Macramé, or the art of knotting, is having a swift revival since the 70s. The great thing is it’s easy, affordable and you don’t need any tools. Spice up any room with a wall art or planter! You can use all sorts of material for macrame but single twist cotton rope is the most traditional. …
Origami is the art of paper folding, deriving from Japanese words ori (folding) and kami (paper). Join us and learn how to make the most traditional shape: the crane as well as fun lucky stars. After we have learnt how to fold them we’ll design our own mobile with twigs or branches and get lots …
Create beautiful paper flowers and rediscover the charm of paper quilling – a fun and intricate craft perfect for all skill levels. Learn to curl, shape, and assemble paper strips into delicate flowers and patterns that you can frame, display, or gift. Led by expert artist, Qing, this workshop is ideal for beginners or anyone …
Come and explore the world of pottery and clay modelling with air dry clay. Qing will guide you through an introduction to pottery and clay building techniques, and will support you to make your own floral decorated bowl. Learn how to hand create your bowl and then how to decorate it! At the end of the workshop …
Who would have thought glass and paper could be made into wonderful pieces of jewellery and keyrings?! So simple to create with impressive results! With the limitless bounds of print media (think books, old maps, sheet music, photographs, origami paper) you can take almost anything flat and make it into your very own piece of one-of-a-kind glass …
What’s it all about? Needle felting is the simple process of turning loose wool into a solid felt using a barbed needle. It’s a very easy craft which doesn’t require extensive equipment. You can make toys, ornaments and decorations – a very fun and cosy hobby for Melbourne’s chilly months! In this beginner class we’ll be …
Flowers are always so lovely to have around – the colours, smells, and that connection to nature. When we can’t have the real thing, paper flowers are a fun alternative with added longevity and versatility. Dive into a vibrant world of colours and textures as you learn the art of crafting blooms from delicate crepe …
Jesmonite is a water-based and eco-friendly resin, which is non-toxic and has no dangerous fumes. It’s a versatile casting material, and we’ll run through the different colours, textures and finishes you can achieve. Come and learn how to use Jesmonite, and design and create your own colourful trinket tray. It also makes a fun handmade gift (if you …
Soapstone is a very soft, porous, metamorphic rock and your teacher Brittany will teach you how to carve it to make your own jewellery! Working with precut blanks, Brittany will show you how to carve soapstone into a wearable pendant (or pair of earrings!). Because soapstone is so porous you can also colour it to …
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, including how to set up your …
