work is Play
You're growing when you're learning. You're growing even more when there's fun to be had. Join a local class or workshop, meet new friends, enjoy a laugh or two and learn something new.
classes & workshops
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16 Sep 2023
Learn to create your own terrarium - Mount Tamborine Sip 'n' Dip
Here at Sip 'n' Dip they offer fun art not fine art. Enjoy a glass of wine and a delicious meal as one of their incredible art instructors takes you through a guided art class. They have a number of resin, alcohol ink, painting, and kokedama classes coming up. In this class, your teacher will walk you through the process of creating your town terrarium - choose between two sizes. Make your terrarium into a fairy garden with optional toppers at no extra cost. Food and beverage will be provided by The Club. Head to the website for booking or for more classes in different regions across Brisbane, Gold Coast and surrounds. No experience? No worries. Art classes are beginner friendly and their teachers are more than happy to answer any questions. If you're a seasoned artist, keep an eye out for their master classes. Whether you're coming on your own, with a group of friends, or you have planned a cute date, you're sure to have a good time. They can't wait to see you there.
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16 Sep 2023
Beaudesert Milky Way Masterclass
Do you want to learn night photography to capture the beautiful Milky Way? Join multi-award-winning photographer David Magro for a night under the stars! Beginners and enthusiasts are welcome. The Masterclass takes place in a classroom before spending the night photographing the stars. You will leave with beautiful photographs. Most cameras can photograph the Milky Way and galaxies. Borrow one of their cameras on the night. Masterclass details will be provided upon booking . The Masterclass venue is the The Center Beaudesert and the amazing nearby dark sky photography location will be along Tamrookum church, directions will be provided on the night. You will learn how to: Photograph the Milky Way and night sky. Compose your photographs in the dark. Produce noise-free photographs. Easily photograph panoramas. Plan your future photographs. Edit your photographs with the Milky Way Masterclass Suite included. Plus receive access to the Milky Way Masterclass Suite learning tutorials guides and the Facebook support group, David Magro Masterclass. Photographing the stars have never been easier.
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17 Sep 2023
Burleigh Heads Milky Way Masterclass
Do you want to learn night photography to capture the beautiful Milky Way? Join multi-award-winning photographer David Magro for a night under the stars! Beginners and enthusiasts are welcome. The Masterclass takes place in a classroom before spending the night photographing the stars. You will leave with beautiful photographs. Most cameras can photograph the Milky Way and galaxies. Borrow one of their cameras on the night. Masterclass details will be provided upon booking . The Masterclass venue is the Burleigh Leagues Club, and the amazing nearby dark sky photography location will be along Burnett River, directions will be provided on the night. You will learn how to: Photograph the Milky Way and night sky. Compose your photographs in the dark. Produce noise-free photographs. Easily photograph panoramas. Plan your future photographs. Edit your photographs with the Milky Way Masterclass Suite included. Plus receive access to the Milky Way Masterclass Suite learning tutorials guides and the Facebook support group, David Magro Masterclass. Photographing the stars have never been easier.
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15 Oct 2023
Gold Coast Beach Parade
Gold Coast Beach Parade is a world record attempt for the greatest number of people in koala ear visors in a beach parade. It is a fun event for everyone and it celebrates the Gold Coast’s famous beach lifestyle, shining a spotlight on our safe, healthy holiday destination, highlighting great community spirit, while promoting a cause that’s close to our hearts – saving our endangered Koalas. Gold Coast Beach parade is a 3-kilometre walk along the beach of beautiful Burleigh Heads.
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28 Oct 2023
'The Cut' Ultra Marathon*
COST: From $75How long can you survive?! Things start off easy enough; running 1.5km loops with up to 15 minutes to do it in…. but once everyone has done 10.5km, THE CUT gets real; runners eliminated each and every lap until there’s just 4 runners left for the final 500m HOT LAP that will see the final four complete 50km. Only one can survive ‘THE CUT’ – but everyone can have fun trying!
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28 Oct 2023
Halloween Hustle Fun Run
COST: From $35Get into the ‘spirit’ and see what lurks in the haunted forest! Dress up or come in your race kit; the night is what you make it – assuming you make it out alive…? Three race distances, three levels of scare; friendly ghosts only for the little kids in the 2k but the scare squad start to kick into gear in the 5km and 11km events that happen in the dead of night…
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28 Oct 2023
Halloween event - Learn to paint Wizardy Night - Mount Tamborine Sip 'n' Dip
Here at Sip 'n' Dip they offer fun art not fine art. Enjoy a glass of wine and a delicious meal as one of their incredible art instructors takes you through a guided art class. They have a number of resin, alcohol ink, painting, and kokedama classes coming up. Join us for this Halloween event and learn to paint "Wizardy Night"! Come in your best costume - the best dressed wins a prize on the day. Food and beverage will be provided by The Club. Head to the website for booking or for more classes in different regions across Brisbane, Gold Coast and surrounds. No experience? No worries. Art classes are beginner friendly and their teachers are more than happy to answer any questions. If you're a seasoned artist, keep an eye out for their master classes. Whether you're coming on your own, with a group of friends, or you have planned a cute date, you're sure to have a good time. They can't wait to see you there.
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02 Nov 2023
Bangarra Dance Theatre Masterclass
Bangarra Dance Theatre MasterclassAn exploration of cultural elements of dance in a contemporary setting for students.
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14 Nov 2023
Nude still life drawing class with nude model - Broadbeach Sip 'n' Dip
Here at Sip 'n' Dip they offer fun art not fine art. Enjoy a glass of wine and a delicious meal as one of their incredible art instructors takes you through a guided art class. They have a number of resin, alcohol ink, painting, and kokedama classes coming up. You will make complete a nude still life drawing. Food and beverage will be provided by Kurrawa Surf Club. Head to the website for booking or for more classes in different regions across Brisbane, Gold Coast and surrounds. No experience? No worries. Art classes are beginner friendly and their teachers are more than happy to answer any questions. If you're a seasoned artist, keep an eye out for their master classes. Whether you're coming on your own, with a group of friends, or you have planned a cute date, you're sure to have a good time. They can't wait to see you there.
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28 Apr 2024
7News Gold Coast Running Festival
Join in the fun for the 13th anniversary of the 7News Gold Coast Running Festival. Bring your whole crew along or simply come and run in the Gold Coast sunshine and take in the family friendly atmosphere this event is so well known for. Distances available for all running (and walking) abilities. 3/4 Marathon! Half Marathon, 10km, 5km, 2.5km & 1km Kids Dash. See you there!
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