Unleash your creativity with our rock painting session just for teens! Grab some paint and transform ordinary rocks into colorful works of art. Whether you want to create fun designs, meaningful patterns, or unique keepsakes, this activity is the perfect way to relax and get creative.
Sign up information:
High-school-aged attendees only. Free event.
Bookings required. Bookings open 9am Saturday, 16 November 2024.
We kindly ask that you ensure your child meets the age requirement as spaces for this event are limited.
Free weekly coaching of all ages
Come along just for fun and if you enjoy the sport you can learn how to play the game and get to play against kids from other clubs.
Families encouraged to join in as it's a sport for all ages and families can play together.
This is a non-contact sport but engages the mind and everyone has so much fun.
Holiday times from 2pm.
During school terms coaching is from 3.30pm–4.30pm.
Come along and learn how to make cool paper shapes and animals with origami! Kids will have fun folding paper into frogs, cranes, and more. It’s a great way to get creative and learn something new. Origami is a great way to enhance fine motor skills, patience, and creativity.
Free event. All materials included.
Sign up information:
Ages: 8+
Bookings required. School holiday bookings open 9am Saturday, 16 November 2024
Children 12 years of age and under are to be actively supervised by the parent/carer at all times
Bring some sparkle to your art at our Foil Art session! Turn mandala designs into bright, colourful creations by layering foil sheets. This calming, hands-on activity is a perfect way to explore patterns and colours, creating a unique piece to take home!
Free event. All materials included.
Sign up information:
Ages: 6+
Bookings required. School holiday bookings open 9am Saturday, 16 November 2024
Children 12 years of age and under are to be actively supervised by the parent/carer at all times.
Calling all Pokémon trainers! Join us for an action-packed day of Pokémon fun. Battle it out in our exciting Pokémon tournament, show off your skills. When you’re not battling, enjoy a range of fun Pokémon-themed activities, crafts, and games. Whether you're a seasoned trainer or just starting your journey, this event is perfect for fans.
Sign up information:
Ages: 8+ years
Bookings required. School holiday bookings open 9am Saturday, 16 November 2024
Children 12 years of age and under are to be actively supervised by the parent/carer at all times.
Be immersed in the world of SPFX during this workshop with a trained industry professional from Laughing Goat Productions. Learn the basics of realistic special effects makeup: Cuts, Bruises, Bites, Bullet Holes, etc to help you to create your own look.
Free event. All materials included.
Sign up information:
High-school-aged attendees only.
Bookings required. Bookings open 9am Saturday, 16 November 2024.
We kindly ask that you ensure your child meets the age requirement as spaces for this event are limited.
Join us for a vibrant school holiday activity as we celebrate the Chinese New Year! Kids will enjoy crafting colorful snakes and beautiful Chinese lanterns. This hands-on workshop is a fun way to explore culture, creativity, and the joy of the new year.
Free event. All materials included.
Sign up information:
Ages: 6+
Bookings required. School holiday bookings open 9am Saturday, 16 November 2024
Children 12 years of age and under are to be actively supervised by the parent/carer at all times.
Join us to explore the wonderful world of stop motion animation with Toonworld. In this exciting workshop children will learn simple hints and tips that will enable them to create an amazing animation. Each child will get to construct their own cool clay characters that they can take home.
Free event. All materials included.
Sign up information:
Ages: 8+
Bookings required. School holiday bookings open 9am Saturday, 16 November 2024
Children 12 years of age and under are to be actively supervised by the parent/carer at all times.
Attention all young aspiring sound designers! Join us for an exciting workshop where you’ll learn how to create unique sounds for movies using common objects found in your everyday life. From the creaking of a door to the pitter-patter of raindrops, you’ll discover how to use your imagination and creativity to bring movie scenes to life through sound.
Free event. All materials included.
Sign up information:
Ages: 8+
Bookings required. School holiday bookings open 9am Saturday, 16 November 2024
Children 12 years of age and under are to be actively supervised by the parent/carer at all times.
