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School Holiday Workshops 2026
Thinking about future study but not sure what you want to do? Or just looking for something fun to do during the school holidays? TAFE Queensland is hosting a series of workshops to give high school students a taste of what TAFE Queensland has to offer.
- DATE
- 6 - 10 July 2026
- TIME
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9am - 1pm
or
9am - 4pm
- LOCATION
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Various Brisbane campuses
- PRESENTER
- TAFE Queensland
Thinking about what to do in Years 11 and 12 or after high school or just want something different to do in the holidays? TAFE Queensland School Holiday Workshops let you try a study area in a real campus environment, with hands-on sessions led by industry-experienced teachers.
Why attend?
- Explore what you’re into and choose from a range of areas like tech, business, creative, hospitality, health and more.
- Get a real taste of TAFE Queensland: hands-on activities in TAFE Queensland facilities, not just a talk.
- Meet people with similar interests. You’ll be working alongside other high school students from across Brisbane.
Who can attend?
- High school year levels 9–12
What you’ll need:
- Parent/guardian contact information and permission when you register
- Some workshops may require you to bring specific items.
- Your own food and drink for the day.
What you’ll get
- Certificate of Completion* (emailed after the program week)
- New skills and experiences you can reference in a resume or portfolio.
- A clearer idea of what you might want to study next.
Cost and key dates
- Cost: $60 (full day) or $40 (half day)
- Dates: Monday 6 – Friday 10 July 2026
- Time: 8.45am–1pm (half day) or 8.45am–4pm (full day)
- Locations: Various Brisbane campuses
- Tickets close: 11.30pm (AEST) Tuesday 16 June 2026 (or earlier if workshops sell out)
- Tip: Spots are limited - book early to get the workshop you want.
*All School Holiday Workshops are non-accredited
Our workshops
Plan your week
On the day, it is important that all students wear enclosed shoes for the workshops.
They also need to bring their own packed meals, a water bottle, a notebook and a pen, along with personal health items such as medication or EpiPens.
Art, Design and Music
Analogue zine making
Wednesday 8 July | South Bank
9am - 4pm
Eligible years: Year 10; Year 11
Create an analogue zine using graphic design as a storytelling tool. Students explore sequencing and DIY publishing while learning about the history of youth, music, and subculture.
Requirements - a device to save your work, such as a USB or SSD drive.
Film making from script to screen
Tuesday 7 July | Mt Gravatt
9am - 4pm
Eligible years: Year 10; Year 11; Year 12
Break down a script into scenes and production roles before rehearsing in a multicamera television studio. Students shoot a short film using professional studio techniques and experience the full filmmaking process from planning to production.
Requirements - all students must bring a completed media release form to receive a copy of the workshop outcome. These will be provided once a booking is complete.
Turn it up! Live sound workshop
Wednesday 8 July | South Bank
9am - 4pm
Eligible years: Year 10; Year 11; Year 12
Gain a basic understanding of how a small band PA system works. Students take part in practical demonstrations and learn how to operate a digital mixing console.
Experimental drawing with the University of Canberra
Thursday 9 July | South Bank
9am - 1pm
Eligible years: Year 11; Year 12
This workshop develops students’ observational drawing skills through experimental approaches such as contour, blind contour, extended-tool drawing, and the use of the non-dominant hand with graphite.
Character drawing and design
Tuesday 7 July | South Bank
9am - 4pm
Eligible years: Year 10; Year 11
Draw original characters from imagination while developing a personal drawing style. Students explore different techniques, build a mini character design portfolio, and discover careers in animation and illustration.
Requirements - a device to save your work, such as a USB or SSD drive.
SFX and cinematic gore with Huxley School of Makeup
Wednesday 8 July | Mt Gravatt
9am - 1pm
Eligible years: Year 10; Year 11; Year 12
Deep bruises, fresh scars, and realistic blood textures used on professional movie sets. Learn how these industry techniques are created to achieve convincing, on-screen effects.
Requirements - long hair must be pulled back.
Rock band boot camp
Wednesday 8 July | South Bank
9am - 4pm
Eligible years: Year 10; Year 11; Year 12
Take part in a full‑day music workshop focused on ensemble performance, stagecraft, and collaboration. Students rehearse contemporary repertoire in small bands and finish with a live performance on the Gig Studio stage.
