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CREATED:20250812T054350Z
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UID:66822-1762370100-1762372800@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Stella Day Out Ballarat | Samah Sabawi 'Cactus Pear For My Beloved' in conversation with Fatima Measham
DESCRIPTION:Artistanbul: Create your own Turkish Mosaic Lamp 				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n																														\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n							\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n		\n			January 10\n\n	\n\n	  @  \n\n\n1:00 pm\n\n		\n\n\n\n	\n	  -  \n\n4:00 pm\n\n\n\n	\n				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n$59 – $129 				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									Humffray Room 								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n							\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n										\n						\n									Get Tickets\n					\n					\n								\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n									DIY Workshop | Turkish Mosaic Lamp 								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									Bring colour\, light\, and creativity together in this hands-on Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop hosted by ArtIstanbul\, right in the heart of Ballarat. Guided by our friendly instructors\, you’ll design and build your very own mosaic lamp using pre-cut glass and low-fume adhesive – no cutting or grouting required. Perfect for beginners and all skill levels! Each guest will take home a stunning\, fully functional lamp and a take-home grout kit for finishing touches once dry. Choose Your Lamp Style:• Candle Holder – $59• Table Lamp (Botti) – $109• Swan Lamp – $129 								\n				\n									 Optional Add-ons:Take home your own DIY Lamp Kit (25% off retail) or browse our pop-up store featuring jewellery\, ceramics and finished lamps.All materials\, bulbs\, aprons\, and gloves are included – just bring your creativity! What’s Included:All materials & tools | Step-by-step instruction | Take-home grout kit | Retail pop-up access Please arrive 10–15 minutes early to collect your lamp base and get settled. Queries M: 0410 052 134 								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n							\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n										\n						\n									Get Tickets\n					\n					\n								\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n																														\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land.
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/stella-day-out-samah-sabawi/
LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350
CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Important Dates,Library,Stella Day Out
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251106T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251106T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T044259
CREATED:20250711T034827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T003339Z
UID:66176-1762453800-1762459200@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:In Conversation with Rachael Johns
DESCRIPTION:Artistanbul: Create your own Turkish Mosaic Lamp 				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n																														\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n							\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n		\n			January 10\n\n	\n\n	  @  \n\n\n1:00 pm\n\n		\n\n\n\n	\n	  -  \n\n4:00 pm\n\n\n\n	\n				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n$59 – $129 				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									Humffray Room 								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n							\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n										\n						\n									Get Tickets\n					\n					\n								\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n									DIY Workshop | Turkish Mosaic Lamp 								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									Bring colour\, light\, and creativity together in this hands-on Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop hosted by ArtIstanbul\, right in the heart of Ballarat. Guided by our friendly instructors\, you’ll design and build your very own mosaic lamp using pre-cut glass and low-fume adhesive – no cutting or grouting required. Perfect for beginners and all skill levels! Each guest will take home a stunning\, fully functional lamp and a take-home grout kit for finishing touches once dry. Choose Your Lamp Style:• Candle Holder – $59• Table Lamp (Botti) – $109• Swan Lamp – $129 								\n				\n									 Optional Add-ons:Take home your own DIY Lamp Kit (25% off retail) or browse our pop-up store featuring jewellery\, ceramics and finished lamps.All materials\, bulbs\, aprons\, and gloves are included – just bring your creativity! What’s Included:All materials & tools | Step-by-step instruction | Take-home grout kit | Retail pop-up access Please arrive 10–15 minutes early to collect your lamp base and get settled. Queries M: 0410 052 134 								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n							\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n										\n						\n									Get Tickets\n					\n					\n								\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n																														\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land.
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/rachael-johns/
LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Fundraiser,Library
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/sq-promo-rachael-johns.webp
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251112T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251112T193000
DTSTAMP:20260407T044259
CREATED:20251017T014102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T032148Z
UID:68029-1762966800-1762975800@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Crafting Conversation: The Artists Edition
DESCRIPTION:Artistanbul: Create your own Turkish Mosaic Lamp 				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n																														\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n							\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n		\n			January 10\n\n	\n\n	  @  \n\n\n1:00 pm\n\n		\n\n\n\n	\n	  -  \n\n4:00 pm\n\n\n\n	\n				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n$59 – $129 				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									Humffray Room 								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n							\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n										\n						\n									Get Tickets\n					\n					\n								\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n									DIY Workshop | Turkish Mosaic Lamp 								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									Bring colour\, light\, and creativity together in this hands-on Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop hosted by ArtIstanbul\, right in the heart of Ballarat. Guided by our friendly instructors\, you’ll design and build your very own mosaic lamp using pre-cut glass and low-fume adhesive – no cutting or grouting required. Perfect for beginners and all skill levels! Each guest will take home a stunning\, fully functional lamp and a take-home grout kit for finishing touches once dry. Choose Your Lamp Style:• Candle Holder – $59• Table Lamp (Botti) – $109• Swan Lamp – $129 								\n				\n									 Optional Add-ons:Take home your own DIY Lamp Kit (25% off retail) or browse our pop-up store featuring jewellery\, ceramics and finished lamps.All materials\, bulbs\, aprons\, and gloves are included – just bring your creativity! What’s Included:All materials & tools | Step-by-step instruction | Take-home grout kit | Retail pop-up access Please arrive 10–15 minutes early to collect your lamp base and get settled. Queries M: 0410 052 134 								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n							\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n										\n						\n									Get Tickets\n					\n					\n								\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n																														\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land.
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/crafting-conversation-artists/
LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Art programs
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/square-promo-mgth.webp
ORGANIZER;CN="Make Good Things Happen":MAILTO:angela@daltonbaker.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251112T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251112T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T044259
CREATED:20250813T050947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T051100Z
UID:66973-1762974000-1762977600@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | How to solve our human problems
DESCRIPTION:Artistanbul: Create your own Turkish Mosaic Lamp 				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n																														\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n							\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n		\n			January 10\n\n	\n\n	  @  \n\n\n1:00 pm\n\n		\n\n\n\n	\n	  -  \n\n4:00 pm\n\n\n\n	\n				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n$59 – $129 				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									Humffray Room 								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n							\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n										\n						\n									Get Tickets\n					\n					\n								\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n									DIY Workshop | Turkish Mosaic Lamp 								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									Bring colour\, light\, and creativity together in this hands-on Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop hosted by ArtIstanbul\, right in the heart of Ballarat. Guided by our friendly instructors\, you’ll design and build your very own mosaic lamp using pre-cut glass and low-fume adhesive – no cutting or grouting required. Perfect for beginners and all skill levels! Each guest will take home a stunning\, fully functional lamp and a take-home grout kit for finishing touches once dry. Choose Your Lamp Style:• Candle Holder – $59• Table Lamp (Botti) – $109• Swan Lamp – $129 								\n				\n									 Optional Add-ons:Take home your own DIY Lamp Kit (25% off retail) or browse our pop-up store featuring jewellery\, ceramics and finished lamps.All materials\, bulbs\, aprons\, and gloves are included – just bring your creativity! What’s Included:All materials & tools | Step-by-step instruction | Take-home grout kit | Retail pop-up access Please arrive 10–15 minutes early to collect your lamp base and get settled. Queries M: 0410 052 134 								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n							\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n										\n						\n									Get Tickets\n					\n					\n								\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n																														\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land.
