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

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SOLD OUT – Urban sketching: Sketch the City with Emilie

In this walking tour we’ll rediscover Melbourne’s CBD while learning how to sketch from scratch! Urban sketching is when we create quick sketches while on location. It’s about the essence of the moment and the fun of the process. These sketches fill notebooks, along with comments and thoughts about the places we visit, and can…

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Punch Needle Embroidery with Natalia

Join us for a fun workshop and learn all the basics to create your own punch needle embroidery from scratch. Punch needle embroideryuses a special needle to loop yarn through a tightly woven fabric, creating textured, raised embroideries. The name comes from "punching" the needle into the fabric and it's an easy craft anyone can pick…

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Looms 101: Learn to Loom Weave with Natalia

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…

Collage vintage postcards and unique bookmarks with Kym

Transform waste into beautiful bookmarks and cards using simple collage techniques. Allow your artistic side to unfurl through the cut-and-paste art form of collage. Famous artists like Matisse and Picasso have used collage, but it's an incredibly accessible technique that's open to anyone. You can make your work as simple or as detailed as you…

  • 27th Jan, 2026
  • 6:15pm - 7:30pm (AEDT)
  • Level 3 Rooms 14, 15/37 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
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SOLD OUT – Human Body Lifedrawing for Total Newbs with Emilie

Have you ever wanted to attend a life drawing event but felt as a newbie you could do with some direction? If you'd like to learn how to draw the human body, basic sketching and lose the first time jitters of lifedrawing, this class is for you! We'll have a nude model and go through…

  • 27th Jan, 2026
  • 6:15pm - 7:30pm (AEDT)
  • Level 3 Rooms 14, 15/37 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Create the life you truly want to live – Every single day! with Steve

If your life feels like the same day on repeat, it’s not bad luck. . . and it’s not because you’re broken. You’re living inside a reality your brain keeps recreating automatically, unconsciously, and convincingly. Until you understand how that happens, nothing truly changes. This class is for people who are exhausted by the merry-go-round,…

  • 27th Jan, 2026
  • 6:30pm - 7:45pm (AEDT)
  • Online

Acrylic Gouache: Bold and Colourful Art Prints with Emilie

Create some celebratory cards using acrylic gouache! In this fun, hands on class Emilie will teach you easy techniques to create colourful, geometric paintings with acrylic gouache. This workshop is great chance to try out the unique applications of acrylic gauche paint or anyone who wants to add a add of personality and colour to their…

  • 27th Jan, 2026
  • 7:45pm - 9:00pm (AEDT)
  • Level 3 Rooms 14, 15/37 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
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SOLD OUT – Cute Closed Terrariums with Maria

Closed terrariums are miniature, self-sufficient indoor gardens. They're cute, fun to make, simple to care for, and easy to recreate again at home.  If you manage to kill even the most un-killable of cacti but still yearn for some greenery at your office or home, then working with terrariums might be your best bet. A terrarium is…

  • 27th Jan, 2026
  • 7:45pm - 9:00pm (AEDT)
  • Level 3 Rooms 14, 15/37 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
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SOLD OUT – Using a Sewing Machine 101 with Robyn

What’s it all about? In an effort towards sustainability and adding extra life to our garments and textiles - reusing, repurposing, mending and repairing - Robyn will teach us how to use a sewing machine in a fun and informative class.   Sewing of any kind is a really nifty skill, but sometimes the time it takes…

  • 28th Jan, 2026
  • 6:15pm - 7:30pm (AEDT)
  • Level 3 Rooms 14, 15/37 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Mosaics: Sparkly Mushroom Coasters with Heather

What’s it all about?  Mosaic is a great technique for giving a colourful lift to everyday items - plant pots, coasters, table tops - with no project too big or small! It's a simple process of cutting ceramics, tiles and glass to size (or repurposing broken crockery), adhering it to a suitable surface, and then…

  • 28th Jan, 2026
  • 6:15pm - 7:30pm (AEDT)
  • Level 3 Rooms 14, 15/37 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Creative Writing – Impact Your Readers with Liliane (Online)

In the world of writing there's a famous adage all writers know about how to produce powerful writing – Show, Don’t Tell. But for the everyday beginner,  most of us don’t know how to implement that advice.   In this session Liliane will focus on just this - exercises, activities and ideas to unwrap the mystery and have you writing…

