Melbourne's cheap, fun classes
in anything and everything
It happens on weekday evenings in cafes, bars and other spaces around Melbourne – and also online.
Classes usually have about 20 people to keep it friendly.
Upcoming Melbourne Classes
Polymer Clay Xmas Ornaments with Fran
Come and create your own ornaments with polymer - a fun and easy-to-use material! We'll learn some basic techniques such as marbling, moulding and shaping techniques, foils and embossing. Then we'll go on to create 2-3 bespoken ornaments. We will learn how to bake the ornaments so you can hang them as soon as you arrive home!…
- 4th Dec, 2022
- 11:00am - 12:00pm (AEDT)
- L3 R14, 37 Swanston St (Nicholson Building) Melbourne, 3000 VIC
Festive dioramas with Fran
How doesn't like miniature worlds? ! Join us and create your own mini festive scene to decorate your home or to gift to someone. We'll learn how to transform a box into a beautiful diorama and we'll have lots of decorating items. We'll learn how to make spiral trees and create perspective and we'll…
- 4th Dec, 2022
- 12:15pm - 1:15pm (AEDT)
- L3 R14, 37 Swanston St (Nicholson Building) Melbourne, 3000 VIC
Vintage Ornament Wreath with Robyn
Make an spectacular wreath with vintage and op-shopped toys, ornaments, baubles and more! This stunner wreath will be a show piece anywhere in your home. Materials are sponsored by City of Melbourne Christmas Festival and valued at $40! What will we cover? In this class you will: Learn how to create your own bauble wreathLayer the…
- 4th Dec, 2022
- 1:30pm - 2:30pm (AEDT)
- Level 3 Rooms 14, 15/37 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Free Your Hips: Feldenkrais with Ralph (Online)
Take a moment for your self amidst the December bustle and learn to relax and release the areas around your hips, to release habitual tensions and improve your posture, balance and coordination. Restore your natural flexibility with safety and stability. Clarify coordination and alignment of the back, pelvis, hips and legs for improved sitting, standing,…
- 5th Dec, 2022
- 6:15pm - 7:30pm (AEDT)
- Online
Watercolours for Beginners: Xmas Cards with Emilie
Come and enjoy the wonderful world of watercolour paintings! This beginners class will teach you skills and techniques to create your own piece of Xmassy watercolour art - to keep or to gift. You will experiment with colour and shapes to create a beautiful image for your homemade Xmas cards this festive season. We welcome…
- 5th Dec, 2022
- 6:15pm - 7:30pm (AEDT)
- L3 R14, 37 Swanston St, Melbourne, 3000 VIC
Polymer Clay: Miniature Food – Festive Edition with Maria
How adorable are mini polymer clay creations? ! These clay cuties can be made into earrings, keyrings, fridge magnets or delicious looking table nicknacks! Polymer Clay is a medium that is easy to work with - with many fun colours to choose from. In this festive season class we'll learn how to make a tiny…
- 5th Dec, 2022
- 6:15pm - 7:30pm (AEDT)
- Level 3 Rooms 14, 15/37 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Beginner Bushwalking for Every Body with Clare (Online)
Bush walking is for everyone and every body! Whether you're hoping to skip town for your first walking trip or planning something longer, escaping the city for a dose of nature is high on many wish lists. But sometimes it's intimidating to know where to start - which tracks to choose, what gear to…
- 5th Dec, 2022
- 7:45pm - 9:00pm (AEDT)
- Online
Intro to Acrylic Pour Painting with Emilie
Who hasn't seen a video of paint pouring? It's soothing, it's colourful and it's definitely fun! Join us and learn how to make your own pour art which is a little more involved than you may have thought but the results are pretty spectacular. Then, we'll get started designing our own and we'll all go home…
- 5th Dec, 2022
- 7:45pm - 9:00pm (AEDT)
- Level 3 Rooms 14, 15/37 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Fragrant Soy Candle Making 101 with Lily
In this workshop, you will learn how to make soy candles - a low temperature wax candle that you can make again and again at home. You will get to experiment with gorgeous fragrances - floral, citrus, earthy, sweet - and dried flowers to design and create your own beautiful candle to take home at the end of the workshop.…
- 6th Dec, 2022
- 6:15pm - 7:30pm (AEDT)
- Level 3 Rooms 14, 15/37 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Homebrewing Kombucha for Summer with Jen
Looking for a healthy drink to have on hand this Summer? Maybe Kombucha's the answer! It's so cheap and simple to make, and you'll come to love your wonderous SCOBYs in no time. The basis of kombucha brewing is the SCOBY (symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast). It's a bit odd and yucky looking, but it’s…
- 6th Dec, 2022
- 6:15pm - 7:30pm (AEDT)
- L3 R14, 37 Swanston St, Melbourne, 3000 VIC
Important Strategies for Career Change with John (Online)