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/kadampa-meditation-series-12-november-25/
LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:kadampa
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/square-promo-human-poblems.webp
ORGANIZER;CN="Kadampa Meditation":MAILTO:info@kadampa.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251113T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251113T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T044259
CREATED:20250212T031341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T110605Z
UID:61989-1763062200-1763067600@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Ballarat Film Society | ​Hammarskjöld: The Fight for Peace
DESCRIPTION:Artistanbul: Create your own Turkish Mosaic Lamp 				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n																														\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n							\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n		\n			January 10\n\n	\n\n	  @  \n\n\n1:00 pm\n\n		\n\n\n\n	\n	  -  \n\n4:00 pm\n\n\n\n	\n				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n$59 – $129 				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									Humffray Room 								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n							\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n										\n						\n									Get Tickets\n					\n					\n								\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n									DIY Workshop | Turkish Mosaic Lamp 								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									Bring colour\, light\, and creativity together in this hands-on Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop hosted by ArtIstanbul\, right in the heart of Ballarat. Guided by our friendly instructors\, you’ll design and build your very own mosaic lamp using pre-cut glass and low-fume adhesive – no cutting or grouting required. Perfect for beginners and all skill levels! Each guest will take home a stunning\, fully functional lamp and a take-home grout kit for finishing touches once dry. Choose Your Lamp Style:• Candle Holder – $59• Table Lamp (Botti) – $109• Swan Lamp – $129 								\n				\n									 Optional Add-ons:Take home your own DIY Lamp Kit (25% off retail) or browse our pop-up store featuring jewellery\, ceramics and finished lamps.All materials\, bulbs\, aprons\, and gloves are included – just bring your creativity! What’s Included:All materials & tools | Step-by-step instruction | Take-home grout kit | Retail pop-up access Please arrive 10–15 minutes early to collect your lamp base and get settled. Queries M: 0410 052 134 								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n							\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n										\n						\n									Get Tickets\n					\n					\n								\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n																														\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land.
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/bfs-hammarskjold/
LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Ballarat Film Society,Externally Produced Event,Film
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/sqaure-promo-bfs3.webp
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251115T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251115T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T044259
CREATED:20250923T040314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T052823Z
UID:67502-1763233200-1763236800@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Minerva's Secrets | Night Tour
DESCRIPTION:Artistanbul: Create your own Turkish Mosaic Lamp 				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n																														\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n							\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n		\n			January 10\n\n	\n\n	  @  \n\n\n1:00 pm\n\n		\n\n\n\n	\n	  -  \n\n4:00 pm\n\n\n\n	\n				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n$59 – $129 				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									Humffray Room 								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n							\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n										\n						\n									Get Tickets\n					\n					\n								\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n									DIY Workshop | Turkish Mosaic Lamp 								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									Bring colour\, light\, and creativity together in this hands-on Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop hosted by ArtIstanbul\, right in the heart of Ballarat. Guided by our friendly instructors\, you’ll design and build your very own mosaic lamp using pre-cut glass and low-fume adhesive – no cutting or grouting required. Perfect for beginners and all skill levels! Each guest will take home a stunning\, fully functional lamp and a take-home grout kit for finishing touches once dry. Choose Your Lamp Style:• Candle Holder – $59• Table Lamp (Botti) – $109• Swan Lamp – $129 								\n				\n									 Optional Add-ons:Take home your own DIY Lamp Kit (25% off retail) or browse our pop-up store featuring jewellery\, ceramics and finished lamps.All materials\, bulbs\, aprons\, and gloves are included – just bring your creativity! What’s Included:All materials & tools | Step-by-step instruction | Take-home grout kit | Retail pop-up access Please arrive 10–15 minutes early to collect your lamp base and get settled. Queries M: 0410 052 134 								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n							\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n										\n						\n									Get Tickets\n					\n					\n								\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n																														\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land.
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/minervas-secrets-night-tours-15-nov-25/
LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Important Dates,Night Tours,Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251115T210000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251115T220000
DTSTAMP:20260407T044259
CREATED:20250923T051356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T052637Z
UID:67555-1763240400-1763244000@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Minerva's Secrets | Night Tour
DESCRIPTION:Artistanbul: Create your own Turkish Mosaic Lamp 				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n																														\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n							\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n		\n			January 10\n\n	\n\n	  @  \n\n\n1:00 pm\n\n		\n\n\n\n	\n	  -  \n\n4:00 pm\n\n\n\n	\n				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n$59 – $129 				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									Humffray Room 								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n							\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n										\n						\n									Get Tickets\n					\n					\n								\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n									DIY Workshop | Turkish Mosaic Lamp 								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									Bring colour\, light\, and creativity together in this hands-on Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop hosted by ArtIstanbul\, right in the heart of Ballarat. Guided by our friendly instructors\, you’ll design and build your very own mosaic lamp using pre-cut glass and low-fume adhesive – no cutting or grouting required. Perfect for beginners and all skill levels! Each guest will take home a stunning\, fully functional lamp and a take-home grout kit for finishing touches once dry. Choose Your Lamp Style:• Candle Holder – $59• Table Lamp (Botti) – $109• Swan Lamp – $129 								\n				\n									 Optional Add-ons:Take home your own DIY Lamp Kit (25% off retail) or browse our pop-up store featuring jewellery\, ceramics and finished lamps.All materials\, bulbs\, aprons\, and gloves are included – just bring your creativity! What’s Included:All materials & tools | Step-by-step instruction | Take-home grout kit | Retail pop-up access Please arrive 10–15 minutes early to collect your lamp base and get settled. Queries M: 0410 052 134 								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n							\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n										\n						\n									Get Tickets\n					\n					\n								\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n																														\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land.
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/minervas-secrets-night-tours-15-nov-25-2/
LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Important Dates,Night Tours,Tours
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251118T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251118T193000
DTSTAMP:20260407T044259
CREATED:20250917T050616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T062718Z
UID:67363-1763488800-1763494200@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:In Conversation with Margaret Hickey
DESCRIPTION:Artistanbul: Create your own Turkish Mosaic Lamp 				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n																														\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n							\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n		\n			January 10\n\n	\n\n	  @  \n\n\n1:00 pm\n\n		\n\n\n\n	\n	  -  \n\n4:00 pm\n\n\n\n	\n				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n$59 – $129 				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									Humffray Room 								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n							\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n										\n						\n									Get Tickets\n					\n					\n								\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n									DIY Workshop | Turkish Mosaic Lamp 								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									Bring colour\, light\, and creativity together in this hands-on Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop hosted by ArtIstanbul\, right in the heart of Ballarat. Guided by our friendly instructors\, you’ll design and build your very own mosaic lamp using pre-cut glass and low-fume adhesive – no cutting or grouting required. Perfect for beginners and all skill levels! Each guest will take home a stunning\, fully functional lamp and a take-home grout kit for finishing touches once dry. Choose Your Lamp Style:• Candle Holder – $59• Table Lamp (Botti) – $109• Swan Lamp – $129 								\n				\n									 Optional Add-ons:Take home your own DIY Lamp Kit (25% off retail) or browse our pop-up store featuring jewellery\, ceramics and finished lamps.All materials\, bulbs\, aprons\, and gloves are included – just bring your creativity! What’s Included:All materials & tools | Step-by-step instruction | Take-home grout kit | Retail pop-up access Please arrive 10–15 minutes early to collect your lamp base and get settled. Queries M: 0410 052 134 								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n							\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n										\n						\n									Get Tickets\n					\n					\n								\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n																														\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land.
