Upcoming workshops for this month of Sydney Skill Sharing.
"Sydney Skill Sharing” are a series of workshops on diverse topics. These are held fortnightly on Saturdays, 5PM-6PM (but often we hang about for another hour).
Do you or some of your friends have a skill they would like to share with the community? Let us know! Lots of spots are available for next year, so let's collectivise our skills.
More info will be coming soon about the upcoming screenprinting workshop. Stay tuned.
"Sydney Skill Sharing” are a series of workshops on diverse topics. These are held fortnightly on Saturdays, 5PM-6PM (but often we hang about for another hour).
Do you or some of your friends have a skill they would like to share with the community? Let us know! Lots of spots are available for next year, so let's collectivise our skills.
More info will be coming soon about the upcoming screenprinting workshop. Stay tuned.
Join us at Jura Books for “Sydney Skill Sharing” a series of workshops on diverse topics.
IMPORTANT: This workshop will be running from 10am-12pm and there will be a MAXIMUM OF 12 SPOTS AVAILABLE due to equipment constraints. Please message or email to reserve a spot.
All workshops are held on the stolen land of the Gadigal and Wangal people.
13/12/25 | Hands On Screenprinting
Want to paint over a logo on your tote bag? Did you find some plain t-shirts at an op-shop? Screenprinting can be an accessible form of DIY printing that lets you personalise clothes. In this workshop, participants will get the chance to observe and try different stages of the screenprinting process, as well as gaining insight into the design process of some of the pre-prepared prints. All equipment will be provided.
Note on accessibility: Workshops will be held at the front of the shop, which is accessible from the street, but bathrooms are located up a set of stairs.
IMPORTANT: This workshop will be running from 10am-12pm and there will be a MAXIMUM OF 12 SPOTS AVAILABLE due to equipment constraints. Please message or email to reserve a spot.
All workshops are held on the stolen land of the Gadigal and Wangal people.
13/12/25 | Hands On Screenprinting
Want to paint over a logo on your tote bag? Did you find some plain t-shirts at an op-shop? Screenprinting can be an accessible form of DIY printing that lets you personalise clothes. In this workshop, participants will get the chance to observe and try different stages of the screenprinting process, as well as gaining insight into the design process of some of the pre-prepared prints. All equipment will be provided.
Note on accessibility: Workshops will be held at the front of the shop, which is accessible from the street, but bathrooms are located up a set of stairs.
Don’t miss ACAB Day 2025, tomorrow Saturday 13/12 at Jura Books! Four awesome local bands, entry by donation, with all money raised on the door going to the performers. Doors from 7pm, bands from 7:30pm, featuring:
• Convict
• Meow Meow and the Smackouts
• Punish
• Operation Ibis
Enter via the back alley around the corner on Crystal St.
🕖 When: from 7pm Saturday 13th of December
📍 Where: 440 Parramatta Rd. Petersham
This event is held on the land of the Gadigal and Wangal people, whose sovereignty was never ceded.
♿️ Note on accessibility: Entrance and bathrooms are located up a set of stairs. Apologies for the inconvenience.
• Convict
• Meow Meow and the Smackouts
• Punish
• Operation Ibis
Enter via the back alley around the corner on Crystal St.
🕖 When: from 7pm Saturday 13th of December
📍 Where: 440 Parramatta Rd. Petersham
This event is held on the land of the Gadigal and Wangal people, whose sovereignty was never ceded.
♿️ Note on accessibility: Entrance and bathrooms are located up a set of stairs. Apologies for the inconvenience.
Jura Books open for bonus days tomorrow and Thursday 2-7pm. Feel free to drop by for a browse or chat 🐈⬛
Join us at Jura Books for “Sydney Skill Sharing” a series of workshops on diverse topics. Grab some friends and let's collectivise our skills!
Workshops are held fortnightly on Saturdays, 5PM-6PM (but often we hang about for another hour).
All workshops are held on the stolen land of the Gadigal and Wangal people, whose sovereignty was never ceded.
