Golden Point (Ballarat), Ballarat

Lost in Palm Springs

Exhibition and Shows

4 May 2024 to 1 Sep 2024

Distance from: 1.3 kms | Price from: Free

Lost in Palm Springs is a multidisciplinary exhibition bringing together fourteen creative minds artists, photographers and thinkers from America and...

Marcia Hines

Concert or Performance

26 Oct 2024

Distance from: 1.5 kms | Price from: Not Available

Still Shining concert tour.Australia’s legendary musical treasure, with a career spanning five amazing decades, has announced that she will tour...

Ballarat Film Society – Smiley

Community Event

12 Dec 2024

Distance from: 1.1 kms | Price from: $30.00

To conclude this year marking their 70-year existence, watch a 1956 Australian film classic about an imaginative young boy who...

Hand-built Kites Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

4 May 2024

Distance from: 0.4 kms | Price from: Not Available

For thousands of years, kites have allowed human beings to possess the sky. People throughout the world have used their...

Ballarat’s Industrial Heritage

Exhibition and Shows

18 May 2024 to 26 May 2024

Distance from: 8.6 kms | Price from: Free

Exhibition of historical engines and machinery that were built by the major engine builders and machinery manufacturers that operated in...

Celebrating Chopin at The Art Gallery of Ballarat – The Margaret Schofield Memorial Prize

Concert or Performance

31 Aug 2024 to 1 Sep 2024

Distance from: 1.3 kms | Price from: Not Available

Celebrating Chopin at the Gallery is one of Australia's most prestigious piano competitions. It is part of the annual Royal...

Ballarat Film Society – Stop Making Sense

Community Event

12 Sep 2024

Distance from: 1.1 kms | Price from: $30.00

Viewing a filmed music concert has been a tradition of the BFS, so this year we are fortunate to have...

Sloyd Knifemaking Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

6 Jul 2024 to 7 Jul 2024

Distance from: 0.4 kms | Price from: $690.00

Learn to make your own high-quality carving tools with toolmaker, Pete Trott.This two-day workshop will cover the making of Sloyd...

Beginner Entomology Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

20 Jul 2024

Distance from: 0.4 kms | Price from: $330.00

Learn the art of butterfly and moth preservation with Jason Penfold.Jason Penfold will introduce you to the world of butterfly...

Ballarat Film Society – Army of Shadows

Community Event

8 Aug 2024

Distance from: 1.1 kms | Price from: $30.00

Jean-Pierre Melville is the ultimate cult auteur in the French cinema, acknowledged as a key influence on directors such as...

Ballarat Film Society – EO

Community Event

14 Nov 2024

Distance from: 1.1 kms | Price from: $30.00

Described by critics as a ‘sensuous reimagining of Robert Bresson’s Au hazard Balthazar’ (1966), EO is the name of a...

Poco Film Fest

Festivals and Celebrations

3 Aug 2024

Distance from: 1.3 kms | Price from: $15.00

The Poco Film Fest returns to the grand Cinema 1 at Regent Cinema Ballarat for an exceptional night in August!...

Screen Printing Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

12 Oct 2024

Distance from: 0.4 kms | Price from: $270.00

Learn the basics of screen printing with Nicola Cerini.Immerse yourself, experimenting with a simple and effective screen-printing technique using cut-paper...

Alice In Wonderland

Festivals and Celebrations

21 Apr 2024 to 19 May 2024

Distance from: 8.1 kms | Price from: $0.00

By popular demand, Kryal Castle's Alice in Wonderland program returns just in time for Easter Holidays and all Wonderland’s most...

3D Wood Animal Carving Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

18 May 2024 to 3 Aug 2024

Distance from: 0.4 kms | Price from: $375.00

This a day-long class where you will hand carve your own three-dimensional wooden animal, full of character and charm from...

Monuments – Ballarat Heritage Festival

Festivals and Celebrations

17 May 2024 to 26 May 2024

Distance from: 4.1 kms | Price from: Free

Cap off your Ballarat Heritage Festival evenings by savouring globally renowned outdoor video installation, Monuments, by Australian artist Craig Walsh....

Cane Rod Construction Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

21 Jun 2024 to 23 Jun 2024

Distance from: 0.4 kms | Price from: $1350.00

Join cane rod makers David Anderson and Ken Bradbrook from Riverstoned Cane Rods for this three-day intensive cane rod construction...

Ballarat Film Society – Alcarràs

Community Event

13 Jun 2024

Distance from: 1.1 kms | Price from: $30.00

The Soles are peach farmers who have occupied their land for generations on the basis of a handshake deal with...

Ring-making Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

18 May 2024 to 5 Oct 2024

Distance from: 0.4 kms | Price from: $275.00

Learn the joys of working with precious silver with silversmith Rachel Grose.In this full-day workshop, you will use traditional tools...

Ballarat Film Society – L’Ombra di Caravaggio

Community Event

10 Oct 2024

Distance from: 1.1 kms | Price from: $30.00

The famous 17th century Italian artist Caravaggio is well known for his intense realism and use of strong contrasts of...

