Workshops events in Brisbane this week

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✦PyConAU: Python Conference Australia

Wed 26 Aug, 8:00 AMSofitel Brisbane Central

A technical and community-focused gathering of software developers and enthusiasts exploring the Python ecosystem, with a strong emphasis on peer-to-peer knowledge sharing and collaboration.

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✦Sculptures & Sips: Kinetic Whale

Thu 27 Aug, 6:30 PMDead Puppet Society, Woolloongabba

A hands-on sculpture workshop where participants learn to build kinetic whale models in an intimate creative studio setting.

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free

✦Slow Looking: Art for Mindfulness and Wellbeing

Wed 26 Aug, 10:30 AMUQ Art Museum, St Lucia

A guided session focusing on meditative, slow observation of art to enhance mental wellbeing and clarity.

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free

✦Nature journaling for adults

Fri 28 Aug, 4:00 PMDownfall Creek Bushland Centre, Chermside West

An outdoor workshop focusing on the practice of nature journaling, combining observation skills with artistic expression in a bushland setting.

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free

✦Judge for Yourself – Supreme Court (interactive sentencing workshop)

Thu 27 Aug, 1:00 PMSupreme Court Library Queensland, Brisbane City

An interactive workshop where participants explore the complexities of the legal system by working through real-life case studies and sentencing decisions.

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Get To Know Your Camera (Sony workshop)

Mon 24 Aug, 1:00 PMState Library of Queensland, South Brisbane

A technical workshop designed to help photographers understand their camera settings and improve their craft.

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free

Spring Creative Open Day: A Beauty, Fashion & Creative Experience

Sun 30 Aug, 10:00 AMRochedale Community Hall, Eight Mile Plains

A community-focused creative open day showcasing local makers and practitioners in fashion and beauty, designed for those interested in exploring local creative crafts.