  • 28th Jan, 2026
  • 7:30pm - 8:45pm (AEDT)
  • Online

Queer Social: Make Your Own Felt Photo Frames with Anther

This event will be half social chats with a bunch of like-minded queer people and half fun, educational and interactive workshop. Make a whimsical personalized frame to display your pet, loved one, or favourite character or celebrity. Made of felt, these lightweight frames can attach to keychains to adorn your belongings like backpacks, phones, carabiners…

  • 28th Jan, 2026
  • 7:45pm - 9:00pm (AEDT)
  • Level 3 Rooms 14, 15/37 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Beyond Bobbins: Using A Sewing Machine Part 2 with Robyn

What’s it all about? In an effort towards sustainability and adding extra life to our garments and textiles - reusing, repurposing, mending and repairing - Robyn will teach us how to use a sewing machine in a fun and informative class.   This is a good introduction or refresher class that explores some of the extra…

  • 28th Jan, 2026
  • 7:45pm - 9:00pm (AEDT)
  • Level 3 Rooms 14, 15/37 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Gemstone & Wirewrap Trees with Brittany

Learn the art of wire wrapping by making your own gorgeous gemstone tree. It is fun and simple to do - you just need a little patience!  This class is beginner friendly and all materials are provided.  Unique tools can be made available to support different levels of fine motor skills - please let us know when you…

  • 29th Jan, 2026
  • 6:15pm - 7:30pm (AEDT)
  • Level 3 Rooms 14, 15/37 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Eco Raffia Basket Weaving with Tash

Make a coil basket using natural materials of raffia. You will be shown examples of some baskets using different materials and designs to inspire your own creations. Please note this is a 2hr class so you can get going on your basket during class time. What will we cover? In this hands-on class we will…

  • 29th Jan, 2026
  • 6:30pm - 8:30pm (AEDT)
  • Level 3 Rooms 14, 15/37 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Miniature Bakery: Mini Clay Breads with Brittany

Nothing beats freshly baked bread- except miniature clay ones! Baguettes, loafs, focaccia or even Hallah, you name the bread, and I will guide you to making the best buns you have ever made. For a challenge, try your hand at making a unique artisanal bread, or discover the secret for making anything look like bread.…

  • 29th Jan, 2026
  • 7:45pm - 9:00pm (AEDT)
  • Level 3 Rooms 14, 15/37 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

2D Dry Felting for Beginners: Summer Beach Scenes with Heather

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 colouful hobby! 2D dry felting is when you use the wool…

  • 2nd Feb, 2026
  • 6:15pm - 7:30pm (AEDT)
  • Level 3 Rooms 14, 15/37 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Visible Mending: Sashiko Boro Patches with Robyn

What’s it all about? Being able to mend our clothes is an important skill that serves us throughout life. Whether it's repairing that denim jacket, darning some woolly socks, reinforcing elbows or the dreaded crotch mend! It gives our favourite items of clothing extra life and longevity. And memories. Sometimes subtlety is key, but sometimes…

  • 2nd Feb, 2026
  • 6:15pm - 7:30pm (AEDT)
  • Level 3 Rooms 14, 15/37 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Creative Writing: It Starts with a Letter with Saskia (online)

When was the last time you wrote or received a letter? Have you ever written or received a letter? Do you know how ? In today's digital age we are faced with a barrage of information constantly 24/7 from the devices in our pockets. These are the same devices we use as our primary mode…

  • 2nd Feb, 2026
  • 6:30pm - 7:45pm (AEDT)
  • Online

Floristry 101: Make the Perfect Floral Boho Posy with Robyn

Within this workshop you will create a gorgeous boho posy as you learn the essential techniques to make posies and bouquets. You will learn all about the design elements and principles of floristry to help you create beautiful flower arrangements! All flowers included in the workshop price. And you will also get to take home…

  • 2nd Feb, 2026
  • 7:45pm - 9:00pm (AEDT)
  • Level 3 Rooms 14, 15/37 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Traditional Potsticker Dumplings with Qing

We all love dumplings, but how many of us can create this deliciousness at home in our own kitchen? Especially the pot-sticker style of cooking dumplings. In this class we will explore the history of Chinese dumplings, and follow a demonstration on how to prepare the filling and the dough,  before getting hands on and making your…

  • 3rd Feb, 2026
  • 6:15pm - 7:30pm (AEDT)
  • Level 3 Rooms 14, 15/37 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Effective Space Planning: Maximising Function and Flow in Your Home with Joey

Transform a room in your home into a space that works for you! In this workshop, you’ll learn practical tips for analysing your space, creating functional zones, improving traffic flow, and arranging furniture and storage to suit your lifestyle. Perfect for renters and homeowners, this session focuses on real-world solutions for existing rooms—so you can…