Are you looking to change career next year? Or have you been trying to make the transition already but keep getting knocked back? The nature of work has evolved and it’s almost expected that we will change career multiple times. In fact, most people today will change careers at least 3 times during their working…
- 6th Dec, 2022
- 6:15pm - 7:30pm (AEDT)
- Online
Punch Needle Embroidery with Natalia
Punch needle embroidery just got cool! And we get why. . . They look so pretty and vibrant, and the process is super cathartic. Join us for a fun workshop and learn all the basics to create your own punch needle embroidery. As well as class time, you will receive the equipment to continue…
- 6th Dec, 2022
- 7:45pm - 9:00pm (AEDT)
- Level 3 Rooms 14, 15/37 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
How to Get the Sex You Want with Toya (Online)
Did you know that you can experience better sex and intimacy just by enhancing your communication skills? Effective communication can be tricky at the best of times, but when it comes to sex many people find it even more of a challenge. Is it about how we know our own pleasure and anatomy? Is…
- 6th Dec, 2022
- 7:45pm - 9:00pm (AEDT)
- Online
Organic Skincare with Lily
As the bustle of the Summer holidays increases, find a way to give your self and skin some simple nourishment. Lily's organic skincare class is educational, practical, and extremely effective. Using simple products that are good for you and the environment, Lily can guide you through the use and creation of eco-friendly, vegan and natural beauty products…
- 6th Dec, 2022
- 7:45pm - 9:00pm (AEDT)
- L3 R14, 37 Swanston St, Melbourne, 3000 VIC
Mindful Doodling – Playing with Matrices with Marloes (Online)
Carve a little bit of time for yourself and come and enjoy the world of doodling. Learn how to create a matrix and grid based pattern to further expand your “pattern vocabulary”. This Creative Meditation art form is a gateway to relaxation, meditation and mindfulness and will help you achieve that wonderful Zen like meditative state, which…
- 7th Dec, 2022
- 6:15pm - 7:30pm (AEDT)
- Online
Cute Christmas Cross-Stitch with delsi
Come and make and super cute Xmas cross-stitch to Christmas up your home or gift a handmade goodie to a friend! delsi will teach you about the world of counted cross-stitch, how to follow a pattern or create your own designs. Cross-stitch is a super fun art form that is also great for mindfulness and…
- 7th Dec, 2022
- 6:15pm - 7:30pm (AEDT)
- L3 R14, 37 Swanston St (Nicholson Building) Melbourne, 3000 VIC
Green Thumb Gifts: Kokedama Moss Balls with Maddy
Kokedama is an ancient Japanese botanical art like bonsai or ikebana art. The word ‘Kokedama’ means ‘moss ball’ in Japanese as they are plants living in freestanding balls of moss-covered soil instead of pots. Kokedama are a beautiful way to bring greenery into your home and are ideal for apartments or flats with minimal space.…
- 7th Dec, 2022
- 6:15pm - 7:30pm (AEDT)
- L3 R14, 37 Swanston St, Melbourne, 3000 VIC
Eco Bath Bomb Gifts with delsi
As the holidays creep closer, our chance to unwind, relax and soak in the tub grow ever nearer! But maybe a sparkly pink unicorn bath is more your style? That'll require some custom handmade bath bombs! Come and learn how to make your own aromatic, colourful eco-glitter bath bombs in this fun, hands-on workshop! They…
- 7th Dec, 2022
- 7:45pm - 9:00pm (AEDT)
- L3 R14, 37 Swanston St (Nicholson Building), Melbourne, 3000 VIC
Making Confident Decisions with Anita (Online)
Is the pressure of decision-making is keeping you up at night? As the year races to a close it can be a particularly stressful time for making decisions, knowing what you want, and having the confidence to communicate honestly (with others, but also with yourself! ). This class is for you! Making decisions is…
- 7th Dec, 2022
- 7:45pm - 9:00pm (AEDT)
- Online
Green Thumb Gifts: Terrariums with Maddy
Do you have a friend or family member who loves their greenery but is not quite a green thumb? Closed Terrariums can make such great gifts as once complete, they're practically self-sufficient (i. e. hard to kill! ). Terrariums are cute, and super fun to make. You can personalise your terrarium with little trinkets…
- 7th Dec, 2022
- 7:45pm - 9:00pm (AEDT)
- L3, R12 37 Swanston St (Nicholson Building), Melbourne, 3000 VIC
Spoon Carving with Alma
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 a discussion on types of wood, a guide for the tools…
- 8th Dec, 2022
- 6:15pm - 7:30pm (AEDT)
- Level 3 Rooms 14, 15/37 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Spoon Carving with Alma
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 a discussion on types of wood, a guide for the tools…
- 8th Dec, 2022
- 7:45pm - 9:00pm (AEDT)
- Level 3 Rooms 14, 15/37 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Look Draw Love Melbourne with City Precinct – Festive edition!
