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UID:67630-1759604400-1759611600@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Spaceballs - a FightMND fundraiser
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/spaceballs-fightmnd-fundraiser/
LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Externally Produced Event,Film,Victorian Seniors Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251005T150000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251005T170000
DTSTAMP:20260407T064000
CREATED:20250709T015027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T044106Z
UID:66091-1759676400-1759683600@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Three Russian Piano Trios
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/russian-piano-trios/
LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Classical Music,Live Music,Victorian Seniors Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251008T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251008T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T064000
CREATED:20250813T044851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T045058Z
UID:66952-1759950000-1759953600@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | Three Methods for Overcoming Bad Habits
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-8-october-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-bad-habits-v2.webp
ORGANIZER;CN="Kadampa Meditation":MAILTO:info@kadampa.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251009T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251009T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T064000
CREATED:20250212T040547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T110559Z
UID:62016-1760038200-1760043600@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Ballarat Film Society | To Thank the Room
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-to-thank-the-room-oct/
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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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251015T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251015T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T064000
CREATED:20250813T045048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T045830Z
UID:66955-1760554800-1760558400@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | Three Methods for Overcoming Bad Habits
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-15-october-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-bad-habits-v2.webp
ORGANIZER;CN="Kadampa Meditation":MAILTO:info@kadampa.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251016T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251016T213000
DTSTAMP:20260407T064000
CREATED:20250709T002656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T023644Z
UID:66088-1760643000-1760650200@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:'God of Carnage'\, A Ballarat National Theatre Production | This season NOW CANCELLED | BNT apologises.
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/god-of-carnage/
LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350
CATEGORIES:Ballarat National Theatre,Theatre Production,Victorian Seniors Festival
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/God-of-Carnage-BMI-Square.webp
ORGANIZER;CN="Ballarat National Theatre":MAILTO:contact@bnt.org.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251019T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251019T160000
DTSTAMP:20260407T064000
CREATED:20250710T035225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T023809Z
UID:66112-1760882400-1760889600@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:'God of Carnage'\, A Ballarat National Theatre Production | This season NOW CANCELLED | BNT apologises.
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/god-of-carnage-5/
LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350
CATEGORIES:Ballarat National Theatre,Theatre Production,Victorian Seniors Festival
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/God-of-Carnage-BMI-Square.webp
ORGANIZER;CN="Ballarat National Theatre":MAILTO:contact@bnt.org.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251021T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251021T193000
DTSTAMP:20260407T064000
CREATED:20250919T003912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T045545Z
UID:67443-1761069600-1761075000@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:In Conversation with J Mary Masters *This event has now been CANCELLED*
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/j-mary-masters/
LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Fundraiser,Library,Victorian Seniors Festival
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/sq-promo-judith-final.webp
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251022T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251022T140000
DTSTAMP:20260407T064000
CREATED:20250930T012758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T061535Z
UID:67775-1761127200-1761141600@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Ballarat Seniors Expo | BMI component now CANCELLED
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-seniors-festival-expo/
LOCATION:Ballarat Show Grounds\, Ballarat\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Victorian Seniors Festival
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/seniors-2025-sq-promo.webp
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251022T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251022T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T064000
CREATED:20250813T045930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T050518Z
UID:66964-1761159600-1761163200@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-22-october-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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251024T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251024T201500
DTSTAMP:20260407T064000
CREATED:20251001T035625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T045612Z
UID:67819-1761332400-1761336900@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Opera's Bad Girl: Anna Bishop\, the World's First Daringly Defiant Diva
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/operas-bad-girl/
LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350
CATEGORIES:Live Music,Theatre Production,Victorian Seniors Festival
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/sq-promo-bad-girl.webp
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251025T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251025T160000
DTSTAMP:20260407T064000
CREATED:20250805T043957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T061603Z
UID:66614-1761386400-1761408000@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Linen and Lace: An exhibition through the decades
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/linen-and-lace-fundraiser/
LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350
CATEGORIES:Art programs,Fundraiser,Important Dates,Members,Urban Agriculture Month,Victorian Seniors Festival
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/linen-and-lace-sq-promo-v3-1.webp
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251026T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251026T160000
DTSTAMP:20260407T064001
CREATED:20250903T045545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T013159Z
UID:67296-1761472800-1761494400@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Linen and Lace: An exhibition through the decades
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/linen-and-lace-fundraiser-2/
LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350
CATEGORIES:Art programs,Fundraiser,Important Dates,Members,Victorian Seniors Festival
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/linen-and-lace-sq-promo-v3.webp
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251029T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251029T183000
DTSTAMP:20260407T064001
CREATED:20250728T043616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T043434Z
UID:66385-1761759000-1761762600@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Twilight Talks 2025\, Season 4\, Remembrance Day | A Surgeon Commander & A Leading Cook - Ballarat Connections to HMAS Sydney 2 in 1941
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/twilight-talks-surgeon-commander-leading-cook/
LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Important Dates,Members,Talk,Twilight Talks,Victorian Seniors Festival
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/hmas-sydney-2.webp
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251029T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251029T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T064001
CREATED:20250813T050626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T050736Z
UID:66969-1761764400-1761768000@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-29-october-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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251031T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251031T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T064001
CREATED:20250923T045951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T051016Z
UID:67550-1761937200-1761940800@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-31-oct-25/
LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Important Dates,Night Tours,Tours,Victorian Seniors Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251031T210000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251031T220000
DTSTAMP:20260407T064001
CREATED:20250923T044958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T051126Z
UID:67531-1761944400-1761948000@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-31-oct-25-2/
LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Important Dates,Night Tours,Tours,Victorian Seniors Festival
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251105T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251105T183000
DTSTAMP:20260407T064001
CREATED:20250728T053444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T033437Z
UID:66400-1762363800-1762367400@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Twilight Talks 2025\, Season 4\, Remembrance Day | Recent War Memorabilia - from WW2 to Afghanistan\, Presented by David Wright.
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/twilight-talks-war-memorabilia/
LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Important Dates,Members,Talk,Twilight Talks,Victorian Seniors Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251105T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251105T184500
DTSTAMP:20260407T064001
CREATED:20250812T005546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T040122Z
UID:66788-1762365600-1762368300@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Stella Day Out Ballarat | Katia Ariel 'The Swift Dark Tide' in conversation with Kelly Gardiner
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-katia-ariel/
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:20251105T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251105T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T064001
CREATED:20250813T050815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T050909Z
UID:66971-1762369200-1762372800@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-5-november-25/
LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:kadampa
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251105T191500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251105T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T064001
CREATED:20250812T054350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T035952Z
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/square-promo-samah.webp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251106T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251106T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T064001
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251112T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251112T193000
DTSTAMP:20260407T064001
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251112T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251112T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T064001
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251113T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251113T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T064001
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251115T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251115T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T064001
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:20260407T064001
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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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251118T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251118T193000
DTSTAMP:20260407T064001
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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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251119T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251119T183000
DTSTAMP:20260407T064001
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:20260407T064001
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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