Calling all Dog Man fans! Join us for a fun-filled school holiday event packed with exciting Dog Man-themed activities and craft. Kids can dive into the world of their favorite half-dog, half-man hero with creative projects, games, and crafts inspired by the popular series. It’s a pawsome way to celebrate the adventures of Dog Man!
Free event. All materials included.
Sign up information:
Ages: 8+ years
Bookings required. School holiday bookings open 9am Saturday, 16 November 2024
Children 12 years of age and under are to be actively supervised by the parent/carer at all times.
This training is designed to actively involve participants in learning crucial first aid and common medical emergency skills.
The approach is both enjoyable and educational, aiming to empower children to confidently handle emergencies and provide parents with peace of mind.
Cost is $20 per child
This workshop is designed to not only foster children's creativity but also enhance their motor skills in an engaging and interactive manner.
The cost is $20 per child, with all materials provided.
Join a meetup for makers, designers, fabricators and anyone interested in learning new skills or getting hands on with digital and fabrication like-minded folk. No induction or booking resources are necessary during the meetup, just head along to Open lab on a Thursday evening and have a chat to staff.
We occasionally run community projects, designing and building with project outcomes in mind.
Available resources include:
How do I find it? Make your way to The Edge and ask at reception, or head to the Innovation lab, next to our Digital Media lab.
Open lab hours
Open lab sessions are: Wednesday 1:30 pm – 8.00 pm, Thursday 1:30 – 8:00 pm and Saturday 12 noon – 5:00 pm
Please note, equipment bookings are required for all Open lab sessions except at our weekly meet up, Hack the Evening on Thursdays from 5 – 8 pm.
Are you a maker, designer or fabricator? Or are you someone interested in learning new skills and getting hands on with digital and fabrication resources?
This is your chance to get creative during our Open lab sessions at The Edge, and engage with a community of like-minded creators.
Please note, equipment bookings are required for all Open lab sessions except at our weekly meet up Hack the evening.
Bookable equipment resources include:
General and Safety Inductions required.
Requirements
Head to our Getting started at The Edge page and read through our Terms of use and FAQs.
Join us for a hands-on adventure where you’ll transform a simple cardboard box into your very own camera obscura!
In this fun, hour-long workshop, you’ll dive into the basics of optics with a quick demo on how light works its magic. Then, the real fun begins – you’ll build your own camera box and personalize it with colorful washi tape, stickers, and all sorts of creative decorations.
By the end, you’ll have a unique, functional camera obscura to take home – plus the skills to impress your friends with your new understanding of light and images!
Suitable for ages 10+
Ready for a brand new adventure?
Ever wanted to have a Museum all to yourself? Gather up your favourite little art lovers these school holidays for an exciting and very exclusive adventure as we open our doors early just for you with the return of our Young Explorers Tours!
In this fully immersive excursion, your little art fan will go on a special tour of our exhibition New Light: Photography Now + Then and use exploratory games and activities to learn more about contemporary image making.
They’ll be able to get hands on with some real life artworks with our special interactive touch trolley before trying their hand at making a creation to take home and keep.
Parents and carers can choose to tag along or sit back and relax in the Dome Gallery while they wait.
Craft your very own healing native plant.
Inspired by Artist in Residence Dylan Bolger’s stunning imagery of the macaranga leaf, family’s can dive into a creative adventure by making their very own hanging Macaranga Mate to take home. Learn about the healing property of native plants in this fun and free activity exploring nature, creativity, and design while making something beautiful to take home!
Bookings essential. Bring along a smart phone to this eco photography workshop and see nature through a new lens. Seek inspiration from the trees; look high, look low, and look closely at all the patterns Mother Nature creates naturally. A creative and fun session that will get you moving and observing!
This is a Chillout event suitable for young people 9-17 years.
Discover the thrill of bouldering with unlimited climbing at Wall Walkers' Boulder Camp. Plus, level up your skills by joining their Term Climbing Classes.