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/margaret-hickey-25/
LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Fundraiser,Library
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251119T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251119T183000
DTSTAMP:20260407T044259
CREATED:20250728T054722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T232935Z
UID:66407-1763573400-1763577000@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Twilight Talks 2025\, Season 5\, Recent Years | Ballarat's Her Majesty's Reinvention\, Presented by Richard Nicholson
DESCRIPTION:Artistanbul: Create your own Turkish Mosaic Lamp 				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n																														\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n							\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n		\n			January 10\n\n	\n\n	  @  \n\n\n1:00 pm\n\n		\n\n\n\n	\n	  -  \n\n4:00 pm\n\n\n\n	\n				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n$59 – $129 				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									Humffray Room 								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n							\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n										\n						\n									Get Tickets\n					\n					\n								\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n									DIY Workshop | Turkish Mosaic Lamp 								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									Bring colour\, light\, and creativity together in this hands-on Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop hosted by ArtIstanbul\, right in the heart of Ballarat. Guided by our friendly instructors\, you’ll design and build your very own mosaic lamp using pre-cut glass and low-fume adhesive – no cutting or grouting required. Perfect for beginners and all skill levels! Each guest will take home a stunning\, fully functional lamp and a take-home grout kit for finishing touches once dry. Choose Your Lamp Style:• Candle Holder – $59• Table Lamp (Botti) – $109• Swan Lamp – $129 								\n				\n									 Optional Add-ons:Take home your own DIY Lamp Kit (25% off retail) or browse our pop-up store featuring jewellery\, ceramics and finished lamps.All materials\, bulbs\, aprons\, and gloves are included – just bring your creativity! What’s Included:All materials & tools | Step-by-step instruction | Take-home grout kit | Retail pop-up access Please arrive 10–15 minutes early to collect your lamp base and get settled. Queries M: 0410 052 134 								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n							\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n										\n						\n									Get Tickets\n					\n					\n								\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n																														\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land.
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/her-majestys-reinvention/
LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Important Dates,Members,Talk,Twilight Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251119T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251119T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T044259
CREATED:20250917T030336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T031134Z
UID:67346-1763578800-1763582400@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | Meditations on the Mind: How to Create Mental Space
DESCRIPTION:Artistanbul: Create your own Turkish Mosaic Lamp 				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n																														\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n							\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n		\n			January 10\n\n	\n\n	  @  \n\n\n1:00 pm\n\n		\n\n\n\n	\n	  -  \n\n4:00 pm\n\n\n\n	\n				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n$59 – $129 				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									Humffray Room 								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n							\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n										\n						\n									Get Tickets\n					\n					\n								\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n									DIY Workshop | Turkish Mosaic Lamp 								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									Bring colour\, light\, and creativity together in this hands-on Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop hosted by ArtIstanbul\, right in the heart of Ballarat. Guided by our friendly instructors\, you’ll design and build your very own mosaic lamp using pre-cut glass and low-fume adhesive – no cutting or grouting required. Perfect for beginners and all skill levels! Each guest will take home a stunning\, fully functional lamp and a take-home grout kit for finishing touches once dry. Choose Your Lamp Style:• Candle Holder – $59• Table Lamp (Botti) – $109• Swan Lamp – $129 								\n				\n									 Optional Add-ons:Take home your own DIY Lamp Kit (25% off retail) or browse our pop-up store featuring jewellery\, ceramics and finished lamps.All materials\, bulbs\, aprons\, and gloves are included – just bring your creativity! What’s Included:All materials & tools | Step-by-step instruction | Take-home grout kit | Retail pop-up access Please arrive 10–15 minutes early to collect your lamp base and get settled. Queries M: 0410 052 134 								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n							\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n										\n						\n									Get Tickets\n					\n					\n								\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n																														\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land.
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/kadampa-meditation-series-19-nov-2025/
LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:kadampa
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kadampa Meditation":MAILTO:info@kadampa.org.au
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251120T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251120T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T044259
CREATED:20251110T031233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T031636Z
UID:68444-1763663400-1763668800@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:An Evening with Peter FitzSimons AM
DESCRIPTION:Artistanbul: Create your own Turkish Mosaic Lamp 				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n																														\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n							\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n		\n			January 10\n\n	\n\n	  @  \n\n\n1:00 pm\n\n		\n\n\n\n	\n	  -  \n\n4:00 pm\n\n\n\n	\n				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n$59 – $129 				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									Humffray Room 								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n							\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n										\n						\n									Get Tickets\n					\n					\n								\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n									DIY Workshop | Turkish Mosaic Lamp 								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									Bring colour\, light\, and creativity together in this hands-on Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop hosted by ArtIstanbul\, right in the heart of Ballarat. Guided by our friendly instructors\, you’ll design and build your very own mosaic lamp using pre-cut glass and low-fume adhesive – no cutting or grouting required. Perfect for beginners and all skill levels! Each guest will take home a stunning\, fully functional lamp and a take-home grout kit for finishing touches once dry. Choose Your Lamp Style:• Candle Holder – $59• Table Lamp (Botti) – $109• Swan Lamp – $129 								\n				\n									 Optional Add-ons:Take home your own DIY Lamp Kit (25% off retail) or browse our pop-up store featuring jewellery\, ceramics and finished lamps.All materials\, bulbs\, aprons\, and gloves are included – just bring your creativity! What’s Included:All materials & tools | Step-by-step instruction | Take-home grout kit | Retail pop-up access Please arrive 10–15 minutes early to collect your lamp base and get settled. Queries M: 0410 052 134 								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n							\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n										\n						\n									Get Tickets\n					\n					\n								\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n																														\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land.