Requirements - this workshop is for musicians and singers. You will be asked what you play/sing when purchasing a ticket. A limit of students applies to each. Bring your instrument/strap/lead/drumsticks on the day.
Design and sew a crossbody pouch
Wednesday 8 July | Mt Gravatt
9am - 4pm
Eligible years: Year 11; Year 12
Learn industry techniques to design and create a crossbody pouch. Students complete a fashion specification sheet, cut and produce a finished product using professional methods.
Requirements - long hair must be pulled back, a sewing kit (optional)
Photo and video for content creation
Tuesday 7 July | South Bank
9am - 4pm
Eligible years: Year 10; Year 11; Year 12
Learn how to create professional product photos for e‑commerce, focusing on lighting, composition, and visual branding. Students also shoot and edit short product videos suitable for online stores and social media.
Requirements - a device to save your work, such as a USB or SSD drive. a camera (DSLR preferred) with SD card, a video device (camera or phone), and a laptop (optional).
3D engineering design and interior visualisation
Wednesday 8 July | South Bank or Thursday 9 July | South Bank
9am - 4pm
Eligible years: Year 10; Year 11; Year 12
Students explore engineering visualisation through 3D modelling before learning interior design principles such as colour theory and spatial styling. Technical and creative skills come together as students digitally design and present an interior space.
Requirements - a device to save your work, such as a USB or SSD drive.
Business, Justice and Study Skills
Budgeting for real life with Excel
Monday 6 July | South Bank
9am - 1pm
Eligible years: Year 10; Year 11; Year 12
Create a personal budget using spreadsheets. Students track income and expenses, forecast savings goals, automate calculations, and build financial skills for life after school.
Requirements - a laptop is encouraged but not compulsory.
Referencing for school assignments
Wednesday 8 July | South Bank
9am - 1pm
Eligible years: Year 10; Year 11; Year 12
Learn how to research effectively for school projects. Students find reliable sources, use databases, format references in APA 7 style, avoid plagiarism, and improve academic writing skills.
Requirements - a laptop is encouraged but not compulsory.
Introduction to law and justice
Tuesday 7 July | South Bank, or Thursday 9 July | Loganlea
9am - 1pm
Eligible years: Year 9; Year 10; Year 11; Year 12
Work through a practical criminal law scenario by completing paperwork to charge an offender. Students engage in guided discussions about ethics, responsibility, and decision‑making within the justice system.
| Requirements - a laptop is encouraged but not compulsory. |
Team building escape room challenge
Monday 6 July | South Bank, or Wednesday 8 July | South Bank
9am - 1pm
Eligible years: Year 9; Year 10; Year 11
Put problem‑solving skills to the test in this high‑energy escape‑room style workshop. Students work in teams to crack codes, solve puzzles, and race against the clock while building creativity and collaboration skills.
Requirements - a laptop is encouraged but not compulsory.
Cooking, Hospitality and Tourism
Café and barista skills
Tuesday 7 July | South Bank or Thursday 9 July | Loganlea
9am - 1pm
Eligible years: Year 9; Year 10; Year 11; Year 12
Learn how to prepare café‑style drinks using real barista equipment. Students practise milk steaming and latte art, explore café workflow and customer service, and build skills for entry‑level hospitality roles.
Requirements - students are required to wear long pants and a long sleeve shirt, and long hair must be pulled back.
Mocktail and beverage skills
Thursday 9 July | South Bank
9am - 1pm
Eligible years: Year 9; Year 10; Year 11; Year 12
Learn how to create a variety of non‑alcoholic drinks and mocktails. Students practise cocktail‑making techniques, explore flavour profiles, and learn about bar workflow, hygiene, and customer service.
Requirements - students are required to wear long pants and a long sleeve shirt, and long hair must be pulled back.
Cook like a chef
Thursday 9 July | South Bank, or Friday 10 July | South Bank
9am - 1pm
Eligible years: Year 10; Year 11; Year 12
Develop essential culinary skills using fresh ingredients. Students learn core techniques, present a finished dish, and enjoy the results of their cooking.
Requirements - students are required to wear long pants and a sleeved shirt, and long hair must be pulled back.
Exploring travel and tourism
Tuesday 7 July | South Bank
9am - 1pm
Eligible years: Year 9; Year 10; Year 11; Year 12
Explore travel and tourism through interactive activities. Students design travel brochures and content, learn what makes a great trip, and discover careers in the tourism industry.
