Pride Fest Qtopia

A month-long celebration of queer creativity and culture

A cornerstone of Sydney's Pride Month calendar, Pride Fest offers a month of dazzling works and moving stories that celebrate the astounding talent of the LGBTQIA+ community

1st - 30th June 2025

Oxford Street Studio class with professional teacher and male model.

All materials provided.

BYO drinks

Saturday 7th June & Saturday 14th June
Where: Bookshop Darlinghurst
Time: 4pm – 6pm

Learn some Safety tips for when you’re out and about. LGBTI participants and allies. Topics Include:
Defence against weapons especially knifes, Basic Strikes, Blocks, Ground Defence, Ways to escape

SMS 0411 808 451 to book a place
Prediction and Prevention of Violence

Tuesday 10th June
Where: Erskinville Town Hall
Time: 6:30pm – 7:30pm

Black and white photography exhibition

16-22 June 2025
Opening night – 17th June 6.00 pm
Tap Gallery

Queen of the Canvas
Slightly Pre-Sketched
Saturday 21 Jun, 2:00 pm
Doors open 2:00pm & close at 5:00pm

$80.00 per person

About this Painting

Look out Oxford Street! Here comes Sia Tequila, Sydney’s infamous Drag Queen to entertain you while you unleash your inner artist and inner Queen! Don’t forget to spill the tea (‘wine’) and tell your friends. Glitter, sparkles and dressing up is highly encouraged.

During Your Session: Our artist(s) will guide you step-by-step in a fun and easy way! Don’t stress, no experience is required! You choose your favourite colours, sip your favourite beverage, and we’ll handle the rest.

What to Bring Along: Our studio is BYO drinks and nibbles. 

What We Provide You:
 All glassware
 Tapas plates (no cutlery or napkins)
 A fridge
 Ice
​ Bottle openers
 An Apron
 40 cm x 50 cm canvas
 All other art supplies

We do not sell or provide any food or drinks in our studios.

Age to Attend:  You must be 18+ years of age to attend.

25 available

Proudly judged & sponsored by Prix Yves Hernot. More info contact Tap Gallery

Join us for a draw and sip class like no other - hosted by the Sydney drag queen - The Fabulous Wonder Mama (aka Wilma!)

Learn how to draw with oil pastels in a few fun steps, while enjoying a drink, laughter, and a whole lot of creativity and FUN!

Being an experienced artist and designer, the Fabulous Wonder Mama, will share her best tips and tricks for creating a fabulous artwork every time. Bring out your inner diva and lets draw your inner Drag Queen in this fun and creative drawing workshop!

There is no cookie cutter repetitive artworks in Wonder Mama’s Workshop! Everyone leaves with a unique and original piece different from the person next to you!

Mama's workshop is suitable for beginners through to more advanced artists so don't worry if drawing isn't your forte!!

This is a family friendly workshop for kids over 12.

Sunday 29th June
Where: Qtopia Sydney – The Workshop
Time: 2pm – 4:30pm