Upcoming workshop:
27/12/25 | Popping Dance Workshop
Drop in to our beginner-friendly workshop on Popping and Animation dance styles.
Come along to learn basic foundational techniques, isolations, grooves and tempo changes to explore within a fun and supportive space. We’ll break down musicality, practicing ways to connect movements to sound.
Participants are encouraged to choose their own song to play with.
Any questions, feel free to email Dan on healthanarchist@proton.me
Note on accessibility: Workshops will be held at the front of the shop, which is accessible from the street, but bathrooms are located up a set of stairs.
Workshops are held fortnightly on Saturdays, 5PM-6PM (but often we hang about for another hour).
All workshops are held on the stolen land of the Gadigal and Wangal people, whose sovereignty was never ceded.
Upcoming workshop:
27/12/25 | Popping Dance Workshop
Drop in to our beginner-friendly workshop on Popping and Animation dance styles.
Come along to learn basic foundational techniques, isolations, grooves and tempo changes to explore within a fun and supportive space. We’ll break down musicality, practicing ways to connect movements to sound.
Participants are encouraged to choose their own song to play with.
Any questions, feel free to email Dan on healthanarchist@proton.me
Note on accessibility: Workshops will be held at the front of the shop, which is accessible from the street, but bathrooms are located up a set of stairs.
📚 We Are Closed in January - Help Us Rebuild Our Upstairs Library and Archives!
Jura Books will be closed throughout January whilst we work to rebuild our upstairs library/archive and organising space.
As long term friends of Jura Books may be aware, our building was seriously damaged during the demolition of the building next door in February 2021. Since then our community library and archives have remained closed. Over the past year we have been working hard to restore the library and return the upstairs space to its former glory, but there is still work that remains to be done.
Jura Books will be closed throughout January whilst we work to rebuild our upstairs library/archive and organising space.
As long term friends of Jura Books may be aware, our building was seriously damaged during the demolition of the building next door in February 2021. Since then our community library and archives have remained closed. Over the past year we have been working hard to restore the library and return the upstairs space to its former glory, but there is still work that remains to be done.
How Can You Help?
We will be having working bees throughout January, and help is especially requested for January 3rd 2026. The work that needs to be completed includes:
- General cleaning and organising
- Sanding and painting walls
- Reinstalling wall mounted shelves
- Organising and sorting books
- Moving boxes downstairs & upstairs
📍 When: Starting from 11am, 3rd January 2026
🕚 Where: Jura Books, 440 Parramatta Road, Petersham NSW 2049
If you are able to lend a hand during our working bee on Saturday, January 3rd 2026 (or any other day in January) please message us.
Solidarity,
The Jura Books Collective
We will be having working bees throughout January, and help is especially requested for January 3rd 2026. The work that needs to be completed includes:
- General cleaning and organising
- Sanding and painting walls
- Reinstalling wall mounted shelves
- Organising and sorting books
- Moving boxes downstairs & upstairs
📍 When: Starting from 11am, 3rd January 2026
🕚 Where: Jura Books, 440 Parramatta Road, Petersham NSW 2049
If you are able to lend a hand during our working bee on Saturday, January 3rd 2026 (or any other day in January) please message us.
Solidarity,
The Jura Books Collective
📚Help Us Finish Rebuilding Our Library and Archives!
As you’ll know, Jura Books has been closed this January whilst we work to rebuild our upstairs library/archive and organising space, and thanks to all of you, we’re nearly there! The work of renovating the physical space is almost complete, but we need your help moving the books and boxes back upstairs, so the process of sorting and archiving can begin in earnest.
How Can You Help?
We are holding another working bee on Saturday 17th January 2026. The work includes:
- Moving boxes upstairs
- General cleaning and tidying of the space
- Organising and sorting books and archival material
🕐 When: From 11am, 17th of January 2026
📍Where: Jura Books, 440 Parramatta Road, Petersham NSW 2049
If you are able to lend a hand, please let us know!