  • 3rd Feb, 2026
  • 6:15pm - 7:30pm (AEDT)
  • Level 3 Rooms 14, 15/37 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

How to Achieve a Fulfilling Career – Make 2026 YOUR Year For Success! with John (Online)

Let’s face it, we all desire a career that gives us a sense fulfilment, purpose and satisfaction. We want to be recognised for our expertise and value as well as being financially rewarded at the level we truly deserve. Unfortunately, many people get stuck in jobs far below their capability, with salaries much less than…

  • 3rd Feb, 2026
  • 6:30pm - 7:45pm (AEDT)
  • Online

Handmade Vegetarian 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 filling, folding and cooking our own Vegetarian dumplings!…

  • 3rd Feb, 2026
  • 7:45pm - 9:00pm (AEDT)
  • Level 3 Rooms 14, 15/37 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Write Your Own User Manual to Yourself with Nick Wolf

Writing your own user manual allows you to have a detailed document to help both yourself and others understand how you thrive. What to do when you are tired or grumpy? how do your react to this or that? How to troubleshoot. . . it can be incredibly useful for partners, friends and family. What…

  • 3rd Feb, 2026
  • 7:45pm - 9:00pm (AEDT)
  • Level 3 Rooms 14, 15/37 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Deciphering Crochet Charts through Flowers with Anther

Does "sc 6 in MR, (slst, ch3, dc in same st, ch3)6" fill you with confusion? Would you rather be able to visualise the flower you're crocheting? Crochet charts let you see the shape of what you're crocheting, show you where to put your stitches, and allows you to quickly refer to the pattern without…

  • 4th Feb, 2026
  • 6:15pm - 7:30pm (AEDT)
  • Level 3 Rooms 14, 15/37 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Signature Scents: Make Your Perfume with Lily

As seasons change, so do the unique scents around us. Which is partly why, world over, humans find smell a very evocative sense that triggers memories and nostalgia. In Lily's class you'll learn all about the composition of perfume: how to create blends of top, middle and base notes to combine into your very own…

  • 4th Feb, 2026
  • 6:15pm - 7:30pm (AEDT)
  • Level 3 Rooms 14, 15/37 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Beginner Birdwatching: Meet Your Feathered Neighbours with Basil (Online)

Have you ever wondered what birds are flitting around your street or calling from the treetops? This fun and accessible class is designed to help you tune in to the world of birds—no binoculars or prior knowledge needed! You’ll walk away seeing your surroundings through a new lens (or beak? ). What will we cover?…

  • 4th Feb, 2026
  • 6:30pm - 7:45pm (AEDT)
  • Online

Signature Scents: Make Your Perfume with Lily

As seasons change, so do the unique scents around us. Which is partly why, world over, humans find smell a very evocative sense that triggers memories and nostalgia. In Lily's class you'll learn all about the composition of perfume: how to create blends of top, middle and base notes to combine into your very own…

  • 4th Feb, 2026
  • 7:45pm - 9:00pm (AEDT)
  • Level 3 Rooms 14, 15/37 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

An Introduction to Silver Clay: Mini Charms with Maria

Silver Clay is an interesting material for silver jewellery making. It's a pliable clay with powdered silver through it, meaning the clay can be sculpted into unique shapes and designs. The silver clay is then fired in a kiln and the clay component burns away leaving your creation as solid silver! In this fun hands-on…

  • 4th Feb, 2026
  • 7:45pm - 9:00pm (AEDT)
  • Level 3 Rooms 14, 15/37 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Make Your Own Miniature Notebooks with Megan

Join us to create a place for your smallest thoughts, drawings, poems, stories and more. Learn from our resident miniaturist, Megan, how to bind, cover and decorate your own miniature and completely functionable notebook.  Make these tiny notebooks for yourself, give them to your friends and family and fill them with words, pictures, flowers, and…

  • 5th Feb, 2026
  • 6:15pm - 7:30pm (AEDT)
  • Level 3 Rooms 14, 15/37 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Kokedama Moss Balls with Maria

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 and easy way to bring greenery into your home and are ideal for apartments or flats with minimal…

  • 5th Feb, 2026
  • 6:15pm - 7:30pm (AEDT)
  • Level 3 Rooms 14, 15/37 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Feldenkrais: The Pelvic Clock with Ralph (Online)

The pelvic clock is famous in the Feldenkrais world for being an ingenious and delightful movement lesson. In this session Ralph Hadden will guide you through a sequence of pelvic movements to gradually build skillful control of fine movements of your pelvis, coordinating with your legs, spine and whole being. The moves will build to…