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/an-evening-with-peter-fitzsimons-am/
LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350
CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Library
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251121T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251121T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T044259
CREATED:20250917T004106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T233455Z
UID:67335-1763753400-1763758800@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Ben Knight: The Parent Teacher Interview | Show now SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:Artistanbul: Create your own Turkish Mosaic Lamp 				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n																														\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n							\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n		\n			January 10\n\n	\n\n	  @  \n\n\n1:00 pm\n\n		\n\n\n\n	\n	  -  \n\n4:00 pm\n\n\n\n	\n				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n$59 – $129 				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									Humffray Room 								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n							\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n										\n						\n									Get Tickets\n					\n					\n								\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n									DIY Workshop | Turkish Mosaic Lamp 								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									Bring colour\, light\, and creativity together in this hands-on Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop hosted by ArtIstanbul\, right in the heart of Ballarat. Guided by our friendly instructors\, you’ll design and build your very own mosaic lamp using pre-cut glass and low-fume adhesive – no cutting or grouting required. Perfect for beginners and all skill levels! Each guest will take home a stunning\, fully functional lamp and a take-home grout kit for finishing touches once dry. Choose Your Lamp Style:• Candle Holder – $59• Table Lamp (Botti) – $109• Swan Lamp – $129 								\n				\n									 Optional Add-ons:Take home your own DIY Lamp Kit (25% off retail) or browse our pop-up store featuring jewellery\, ceramics and finished lamps.All materials\, bulbs\, aprons\, and gloves are included – just bring your creativity! What’s Included:All materials & tools | Step-by-step instruction | Take-home grout kit | Retail pop-up access Please arrive 10–15 minutes early to collect your lamp base and get settled. Queries M: 0410 052 134 								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n							\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n										\n						\n									Get Tickets\n					\n					\n								\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n																														\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land.
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/ben-knight-parent-teacher/
LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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ORGANIZER;CN="KEG Touring":MAILTO:Contact@kegtouring.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251122T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251123T160000
DTSTAMP:20260407T044259
CREATED:20240822T062240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T012503Z
UID:58498-1763805600-1763913600@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Open Garden & Devonshire Tea - BMI Fundraiser | Errard Hall
DESCRIPTION:Artistanbul: Create your own Turkish Mosaic Lamp 				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n																														\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n							\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n		\n			January 10\n\n	\n\n	  @  \n\n\n1:00 pm\n\n		\n\n\n\n	\n	  -  \n\n4:00 pm\n\n\n\n	\n				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n$59 – $129 				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									Humffray Room 								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n							\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n										\n						\n									Get Tickets\n					\n					\n								\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n									DIY Workshop | Turkish Mosaic Lamp 								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									Bring colour\, light\, and creativity together in this hands-on Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop hosted by ArtIstanbul\, right in the heart of Ballarat. Guided by our friendly instructors\, you’ll design and build your very own mosaic lamp using pre-cut glass and low-fume adhesive – no cutting or grouting required. Perfect for beginners and all skill levels! Each guest will take home a stunning\, fully functional lamp and a take-home grout kit for finishing touches once dry. Choose Your Lamp Style:• Candle Holder – $59• Table Lamp (Botti) – $109• Swan Lamp – $129 								\n				\n									 Optional Add-ons:Take home your own DIY Lamp Kit (25% off retail) or browse our pop-up store featuring jewellery\, ceramics and finished lamps.All materials\, bulbs\, aprons\, and gloves are included – just bring your creativity! What’s Included:All materials & tools | Step-by-step instruction | Take-home grout kit | Retail pop-up access Please arrive 10–15 minutes early to collect your lamp base and get settled. Queries M: 0410 052 134 								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n							\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n										\n						\n									Get Tickets\n					\n					\n								\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n																														\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land.
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/open-garden-fundraiser-2025/
LOCATION:Errard Hall\, Errard Street North\, Ballarat Central\, City of Ballarat\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Important Dates,Members,Urban Agriculture Month
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251122T184500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251122T223000
DTSTAMP:20260407T044259
CREATED:20251017T035401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T042444Z
UID:68049-1763837100-1763850600@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Small Things
DESCRIPTION:Artistanbul: Create your own Turkish Mosaic Lamp 				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n																														\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n							\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n		\n			January 10\n\n	\n\n	  @  \n\n\n1:00 pm\n\n		\n\n\n\n	\n	  -  \n\n4:00 pm\n\n\n\n	\n				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n$59 – $129 				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									Humffray Room 								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n							\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n										\n						\n									Get Tickets\n					\n					\n								\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n									DIY Workshop | Turkish Mosaic Lamp 								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									Bring colour\, light\, and creativity together in this hands-on Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop hosted by ArtIstanbul\, right in the heart of Ballarat. Guided by our friendly instructors\, you’ll design and build your very own mosaic lamp using pre-cut glass and low-fume adhesive – no cutting or grouting required. Perfect for beginners and all skill levels! Each guest will take home a stunning\, fully functional lamp and a take-home grout kit for finishing touches once dry. Choose Your Lamp Style:• Candle Holder – $59• Table Lamp (Botti) – $109• Swan Lamp – $129 								\n				\n									 Optional Add-ons:Take home your own DIY Lamp Kit (25% off retail) or browse our pop-up store featuring jewellery\, ceramics and finished lamps.All materials\, bulbs\, aprons\, and gloves are included – just bring your creativity! What’s Included:All materials & tools | Step-by-step instruction | Take-home grout kit | Retail pop-up access Please arrive 10–15 minutes early to collect your lamp base and get settled. Queries M: 0410 052 134 								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n							\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n										\n						\n									Get Tickets\n					\n					\n								\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n																														\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land.
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/small-things/
LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Live Music
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/sq-promo.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251126T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251126T183000
DTSTAMP:20260407T044259
CREATED:20250728T055539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T233614Z
UID:66413-1764178200-1764181800@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Twilight Talks 2025\, Season 5\, Recent Years | Ballarat Arts Foundation: 25 Years Old\, Presented by Paula Nicholson
DESCRIPTION:Artistanbul: Create your own Turkish Mosaic Lamp 				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n																														\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n							\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n		\n			January 10\n\n	\n\n	  @  \n\n\n1:00 pm\n\n		\n\n\n\n	\n	  -  \n\n4:00 pm\n\n\n\n	\n				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n$59 – $129 				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									Humffray Room 								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n							\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n										\n						\n									Get Tickets\n					\n					\n								\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n									DIY Workshop | Turkish Mosaic Lamp 								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									Bring colour\, light\, and creativity together in this hands-on Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop hosted by ArtIstanbul\, right in the heart of Ballarat. Guided by our friendly instructors\, you’ll design and build your very own mosaic lamp using pre-cut glass and low-fume adhesive – no cutting or grouting required. Perfect for beginners and all skill levels! Each guest will take home a stunning\, fully functional lamp and a take-home grout kit for finishing touches once dry. Choose Your Lamp Style:• Candle Holder – $59• Table Lamp (Botti) – $109• Swan Lamp – $129 								\n				\n									 Optional Add-ons:Take home your own DIY Lamp Kit (25% off retail) or browse our pop-up store featuring jewellery\, ceramics and finished lamps.All materials\, bulbs\, aprons\, and gloves are included – just bring your creativity! What’s Included:All materials & tools | Step-by-step instruction | Take-home grout kit | Retail pop-up access Please arrive 10–15 minutes early to collect your lamp base and get settled. Queries M: 0410 052 134 								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n							\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n										\n						\n									Get Tickets\n					\n					\n								\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n																														\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land.
