8:00 – 9:15pm Tuesday, May 21st
The Little Mule

Decorating the the thickened keratin at the ends of our fingers is a pretty weird thing when you think about it. It would be easy to dismiss this as a recent phenomenon, however, adorning our fingernails is something humans have been doing for thousands of years.

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6:15 – 7:30pm Tuesday, May 21st
The Little Mule

Ever wondered how 3D animations are created, or how physics simulations can be used to create stunning visual effects? This class will introduce Blender, a free 3D graphics application that can be used for anything from creating photo-realistic art to your very own video game.

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8:00 – 9:15pm Monday, May 20th
Ferdydurke

How to change the world with Facebook, twitter, Google and other social media… hmmm.

Well in his experiences with the Global Poverty Project the teacher of this class has been lucky to utilise social media for social change to see great effects in awareness, advocacy, policy change and commitment. This lesson is not a debate about ‘clicktivism’ it is about the practical application of social media for social change.

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6:15 – 7:30pm Monday, May 20th
Ferdydurke

The name of the project is Happy, simply. It is a lifestyle model and education project with the promotion of simplicity, sustainability and self-sufficiency. It is also about being more connected – to people and places, producing a ‘richer’ life for individuals, the community and globally…

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

Light painting is fun photographic technique that involves long exposure photography, dark spaces and light to create all sorts of artistic compositions. Whether you own a camera or you are just curious about the images, come and learn the secrets of painting with light!

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

Come and embark on a physical journey of explorative movement!
In this class we will explore the basic principles of movement found in various disciplines from sport, dance, martial arts, self defense and recreational meditation. We invite you to learn some of the fundamentals of balance, motion, power, centeredness and flow that span all types of movement, in a relaxed and ‘learning intensive’ atmosphere.

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8:00 – 9:15pm Tuesday, May 14th
The Little Mule

So simple to create yet stunning to wear, glass and paper can be created into wonderful pieces of jewellery, who would have thought?

With the limitless bounds of print media (think books, old maps, sheet music, photographs, etc…) you can take almost anything flat and make it into your very own piece of one-of-a-kind jewel.

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6:15pm – 7:30pm Tuesday, May 14th
The Little Mule

Electronics can be delicate, difficult work, and it can be hard to know where to even start. Enter the Arduino, a hardware platform that’s given thousands of artists, experimenters and amateurs around the world the opportunity to bridge the gap between software and hardware to build novel technologically enabled creations.

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6.15pm – 7.30pm Monday, May 13th
Ferdydurke

Are we all the same or are we different? Do we make decisions on our own, or does society make them for us? What does reality television really tell us about our culture?

Philosophers have been pondering these questions for centuries. Well, perhaps not the one about reality TV… but certainly about how we fit into society, how societies are different, or not so different, and what it all means.

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8:00pm – 9:15pm Monday, May 13th
Ferdydurke

Did you know tequila can only be produced from a particular type of agave plant which takes at least seven years to grow and can only be sourced from 5 states of Mexico?

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8.00pm – 9.15pm Wednesday, May 8th
The Little Mule

The rules of origami are simple – just one square sheet of paper, no glueing and absolutely no cutting.

In this one night beginners’ class, you will learn to unlock the potential of the simple square and begin to make origami that is fun, elegant and super impressive.

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6:15pm – 7:30pm Wednesday, May 8th
The Little Mule

Do you find that every other thing you pull out of your drawers has a hole in it? Or perhaps you just ripped your favourite pair of jeans and walking around with your undies on show really isn’t your style? Come to this class and learn how to give your clothes some much needed TLC.

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8.00pm – 9.15pm Tuesday, May 7th
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 Tuesday, May 7th
The Little Mule

Ever excitedly read about the latest and greatest skincare product and rushed out to look for it, only to be met with confusion and scary cosmetic counter ladies? And maybe even scarier ingredients in those products that you don’t understand?

If you love the thought of using coffee, chocolate, and many more delicious ingredients on your skin instead, then this class is for you!

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8.00pm – 9.15pm Monday, May 6th
Ferdydurke

Think the Internet is all about warm fuzzy cat photos and stalking your exes on Facebook? Always wondered how spammers make money? This short, fun class will explore the underside of the Internet: the darker parts of the online experience that we are normally hidden from. We will learn about hacker armies, online money laundering and swashbuckling spammers who make millions every day online. This is a class Google & Facebook don’t want you to attend!

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6.15pm – 7.30pm Monday, May 6th
Ferdydurke

Do you dream of wooing a beautiful Italian but get stuck unless you need to say ‘pizza’ or ‘ciao’? Have no fear, this class will give you some basic Italian language skills and prepare you for impressing that person of your dreams.

And if your romance fails at least you’ll still be able to order your favourite food and coffee like a pro!

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8:00 – 9:15pm Wednesday, May 1st
The Little Mule

Zombies – the most awesome of the monsters. Vampires went all teen romance, and lost their cool. Werewolves went to London and became a joke. Frankenstein packed up his tool kit when people started using his name for the monster. But zombies are lurching mindlessly from success to success.

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6:15 – 7:30pm Wednesday, May 1st
The Little Mule

Are you ruled by your head or your heart…or both? The idea of Emotional Intelligence (EI) has been around for over twenty years now, but what does it actually mean? Peter McKay will introduce you to the basic concepts of EI and discuss how it relates to your everyday life, your relationships and even the decisions you make.

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8:00 – 9:15pm Tuesday, April 30th
The Little Mule

Got a story to tell? Bring your playwriting ideas to life using practical devices designed to clarify concepts, develop your writing skills and get the creative juices flowing.

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

This is an introductory class to knitting – perfect for beginners!

The cold months are coming, along with the many mugs of hot chocolate, mulled wine, and maybe the odd hot toddy. But don’t get finger burns from horrible old mugs that don’t hold the heat inside – we’re going to knit a wrist cuff that converts instantly into a cup cozy to save your fingers and pretty up ugly cups.

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