  • 5th Feb, 2026
  • 6:30pm - 7:45pm (AEDT)
  • Online
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SOLD OUT – Make Your Own Miniature Enchanted Bookshelf with Megan

Megan the miniaturist loves creating enchanted scenes and objects from recycled materials. Join her for a dedicated miniature bookshelf workshop where you will learn to construct a small bookshelf from a range of recycled materials and adding the smallest details that make it come to life. It will look amazing on your bedside table, bench…

  • 5th Feb, 2026
  • 7:45pm - 9:00pm (AEDT)
  • Level 3 Rooms 14, 15/37 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

The Creative Art of Collage with Kym

Allow your artistic side to unfurl through the cut-and-paste art form of collage!  Famous artists like Matisse and Picasso have used collage, but it's an incredibly accessible technique that's open to anyone. You can make it as simple or as detailed as you wish. Our teacher Kym will run us through some exercises that help to jump in and…

  • 9th Feb, 2026
  • 6:15pm - 7:30pm (AEDT)
  • Level 3 Rooms 14, 15/37 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Working with Soapstone: Carve Your Own Pendant with Brittany

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…

  • 9th Feb, 2026
  • 6:15pm - 7:30pm (AEDT)
  • Level 3 Rooms 14, 15/37 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Close Your Tabs with Christie (Online)

Have a million tabs open “just in case”? Then this is for you! Research, reminders, things to read later… they quietly stack up until your screen feels busy before you’ve even started. This session creates space to pause, reset, and close the loops that are living in your browser. It’s about lightening your digital load…

  • 9th Feb, 2026
  • 6:30pm - 7:45pm (AEDT)
  • Online

DIY Mending: Learn to Darn with Robyn

What’s it all about?  Being able to mend our clothes is an important skill that serves us throughout life. Whether it's repairing that denim jacket, darning some woolly socks, reinforcing elbows or the dreaded crotch mend! It gives our favourite items of clothing extra life and longevity. And memories.  Sometimes subtlety is key, but sometimes go…

  • 9th Feb, 2026
  • 7:45pm - 9:00pm (AEDT)
  • Level 3 Rooms 14, 15/37 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Botanical Stamping – Cards, Tags & Gift Wrap with Cherie

Celebrate nature and creativity. Using botanical stamps, soft and vibrant colour palettes and layered textures, you’ll create stunning cards inspired by gardens, leaves and wildflowers that will turn plain paper into a lively garden of colours and patterns. In this workshop you will craft gift cards, tags, and wrapping paper suitable for any occasion. Additionally,…

  • 10th Feb, 2026
  • 6:15pm - 7:30pm (AEDT)
  • Level 3 Rooms 14, 15/37 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Shibori: Japanese Tie Dye Tote Bags with Robyn

What’s it all about? Shibori is a traditional Japanese style of decorative dyeing - a bit like tie dye but also a bit more intentional. In this class we'll be combining shibori dyeing with sashiko embroidery to create lovely stitches and patterns. Come along and combine art and textiles and you stitch your own patterns…

  • 10th Feb, 2026
  • 6:15pm - 7:30pm (AEDT)
  • Level 3 Rooms 14, 15/37 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Declutter Your Life with Julie (Online)

Feeling overwhelmed by clutter? Not sure where to start? In this practical and motivating workshop, you’ll learn how to take back control of your home and create calm, functional spaces that support the life you actually want to live. Perfect for beginners and anyone craving a fresh start. What will we cover? In this interactive…

  • 10th Feb, 2026
  • 6:30pm - 7:45pm (AEDT)
  • Online

Mending School: Learn to Darn with Robyn

What’s it all about?  Being able to mend our clothes is an important skill that serves us throughout life. Whether it's repairing that denim jacket, darning some woolly socks, reinforcing elbows or the dreaded crotch mend! It gives our favourite items of clothing extra life and longevity. And memories.  Sometimes subtlety is key, but sometimes go…

  • 10th Feb, 2026
  • 7:45pm - 9:00pm (AEDT)
  • Level 3 Rooms 14, 15/37 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Paper Art: Antiquey Stamped Cards with Cherie

In this class, we will be making a set of Antique-inspired cards and gift tags that will sentimentally remind you of bygone times.  We'll be stamping onto fine papers that have been dyed to give them an aged look and applying this to our cards and gift tags to create our unique and personalised stationery. Your…

  • 10th Feb, 2026
  • 7:45pm - 9:00pm (AEDT)
  • Level 3 Rooms 14, 15/37 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Make your own Silver Ring with Qing