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/ballarat-arts-foundation/
LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Important Dates,Members,Talk,Twilight Talks
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251126T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251126T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T044259
CREATED:20250917T031231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T031337Z
UID:67356-1764183600-1764187200@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | Meditations on the Mind: How to Create Mental Space
DESCRIPTION:Artistanbul: Create your own Turkish Mosaic Lamp 				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n																														\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n							\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n		\n			January 10\n\n	\n\n	  @  \n\n\n1:00 pm\n\n		\n\n\n\n	\n	  -  \n\n4:00 pm\n\n\n\n	\n				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n$59 – $129 				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									Humffray Room 								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n							\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n										\n						\n									Get Tickets\n					\n					\n								\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n									DIY Workshop | Turkish Mosaic Lamp 								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									Bring colour\, light\, and creativity together in this hands-on Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop hosted by ArtIstanbul\, right in the heart of Ballarat. Guided by our friendly instructors\, you’ll design and build your very own mosaic lamp using pre-cut glass and low-fume adhesive – no cutting or grouting required. Perfect for beginners and all skill levels! Each guest will take home a stunning\, fully functional lamp and a take-home grout kit for finishing touches once dry. Choose Your Lamp Style:• Candle Holder – $59• Table Lamp (Botti) – $109• Swan Lamp – $129 								\n				\n									 Optional Add-ons:Take home your own DIY Lamp Kit (25% off retail) or browse our pop-up store featuring jewellery\, ceramics and finished lamps.All materials\, bulbs\, aprons\, and gloves are included – just bring your creativity! What’s Included:All materials & tools | Step-by-step instruction | Take-home grout kit | Retail pop-up access Please arrive 10–15 minutes early to collect your lamp base and get settled. Queries M: 0410 052 134 								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n							\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n										\n						\n									Get Tickets\n					\n					\n								\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n																														\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land.
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/kadampa-meditation-series-26-nov-2025/
LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:kadampa
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Med_on_mind_Sq.webp
ORGANIZER;CN="Kadampa Meditation":MAILTO:info@kadampa.org.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251128T200000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251128T213000
DTSTAMP:20260407T044259
CREATED:20250408T004608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T031528Z
UID:64310-1764360000-1764365400@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Akmal | Live Comedy at the BMI
DESCRIPTION:Artistanbul: Create your own Turkish Mosaic Lamp 				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n																														\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n							\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n		\n			January 10\n\n	\n\n	  @  \n\n\n1:00 pm\n\n		\n\n\n\n	\n	  -  \n\n4:00 pm\n\n\n\n	\n				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n$59 – $129 				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									Humffray Room 								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n							\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n										\n						\n									Get Tickets\n					\n					\n								\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n									DIY Workshop | Turkish Mosaic Lamp 								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									Bring colour\, light\, and creativity together in this hands-on Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop hosted by ArtIstanbul\, right in the heart of Ballarat. Guided by our friendly instructors\, you’ll design and build your very own mosaic lamp using pre-cut glass and low-fume adhesive – no cutting or grouting required. Perfect for beginners and all skill levels! Each guest will take home a stunning\, fully functional lamp and a take-home grout kit for finishing touches once dry. Choose Your Lamp Style:• Candle Holder – $59• Table Lamp (Botti) – $109• Swan Lamp – $129 								\n				\n									 Optional Add-ons:Take home your own DIY Lamp Kit (25% off retail) or browse our pop-up store featuring jewellery\, ceramics and finished lamps.All materials\, bulbs\, aprons\, and gloves are included – just bring your creativity! What’s Included:All materials & tools | Step-by-step instruction | Take-home grout kit | Retail pop-up access Please arrive 10–15 minutes early to collect your lamp base and get settled. Queries M: 0410 052 134 								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n							\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n										\n						\n									Get Tickets\n					\n					\n								\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n																														\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land.
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/akmal/
LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350
CATEGORIES:Comedy
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/promo-square-akmal.webp
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251129T200000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251129T213000
DTSTAMP:20260407T044259
CREATED:20250714T024250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T025904Z
UID:66208-1764446400-1764451800@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Daniel Muggleton: You Might Be White\, I May Be Crazy
DESCRIPTION:Artistanbul: Create your own Turkish Mosaic Lamp 				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n																														\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n							\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n		\n			January 10\n\n	\n\n	  @  \n\n\n1:00 pm\n\n		\n\n\n\n	\n	  -  \n\n4:00 pm\n\n\n\n	\n				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n$59 – $129 				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									Humffray Room 								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n							\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n										\n						\n									Get Tickets\n					\n					\n								\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n									DIY Workshop | Turkish Mosaic Lamp 								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									Bring colour\, light\, and creativity together in this hands-on Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop hosted by ArtIstanbul\, right in the heart of Ballarat. Guided by our friendly instructors\, you’ll design and build your very own mosaic lamp using pre-cut glass and low-fume adhesive – no cutting or grouting required. Perfect for beginners and all skill levels! Each guest will take home a stunning\, fully functional lamp and a take-home grout kit for finishing touches once dry. Choose Your Lamp Style:• Candle Holder – $59• Table Lamp (Botti) – $109• Swan Lamp – $129 								\n				\n									 Optional Add-ons:Take home your own DIY Lamp Kit (25% off retail) or browse our pop-up store featuring jewellery\, ceramics and finished lamps.All materials\, bulbs\, aprons\, and gloves are included – just bring your creativity! What’s Included:All materials & tools | Step-by-step instruction | Take-home grout kit | Retail pop-up access Please arrive 10–15 minutes early to collect your lamp base and get settled. Queries M: 0410 052 134 								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n							\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n										\n						\n									Get Tickets\n					\n					\n								\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n																														\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land.
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/daniel-muggleton/
LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350
CATEGORIES:Comedy
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/square-promo-daniel-muggleton.webp
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251202T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251202T193000
DTSTAMP:20260407T044259
CREATED:20251113T001614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T003410Z
UID:68682-1764698400-1764703800@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:In Conversation with William McInnes
DESCRIPTION:Artistanbul: Create your own Turkish Mosaic Lamp 				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n																														\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n							\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n		\n			January 10\n\n	\n\n	  @  \n\n\n1:00 pm\n\n		\n\n\n\n	\n	  -  \n\n4:00 pm\n\n\n\n	\n				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n$59 – $129 				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									Humffray Room 								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n							\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n										\n						\n									Get Tickets\n					\n					\n								\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n									DIY Workshop | Turkish Mosaic Lamp 								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									Bring colour\, light\, and creativity together in this hands-on Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop hosted by ArtIstanbul\, right in the heart of Ballarat. Guided by our friendly instructors\, you’ll design and build your very own mosaic lamp using pre-cut glass and low-fume adhesive – no cutting or grouting required. Perfect for beginners and all skill levels! Each guest will take home a stunning\, fully functional lamp and a take-home grout kit for finishing touches once dry. Choose Your Lamp Style:• Candle Holder – $59• Table Lamp (Botti) – $109• Swan Lamp – $129 								\n				\n									 Optional Add-ons:Take home your own DIY Lamp Kit (25% off retail) or browse our pop-up store featuring jewellery\, ceramics and finished lamps.All materials\, bulbs\, aprons\, and gloves are included – just bring your creativity! What’s Included:All materials & tools | Step-by-step instruction | Take-home grout kit | Retail pop-up access Please arrive 10–15 minutes early to collect your lamp base and get settled. Queries M: 0410 052 134 								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n							\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n										\n						\n									Get Tickets\n					\n					\n								\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n																														\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land.
