Workshops and Talks

^{Image courtesy of Jenna Flood}Engage in Indigenous culture, learn about sustainable fashion, and connect with your creativity.

The Melbourne Clothing Exchange: Slow Fashion Guest Speaker

SUN 17 MAY | Meet Jenna Flood, a passionate slow fashion stylist dedicated to making sustainable choices in fashion easy and accessible.

The Great South Side Womens Clothing Exchange

SUN 17 MAY | Reusing clothing means we are keeping these items in circularity, out of landfill. Let’s do our part and help create a more sustainable Frankston!

Nairm Marr Djambana: First Nations Cultural Workshops

TUE 12 MAY | Culture Through Learning at Nairm Marr Djambana: where tradition meets education.

Fiona Basile: The Next Wave

SAT 9 MAY | Celebrating the joy and beauty of our bay. The Next Wave book launch: stories of courage, connection, and joy in the sea.

Floral Studio Open Day – Make a posy with purpose!

SAT 16 MAY | Make a posy with Flowers for Jane to spread joy, and remind others they matter.

HATCH: Artists Program

THU 7 MAY | Come join a frank and creative conversation to hear from artists successfully making and sharing their work on wider scale.

Writers Showcase: Stories from our salon

SUN 17 MAY | Discover stories from Frankston Writers’ Salon at the Southside Festival Writers Showcase. Celebrate creativity, community, and the spirit of Frankston through reflections and ideas that inspire and connect.

Sustainability Workshops

Discover simple, hands-on ways to live more sustainably, from mindful decluttering to creative clothing repair. This free workshop series empowers you to reduce waste, extend the life of what you own, and make small changes that have a lasting impact.

The Big Crochet Day In

SAT 9 MAY | Join The Big Crochet Day In—a joyful call to crochet, share, and connect as part of a massive community-made artwork celebrating collective creativity at South Side Festival.