Requirements - a device to save your work, such as a USB or SSD drive.
The happy baker
Tuesday 7 July | South Bank
9am - 4pm
Eligible years: Year 10; Year 11; Year 12
Discover some of the mystique around baking and have some fun. You will make something savoury and something sweet to eat.
Requirements - students are required to wear long pants and a collared shirt, and long hair must be pulled back.
Hair and Beauty
Barbering skills basics
Thursday 9 July | Loganlea, or Friday 10 July | South Bank
9am - 1pm
Eligible years: Year 9; Year 10; Year 11
Explore healthy hair care, scalp condition, and professional presentation. Students practise blow‑drying, curling, straightening, and basic barbering techniques while learning how to safely use and maintain tools.
Hear about our SFX and cinematic gore make-up artist workshop? Find it under 'Arts, Design and Music.'
Hairdressing skills basics
Tuesday 7 July | Caboolture, Thursday 9 July | Loganlea, or Friday 10 July | South Bank
9am - 1pm
Eligible years: Year 9; Year 10; Year 11
Explore healthy hair care, scalp condition, and professional presentation. Students practise blow‑drying, curling, straightening, and basic hairdressing techniques while learning how to safely use and maintain tools.
Classic makeup techniques
Thursday 9 July | South Bank
9am - 1pm
Eligible years: Year 10; Year 11; Year 12
Master a classic beauty look by learning how to apply a red lip and precise winged eyeliner. Students practise techniques for clean lines, balanced proportions, and a polished finish.
Requirements - long pants must be worn.
Skincare and mini facial basics
Wednesday 8 July | South Bank
9am - 1pm
Eligible years: Year 10; Year 11; Year 12
Learn how to create a simple daily skincare routine through hands‑on product exploration and a mini facial. Students build confidence in safe, hygienic application techniques and choosing products for different skin needs.
Requirements - long pants must be worn.
Brow styling and shaping
Friday 10 July | South Bank
9am - 1pm
Eligible years: Year 10; Year 11; Year 12
Learn the principles of eyebrow mapping through foundational theory and guided practice. Students explore symmetry, proportion, and makeup techniques to create balanced, professional results.
Requirements - long pants must be worn.
Horticulture
Cultivate your plant propagation skills
Wednesday 8 July | Mt Gravatt
9am - 1pm
Eligible years: Year 9; Year 10; Year 11; Year 12
Grow plants from seeds and cuttings while learning horticulture tools and techniques. Students explore plant biology, growth cycles, and careers in gardening, landscaping, nurseries, and conservation.
Requirements - a hat and sunscreen.
Looking after a sportsfield grade lawn
Tuesday 7 July | Grovely
9am - 1pm
Eligible years: Year 10; Year 11; Year 12
Prepare and maintain turf surfaces used for football and golf. Students use tools and equipment, play mini sports games, and explore careers in turf management and groundskeeping.
Requirements - running shoes, a hat and sunscreen.
Information Technology
Build a static website
Thursday 9 July | Loganlea, or Friday 10 July | Bracken Ridge
9am - 1pm
Eligible years: Year 9; Year 10
Build a static website from scratch in this hands‑on digital workshop. Students source images, create content, and leave with a finished website they can proudly share.
Requirements - a device to save your work, such as a USB or SSD drive, and a laptop (optional).
Robotics and automation
Monday 6 July | South Bank, Wednesday 8 July | South Bank, or Friday 10 July | South Bank
9am - 1pm
Eligible years: Year 9; Year 10; Year 11
Build and program a simple robot using sensors, circuits, and basic Python coding. Students explore how robots are used in industry and discover pathways in automation, cyber security, and engineering.
Requirements - a device to save your work, such as a USB or SSD drive, and a laptop (optional).
Nursing, Early Childhood and Education
Child development through play
Thursday 9 July | Loganlea, or Friday 10 July | Bracken Ridge
9am - 1pm
Eligible years: Year 9; Year 10; Year 11; Year 12
Build a static website from scratch in this hands‑on digital workshop. Students source images, create content, and leave with a finished website they can proudly share.
Future nurses in training
Tuesday 7 July | South Bank
9am - 1pm
Eligible years: Year 10; Year 11; Year 12
Use real nursing equipment in a simulated lab to practise infection control and hygiene. Students assist with basic patient care tasks, learn about the nursing role, and explore healthcare career pathways.