Forge Your Own Leaf Pendant Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

4 May 2024

Distance from: 0.4 kms | Price from: $225.00

Learn to make a pendant in this beginner’s forging workshop with Rob Hayes.In this half-day workshop, you will learn to...

Introductory Blacksmithing at the Rare Trades Centre

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

18 May 2024

Distance from: 0.4 kms | Price from: $320.00

Learn the basics of blacksmithing with blacksmith and sculptor David Graham.This full-day introduction to blacksmithing will cover safety in the...

Exhibition by Deborah Klein

Exhibition and Shows

4 May 2024 to 26 May 2024

Distance from: 1.7 kms | Price from: Free

Artist Deborah Klein’s iconic ‘rear view portraits’ allude to the countless women who have fallen through the cracks of history....

Netsuke Carving Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

8 Nov 2024 to 10 Nov 2024

Distance from: 0.4 kms | Price from: $925.00

Learn the ancient art of netsuke wood carving with master wood carver Hape Kiddle.In this three-day workshop, you will learn...

Woodcarving 101 Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

2 Aug 2024

Distance from: 0.4 kms | Price from: $365.00

Learn everything you need to know to get started woodcarving with Olivia O'Connor.This full-day workshop is an absolute must for...

Eskimo Joe

Concert or Performance

27 Apr 2024

Distance from: 1.5 kms | Price from: Not Available

Prepare for an enchanting evening with Australian rock legends Eskimo Joe as they embark on a national acoustic tour, captivating...

Look for the Red Umbrella

Community Event

17 May 2024 to 26 May 2024

Distance from: 2.6 kms | Price from: Free

Embark on a journey through history as they celebrate the remarkable life of Mrs. Muller and the novel by author...

Soft Limestone Carving Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

21 Sep 2024

Distance from: 0.4 kms | Price from: $230.00

Learn the basics of soft limestone sculpting with sculptor Kim Bellette.South Eastern Limestone is a material that can be easily...

Introduction to Leadlight Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

8 Jun 2024 to 9 Jun 2024

Distance from: 0.4 kms | Price from: $505.00

Learn to create a piece of art out of glass and lead with leadlighter Daniella Acciarito.Choose from three designs, select...

Learn to Spin at the Rare Trades Centre

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

14 Sep 2024

Distance from: 0.4 kms | Price from: Not Available

Learn to spin fleece into yarn with spinner and weaver Dawn Lim.In this introductory full-day workshop, you will learn the...

Perch Chairmaking Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

30 Aug 2024 to 1 Sep 2024

Distance from: 0.4 kms | Price from: $990.00

Learn to make a chair by hand with Windsor Chairmaker, Glen Rundell.In this three-day course, learn about working with timber...

Armour Smithing Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

1 Jun 2024 to 2 Jun 2024

Distance from: 0.4 kms | Price from: $775.00

Bring out your inner medieval warrior with this two-day armour smithing experience with armourer, Rob Hayes.Medieval armour reached its height...

Loose Threads, exhibition by Ballarat Fibre and Textile Network

Exhibition and Shows

17 Apr 2024 to 27 Apr 2024

Distance from: 1.1 kms | Price from: Free

‘Loose Threads' is a free exhibition of many forms of art produced by the talented members of the Ballarat Fibre...

Tomahawk Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

14 Sep 2024

Distance from: 0.4 kms | Price from: $490.00

Learn to forge a colonial era tomahawk with Rob Hayes.In this half-day workshop, you will learn to forge your own...

Locksmithing Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

20 Apr 2024 to 9 Nov 2024

Distance from: 0.4 kms | Price from: $390.00

Learn the ancient art of locksmithing with locksmith Aaron Smith.In this full-day workshop, you will make your own brass padlock...

The Old Curiosity Shop

Festivals and Celebrations

19 May 2024 to 26 May 2024

Distance from: 1.5 kms | Price from: Free

The Old Curiosity Shop is an 1863 heritage property constructed on the edge of the Ballarat goldfields. The property is...

Ballarat Beard and Stache Competition

Sporting Events

25 May 2024

Distance from: 1.3 kms | Price from: Free

Put down the razor and let the face rug grow. That's the message from the Ballarat Beard and Moustache Union,...

Ballarat Jobs and Training Expo

Exhibition and Shows

26 Jul 2024

Distance from: 2.3 kms | Price from: Free

The Ballarat Jobs and Training Expo is a careers, training and skills Expo that will host over 100 organisations and...

Relief Carving Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

19 May 2024 to 4 Aug 2024

Distance from: 0.4 kms | Price from: $360.00

Learn the art of relief carving with woodworker Olivia O'Connor.This is a day-long class where you will get a feel...

Saori Weaving Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

17 Apr 2024 to 31 Aug 2024

Distance from: 0.4 kms | Price from: $405.00

Find your Zen at the loom.Join Prue Simmons, one of only three accredited Saori weaving teachers in Australia and discover...