Look Draw Thrive is is a unique walking tour combining the power of mindfulness through focus with the creativity, joy and observational skills of drawing and urban sketching. Look Draw Love Melbourne adds our immense love for the City of Melbourne on top! Research shows the powerful benefits of drawing and creative practices for improved mental health and ongoing…
- 10th Dec, 2022
- 1:00pm - 3:00pm (AEDT)
- 188 Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Pet Portraits with Marloes (Online)
Would you like to draw a super cute portrait of your pet? Or really any other animal you love! Come and learn how to create an adorable pet image and how to create the perfect animal fur texture with artist Marloes! This class welcome beginners! What will we cover? Through this draw along workshop you…
- 12th Dec, 2022
- 6:15pm - 7:30pm (AEDT)
- Online
Polymer Xmas Jewellery & Accessories with Fran
Come and create your own festive accessories with polymer - a fun and easy-to-use material! Choose your desired colours and utilise different cutting, moulding and shaping techniques, foils, and embossing options to turn your polymer clay into cheery Xmas accessories. We will have findings for: earrings, rings, hair clips, brooches, pendants and more. . You will learn…
- 12th Dec, 2022
- 6:15pm - 7:30pm (AEDT)
- L3 R14, 37 Swanston St (Nicholson Building) Melbourne, 3000 VIC
Making Crêpes: Tips & Tricks with French Native Océane (Online)
Want to make some 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, expert in crêpes making.…
- 12th Dec, 2022
- 7:45pm - 9:00pm (AEDT)
- Online
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…
- 12th Dec, 2022
- 7:45pm - 9:00pm (AEDT)
- Level 3 Rooms 14, 15/37 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Native Festive Wreaths with Robyn
Whether it’s baking cookies, wrapping the gifts, or putting on a meal for your family, the best bit about any festive season is getting into the spirit of things and making something. Give something new a go, and try making your own botanic wreath! Get in touch with nature and learn the techniques to…
- 13th Dec, 2022
- 6:15pm - 7:30pm (AEDT)
- Level 3 Rooms 14, 15/37 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Origami Gift Wrapping with Qing
Brown paper packages tied up with string. . . This might suit Judy Garland, but the joys of gift giving can extend to their wrapping and decoration, too. Whether you're a gift wrapping pro, or tape and ribbon tie you in knots, there are useful tips and tricks for everyone in Qing's origami gift-wrapping…
- 13th Dec, 2022
- 6:15pm - 7:30pm (AEDT)
- L3 Room 14-15, 37 Swanston St, (Nicholson Building) Melbourne, 3000 VIC
Mince Pies and Shortbread: Just in Time for Christmas with Jennifer (Online)
Very traditional and very delicious - who doesn’t love shortbread and shortcrust pastry? Learn all the tips and tricks before the silly season is upon you! In this class we will be inspired to make some classy shortbread and mince pie gifts for your friends and tuck away a little bit for ourselves. Cook along with this…
- 13th Dec, 2022
- 6:15pm - 7:30pm (AEDT)
- Online
Paper and Glass Jewellery with Qing
Who would have thought glass and paper could be made into wonderful pieces of jewellery? ! So simple to create, yet stunning to wear! 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…
- 13th Dec, 2022
- 7:45pm - 9:00pm (AEDT)
- Level 3 Rooms 14, 15/37 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Vintage-style Paper Decorations with Robyn
This Christmas why not embrace a touch of simple nostalgia. Not quite gold-painted macaroni art, but lovely vintage-style paper decorations that are simple and fun to make, and don't contribute to silly season plastics! We’ll learn how to make stars, angels, intricate (but straightforward) spheres and more. Learn and make them in class, and continue on…
- 13th Dec, 2022
- 7:45pm - 9:00pm (AEDT)
- Level 3 Rooms 14, 15/37 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Christmas Gifts From Your Kitchen with Jenny (Online)
Christmas is just around the corner! Your friends and family have all the stuff they need but you’d like to give them a loving gift. This year – how about putting some time, effort and love into a jar of delicious goodies? Come and learn how to make handmade and delicious treats to…
- 13th Dec, 2022
- 7:45pm - 9:00pm (AEDT)
- Online
Financial Confidence in Tough Times with Meg (Online)