Solidarity,
The Jura Books Collective
As you’ll know, Jura Books has been closed this January whilst we work to rebuild our upstairs library/archive and organising space, and thanks to all of you, we’re nearly there! The work of renovating the physical space is almost complete, but we need your help moving the books and boxes back upstairs, so the process of sorting and archiving can begin in earnest.
How Can You Help?
We are holding another working bee on Saturday 17th January 2026. The work includes:
- Moving boxes upstairs
- General cleaning and tidying of the space
- Organising and sorting books and archival material
🕐 When: From 11am, 17th of January 2026
📍Where: Jura Books, 440 Parramatta Road, Petersham NSW 2049
If you are able to lend a hand, please let us know!
Solidarity,
The Jura Books Collective
Hey everyone,
This is just a heads up that Jura Books won’t be reopening until Friday the 6th of February. We had hoped to reopen this weekend, but due to unforeseen complications with the renovations upstairs, we haven’t been able to get things ready in time. Thank you for your support, and apologies for any inconvenience. We hope we’ll see you all soon!
This is just a heads up that Jura Books won’t be reopening until Friday the 6th of February. We had hoped to reopen this weekend, but due to unforeseen complications with the renovations upstairs, we haven’t been able to get things ready in time. Thank you for your support, and apologies for any inconvenience. We hope we’ll see you all soon!
Sydney Skill Sharing is back! A series of workshops on diverse topics. Grab some friends and let's collectivise our skills!
IMPORTANT: This workshop will be running earlier than usual, starting at 2pm, and only has limited spots available, so please RSVP. If you have access to your own tools/equipment, please let us know, as we may be able to fit more people if that's the case.
All workshops are held on the stolen land of the Gadigal and Wangal people, whose sovereignty was never ceded.
07/02/2026 | Beginners Woodworking Workshop
Come relearn the art of making and mending - with your hands and not your wallets! For this workshop, we will be creating an artistic display rack for your political zines using basic woodwork joinery techniques. Tools will be provided, but you can bring your own if you want.
Note on accessibility: Workshops will be held at the front of the shop, which is accessible from the street, but bathrooms are located up a set of stairs. Apologies for the inconvenience.
IMPORTANT: This workshop will be running earlier than usual, starting at 2pm, and only has limited spots available, so please RSVP. If you have access to your own tools/equipment, please let us know, as we may be able to fit more people if that's the case.
All workshops are held on the stolen land of the Gadigal and Wangal people, whose sovereignty was never ceded.
07/02/2026 | Beginners Woodworking Workshop
Come relearn the art of making and mending - with your hands and not your wallets! For this workshop, we will be creating an artistic display rack for your political zines using basic woodwork joinery techniques. Tools will be provided, but you can bring your own if you want.
Note on accessibility: Workshops will be held at the front of the shop, which is accessible from the street, but bathrooms are located up a set of stairs. Apologies for the inconvenience.
Join us at Jura Books for “Sydney Skill Sharing” a series of workshops on diverse topics. Grab some friends and let's collectivise our skills!
Workshops are held fortnightly on Saturdays, 5-6PM.
All workshops are held on the stolen land of the Gadigal and Wangal people, whose sovereignty was never ceded.
Upcoming workshop:
21/02/26 | Salsa Workshop
Partnered social dancing, such as salsa, can help us co-regulate and become more attuned to ourselves. Come to Jura Books, and be guided by a trained salsa instructor.
All genders and skill levels welcome, even if you have never danced before. The workshop will be focused on beginner-level moves. There will be social dancing at the end with slower music to help you practice.
If you're curious but still unsure, you're welcome to drop in and just watch.
Note on accessibility: Workshops will be held at the front of the shop, which is accessible from the street, but bathrooms are located up a set of stairs. Apologies for the inconvenience.
Workshops are held fortnightly on Saturdays, 5-6PM.
All workshops are held on the stolen land of the Gadigal and Wangal people, whose sovereignty was never ceded.
