6:15 – 7:30pm Tuesday, June 25th
The Little Mule

Chocolate is delicious to eat – but how often do you consider the science behind it? This class will examine some of the science that goes into making chocolate (with plenty of tastings along the way!) You’ll use that scientific knowledge to make a work of art you can take home to show off to friends and family…or devour immediately.

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8:00 – 9:15pm Tuesday, June 25th
The Little Mule

Feeling frazzled or stressed? Give your brain a break and learn how to calm that noisy, non-stop chatter in your head!

Always fancied the idea of meditation but weren’t sure where to start? Well, take a breath – this class is a ‘beginner’s guide’ to meditation.

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6:15 – 7:30pm Wednesday, June 26th
The Little Mule

Think you’re too busy or clueless to bring nature indoors this winter? Nuh-UH! Set your creative juices a flow and impress even yourself by making your own small-scale ecosystem at TerrariumARAMA!

Candy Sparkles has done the research and the legwork (materials available) to save you time and brain-space – she’ll teach you all you need to know about these practically no-maintenance plant creations, and assist you in building yourself a take-home succulent terrarium.

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8:00pm – 9:15pm Wednesday, June 26th
The Little Mule

Even the best designed room can look distinctly average without the proper lighting, but do you know enough about light to make the best choices for your own home lighting? From understanding new technologies to saving yourself from being sold ineffective lighting solutions you might be surprised what a good light can do.

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6:15pm – 7:30pm Monday, July 1st
Shebeen

Can’t find places for all your “murdered darlings”? Maybe poetry’s for you!

This class will be an interactive overview for those interested in writing poetry, from developing an idea to structuring it on the page. We will analyse the multifarious tools of poetry, from the overstated meter to the overlooked antanaclasis, with cited examples and demonstrations.

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6:15pm – 7:30pm Monday, July 1st
Shebeen

What the hell is Jazz? How is something recognised as ‘Jazz’ when other music is just random notes? The emergence of Jazz in the 20th century has seen a unique form of self-expression evolve. This class will dive into discussion about this amazing art and uncover some of the mysteries behind the improvisatory spirit.

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8:00pm – 9:15pm Monday, July 1st
Shebeen

Ever wondered how your suburb or Melbourne could look like if you had a chance to design it? Where would you start? Maybe renaming your street or perhaps having a pop-up café at your local park? How would you design the CBD?

Creativity and knowledge is widely spread across society waiting for an open-sourced approach to design our cities. In this class we are going to explore the ways we engage with things, people and our city.

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8:00 – 9:15pm Monday, July 1st
Shebeen

There are few musicians who can boast the same level of influence as saxophonist John “Trane” Coltrane. Through his distinctive style of playing, Trane expressed a blend of virtuosity and lyricism that evoked a powerful emotional and even spiritual response. He was a pioneer in modal jazz and free jazz.

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6:15 – 7:30pm Tuesday, July 2nd
The Little Mule

3D printing is democratising manufacturing, making production capabilities affordable and creating new opportunities across a wide range of industries, including medicine, architecture, food manufacturing, fashion and all of the traditional design and manufacturing industries. Be ahead of the curve!

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8.00pm – 9.15pm Tuesday, July 2nd
The Little Mule

Lost in the bottle shop again?

Take this 75 minute class to get the low down on how to taste, talk about and evaluate wine. In a single class you’ll go from a wine novice to a dinner party hero. And you’ll have a good few glasses along the way.

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6:15-7:30pm Wednesday, July 3rd
The Little Mule

If you’ve ever thought that feminism was old hat… if you’ve ever thought that feminism was something that you couldn’t believe in… then this is the class for you! Everyday Feminism will take an honest, upfront, and fun look at the movement of feminism; and transform it into something that will strengthen and empower all of us.

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8:00-9:15pm Wednesday, July 3rd
The Little Mule

This class will introduce you to the photo-essay. A group of photographs, usually with supplementary text, that conveys a unified story to educate and persuade an audience to react.

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6:15-7:30pm Monday, July 8th
Shebeen

This will be an unbiased view using conventional Physics to unravel the web of mystery surrounding their existence, and their ability to visit us here on Earth. And you’ll also get some tips on what you should do in case of a close encounter and what science can offer as possible protective measures. Click to read more and register.

6:15 – 7:30pm Tuesday, July 8th
Shebeen

A short story is an art form in economy and use of words. Writing a short story gives you the opportunity to try a new form, find your voice and style, refine your storytelling skills, and create a portfolio for future publication. Click to read more and register.

8.00pm – 9.15pm, Monday 8th July
Shebeen

What happens when you put a permaculturally-trained architecture graduate onto a residential block and tell him to do whatever he wants to the place as long as it doesn’t cost too much? Get ready for a jam packed session of inspiring ideas of how to transform a typical suburban house into a more sustainable, more livable, more likable and more interesting place to call home – using mostly waste products.

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6.15pm – 7.30pm, Tuesday 9th July
The Little Mule

The gentle ukulele must be THE best instrument to play in an apartment, or a car, or on the beach or in the park: wherever friends gather. It’s such a gentle little thing that you can strum away under conversations and become a part of the soundtrack of life.

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$12 Tuesday, July 9th 8:00 – 9:15pm The Little Mule         What’s it all about? We’ve all owned that item of clothing that made us feel great but occasionally we fall into a style rut; and we just need a little help getting out. Changes in lifestyle, age, body and career can all create [...]

6:15-7:30pm Wednesday, July 10th
The Little Mule

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8.00pm – 9.15pm, Wednesday, July 10th
The Little Mule

Sick of playing the same old chords? Baffled by the countless (and freaking difficult) alternatives offered online?

Join us as we uncover some simple techniques that will broaden your chord vocabulary and help you play your favourite songs BETTER. Improving quickly is easier than you think…

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6:15 – 7:30pm Monday, July 15th
Shebeen

With all the dietary fads that come and go, advocating raw salads and superfoods and coconut water, have you ever just wanted some basic dietary principles that are easily understandable and applicable for everyday living? Chinese Medicine food therapy is just that. Offering the basics of when, how and what to eat, as passed down through generations of Chinese, our class will teach you how Chinese dietary therapy principles can be applied today to what you put on your plate.

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