Crazy Cartoons this Friday, 2pm-3.30pm, $12.50, ages 8+. Learn to draw cartoon characters.

Shellmaking Saturday, October 10, 10.30am-noon, $12.50, ages 5+. Join Esme Timbery and Marilyn Russell in a workshop that will explore the art of shell making. This is a practice the Timbery family has kept alive in La Perouse for more than 100 years. It stands as one of the first examples of hybrid Aboriginal/western art.

African Adventure Monday, October 12, 10.30am-noon, $15, ages 5+. Discover the traditions and cultural practices of Tanzania in this exciting, educational workshop for children. Learn African songs, dances and customs, dress in traditional Tanzanian clothes and learn a few words of Swahili.

Kids Hip Hop Tuesday, October 12, 10.30am-noon, $12.50, ages 8-12. Bust out your street moves in this beginners' class. Learn a variety of moves from street dancer/choreographer Dario Phillips.

Make Your Own Toys Wednesday, October14, 10.30am-12.30pm, $15, ages 3-8.

Special package deal, watch the theatre performance Fluff and be inspired to create a toy to decorate and take home.

NIDA: Acting On Stage October 7-9, 10.30am-4pm, ages 12-18, Bookings: nida@unsw.edu.au or (02) 96977600.

Respond to scripts, devise scenes and develop confidence as a performer. NIDA open program short courses use tutors who are NIDA graduates and industry professionals.

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Fluff October 14, 15, 16, 17, 10.30am-2.30pm, $10 adults/$5 kids/$25 family of 4, ages 3-8. In a fantasy world of odd-sized boxes, neat lights and handmade costumes and curtains, three whimsical characters make a home for lost toys. Fluff is a Queensland Performing Arts Centre production acclaimed for its originality, music, movement, humour and audience participation.

Missing The Bus To David Jones Preview: October 8, 2pm, season: October 9, 10, 8pm, matinees: October 10, 11, 2pm, $20 adults/$10 concession. A new contemporary theatre work shows drama and beauty that develop in an aged-care home.