**This is a two-part class taking place 6: 15-7: 30pm on Wednesday 11th and 18th Feb 2026 (fee covers both classes)** Making something yourself if always so meaningful, and to make a ring - something significant that we wear everyday - has even extra charm! This class will introduce you to silver jewellery making using the…

  • 11th Feb, 2026
  • 6:15pm - 7:30pm (AEDT)
  • Level 3 Rooms 14, 15/37 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

The power in personal storytelling with Brittany

In this engaging 75-minute workshop, participants will dive into the art of personal storytelling. Whether you’re a budding writer, an aspiring speaker, or simply passionate about sharing your experiences, this session will help you craft an authentic narrative while teaching the science behind storytelling. What will we cover? - Understanding the power behind personal storytelling.…

  • 11th Feb, 2026
  • 6:15pm - 7:30pm (AEDT)
  • Level 3 Rooms 14, 15/37 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Creative Writing: Developing Deep Characters with Liliane (Online)

This session will guide you through a series of writing exercises designed to help you create compelling fictional characters. How? Through an in-depth exploration of ‘character’ itself.   What will we cover? People are multi-layered. In this class we will explore all those layers, from outward appearance to deepest values and secrets. By studying the…

  • 11th Feb, 2026
  • 7:30pm - 8:45pm (AEDT)
  • Online

Make your own Silver Ring with Qing

**This is a two-part class taking place 6: 15-7: 30pm on Wednesday 11th and 18th Feb 2026 (fee covers both classes)** Making something yourself if always so meaningful, and to make a ring - something significant that we wear everyday - has even extra charm! This class will introduce you to silver jewellery making using the…

  • 11th Feb, 2026
  • 7:45pm - 9:00pm (AEDT)
  • Level 3 Rooms 14, 15/37 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Kinusaiga Fabric Collage Art with Maria

Kinusaiga is a striking Japanese textile art that puts even the smallest scraps of fabric to use. It's part collage, part applique, part patchwork, but requires no sewing! Rather than sewing, your design is cut into a thick backing board and fabric is then pressed into these cuts and pulled taut creating 3D artworks that really pop!…

  • 11th Feb, 2026
  • 7:45pm - 9:00pm (AEDT)
  • Level 3 Rooms 14, 15/37 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Dungeons and Dragons for Complete Beginners with Raize

Dungeons and Dragons (D&D) has been having a popular resurgence lately, and we're excited! But for beginners the magical world of D&D can appear overwhelming. The sheer size of the player's manual alone can dint your confidence! But it doesn't have to! Never fear, aspiring adventurer! We have just the class for you! Join us on…

  • 16th Feb, 2026
  • 6:15pm - 7:30pm (AEDT)
  • Level 3 Rooms 14, 15/37 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Crafting Lush Paper Flowers with Robyn

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…

  • 16th Feb, 2026
  • 6:15pm - 7:30pm (AEDT)
  • Level 3 Rooms 14, 15/37 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Create an Unforgetable Resume/CV with John (Online)

If you've been trying to get life's loose threads in order,  then don’t forget about your CV. When was last time you looked at it?  Does it need a refresher?  Stand out and get noticed! Your CV is basically your personal sales brochure and whether you are actively looking for a job or not, it’s…

  • 16th Feb, 2026
  • 6:15pm - 7:30pm (AEDT)
  • Online

Dungeons and Dragons for Complete Beginners with Raize

Dungeons and Dragons (D&D) has been having a popular resurgence lately, and we're excited! But for beginners the magical world of D&D can appear overwhelming. The sheer size of the player's manual alone can dint your confidence! But it doesn't have to! Never fear, aspiring adventurer! We have just the class for you! Join us on…

  • 16th Feb, 2026
  • 7:45pm - 9:00pm (AEDT)
  • Level 3 Rooms 14, 15/37 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Botanical Monoprinting: Printing from Nature with Robyn

What’s it all about? Bring the outdoors in and create unique, one of a kind prints in this Botanical Monoprinting Class. Reveal a ghost like form and texture of your plants with this simple and effective technique that is sure to surprise and impress. We'll learn some history of this along the way and discover…

  • 16th Feb, 2026
  • 7:45pm - 9:00pm (AEDT)
  • Level 3 Rooms 14, 15/37 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Cloudfullness: Where Cloud Appreciation Meets Mindfulness with Sue

