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Knitted and Looped for kids
Kids and families leave your mark on Sydney Design by adding to a giant knitted sculpture
Design-led Solutions to Wicked Problems
Join the discussion as designers solve national policy problems.
Ancient weaving techniques: Master class with Mavis Ganambarr
Learn ancient hand-weaving techniques from a master.
Australian International Design Awards
See Australia’s latest crop of innovative and ingenious products.
Design for laser cutting: Master class with Douglas McManus
Learn how to design small works for laser cutting and engraving.
Knitted And Looped for students
Students have the opportunity to leave their mark on Sydney Design 2011.
Professional Development Day for teachers
Be inspired and develop skills that you can use back in the classroom
Kids Design Weekend: Discover Lace
Bring nimble fingers and imagination to this remarkable workshop.
Love Lace International Symposium: Not Just a Thread
A range of speakers and practitioners from around the world explore Lace in relation to their practice.
Kids Design Weekend: Pop-up Paper Lace Workshop
Kids create evocative cards using a nifty paper-lace technique.
Looking Back At Innovation: Implications Of Borrowing From The Past
Product design borrows from the past to produce new unexpected offerings.
fastBREAK: Is Old New Again?
Hot coffee, fresh pastries and sharp entrepreneurs are all on the menu.
Preserving The Past To Make Our Future Happen
Trend forecaster Amanda Talbot discusses the revitalisation of dying crafts by high end labels
Maintaining the Momentum of Mid-Century Modernism: LA. Palm Springs. Chicago.
Maintaining the Momentum of Mid Century Modernism: LA. Palm Springs. Chicago
Sparkies, Foodies and Fashionistas
Uncover TAFE NSW’s rich history and inspirational graduates in this exhibition.
Outdoor Weave-In
Celebrate our Open Day by participating in a glorious woven wonder with Shane Waltener
Andrew Ashton – designer in flux
Andrew Ashton from Melbourne’s Studio Pip and Co tells tales of a design practice in modern times.
Reworking The Paste-up: A Street Exhibition
When dusk falls, watch as these evocative images are transformed.
Made To Measure: The Treadlie Handmade Bicycle Show
A collection of bespoke bikes exudes artistry and creativity.
Our House: Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed
Students and staff merge old and new technologies and attitudes.
Neues Bauen International 1927 – 2002
Architect-designed buildings show that form can overtake fads.
Workshopped 11
Feast your eyes on a range of furniture, lighting and product design from emerging Australian designers
Australian Architecture Association Walking Tours
Open your eyes to the wonder of Sydney during architectural walks.
Designers Using Old Techniques In A Contemporary Context
A 21st-century exhibition seasoned with 14th-century flavour.
CultureCycle Tour: Where Cycling Meets Design & Culture
Let this joyous mix of cycling, crochet and design take you for a ride.
Australian Design For The Next Decade – a panel discussion
Leading designers provide inside tips on today’s complex issues.
Recent Past
An instantaneous spatial intervention, documenting and projecting the viewer’s experience of the recent past.
Type Horses: Writers & Their Typewriters
Pour out your heart with a classic machine – the humble typewriter.
The Story Of Chippendale: From Boozers To Caffeine Users
The times they are a-changin’ in this once rough-and-tumble suburb.
See-saw: Mend, Make Do & Build Anew
Designers show why it’s time to give Sydney a new lease of life.
Sarkcloth: Wearing In The Landscape
A poetic fabric and fashion range pays homage to Banjo Patersen.
Transparent Seams: Upcycle Fashion!
Breathe new life into old garments by joining the upcycling craze.
New Territory Old Territory: Design Research Discussions
Design and designers – part of the problem or part of the solution?
Design In Motion: Design On Film Screening
Rug up for a viewing of design-driven films on a Surry Hills rooftop.
The Urban Interior: Visions For Taylor Square Bicycle Hub
Cruise over to Darlo to view the future cycling headquarters.
How To Make The Old Ways Of Kindness And Collectivism New Again
Even in this fast-paced world, it’s time to try a little kindness.