With inflation raising more than a few eyebrows in supermarkets across the nation, and some of us still dealing with the aftermath of COVID's economic impact, join Meg for a practical session on how to be financially confident and resilient in today's world. Learn why financial confidence is more important than ever in a…
- 14th Dec, 2022
- 6:15pm - 7:30pm (AEDT)
- Online
Create your own Plush Toy Doggo with Robert
Come and learn how to sew your own adorable dog plushie! Choose your own colours and create a unique or personalised look. In this workshop you will learn all about how to work with felt, so after you finish your dog plushie you can make a bunch of other fun creations! All materials included in…
- 14th Dec, 2022
- 6:15pm - 7:30pm (AEDT)
- L3 R14, 37 Swanston St (Nicholson Building) Melbourne, 3000 VIC
Make Your Own Wrapping Paper with Emilie
Add a beautiful, personalized touch to your gift giving this season - come and have fun making your own wrapping paper! In this class, Emilie will teach you how to design and make your own stamp, which with to print and create your own unique wrapping paper. We welcome absolute beginners! All material supplied. What will we cover? This…
- 14th Dec, 2022
- 6:15pm - 7:30pm (AEDT)
- L3 R14, 37 Swanston St, Melbourne, 3000 VIC
Summer Nights: Prosecco Cocktails with Simon (Online)
Summer heat, prosecco and cocktails meet. . . But ah! Oh, the summer nights. . . Australia and the world have fallen hard for our favourite summer fling and champagne's younger fresh, fun, party fizz. Prosecco has clearly gone viral and become a household name with Forbes recently calling it the "world's most popular sparkling…
- 14th Dec, 2022
- 7:45pm - 9:00pm (AEDT)
- Online
Acrylic Gouache: Geometric Painting with Emilie
In this super fun, hands on class Emilie will teach you easy techniques to create colourful, geometric paintings with acrylic gouache. This workshop is great for anyone keen to explore the world of acrylic gauche paint or just wants to get in touch their creative side. At the end of the class you will take home…
- 14th Dec, 2022
- 7:45pm - 9:00pm (AEDT)
- Level 3 Rooms 14, 15/37 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Sugar & Spice Xmas Candles with Maddy
Sugar and Spice and all things nice, that's what I want my home to smell like this Xmas! Or maybe you'd like to gift your homemade soy candle? Come and join this beginner class and learn how to make soy candle from scratch - a process that's safe and simple to replicate at home.…
- 20th Dec, 2022
- 6:15pm - 7:30pm (AEDT)
- Level 3 Rooms 14, 15/37 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Casting with Nature: Make Your Own Silver Ring with Qing
Over two classes, come and make your own silver ring - using nature to imprint beautiful markings into your unique design! In these two-part workshop you will use nature to create unique etchings to produce your hand made piece of jewellery! In the first session you will learn the technique of Lost Wax Casting. This involves…
- 9th Jan, 2023
- 6:15pm - 7:30pm (AEDT)
- Level 3 Rooms 14, 15/37 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Make your own Silver Pendant and Earrings with Qing
Would you like to learn to make your own silver jewellery? Learn the fundamentals of the wax casting process to make your own pendant and earrings! We will learn the basics of wax working techniques, as well as very simple metal finishing skills. At the end of this two-part workshop you will walk away…
- 9th Jan, 2023
- 7:45pm - 9:00pm (AEDT)
- L3 R14, 37 Swanston St (Nicholson Building) Melbourne, 3000 VIC
Pardon My French: Beginner French with Native Océane
Bonjour! Pardon! Comment vous appelez-vous? Sacrebleu! S’il-vous plait? Merci. Going on a trip to a French speaking country or simply want to learn some basic and useful French? Come and dip your toe into the French language and it's most popular expressions! Have fun and learn how to socialise in French in a friendly environment. This is…
- 10th Jan, 2023
- 6:15pm - 7:45pm (AEDT)
- Level 3 Rooms 14, 15/37 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Concrete Crafts: Make a Planter with Maria
From the humble construction material to popular home decor, concrete is being used as a designer material for candle holders, planters, platters, and more. Come join this class and learn how to use concrete in your craft and design projects and make a planter to take home! What will we cover? We will make a…
- 10th Jan, 2023
- 7:45pm - 9:00pm (AEDT)
- Level 3 Rooms 14, 15/37 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Intro to Linocut with Emilie