Clouds are beautiful, abundant and ever changing. In this whimsical class you will learn to look up and pay attention to these under-appreciated but ever-present wonders of nature! This class will guide you through a visual gallery of cloud photography as the basis to learn about different cloud types and features as well as exploring…

  • 17th Feb, 2026
  • 6:15pm - 7:30pm (AEDT)
  • Level 3 Rooms 14, 15/37 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Colourful 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…

  • 17th Feb, 2026
  • 6:15pm - 7:30pm (AEDT)
  • Level 3 Rooms 14, 15/37 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Journaling Writing to Sharpen Your Focus with Ingrid (Online)

As wonderful as technology is, it's also a constant distraction. It quickly absorbs our energy,  attention and focus, making us less present for ourselves and others.  Journal writing is an incredible way to give yourself some mindful tech-free time, the time to gain clarity, problem solve, and feel more present and focused.  As you journal, you’ll…

  • 17th Feb, 2026
  • 6:30pm - 7:45pm (AEDT)
  • Online

Daily Stitch Journal: A-Stitch-A-Day Project with Manjari

What’s it all about? Slow stitching is a beautiful form of mindfulness, it slows you down and calms your mind. But have you every thought of embroidery stitches as a daily practice?  Your teacher Manjari has, and she's since created a Daily Stitch Journal. Each day Manjari stitches a small image onto her stitch journal…

  • 17th Feb, 2026
  • 7:45pm - 9:00pm (AEDT)
  • Level 3 Rooms 14, 15/37 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Smartphone Photography and Editing with Natalia (online)

Do you want to know how to take pretty pictures of the places and people around you to share on social media? Or professional photos of your wares as a small business? Or better snaps of your gigs for more impactful publicity. Make images that have an impact and stay on the viewers' minds. Whether for…

  • 18th Feb, 2026
  • 6:30pm - 7:45pm (AEDT)
  • Online

Illustrate Your Life with Danilo

Ever felt like time was going by too fast? Discover the powerful practice of Illustrated Journaling, and learn how to turn the little moments of your everyday life into colourful, creative illustrated journal pages. In this one-off workshop, we’ll explore simple drawing techniques, easy mixed-media ideas, and fun prompts that make it possible for anyone—yes,…

  • 18th Feb, 2026
  • 7:45pm - 9:00pm (AEDT)
  • Level 3 Rooms 14, 15/37 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Crochet: Make a Chunky Octo Plushie with Feng Ye

Ever attended a craft market and exclaimed, 'How cute are these crochet plushies! ' Or scrolled through Instagram or TikTok thinking, 'I wish I could make one myself? ' Maybe you’ve bought a crochet kit but felt discouraged because it all seemed so hard.  Wait no longer, this beginner-friendly chunky crochet plush class is for…

  • 19th Feb, 2026
  • 6:15pm - 7:30pm (AEDT)
  • Level 3 Rooms 14, 15/37 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Hand-Beading for Absolute Beginners with Lyras

Take your clothes to the next level with easy-to-learn hand-beading techniques! Using just a needle, some thread and beads we can transform our everyday items into celebratory pieces that sparkle and shine in the light. With guided instruction and materials provided, you can jump right in to this beautiful and time-honoured traditional craft, elevating and…

  • 19th Feb, 2026
  • 6:15pm - 7:30pm (AEDT)
  • Level 3 Rooms 14, 15/37 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

How to write book reviews: For reflection, fun and sharing your love of books with George

If you're interested in sharing your ideas about what you love (or hate) about the books you read, join us, and learn how to write/speak critically about what you read. What will we cover? We will cover the reasons you might want to review books, how you break apart and critique a book for review…

  • 19th Feb, 2026
  • 6:30pm - 7:45pm (AEDT)
  • Online

Rug Making for Beginners with Maria

Come and learn how to make a lovely rug using the Amish knot or toothbrush rugmaking technique! What's most impressive about this method is that it uses fabric strips cut off from old linen or fabrics, saving them from landfill and giving them a new life. It's quite addictive so soon you might be trawling…

  • 19th Feb, 2026
  • 7:45pm - 9:00pm (AEDT)
  • Level 3 Rooms 14, 15/37 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Beginner Friendly Embroidery Samplers with Lyras

As long as we have had embroidery, we have had samplers: small hand-stitched textiles that act as both a record and a reference for stitches. In this beginner-friendly class we will be creating our own samplers with basic stitches that you can take home, add to over time, and refer back to again and again-…

  • 19th Feb, 2026
  • 7:45pm - 9:00pm (AEDT)
  • Level 3 Rooms 14, 15/37 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Soap Making 101 with Maddy

