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Learn to Write Calligraphy with Océane (online)

Put down your phone, step away from the text messages and embrace handwriting again. Not just any old handwriting, but Calligraphy! Turn your messages and love letters into real works of art. Your teacher Oceane knows a thing or two about calligraphy. As a French native, cursive handwriting is still an important part of French …

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Chikankari: Indian ‘Shadow Work’ Embroidery for Beginners with Manjari

tWhat’s it all about? Chikankari is a very old traditional embroidery technique also known as Shadow Work. This ancient art form was introduced to India during the Mugal era in 16th Century and is still practiced in the Northern India. Originally this work was done on white fabrics using white threads creating a surreal effect …

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Middle East Dipping Feast with Natalie (online)

Hummus, Labneh, Zata’ar, Pita! Do I have your attention? What better way to learn how to prepare and enjoy Middle Eastern cuisine than from someone who was born and bred into it. Join in online and learn an easy, affordable and delightful way to present a Middle East Dipping Feast from the talented Natalie. What will we cover? In …

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Making Crêpes: Tips & Tricks with French Native Océane

Want to learn to make delicious crêpes like the real French? Making tasty home-made crêpes doesn’t require much equipment, but it does require a certain know-how.  Come and learn all the tips & tricks to make delicious crêpes for breakfast and parties with the authentic recipe of a French grandma and the advice of her granddaughter – experts in …

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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 …

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Henna Art Magic: A Beginner’s Workshop with Chandani

Dive into the enchanting world of Henna art in Henna Art Magic: A Beginner’s Workshop! Perfect for beginners, this workshop will introduce you to the beautiful and ancient art of Henna, a natural and temporary form of body art that has been adored for centuries across many cultures. Whether you’re looking to uncover or express …

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Explore A Japan Less Travelled with Andrew

Dreaming of sushi, samurais, 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 …

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Stick “Fighting” for Movement and Mind with Jim

The simple stick is one of our earliest tools and weapons. As such, it’s attached to our basic movements and mindset. In this class we will look at Filipino systems of stick fighting – Arnis, Kali and Eskrima – in combination with Western martial arts approaches. We will learn to work with the stick for …

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A Fun Intro to Philosophy’s Big Questions with Daniel

Philosophy is all about asking questions: What can we know? How should we live? Where does meaning come from?   Though it can sometimes seem complex and difficult, philosophy is one important way humans try to understand the world they live in.  In this class specially designed for beginners, we will learn about philosophy by …