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/william-mcinnes/
LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Library
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/william-sq-promo.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251203T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251203T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T044259
CREATED:20250917T031355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T031513Z
UID:67359-1764788400-1764792000@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | Meditations on the Mind: How to Create Mental Space
DESCRIPTION:Artistanbul: Create your own Turkish Mosaic Lamp 				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n																														\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n							\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n		\n			January 10\n\n	\n\n	  @  \n\n\n1:00 pm\n\n		\n\n\n\n	\n	  -  \n\n4:00 pm\n\n\n\n	\n				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n$59 – $129 				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									Humffray Room 								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n							\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n										\n						\n									Get Tickets\n					\n					\n								\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n									DIY Workshop | Turkish Mosaic Lamp 								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									Bring colour\, light\, and creativity together in this hands-on Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop hosted by ArtIstanbul\, right in the heart of Ballarat. Guided by our friendly instructors\, you’ll design and build your very own mosaic lamp using pre-cut glass and low-fume adhesive – no cutting or grouting required. Perfect for beginners and all skill levels! Each guest will take home a stunning\, fully functional lamp and a take-home grout kit for finishing touches once dry. Choose Your Lamp Style:• Candle Holder – $59• Table Lamp (Botti) – $109• Swan Lamp – $129 								\n				\n									 Optional Add-ons:Take home your own DIY Lamp Kit (25% off retail) or browse our pop-up store featuring jewellery\, ceramics and finished lamps.All materials\, bulbs\, aprons\, and gloves are included – just bring your creativity! What’s Included:All materials & tools | Step-by-step instruction | Take-home grout kit | Retail pop-up access Please arrive 10–15 minutes early to collect your lamp base and get settled. Queries M: 0410 052 134 								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n							\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n										\n						\n									Get Tickets\n					\n					\n								\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n																														\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land.
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/kadampa-meditation-series-3-dec-2025/
LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:kadampa
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Med_on_mind_Sq.webp
ORGANIZER;CN="Kadampa Meditation":MAILTO:info@kadampa.org.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251206T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251206T140000
DTSTAMP:20260407T044259
CREATED:20251110T024632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251128T005707Z
UID:68436-1765015200-1765029600@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:BMI Christmas Book Sale
DESCRIPTION:Artistanbul: Create your own Turkish Mosaic Lamp 				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n																														\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n							\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n		\n			January 10\n\n	\n\n	  @  \n\n\n1:00 pm\n\n		\n\n\n\n	\n	  -  \n\n4:00 pm\n\n\n\n	\n				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n$59 – $129 				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									Humffray Room 								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n							\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n										\n						\n									Get Tickets\n					\n					\n								\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n									DIY Workshop | Turkish Mosaic Lamp 								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									Bring colour\, light\, and creativity together in this hands-on Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop hosted by ArtIstanbul\, right in the heart of Ballarat. Guided by our friendly instructors\, you’ll design and build your very own mosaic lamp using pre-cut glass and low-fume adhesive – no cutting or grouting required. Perfect for beginners and all skill levels! Each guest will take home a stunning\, fully functional lamp and a take-home grout kit for finishing touches once dry. Choose Your Lamp Style:• Candle Holder – $59• Table Lamp (Botti) – $109• Swan Lamp – $129 								\n				\n									 Optional Add-ons:Take home your own DIY Lamp Kit (25% off retail) or browse our pop-up store featuring jewellery\, ceramics and finished lamps.All materials\, bulbs\, aprons\, and gloves are included – just bring your creativity! What’s Included:All materials & tools | Step-by-step instruction | Take-home grout kit | Retail pop-up access Please arrive 10–15 minutes early to collect your lamp base and get settled. Queries M: 0410 052 134 								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n							\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n										\n						\n									Get Tickets\n					\n					\n								\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n																														\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land.
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/bmi-christmas-book-sale/
LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Important Dates,Library,Market
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251207T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251207T140000
DTSTAMP:20260407T044259
CREATED:20251110T010546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T043313Z
UID:68424-1765098000-1765116000@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:BMI Christmas Market
DESCRIPTION:Artistanbul: Create your own Turkish Mosaic Lamp 				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n																														\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n							\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n		\n			January 10\n\n	\n\n	  @  \n\n\n1:00 pm\n\n		\n\n\n\n	\n	  -  \n\n4:00 pm\n\n\n\n	\n				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n$59 – $129 				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									Humffray Room 								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n							\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n										\n						\n									Get Tickets\n					\n					\n								\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n									DIY Workshop | Turkish Mosaic Lamp 								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									Bring colour\, light\, and creativity together in this hands-on Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop hosted by ArtIstanbul\, right in the heart of Ballarat. Guided by our friendly instructors\, you’ll design and build your very own mosaic lamp using pre-cut glass and low-fume adhesive – no cutting or grouting required. Perfect for beginners and all skill levels! Each guest will take home a stunning\, fully functional lamp and a take-home grout kit for finishing touches once dry. Choose Your Lamp Style:• Candle Holder – $59• Table Lamp (Botti) – $109• Swan Lamp – $129 								\n				\n									 Optional Add-ons:Take home your own DIY Lamp Kit (25% off retail) or browse our pop-up store featuring jewellery\, ceramics and finished lamps.All materials\, bulbs\, aprons\, and gloves are included – just bring your creativity! What’s Included:All materials & tools | Step-by-step instruction | Take-home grout kit | Retail pop-up access Please arrive 10–15 minutes early to collect your lamp base and get settled. Queries M: 0410 052 134 								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n							\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n										\n						\n									Get Tickets\n					\n					\n								\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n																														\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land.