Upcoming workshop:
21/02/26 | Salsa Workshop
Partnered social dancing, such as salsa, can help us co-regulate and become more attuned to ourselves. Come to Jura Books, and be guided by a trained salsa instructor.
All genders and skill levels welcome, even if you have never danced before. The workshop will be focused on beginner-level moves. There will be social dancing at the end with slower music to help you practice.
If you're curious but still unsure, you're welcome to drop in and just watch.
Note on accessibility: Workshops will be held at the front of the shop, which is accessible from the street, but bathrooms are located up a set of stairs. Apologies for the inconvenience.
📚 Author Talk: Ralf Ruckus on Social Struggles and Leftwing Opposition in China
Jura Books is excited to announce a presentation by author and researcher Ralf Ruckus on Friday the 13th of March.
In this event, Ralf Ruckus will present the arguments of two books: 'The Communist Road to Capitalism. How Social Unrest and Containment Have Pushed China’s (R)evolution since 1949' (PM Press, 2021) provides a history of the social, economic, and political trajectory in China since 1949, while 'The Left in China. A Political Cartography' (Pluto Press, 2023) looks deeper into the social conflicts and struggles in China since 1949 and analyses how they inspired different generations of leftwing opposition.
🕖 When: 6:30PM Friday 13th of March
📍 Where: 440 Parramatta Rd. Petersham
This event is held on the land of the Gadigal and Wangal people, whose sovereignty was never ceded.
♿️ Note on accessibility: Entrance and bathrooms are located up a set of stairs. Apologies for the inconvenience.
Jura Books is excited to announce a presentation by author and researcher Ralf Ruckus on Friday the 13th of March.
In this event, Ralf Ruckus will present the arguments of two books: 'The Communist Road to Capitalism. How Social Unrest and Containment Have Pushed China’s (R)evolution since 1949' (PM Press, 2021) provides a history of the social, economic, and political trajectory in China since 1949, while 'The Left in China. A Political Cartography' (Pluto Press, 2023) looks deeper into the social conflicts and struggles in China since 1949 and analyses how they inspired different generations of leftwing opposition.
🕖 When: 6:30PM Friday 13th of March
📍 Where: 440 Parramatta Rd. Petersham
This event is held on the land of the Gadigal and Wangal people, whose sovereignty was never ceded.
♿️ Note on accessibility: Entrance and bathrooms are located up a set of stairs. Apologies for the inconvenience.
Workshop on today:
21/02/26 | Salsa Workshop
Dance is one of the many ways that we can connect and find each other in an alienated world. Partnered social dancing, such as salsa, can help us co-regulate and become more attuned to ourselves. Come to Jura Books, and be guided by a trained salsa instructor and learn the basic steps, turns, and moves to help you engage with social dancing.
All genders and skill levels welcome, even if you have never danced before. The workshop will be focused on beginner-level moves with potential for intermediate one's too. There will be social dancing at the end with slower music to help you practice. The class is expected to go for an hour.
If you're curious but still unsure, you're welcome to drop in and just watch.
Note on accessibility: Workshops will be held at the front of the shop, which is accessible from the street, but bathrooms are located up a set of stairs. Apologies for the inconvenience.
21/02/26 | Salsa Workshop
Dance is one of the many ways that we can connect and find each other in an alienated world. Partnered social dancing, such as salsa, can help us co-regulate and become more attuned to ourselves. Come to Jura Books, and be guided by a trained salsa instructor and learn the basic steps, turns, and moves to help you engage with social dancing.
All genders and skill levels welcome, even if you have never danced before. The workshop will be focused on beginner-level moves with potential for intermediate one's too. There will be social dancing at the end with slower music to help you practice. The class is expected to go for an hour.
If you're curious but still unsure, you're welcome to drop in and just watch.
Note on accessibility: Workshops will be held at the front of the shop, which is accessible from the street, but bathrooms are located up a set of stairs. Apologies for the inconvenience.