Introduction to Indigo Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

17 Aug 2024 to 17 Nov 2024

Distance from: 0.4 kms | Price from: Not Available

Give the gift of time spent together in this Mother’s Day workshop with natural dyer Jude Craig.In this full-day workshop,...

Hand-Forming Tableware Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

6 Jul 2024 to 6 Oct 2024

Distance from: 0.4 kms | Price from: $270.00

Learn the basics of hand-forming tableware utilising household objects with ceramic artist Minna Graham.Learn to use your kitchen skills and...

The Design Exchange Market

Markets

6 Jul 2024 to 7 Jul 2024

Distance from: 1.2 kms | Price from: $5.00

Australia is bursting at the seams with amazing independent designers, artists and creators, and The Design Exchange is passionate about...

Traditional Straw Plaiting Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

14 Sep 2024

Distance from: 0.4 kms | Price from: $250.00

Join Elizabeth Woodroofe in learning the traditional art of making corn dollies.In this full-day workshop, learn the history of traditional...

The Trojan War

Concert or Performance

24 Apr 2024

Distance from: 1.5 kms | Price from: Not Available

Following the success of Don Juan and Jekyll & Hyde, A Slightly Isolated Dog brings you the third installment in...

Drop Spindle Spinning Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

26 Oct 2024

Distance from: 0.4 kms | Price from: $290.00

Learn to spin wool by hand with Cloverleaf Corriedale Stud owner, award-winning fleece producer, and skilled fibre woman Ronelle Welton.In...

Aunty Jacks ‘Old School Trivia with Old School Prices’

Food and Wine

17 Apr 2024 to 25 Dec 2024

Distance from: 1.5 kms | Price from: Free

Old school trivia with old school prices is now at Aunty Jacks! Ballarat’s favourite trivia night is coming to Aunty...

Spinning Wheel Trouble Shooting Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

3 Aug 2024

Distance from: 0.4 kms | Price from: $155.00

Get your spinning wheel up and running with Ronelle Welton.Have you recently dusted off Nanna’s old spinning wheel, or purchased...

Traditional Rope Splicing Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

11 May 2024 to 19 Oct 2024

Distance from: 0.4 kms | Price from: $160.00

Learn to splice a rope with Laura Goodin.If a rope breaks when you’re out at sea, up in a bell...

Showgirl Headpiece Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

13 Jul 2024

Distance from: 0.4 kms | Price from: $365.00

Join theatrical milliner, Rose Hudson, and learn to create a dramatic headpiece in the style of Lola Montez.Lola Montez was...

Derby Shoe Making Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

20 Jun 2024 to 23 Jun 2024

Distance from: 0.4 kms | Price from: $1075.00

Learn to make a pair of custom shoes with Luna Newby.In this four-day workshop, you will make a pair of...

Ballarat Heritage Festival

Festivals and Celebrations

17 May 2024 to 26 May 2024

Distance from: 0.8 kms | Price from: Not Available

Ballarat’s iconic Victorian architecture serves as the backdrop for the return of the award-winning Ballarat Heritage Festival. The awe-inspiring 10-day...

Ballarat Film Society – The New Boy

Community Event

11 Jul 2024

Distance from: 1.1 kms | Price from: $30.00

The New Boy is set on a remote mission for Aboriginal children in the 1940s run by a renegade nun,...

Viking Spear Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

20 Jul 2024

Distance from: 0.4 kms | Price from: $420.00

Bring out your inner Viking in this full-day spear-making experience with armourer, Rob Hayes.Throughout human history, the spear has been...

Leather Cuff and Belt Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

8 Jun 2024

Distance from: 0.4 kms | Price from: $295.00

Learn the basics of leather craft with metal and leatherworker Sam Bloomfield.You will practice your technique on a cuff before...

Introduction to White Coopering Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

8 Jun 2024

Distance from: 0.4 kms | Price from: $615.00

Learn the craft of the cooper with Tony Adams.This two-day workshop is an introduction to the craft of the cooper...

Cloth Covered Box Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

29 Jun 2024

Distance from: 0.4 kms | Price from: $165.00

Learn to make a solander style box with bookbinder and conservator Debra Parry.In this half-day workshop, you will make a...

Greenwood Vessel Carving Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

14 Sep 2024 to 15 Sep 2024

Distance from: 0.4 kms | Price from: $680.00

Join Eli Beke on a two-day journey to carve a large bowl vessel from Otways Myrtle Beech.You will start with...

Traditional Signwriting Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

23 Aug 2024 to 25 Aug 2024

Distance from: 0.4 kms | Price from: Not Available

Paint your own property sign with signwriter Greg Chandler.This three-day workshop is an introduction to the theory and practice of...

Corset Making Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

31 May 2024

Distance from: 0.4 kms | Price from: $1195.00

Learn to make an underbust corset with Catherine Irving of Crystal Pegasus Costumes.In this three-day workshop, you will learn to...