Redfern Art Workshops

BRIEF DESCRIPTION

The Redfern Community Centre works to make creating music accessible to the wider community through providing free workshops. From guitar lessons to DJ skills to music production and more — there is something for everyone who wants to experience music firsthand. These workshops run in 10-week segments, with each week building on the last until participants leave feeling confident in their abilities. It's a great opportunity for anyone interested in expressing themselves through one of humanity's oldest and most beloved pastimes.

The centre also offers a multipurpose hall and a multipurpose room suitable for dance and other classes.

HOW TO GET THERE? - Parking & Transport

By train: Redfern Station is 180 metres from the centre and is serviced by all metropolitan Sydney train lines. The Little Everleigh Street entrance is the best one to use. From the station, follow the path towards the Community Centre — it is a flat, wide concrete path that slopes gently downward towards the entrance.

By community transport: The Village2Village community transport bus runs on Thursdays and Fridays and is free for all passengers. The Redfern to Broadway route sets down on Lawson Street near Redfern Station, 180 metres from the entrance.

By bus: There are no bus stops within 200 metres of the centre.

By car: One mobility parking spot is located on Hugo Street to the left Cross the street and follow the accessible entrance signs to reach the entrance. Additional timed parking on surrounding streets is open to those with a mobility parking permit. Please note there is no mobility parking within the Redfern Community Centre carpark. The path from Hugo Street to the entrance includes a shared car-pedestrian zone.

Drop-off can be effectuated in 34 Louis Street, leading to a kerb cut with ramp from the non-parking area reserved to council vehicles.

ACCESS FEATURES

The entrance has a level, smooth concrete pathway with a short, shallow incline leading to automatic doors that open to 1960mm wide. Automatic doors operate during opening hours.

The right-hand side of the reception desk is lowered and accessible to wheelchair users. Please note there is no hearing loop at the reception desk, however a hearing support system is available upon request elsewhere in the centre.

The centre has step-free access across three levels via a passenger lift. To reach the lift from the main entrance, travel straight ahead, turn right at the reception desk — the lift is straight ahead. The lift has a 630kg weight capacity, an entrance width of 890mm, and circulation space of 890mm x 1300mm. Handrails are on the right-hand side. Buttons are illuminated with raised text and braille. Please note there is no mirror or audio announcements in the lift.

Stairs are also available from ground level to level 1, located to the left of the main entrance. There are two flights with 20 steps in total, 1380mm wide, with handrails on both sides, non-slip nosings, and tactile ground surface indicators.

TOILETS

There are three unisex accessible toilets at the centre — one on each level — each with shower facilities including controls reachable from a seated position and a bench. All toilet doorways are heavy solid wood opening to 1310mm wide (push to open). There are no ambulant toilets or adult changing rooms.

Ground floor: From the main entrance go straight ahead, turn right at the reception desk, then right at the lift. Travel down the hallway — the toilet is on the left. Left-hand side transfer.

Level 1: From the lift, turn right and travel straight ahead to the end of the hallway. The narrowest point of the hallway is 880mm wide. Right-hand side transfer.

Basement: From the lift, turn left and travel straight ahead — the toilet is on the left. Right-hand side transfer.

FAQ'S

Can I hire a room at Redfern Community Centre?

Yes! Redfern Community Centre has rooms available for hire, including a multipurpose hall and a multipurpose room suitable for dance and other classes. To make a booking enquiry, visit: https://cityofsydney.jotform.com/232978423148969

How do I contact Redfern Community Centre?

You can reach the centre by phone on 02 9288 5713 or by email at [email protected]. The centre is managed by the City of Sydney Council. For more accessibility information, visit: https://www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/-/media/corporate/files/2020-07-migrated/files_r/redfern-community-centre-access-information.pdf?download=true

Where can I book the workshops and activities?

To see what's currently on and book your spot, visit the City of Sydney's What's On page for Redfern Community Centre: https://whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au — search for Redfern Community Centre to find upcoming workshops including guitar, DJ, music production and more. Most activities are free and bookings are made directly through the event listing, which will redirect you to an Eventbrite page or provide online meeting details depending on the activity