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/bmi-christmas-market/
LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350
CATEGORIES:Art programs,Christmas,Fundraiser,Important Dates,Market
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251210T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251210T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T044259
CREATED:20250917T031528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T031619Z
UID:67361-1765393200-1765396800@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | Meditations on the Mind: How to Create Mental Space
DESCRIPTION:Artistanbul: Create your own Turkish Mosaic Lamp 				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n																														\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n							\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n		\n			January 10\n\n	\n\n	  @  \n\n\n1:00 pm\n\n		\n\n\n\n	\n	  -  \n\n4:00 pm\n\n\n\n	\n				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n$59 – $129 				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									Humffray Room 								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n							\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n										\n						\n									Get Tickets\n					\n					\n								\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n									DIY Workshop | Turkish Mosaic Lamp 								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									Bring colour\, light\, and creativity together in this hands-on Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop hosted by ArtIstanbul\, right in the heart of Ballarat. Guided by our friendly instructors\, you’ll design and build your very own mosaic lamp using pre-cut glass and low-fume adhesive – no cutting or grouting required. Perfect for beginners and all skill levels! Each guest will take home a stunning\, fully functional lamp and a take-home grout kit for finishing touches once dry. Choose Your Lamp Style:• Candle Holder – $59• Table Lamp (Botti) – $109• Swan Lamp – $129 								\n				\n									 Optional Add-ons:Take home your own DIY Lamp Kit (25% off retail) or browse our pop-up store featuring jewellery\, ceramics and finished lamps.All materials\, bulbs\, aprons\, and gloves are included – just bring your creativity! What’s Included:All materials & tools | Step-by-step instruction | Take-home grout kit | Retail pop-up access Please arrive 10–15 minutes early to collect your lamp base and get settled. Queries M: 0410 052 134 								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n							\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n										\n						\n									Get Tickets\n					\n					\n								\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n																														\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land.
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/kadampa-meditation-series-10-dec-2025/
LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:kadampa
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kadampa Meditation":MAILTO:info@kadampa.org.au
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251211T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251211T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T044259
CREATED:20250212T034546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T110602Z
UID:62004-1765481400-1765486800@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Ballarat Film Society | ​Little Richard: I am Everything
DESCRIPTION:Artistanbul: Create your own Turkish Mosaic Lamp 				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n																														\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n							\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n		\n			January 10\n\n	\n\n	  @  \n\n\n1:00 pm\n\n		\n\n\n\n	\n	  -  \n\n4:00 pm\n\n\n\n	\n				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n$59 – $129 				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									Humffray Room 								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n							\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n										\n						\n									Get Tickets\n					\n					\n								\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n									DIY Workshop | Turkish Mosaic Lamp 								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									Bring colour\, light\, and creativity together in this hands-on Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop hosted by ArtIstanbul\, right in the heart of Ballarat. Guided by our friendly instructors\, you’ll design and build your very own mosaic lamp using pre-cut glass and low-fume adhesive – no cutting or grouting required. Perfect for beginners and all skill levels! Each guest will take home a stunning\, fully functional lamp and a take-home grout kit for finishing touches once dry. Choose Your Lamp Style:• Candle Holder – $59• Table Lamp (Botti) – $109• Swan Lamp – $129 								\n				\n									 Optional Add-ons:Take home your own DIY Lamp Kit (25% off retail) or browse our pop-up store featuring jewellery\, ceramics and finished lamps.All materials\, bulbs\, aprons\, and gloves are included – just bring your creativity! What’s Included:All materials & tools | Step-by-step instruction | Take-home grout kit | Retail pop-up access Please arrive 10–15 minutes early to collect your lamp base and get settled. Queries M: 0410 052 134 								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n							\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n										\n						\n									Get Tickets\n					\n					\n								\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n																														\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land.
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/bfs-little-richard/
LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Ballarat Film Society,Externally Produced Event,Film
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251212T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251212T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T044259
CREATED:20250923T045702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T051149Z
UID:67545-1765566000-1765569600@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Minerva's Secrets | Night Tour
DESCRIPTION:Artistanbul: Create your own Turkish Mosaic Lamp 				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n																														\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n							\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n		\n			January 10\n\n	\n\n	  @  \n\n\n1:00 pm\n\n		\n\n\n\n	\n	  -  \n\n4:00 pm\n\n\n\n	\n				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n$59 – $129 				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									Humffray Room 								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n							\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n										\n						\n									Get Tickets\n					\n					\n								\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n									DIY Workshop | Turkish Mosaic Lamp 								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									Bring colour\, light\, and creativity together in this hands-on Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop hosted by ArtIstanbul\, right in the heart of Ballarat. Guided by our friendly instructors\, you’ll design and build your very own mosaic lamp using pre-cut glass and low-fume adhesive – no cutting or grouting required. Perfect for beginners and all skill levels! Each guest will take home a stunning\, fully functional lamp and a take-home grout kit for finishing touches once dry. Choose Your Lamp Style:• Candle Holder – $59• Table Lamp (Botti) – $109• Swan Lamp – $129 								\n				\n									 Optional Add-ons:Take home your own DIY Lamp Kit (25% off retail) or browse our pop-up store featuring jewellery\, ceramics and finished lamps.All materials\, bulbs\, aprons\, and gloves are included – just bring your creativity! What’s Included:All materials & tools | Step-by-step instruction | Take-home grout kit | Retail pop-up access Please arrive 10–15 minutes early to collect your lamp base and get settled. Queries M: 0410 052 134 								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n							\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n										\n						\n									Get Tickets\n					\n					\n								\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n																														\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land.
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/minervas-secrets-night-tours-12-dec-25/
LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Important Dates,Night Tours,Tours
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251213T200000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251213T213000
DTSTAMP:20260407T044259
CREATED:20251021T225043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T032321Z
UID:68162-1765656000-1765661400@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Christmas Comedy Gala at BMI
DESCRIPTION:Artistanbul: Create your own Turkish Mosaic Lamp 				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n																														\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n							\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n		\n			January 10\n\n	\n\n	  @  \n\n\n1:00 pm\n\n		\n\n\n\n	\n	  -  \n\n4:00 pm\n\n\n\n	\n				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n$59 – $129 				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									Humffray Room 								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n							\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n										\n						\n									Get Tickets\n					\n					\n								\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n									DIY Workshop | Turkish Mosaic Lamp 								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									Bring colour\, light\, and creativity together in this hands-on Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop hosted by ArtIstanbul\, right in the heart of Ballarat. Guided by our friendly instructors\, you’ll design and build your very own mosaic lamp using pre-cut glass and low-fume adhesive – no cutting or grouting required. Perfect for beginners and all skill levels! Each guest will take home a stunning\, fully functional lamp and a take-home grout kit for finishing touches once dry. Choose Your Lamp Style:• Candle Holder – $59• Table Lamp (Botti) – $109• Swan Lamp – $129 								\n				\n									 Optional Add-ons:Take home your own DIY Lamp Kit (25% off retail) or browse our pop-up store featuring jewellery\, ceramics and finished lamps.All materials\, bulbs\, aprons\, and gloves are included – just bring your creativity! What’s Included:All materials & tools | Step-by-step instruction | Take-home grout kit | Retail pop-up access Please arrive 10–15 minutes early to collect your lamp base and get settled. Queries M: 0410 052 134 								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n							\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n										\n						\n									Get Tickets\n					\n					\n								\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n																														\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land.
