Past Melbourne Classes
Take a look back at the classes we’ve run in Melbourne.
Past Melbourne Classes
Photo Transfers: Pet Portrait Aprons with Fran
Come and make a vibrant portrait of your best animal pal or fur baby so you can wear them on a practical apron. We'll start by learning how to print images on to fabric using transfer paper, and get your critter on to the canvas. Then we'll work over it with different techniques to make…
Make Your Own Silver Pendant with Qing
Please note: This is a two-week class taking place at 7: 45pm on Tuesday 23rd April (part 1) and Tuesday 30th April (part 2). Fee covers both classes. What’s it all about? Come and make your own silver pendant over two classes. In the first week you will learn the technique of “lost wax casting”. This involves using wax…
Make Your Own Silver Ring with Qing
**This is a two-part class taking place 6: 15-7: 30pm on Tuesday 23rd and 30th April (fee covers both classes)** Come and make your own silver ring! Making something yourself if always so meaningful, and to make a ring - something significant that we likely wear everyday - has even extra charm. This class will introduce…
Upcycled Fabric Bowls with Fran
Wondering what to do with your lovely leftover fabric? Or all those shirts and bedsheets you don’t use anymore…Why not upcycle them into a cheery bowl! Come and learn how to craft fabric into beautiful bowls and learn a technique that you can use again and again, giving further life to favourite fabrics. All materials provided - just…
Explore A Japan Less Travelled with Andrew (online)
Dreaming of sushi, samurai, and sakura? Contemplating joining the many Australians who have made Japan the top tourist destination in 2023? Make your first trip as unique as the Land of the Rising Sun itself! There is more to Japan than Castles, Cat Cafes, and Cherry Blossoms - find out about everything from hiking, Japan's…
Learn to Loom Weave with Clare
Weaving on a loom is a beautiful and rewarding craft! The art of loom weaving creates beautiful textured wall hangings to suit your own style. Think tight, controlled and minimal or shaggy and colourful 70s vibes! In this workshop you will learn all the essential techniques to create your woven masterpiece. All the tools and…
Knitting for Beginners with Clare
Knitting remains a fun and useful skill across the ages - whether it's a beginner's scarf, a cosy blanket, toys or complex garments. Our knitting teacher, Clare, loves knitting all year round. In the warmer months plant-based fibres and yarns are great to create lighter pieces, and in cooler weather sustainable wools are her go to.…
Shibari for Intimacy: Creating Deeper Connection with Harli
Shibari is the erotic practice of traditionally informed Japanese rope bondage. Join us for a guided journey into this exciting world! This class will cover the basics of Shibari knot tying, but with a specific focus on the art form's potential for facilitating profound intimacy, connection and trust building with partners. In all of our…
Queer Social Footscray: Collage for the Soul with Yianni
Collage isn't new, it been around for thousands of years. But collage can allow us to be kids again. Think outside of the square and construct imaginary worlds, scenarios and even poetry. Discover how collage can help us loosen up, relax and even discover things about ourselves. Lets have fun and have some interesting conversations…
Shibari 101: Rope Bondage with Harli
Shibari is the erotic practice of traditionally informed Japanese rope bondage. Join us for a guided journey into this exciting world! In this introduction to shibari we will learn the important foundations of safety and rope-craft before learning some basic yet effective knots and techniques for both the tie-ers (Riggers) and the tie-ees (Bunnies) All welcome. The lesson…
Social Media for Small Businesses with Hayley
Do you run a small business, or even a side hobby that you're trying to get up? This workshop is all about how to use social media to support your own small business with ease and enjoyment. It's about using the time, energy and resources you already have to make the most of specific social…
Express Yourself: Songwriting 101 with Johanna
Want to turn that ditty in your head into an actual song, but have no idea where to start? Or your poetry on a page into a musical piece? Want to try your hand at music writing - words and sounds that says something to the world? Or that makes people feel something? Or just…
Wet Felting 101 with Maria
Wet felting is a fun textile art form that uses soap, water and a lot of rubbing to combine natural fibers (wool, cotton, etc) into a piece of felt fabric or felted item. In this class we'll learn the basics and make a felted sheet that can be used to make a little carry bag…
Beaded and Sequinned Brooches with Natalia
In this beginner class we will be learning all about bead embroidery which is a type of bead-work that uses a needle and thread to stitch beads to a stitch-able surface. You will learn the fundamentals of beading embroidery and you will have the knowledge to make yourself your very own unique jewellery/art wearables! As…
Punch Needle Embroidery with Natalia
Punch needle embroidery just got cool! And we understand why. . . They look so pretty and vibrant, they're colourful and tactile, and the process is extreeeeemely cathartic. Join us for a fun workshop and learn all the basics to create your own punch needle embroidery from scratch. As well as class time, you will…
Vegetarian Potsticker Dumplings with Qing