More than just a floor covering! Did you know that linocut has been used in printing for over a century and this technique was originally for making wallpaper? Printing with linocut is similar to woodcut printmaking but a bit easier to work with (because it has no grain to consider like wood). In this…
- 11th Jan, 2023
- 6:15pm - 7:30pm (AEDT)
- Level 3 Rooms 14, 15/37 Swanston St (Nicholson Building), Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Colour Gradient Printmaking with Emilie
In this class, Emilie will teach you how to make your own, individually designed print! You'll be taken through each step - from designing, calving a linocut stamp and then printing using a beautiful 2 colour gradient! Once you have made your stamp - you can use it on greeting cards, t-shirts, tote bags -…
- 11th Jan, 2023
- 7:45pm - 9:00pm (AEDT)
- Level 3 Rooms 14, 15/37 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Beginner Bushwalking for Every Body with Clare
Bush walking is for everyone and every body! Whether you're hoping to skip town for your first walking trip or planning something longer, escaping the city for a dose of nature is high on many wish lists. But sometimes it's intimidating to know where to start - which tracks to choose, what gear to…
- 12th Jan, 2023
- 6:15pm - 7:30pm (AEDT)
- Level 3, Room 15, 37 Swanston St
Important Knot Tying for Beginners with Clare
Not sure about the difference between an overhand loop and a bow line? A cats paw and a cow hitch? Or even just a reef knot or a granny knot? Knowing how to tie a good knot is an important life skill, whether you need to secure a load to the back of your ute,…
- 12th Jan, 2023
- 7:45pm - 9:00pm (AEDT)
- L3 R15, 37 Swanston St, Melbourne, 3000 VIC
Make your own Jesmonite Marble Coaster with Sarah
Come try out and learn about this versatile casting materials - Jesmonite - and its diverse colours, textures and finishes. Jesmonite is a water-based and eco-friendly resin. Unlike other resins, it's non-toxic and has no dangerous fumes. Put this material to enjoyable and practical use and learn how to create a marble effect to make your own attractive coaster. This is a beginner-friendly class with…
- 17th Jan, 2023
- 6:15pm - 7:30pm (AEDT)
- L3 R14, 37 Swanston St, Melbourne, 3000 VIC
Make your own Jesmonite Terrazzo Coaster with Sarah
Come try out and learn about this versatile casting materials - Jesmonite - and its diverse colours, textures and finishes. Jesmonite is a water-based and eco-friendly resin. Unlike other resins, it's non-toxic and has no dangerous fumes. Put this material to enjoyable and practical use and learn how to create the terrazzo effect to make your own attractive coaster. This is a beginner-friendly class with…
- 17th Jan, 2023
- 7:45pm - 9:00pm (AEDT)
- L3 R14, 37 Swanston St, Melbourne, 3000 VIC
Sewing a Bucket Hat with Robyn
What’s it all about? Let's sew a bucket hat! Not quite the faded terry-towelling bucket hat of your grandpa in the garden, but a durable and reversible design using the never-say-die fabric - denim. Denim is a wonderful fabric and it wears and ages so well. Create some fringing, or colour contrast. As well as…
- 24th Jan, 2023
- 6:15pm - 7:45pm (AEDT)
- L3, Room 14-15, 37 Swanston St, Melbourne, 3000 VIC
Vintage Tea Towel Summer Bag with Robyn
What’s it all about? Linen is a wonderful material, all the better when it's soft from wear. And even better better when it has a fun, vintage design! Do you have a draw full of these at home? Or some special ones you haven't wanted to use? Well you wouldn't be along. Laneway has plenty!…
- 24th Jan, 2023
- 7:45pm - 9:00pm (AEDT)
- L3, Room 14-15, 37 Swanston St, Melbourne, 3000 VIC
Reel Confidence Online Workshop
Confidence to talk naturally and engaging in videos and reels is here to stay! Even more video-resumes, start-up pitches, content production or online facilitation all require great public speaking for video skills. In this 4hr online workshop we will: Boost your confidence and feel in controlConfidence to sell yourselfPublic speaking techniquesSpeaking in videosReels filming tips Start…
- 2nd Feb, 2023
- 2:00pm - 6:30pm (AEDT)
- Online
Synchronised Swimming for Newbies with Prateeti (Eastern Sirens)
Synchronised swimming (or officially known as Artistic Swimming) is a low-impact, fun, team sport for all ages and genders. It was first included in the Olympic Games in 1984, and has since evolved and expanded. Swimmers can compete in various events, including: solo, duet, team, combination routine, highlight routine and mixed duet. This introductory class…
- 8th Feb, 2023
- 7:00pm - 8:00pm (AEDT)
- 14 Dawson St, Brunswick VIC 3056
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