Events

We are a vibrant, diverse community where there is always an interesting activity or event to get along to.

Please visit our Waste Wise Events Policy page.

Events that are being held on Council owned or managed land require a permit. You may be required to fill out applications forms depending on your event.
Please follow this link for more information: Community Forms and Event Permits

Here we list some of our favourite upcoming events, scroll down to see what’s on.  Please choose the filter to search for particular events like ARTS, SENIORS and YOUTH eg.

Photography in the moment

KIN Creative Space 20 Beach Road, Kingston Beach, Tasmania

See in a new light. Bring yourself into the present moment as we learn to slow down and see things differently. Observe what is in front of you. Learn some fun tips on lighting, composition and angles before putting it all into practice in the courtyard. 2-hour workshop on Tuesday 14 March 10 am -…

Explore Nature Sculptures

KIN Creative Space 20 Beach Road, Kingston Beach, Tasmania

About the Event Join Cassey from Forest Organics in a 2-hour Nature & Art based workshop that explores our relationship with Nature, Art and Ourselves. This workshop begins with a short, guided meditation to rediscover our connection with Mother Earth then delves into creating an art sculpture using Nature. Working alongside Mother Earth and Art…

The Healing Art – Arabic Calligraphy Workshop

Kingborough Community Hub 7 Goshawk Way, Kingston, TAS

About the event Join the Artist for Arabic Calligraphy workshop and art exhibition during Harmony Week 2023. The Healing Art, a series of Arabic Calligraphy artworks by Halima Bhatti, a young Pakistan born, Hobart artist whose artworks reflect the deep connections and sacred knowledge of her culture through the ancient art of calligraphy. Halima's artworks…

Write in Flow

KIN Creative Space 20 Beach Road, Kingston Beach, Tasmania

About the event Learn some helpful writing skills to unleash your creative expression. These techniques allow you to let go of the chatter in your mind and focus on what is most important in your life. Inspired by the author of The Artist Way, Julia Cameron. 2 hour workshop on Tuesday 4 April 10 am…

Sustainable Sewing

KIN Creative Space 20 Beach Road, Kingston Beach, Tasmania

About the Event The focus of this short course is to provide you with the sewing skills to make your own sustainable living items and move towards a less wasteful lifestyle. Being able to make products like lunch bags, and dish scrubbers yourself will save you money and reduce your impact on the earth at…

The Power of Weeds

KIN Creative Space 20 Beach Road, Kingston Beach, Tasmania

About the Event Come and have a wander down the weedy winding way. Are you fascinated by plants and wondering what gifts they hold? Would you be keen to know if there was food and medicine outside your door? Are you looking to support your health, and the health of those you love, in a…

Recurring

Sip and Paint: A view from kunanyi / Mount Wellington

KIN Creative Space 20 Beach Road, Kingston Beach, Tasmania

About the event Come and join us for Sip and Paint at Kingston Beach! BYO Event! We will be painting a stunning view from kunanyi/ Mount Wellington.   Who is this session for? Suitable for those who like to paint, and spend time with friends, in a calm and relaxed atmosphere – all levels of…

GRIT Short Film Festival

Kingborough Community Hub 7 Goshawk Way, Kingston, TAS

Be a part of the Kingston premiere of the latest and most exciting Tasmanian films from some of the best award-winning filmmakers in the state. Inspired by the stories of grit of everyday Tasmanians, award-winning filmmakers tell stories of courage within the Tasmanian community. The festival will feature short documentaries, dramas and comedies. Each film is a conversation starter –…

Celebrating Pride Month – Film Festival – 23-25 June

Kingborough Community Hub 7 Goshawk Way, Kingston, TAS

We are excited to be bringing you an extraordinary Film Festival by Art Screen Events to celebrate Pride Month in June. With award winning films and events from Australia and around the World, plus a collection of shorts from up and coming filmmakers, we can’t wait to share these extraordinary stories with you. Our fully…

Afternoon Ceramics & Sip

KIN Creative Space 20 Beach Road, Kingston Beach, Tasmania

Join Ochre from Red Ochre Studio for a relaxing afternoon of ceramics. BYO drink and enjoy the calming nature of clay. Ochre will guide you through the basics of handbuilding and help you to create a small ceramic piece of your choosing. There will be some example pieces for you to try if you are feeling…

Creative Writing Skills

KIN Creative Space 20 Beach Road, Kingston Beach, Tasmania

Bring along a notepad and pen and come armed with your writing goals. Whether it be a letter, eulogy, speech, short story, poem, a page from your manuscript or a blank sheet, Kim can help you develop your ideas and to format writing with structure and cohesiveness. This workshop will be interactive and fun, tea…

Salvaged Wearable Art

KIN Creative Space 20 Beach Road, Kingston Beach, Tasmania

This 3-hour workshop will give you the tools and the creative space to craft something unique from pre-loved, salvaged materials. You will have the opportunity to display your creations in the Kingborough Salvaged Art Exhibition, Friday 22nd - 24th September. Participants will have time to warm up and play with the materials provided, then design…