Education support escape room challenge
Thursday 9 July | South Bank
9am - 1pm
Eligible years: Year 10; Year 11
Work in teams to crack clues and solve challenges while discovering the role of a Teacher Aide. Students gain behind‑the‑scenes insight into supporting learning, managing behaviour, and working in schools.
Sport and Recreation
Fitness testing and training fundamentals
Monday 6 July | South Bank
9am - 4pm
Eligible years: Year 9; Year 10; Year 11; Year 12
Practise fitness testing, analyse performance, and design training programs. Students gain hands‑on exercise skills and explore pathways into fitness, coaching, and sport industries.
Requirements - running shoes, a towel, gym clothes and a change of clothes.
Introduction to boating and marine skills
Monday 6 July | Alexandra Hills Boat Shed
9am - 1pm
Eligible years: Year 10; Year 11; Year 12
Learn the basics of boating and life on the water. Students explore navigation, tides, and weather, practise safe boat operation, respond to on‑water emergencies, and discover maritime career pathways.
This workshops is subject to suitable Moreton Bay wind and weather conditions. Students will be contacted no later than 12pm on Sunday 5 July if weather restrictions in place require this workshop to be cancelled. If the workshop is cancelled by TAFE Queensland, a refund will be offered.
Requirements - a long sleeve shirt, a hat and sunscreen. Prepare to get wet.
Inside the game with the Academy of Sport
Tuesday 7 July | South Bank
9am - 4pm
Eligible years: Year 9; Year 10; Year 11; Year 12
Choose your team and take a behind‑the‑scenes look at the sport industry through club insights, leadership activities, and hands‑on coaching. Students explore clear pathways into TAFE Queensland sport programs.
Choose between:
- Brisbane Broncos
- Brisbane Bullets
- Brisbane Heat
- Brisbane Lions
Requirements - activewear, running shoes, a hat and sunscreen.
What happens on the day?
On the day
- Meet at the marquee in the centre of the campus at 8.45am, 15 minutes before your workshop starts. Your teacher will collect you from there.
- Bring along your QR Code to make check-in easy.
What to bring
- Don’t forget your packed lunches, snacks and your water bottle. You will get a break for morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea but you won’t be allowed off campus to buy any meals.
- All other items as prescribed in the workshop information.
- Any personal health items you need (e.g., asthma puffer, EpiPen).
What to wear
- Please wear comfortable casual clothes. You do not need to wear your school uniform.
- Some workshops may detail specific requirements, such as long pants or running shoes.
- You must wear enclosed shoes.
- Be respectful with your clothing. No swear words, or inappropriate slogans. (If your clothing is considered offensive to others you may be asked to leave.)
What if I am sick or running late?
- If you’re sick or can’t make it, call the TAFE Queensland events team on 0436 411 230.
- If you’re more than 30 minutes late, we’ll contact your parent/guardian.
- After sales close at 11.30pm (AEST) on Tuesday 16 June 2026, we can’t accept general refund/cancellation requests unless you provide supporting documents (e.g., a medical certificate).
Rules, refunds and attendance
Booking and payment
- Registrations close at 11.30pm (AEST) Tuesday 16 June 2026 (or earlier if workshops sell out).
- Payment is by credit card at the time you book.
If you can’t attend / refunds
- If you can’t attend on the day, call the TAFE Queensland events team on 0436 411 230.
- If you haven’t arrived within 30 minutes of the workshop start time, we’ll contact your parent/guardian.
- TAFE Queensland assesses refund requests. Email your request to events.brisbane@tafeqld.edu.au.
- Each request is reviewed case by case. You’ll need supporting documents (e.g., a medical certificate).
- After ticket sales close (11.30pm (AEST) Tuesday 16 June 2026), we can’t accept general refund/cancellation requests unless you provide supporting documents.
What’s expected.
- When you attend, you’re expected to:
- Be courteous and respectful to everyone.
- Look after your own safety and respect other people and their property.
- Don’t bully, harass, intimidate, discriminate, or disrupt other people.
- Use TAFE Queensland facilities and equipment properly.
- Use computers and online systems appropriately.
- Bring any personal health items you need (e.g., EpiPen, medication).
Student Misconduct
- If there is serious misconduct, we will contact your parent/guardian straight away and ask them to collect you from campus as soon as possible.
- For more detail, see Student Rules & Policies Information | TAFE Queensland (tafeqld.edu.au).