Soap is a staple,  everyday item, but do we really understand how it's made and how it works? Let alone how to make good choice about what soap to use - for our skin and for the environment? In this hands-on class you'll learn all about the natural chemical reaction that creates soap, what to look…

  • 23rd Feb, 2026
  • 6:15pm - 7:30pm (AEDT)
  • Level 3 Rooms 14, 15/37 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Dry Felting 101: Cute Fruit with Heather

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 creative hobby! In this beginner class we'll be learning to dry…

  • 23rd Feb, 2026
  • 6:15pm - 7:30pm (AEDT)
  • Level 3 Rooms 14, 15/37 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Grow Your Own Mushrooms: Kitchen-Scale Mycology with Basil (Online)

Did you know you can grow your own gourmet mushrooms right from your kitchen using compost and food scraps? In this fun and beginner-friendly class, we’ll explore the fascinating world of fungi and learn how to grow edible mushrooms at home—no green thumb or garden required! What will we cover? In this introductory session, we’ll…

  • 23rd Feb, 2026
  • 6:30pm - 7:45pm (AEDT)
  • Online

Jesmonite For Beginners: Colourful Terrazo Trays with Maddy

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…

  • 23rd Feb, 2026
  • 7:45pm - 9:00pm (AEDT)
  • Level 3 Rooms 14, 15/37 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

DIY Fashion: Skirt Pattern Making with Robyn

Have you ever wanted to make your own clothes but didn't know where to start?  This workshop on Basic Pattern Making will allow you to begin your journey to making your own clothes! In this double class come and learn the skills for making a pattern for a skirt using your own measurements.  This class is perfect…

  • 24th Feb, 2026
  • 6:15pm - 8:15pm (AEDT)
  • Level 3 Rooms 14, 15/37 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Shibari 01: 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 structure is…

  • 24th Feb, 2026
  • 6:30pm - 7:45pm (AEDT)
  • Level 3 Rooms 14, 15/37 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

What Shapes Your Reactions And How to Change Them with Steve (Online)

See What You’re Really Seeing. . . Meta Filters, Ego, and the Stories Running Your Life. Ever noticed how two people can experience the same conversation, the same workplace, or the same moment — and walk away with completely different interpretations? That’s not coincidence. That’s your meta filters at work — and your ego doing…

  • 24th Feb, 2026
  • 6:30pm - 7:45pm (AEDT)
  • Online

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 Shibari…

  • 24th Feb, 2026
  • 8:00pm - 9:15pm (AEDT)
  • Level 3 Rooms 14, 15/37 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Photography Embroidery Art for Beginners with Natalia

Embroidery can be used in a number of different ways, from decorative pieces for your wall, to cute monograms on your linen, and fun designs on clothing - like a bold patch on a denim jacket. But what about in combination with photo art?   Join us for a fun and creative workshop where we'll…

  • 25th Feb, 2026
  • 6:15pm - 7:30pm (AEDT)
  • L3 Room 14-15, 37 Swanston Street Melbourne 3000

Your Life, Your Time: A Practical Guide to Alignment with Christie (Online)

Feeling out of sync with your time? Like your days aren’t quite matching up with the life you actually want to live? This class is here to help change that. Or actually, to help align it. Using a simple yet powerful tool called HOLA (Holistic Organising Life Audit), a practical framework for taking stock of…

  • 25th Feb, 2026
  • 6:30pm - 7:45pm (AEDT)
  • Online

Pixel Art Cross-Stitch for Beginners with Natalia

Cross stitching is a fun craft activity. It’s easy to learn, and once you've got the hang of it, it can be quite meditative too.  In this hands-on workshop you will learn the basics of cross stitch and get started on creating your very own mini pixel character! Once you understand how the cross stitch…

  • 25th Feb, 2026
  • 7:45pm - 9:00pm (AEDT)
  • Level 3 Rooms 14, 15/37 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Improv Workshop: Play, Laugh, and Have Fun! with Ciara

Want to try something new and shake off the stress of the day? This is your chance to discover improv - learning new games, creating scenes that will never exist again, and having a good time doing it. Improv is all about going with the flow and making things up on the spot with other…

  • 2nd Mar, 2026
  • 6:15pm - 7:30pm (AEDT)
  • Level 3 Rooms 14, 15/37 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Feldenkrais: Sitting Easy with Ralph (Online)

Change your sitting, change your life! Sitting in chairs is a proven health hazard, creating fatigue, poor circulation, neck, shoulder and back stiffness and pain and inefficient movement. Learn clever, enjoyable strategies for managing life in chairs. Promote alertness, vitality, flexibility and efficient action. Prevent injury and enhance injury recovery. What will we cover? Learn…

