Marvellous Melbourne Series

A series of classes celebrating some of the things we love about living in Melbourne!

Did you know Melbourne was dubbed “Marvellous Melbourne” in the 1880? A fair time has passed since then but Melbourne continues to enchant us all, whether we were born here or far away. This year we all miss those things that make Melbourne… well Melbourne.. walking along the Yarra, festivals at Fed Square, parading along the Botanical Gardens, a movie at the Kino, dim sims in Chinatown, all the coffee, brunching… we even miss waiting for the tram!

We might be staying at home but we want to celebrate all the marvellous things we love about living here in Melbourne with a curated series of classes run by locals and neighbours! Paint local icons in watercolour, paper craft a tram, crochet a smashed avo toast, make barista coffee at home, design a map of your favourite suburb, cartoon your own Melbtoon… lots of fantastic classes to choose from.

Marvellous Melbourne classes are all 60-75mins, delivered live via Zoom. Book for individual classes below.

We’ll be adding more classes to the series as we go. If you’d like to teach a class yourself or suggest a topic, please email Marloes here. We are always looking for new teachers and ideas.

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Marvellous Melbourne: Madams and Harlots – A Historical Romp with Maree ONLINE

What's it all about? Melbourne's rich and colourful history of prostitution has enjoyed a long and profitable existence.   The gold mining boom not only attracted an influx of (male) prospectors hoping to strike it lucky, but also prostitutes a plenty, who had their eye on the prize. Join us on a tantalising tour of…

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Marvellous Melbourne: More Ukulele Songs by Iconic Melbourne Artists with Steph ONLINE

This class is part of our Marvellous Melbourne series. Click here to see other classes celebrating Melbourne. What's it all about? The ukulele is small, portable and the perfect instrument for small spaces or when family and friends gather.   Softly strum away under conversations and become a part of the soundtrack of life, or…

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Marvellous Melbourne: Painting with Coffee with Emilie ONLINE

This class is part of our Marvellous Melbourne series. Click here to see other classes celebrating Melbourne. What's it all about? Make yourselves a nice cup of coffee and learn how to create beautiful illustrations with it!   We love our cafe culture in Melbourne and we all miss it a lot these days.  …

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Marvellous Melbourne: Barista Coffee at Home with Tommy ONLINE

This class is part of our Marvellous Melbourne series. Click here to see other classes celebrating Melbourne. What's it all about? Melbournians believe know we live in the coffee capital of the world.   We take it seriously and might even follow our favourite barista when they move cafes or have our own preferred roasting…

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Marvellous Melbourne: Mapping Your Favourite Suburb with Amandine ONLINE

This class is part of our Marvellous Melbourne series. Click here to see other classes celebrating Melbourne. What's it all about? Do you miss being able to enjoy Melbourne's best sights? In this class, we will revisit our favourite Melbourne spots by creating a fun, personalised map of the neighbourhood of your choice. Perhaps some…

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Marvellous Melbourne: Wildlife Gardening in Melbourne with Patrick ONLINE

This class is part of our Marvellous Melbourne series. Click here to see other classes celebrating Melbourne. What's it all about? Do you care about the environment and want to do your bit to make our Marvellous Melbourne a better home for all - even the wildlife? Would you like your garden to support local…

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Marvellous Melbourne: Landmarks and Laneways with Marloes ONLINE

This class is part of our Marvellous Melbourne series. Click here to see other classes celebrating Melbourne. What's it all about? We are all missing our Marvellous city of Melbourne with it's unique blend of architecture, graffiti laneways, city sculptures, historical parks with gorgeous old tiered fountains or modern water sculptures. So many Melbourne iconic…

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Marvellous Melbourne: Crocheting Smashed Avo Toast with Maria ONLINE

This class is part of our Marvellous Melbourne series. Click here to see other classes celebrating Melbourne. What's it all about? Who else can't wait to go back brunching?   Maria spends her mornings dreaming of smashed avo on toast maybe topped with some marinated goats cheese, or baked eggs with sourdough (that you didn't…

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Marvellous Melbourne: Ukulele Songs About Melbourne with Steph ONLINE

This class is part of our Marvellous Melbourne series. Click here to see other classes celebrating Melbourne. What's it all about? The ukulele is small, portable and the perfect instrument for small spaces or when family and friends gather.   Softly strum away under conversations and become a part of the soundtrack of life, or…

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Marvellous Melbourne: Tram Paper Craft with Marloes ONLINE

This class is part of our Marvellous Melbourne series. Click here to see other classes celebrating Melbourne. What's it all about? The iconic Melbourne tram, with it's green and yellow hues, has become a symbol of this city and oh boy do we miss them! Waiting for them to arrive, sitting in them and also…

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Marvellous Melbourne: Creating Melbtoons with Kiki ONLINE

This class is part of our Marvellous Melbourne series. Click here to see other classes celebrating Melbourne. What's it all about? Many fun adventures and memories happen in the bustling laneways of Melbourne, the crowded trams, the lovely river bank of the Yarra.   In this class, we will explore what we love most about…

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Marvellous Melbourne: Melbourne Icons in Watercolour with Emilie ONLINE

This class is part of our Marvellous Melbourne series. Click here to see other classes celebrating Melbourne. What's it all about? Ohhh the wonders of Melbourne and its distinct style!   Amazing street art in hidden laneways, Flinders Station and its clocks and the Yarra River to name just a few.   But also Little…