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/christmas-comedy-gala/
LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260110T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260110T160000
DTSTAMP:20260407T044259
CREATED:20251209T021738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T041541Z
UID:69434-1768050000-1768060800@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Artistanbul: Create your own Turkish Mosaic Lamp
DESCRIPTION:Artistanbul: Create your own Turkish Mosaic Lamp 				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n																														\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n							\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n		\n			January 10\n\n	\n\n	  @  \n\n\n1:00 pm\n\n		\n\n\n\n	\n	  -  \n\n4:00 pm\n\n\n\n	\n				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n$59 – $129 				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									Humffray Room 								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n							\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n										\n						\n									Get Tickets\n					\n					\n								\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n									DIY Workshop | Turkish Mosaic Lamp 								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									Bring colour\, light\, and creativity together in this hands-on Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop hosted by ArtIstanbul\, right in the heart of Ballarat. Guided by our friendly instructors\, you’ll design and build your very own mosaic lamp using pre-cut glass and low-fume adhesive – no cutting or grouting required. Perfect for beginners and all skill levels! Each guest will take home a stunning\, fully functional lamp and a take-home grout kit for finishing touches once dry. Choose Your Lamp Style:• Candle Holder – $59• Table Lamp (Botti) – $109• Swan Lamp – $129 								\n				\n									 Optional Add-ons:Take home your own DIY Lamp Kit (25% off retail) or browse our pop-up store featuring jewellery\, ceramics and finished lamps.All materials\, bulbs\, aprons\, and gloves are included – just bring your creativity! What’s Included:All materials & tools | Step-by-step instruction | Take-home grout kit | Retail pop-up access Please arrive 10–15 minutes early to collect your lamp base and get settled. Queries M: 0410 052 134 								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n							\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n										\n						\n									Get Tickets\n					\n					\n								\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n																														\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land.
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/art-istanbul-workshop/
LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Art programs,Christmas,Fundraiser,Important Dates,Market
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260112T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260112T190000
DTSTAMP:20260407T044259
CREATED:20241217T012501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T010209Z
UID:60743-1768240800-1768244400@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Ballarat Festival of Organ and Fine Music | Darkness & Delight - Jerry Wong (solo piano)
DESCRIPTION:Artistanbul: Create your own Turkish Mosaic Lamp 				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n																														\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n							\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n		\n			January 10\n\n	\n\n	  @  \n\n\n1:00 pm\n\n		\n\n\n\n	\n	  -  \n\n4:00 pm\n\n\n\n	\n				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n$59 – $129 				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									Humffray Room 								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n							\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n										\n						\n									Get Tickets\n					\n					\n								\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n									DIY Workshop | Turkish Mosaic Lamp 								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									Bring colour\, light\, and creativity together in this hands-on Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop hosted by ArtIstanbul\, right in the heart of Ballarat. Guided by our friendly instructors\, you’ll design and build your very own mosaic lamp using pre-cut glass and low-fume adhesive – no cutting or grouting required. Perfect for beginners and all skill levels! Each guest will take home a stunning\, fully functional lamp and a take-home grout kit for finishing touches once dry. Choose Your Lamp Style:• Candle Holder – $59• Table Lamp (Botti) – $109• Swan Lamp – $129 								\n				\n									 Optional Add-ons:Take home your own DIY Lamp Kit (25% off retail) or browse our pop-up store featuring jewellery\, ceramics and finished lamps.All materials\, bulbs\, aprons\, and gloves are included – just bring your creativity! What’s Included:All materials & tools | Step-by-step instruction | Take-home grout kit | Retail pop-up access Please arrive 10–15 minutes early to collect your lamp base and get settled. Queries M: 0410 052 134 								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n							\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n										\n						\n									Get Tickets\n					\n					\n								\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n																														\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land.
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/jerry-wong/
LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Classical Music,Live Music,organs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260123T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260123T213000
DTSTAMP:20260407T044259
CREATED:20251203T003308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T010553Z
UID:69281-1769196600-1769203800@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Billy Hinde's Big Band presents: A Night of Big Band
DESCRIPTION:Artistanbul: Create your own Turkish Mosaic Lamp 				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n																														\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n							\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n		\n			January 10\n\n	\n\n	  @  \n\n\n1:00 pm\n\n		\n\n\n\n	\n	  -  \n\n4:00 pm\n\n\n\n	\n				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n$59 – $129 				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									Humffray Room 								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n							\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n										\n						\n									Get Tickets\n					\n					\n								\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n									DIY Workshop | Turkish Mosaic Lamp 								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									Bring colour\, light\, and creativity together in this hands-on Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop hosted by ArtIstanbul\, right in the heart of Ballarat. Guided by our friendly instructors\, you’ll design and build your very own mosaic lamp using pre-cut glass and low-fume adhesive – no cutting or grouting required. Perfect for beginners and all skill levels! Each guest will take home a stunning\, fully functional lamp and a take-home grout kit for finishing touches once dry. Choose Your Lamp Style:• Candle Holder – $59• Table Lamp (Botti) – $109• Swan Lamp – $129 								\n				\n									 Optional Add-ons:Take home your own DIY Lamp Kit (25% off retail) or browse our pop-up store featuring jewellery\, ceramics and finished lamps.All materials\, bulbs\, aprons\, and gloves are included – just bring your creativity! What’s Included:All materials & tools | Step-by-step instruction | Take-home grout kit | Retail pop-up access Please arrive 10–15 minutes early to collect your lamp base and get settled. Queries M: 0410 052 134 								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n							\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n										\n						\n									Get Tickets\n					\n					\n								\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n																														\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land.
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/a-night-of-big-band/
LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260128T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260128T193000
DTSTAMP:20260407T044259
CREATED:20251120T065224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T040410Z
UID:68764-1769623200-1769628600@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:In Conversation with Geoff Parkes and Susi Fox
DESCRIPTION:Artistanbul: Create your own Turkish Mosaic Lamp 				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n																														\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n							\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n		\n			January 10\n\n	\n\n	  @  \n\n\n1:00 pm\n\n		\n\n\n\n	\n	  -  \n\n4:00 pm\n\n\n\n	\n				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n$59 – $129 				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									Humffray Room 								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n							\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n										\n						\n									Get Tickets\n					\n					\n								\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n									DIY Workshop | Turkish Mosaic Lamp 								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									Bring colour\, light\, and creativity together in this hands-on Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop hosted by ArtIstanbul\, right in the heart of Ballarat. Guided by our friendly instructors\, you’ll design and build your very own mosaic lamp using pre-cut glass and low-fume adhesive – no cutting or grouting required. Perfect for beginners and all skill levels! Each guest will take home a stunning\, fully functional lamp and a take-home grout kit for finishing touches once dry. Choose Your Lamp Style:• Candle Holder – $59• Table Lamp (Botti) – $109• Swan Lamp – $129 								\n				\n									 Optional Add-ons:Take home your own DIY Lamp Kit (25% off retail) or browse our pop-up store featuring jewellery\, ceramics and finished lamps.All materials\, bulbs\, aprons\, and gloves are included – just bring your creativity! What’s Included:All materials & tools | Step-by-step instruction | Take-home grout kit | Retail pop-up access Please arrive 10–15 minutes early to collect your lamp base and get settled. Queries M: 0410 052 134 								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n							\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n										\n						\n									Get Tickets\n					\n					\n								\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n																														\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land.
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/in-conversation-with-geoff-parks-susi-fox/
LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Library
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