We all love dumplings, but how many of us can create this yumminess in our own kitchen? In this class we will explore the history of Chinese dumplings and follow a demonstration on how to making the vegetarian dumpling filling, and how to make the dough, before making, filling and folding our own Vegetarian…
Kantha: Indian Embroidery and Quilting for Beginners with Manjari
What’s it all about? Kantha sewing originated from the West Bengal region of India and is now popular all over the world. Kantha is the simplest of sewing techniques which provides a lot of scope for exploration, imagination and expression. This form of quilting comes from rural India, where resources were few, but imagination and…
Wooden Spoon Carving with Alma
Come and dip your toe into the skill of wood carving. Learn how to design and carve your own wooden spoon! At the end of the workshop you will have your own special spoon that you can take home and use with pride! What will we cover? In this hands-on and informative class, we will: Begin with…
Queer Social Darebin: The Art of Shibari with Harli
Join us for a guided journey into the exciting world of rope bondage. Designed for curious, caring creatures, this class will explore the artform’s potential for profound intimacy, connection and trust building. We will learn the important foundations of safety and rope-craft before learning some basic yet effective techniques for empowering your inner rope-top. The lesson structure is designed…
Carve Your Own Wooden Cheese Knife with Alma
Come and learn how to design and carve your own wooden cheese knife! Learn about different woods and grain, how to use wood carving tools, and put it all to the test to make a handcrafted knife to suit whatever cheese you please! At the end of the workshop you will have your own special…
Still Life: The Basics of Drawing with Caro
Think you can't draw? Well, trust us! You absolutely can! For some people, drawing as an adult can be an intimidating skill to attempt. But so much of it has to do with simple observation skills, and leaving the rest up to our brains and hands. Once you find the joy in the basic techniques…
Create a Confident Elevator Pitch with John (Online)
What’s it all about? Do you struggle to answer the question, ‘So, tell me about yourself’? Does talking about yourself make you feel awkward? Do you get tongue tied when trying to sell yourself in an interview or when pitching for new business? If you’re an introvert and dislike or struggle to talk about yourself,…
SOLD OUT – Leathercraft Basics: Make a Leather Purse with Gosia
Discover the art of Leathercraft! In this workshop, you’ll learn the fundamentals of leatherworking while creating your own unique and sustainable leather pouch. Using 100% repurposed leather, you'll be guided through all aspects of this project, from creating the initial pattern, to stitching and embellishing, to create your own one-of-a-kind leather pouch that reflects your…
The Wonder of Gum Leaves: Beginner Watercolour and Illustration with Caro
Come and enjoy the wonderful world of watercolour painting and illustrating! Whether you're a total beginner or haven't picked up pencils and brushes in a while, watercolour is a most engaging art medium. Fall in love with the brush strokes, creating your own colours, and lose yourself in the shapes and texutres of nature and…
Ex Libris Stamp Making with Tish
Have you ever enthusiastically loaned a favourite book to a friend, housemate, family member and it never came back? You need an ex-libris! Ex-libris are stamps that are used to mark books from a collection, usually used by libraries. In this class you'll learn how to design and make your very own custom ex-libris stamp!…
Polymer Clay Accessories with Maddy
Polymer clay is an accessible, colourful and versatile material - a lot of fun to use, but even better with some introductory tips to get you going. There are different types of clays and bake times, and different techniques to create shapes, blend colours, and express your colourful polymer visions! We'll put this into practice and everyone…
An Intro to Linocut with Tish
Have you ever tried lino carving to make prints of art? It's a really interesting process of developing a design, carving away at lino, and creating a surface to ink, print and reveal your artwork! It's a type of printmaking process call relief printing - after cutting away at your lino, the ink attaches to…
Crochet 101: Winter Crochet with Maria
Crochet is not just for your grandma! Once you learn the art of crochet there are so many projects you can put your skills to - scarves, gloves, beanies and beautiful blankets! And yes, granny squares, too. This class will get you prepped for a Winter full of cosy crochet projects. Come and learn the…
Needle Felting: Cottage Pin Cushions with Heather
What’s it all about? Needle felting is the process of turning loose wool into a solid felt using a barbed needle - it’s a very easy craft that doesn’t require extensive equipment. Using the dry needle felting technique you'll be taught how to create basic 2D and 3D shapes, to develop into the cutest…
Yes You Can Be A Poet! with Amy
Poetry is often seen as this lofty thing that only some people can do. This is not true! Poetry is for everyone. It can be accessible, playful, and extremely rewarding. Why? Because Poetry is the language of the soul. It can cut through small talk and get straight to the heart of human experience. Your…
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