Click on the link for programs and school holiday program dates and events.
Code Camp is where parents of kids aged 5-13 years discover fun school holiday activities and after-school programs that empower children to get creative with technology. There are so many camps available (both in-person and online). Click here to find out more
BOUNCE is behind Australia’s fantastic indoor playgrounds and trampoline parks that create and celebrate joy, fun and self-powered adrenaline. It's is the best place to develop and harness balance, coordination and agility through a unique blend of fun, freestyle, progression and development starting from 2 years old and up. Each BOUNCE trampoline park is an exciting indoor playground of around 3,000 m2 that features trampolining, rock climbing, padding, airbags, a Ninja Warrior course and many other adventures so you can develop and practice your freestyle tricks, and get an adrenaline rush! Whether you want to try your first backflip into a Big Bag or run The Wall, each BOUNCE trampoline park offers the best environment to master your moves!
Join State Library online to compete against your classmates and students from other schools in a live and interactive trivia quiz on all things Queensland!
This trivia quiz is a fun end-of-year activity for students from Year 4 to 9 and will feature general knowledge questions featuring events, people and places from Queensland across popular categories including:
Get ready to show off your smarts and claim the title of Queensland Trivia Champion—let the games begin!
Workshop notes:
Get ready for an exciting family adventure in the sky!
Inspired by Christine Ko and Louis Lim’s Artist in Residence Departure, you and your family can create your very own Family Flyer kite (Family Flyer kite is a decorative kite only). Bring your favourite family photos to decorate your kite or get creative and draw your own family portrait to tell your one-of-a-kind story. It’s a fun, hands-on experience that will have your family’s memories soaring high above.
Junior Engineers offers a wide range of online learning options, with a delivery mode for every child's learning style! Choose from
Unlock your child's potential with Junior Engineers. Join us for an educational adventure that builds skills and secures a brighter future!
Bookings essential.
Learn basic coding skills and funky moves during this digital dance party OR complete fun Minecraft-themed challenges OR Explore machine-learning by training a virtual robot to identify slippery sea creatures OR Build your own interactive Mario-themed game while learning basic coding skills and game development principles. No prior programming experience required. Ideal for children aged 7-12 years.
A BNEtechkids workshop.
Bookings essential.
Free skateboarding lessons for young people of all skill levels.
This is a Chillout event suitable for young people 6 to 17 years old.
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Learn C# in One Day and Learn It Well by 
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6 episodes YouTube Playlist of basic classic cooking with Mary Berry.
Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Vegetarian & Vegan Recipes:
201 Gluten-Free Recipes for Kids by 
Annabel Karmel's fun, fast & easy children's cookbook by 
Baking : the complete collection [Australian Women's Weekly] by 
Bread, buns and breakfasts : high-fibre, wheat-free, gluten-free cookery by 
Classic vegetarian : appetizing dishes for every occasion
Two irresistible for the irritable by 
Irresistibles for the irritable by
Journey Around the World (International Cuisine):
Coo-ee cuisine [Australian Cuisine] by 
The complete book of Greek cooking : explore this classic Mediterranean cuisine... by 
Oklava - Receipes from a Turkish-Cypriot kitchen by 
Zaitoun [Middle-Eastern Cuisine] by 
Little Book of Jewish Feasts by 
Cook Thai : set your taste buds on fire with 100 delicious modern dishes by 
A taste of Africa : traditional & modern African cooking by 
Food and Recipes of Africa by 
The little Paris kitchen : classic French recipes with a fresh and simple approach by
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Patons. Learn to Crochet. 'all you need to know' guidebook
Patons. Learn to knit. 'all you need to know' guidebook
Volunteering is a great way to contribute to your community. It provides a variety of benefits, including making new friends, sharing skills, getting job-ready and becoming a part of the local community.
One of the benefits of volunteering is getting your resume ready for getting hired. Read more here about 'How skills from volunteering count in the hiring process' (Seek Volunteer, 2022).