  • 2nd Mar, 2026
  • 6:30pm - 7:45pm (AEDT)
  • Online

Using a Sewing Machine 101 with Robyn

What’s it all about? In an effort towards sustainability and adding extra life to our garments and textiles - reusing, repurposing, mending and repairing - Robyn will teach us how to use a sewing machine in a fun and informative class.   Sewing of any kind is a really nifty skill, but sometimes the time it takes…

  • 3rd Mar, 2026
  • 6:15pm - 7:30pm (AEDT)
  • Level 3 Rooms 14, 15/37 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Beyond Bobbins: Using A Sewing Machine Part 2 with Robyn

What’s it all about? In an effort towards sustainability and adding extra life to our garments and textiles - reusing, repurposing, mending and repairing - Robyn will teach us how to use a sewing machine in a fun and informative class.   This is a good introduction or refresher class that explores some of the extra…

  • 3rd Mar, 2026
  • 7:45pm - 9:00pm (AEDT)
  • Level 3 Rooms 14, 15/37 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Cute Closed Terrariums with Maria

Closed terrariums are miniature, self-sufficient indoor gardens. They're cute, fun to make, simple to care for, and easy to recreate again at home.  If you manage to kill even the most un-killable of cacti but still yearn for some greenery at your office or home, then working with terrariums might be your best bet. A terrarium is…

  • 4th Mar, 2026
  • 7:45pm - 9:00pm (AEDT)
  • Level 3 Rooms 14, 15/37 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Photo to Fabric: Pet Portraits with Fran

Come and make a vibrant portrait of your best animal pal or fur baby so you can stare at their cute face on your wall (or tote bag)!   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…

  • 10th Mar, 2026
  • 6:15pm - 7:30pm (AEDT)
  • Level 3 Rooms 14, 15/37 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Dainty, Miniature Dioramas with Fran

Who doesn't love a miniature world? !  Can you imagine your favourite room in miniature, or a scene from a favourite book? Perhaps an imaginary garden, an alternate world, or even a colourful tribute to a hero or heart throb? Join us and create your own dreamscape in miniature.  We'll learn how to transform a box into a beautiful…

  • 10th Mar, 2026
  • 7:45pm - 9:00pm (AEDT)
  • Level 3 Rooms 14, 15/37 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Horse-riding for Total Beginners with Lana

Have you ever thought about riding a horse but thought it was too complicated or needed too many extra steps? Maybe you'd like to spend more time around horses and don't know where to start? Join Lana and learn about horse-riding in Melbourne, what are the benefits to horse-riding and how you can get involved.…

  • 11th Mar, 2026
  • 6:15pm - 7:30pm (AEDT)
  • Level 3 Rooms 14, 15/37 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Tool your own Leather Bookmark with Jupiter

Learn how to tool leather, making a permanent design using different shaders and stamps. The object we will create is a leather bookmark following a choice of sample designs. What will we cover? We will cover: What kinds of leather are tool-able and which aren'tWhat each different tooling stamp is great for and the different…

  • 16th Mar, 2026
  • 6:15pm - 7:30pm (AEDT)
  • Level 3 Rooms 14, 15/37 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Cryptic Crosswords for Beginners with Mark

To the uninitiated Cryptic Crosswords can seem impossible – best left to geniuses and people with too much time on their hands. Yet once taught the basics, you will find them addictive, satisfying and surprisingly accessible! After attending this class you will have all the tools needed to tackle any cryptic clue. And with a…

  • 18th Mar, 2026
  • 6:15pm - 7:30pm (AEDT)
  • Level 3 Rooms 14, 15/37 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Stress-Free Conflict Resolution with Steve (Online)

This engaging and practical workshop will equip you with proven frameworks and strategies to handle difficult conversations calmly and confidently. You’ll learn how to reduce stress, ease anxiety, and approach conflict with clarity and composure. While the focus is on managing those tricky and difficult conversations, the tools you’ll gain can be applied in every…

  • 24th Mar, 2026
  • 6:30pm - 7:45pm (AEDT)
  • Online

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.…

  • 25th Mar, 2026
  • 6:15pm - 7:30pm (AEDT)
  • Level 3 Rooms 14, 15/37 Swanston St (Nicholson Building), Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Important (and fun!) 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,…

  • 25th Mar, 2026
  • 7:45pm - 9:00pm (AEDT)
  • Level 3 Rooms 14, 15/37 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

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