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 various cloud types and features as well as introducing you to a mindful approach to tuning out of life’s bustle and tuning in to the beauty and serenity of clouds. Coud appreciation and cloudfullness offer benefits for our health and well-being and sense of community. You will also come away equipped to contribute your own cloud image to the global Memory Cloud Atlas on Cloud Appreciation Day (11th September 2026).
What we will cover?
In this fun, interactive session, you will:
· Learn to look up and gain a whole new perspective on the world!
· Unwind, enjoying some mindful, relaxing images
· Get to know each other finding fun things in clouds and sharing your own cloud images (optional)
· Learn to use clouds as a muse for your imagination and creativity and apply this in class (materials provided, or bring your own journal/visual diary)
· Learn how the world connects through clouds on Cloud Appreciation Day (11th September 2026) and prepare to contribute your own cloud image to the global Memory Cloud Atlas.
No prior knowledge required. Just bring along a fun-loving, curious disposition. Notepaper, writing and drawing materials also provided. Optional: Bring along a photo of a cloud on your phone, and a journal or visual diary.
Accessibility
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Wheelchair Accessible Venue
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Gender Neutral Bathrooms
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Free First Nations tix
Who will be teaching?
Sue March (she/her) can usually be found with her head in the clouds! After a long career working for other people, Sue is taking her passion for cloud photography and mindfulness to the world to bring a sense of quiet joy and beauty, whimsy and contentment to our sometimes dull or too-serious lives. Sue is a community advisor on the Cloud Appreciation Society Member Council, speaks about cloud appreciation and cloudfullness at summits and workshops, and offers her cloud photography through her website: Cloudfullness.com and on Instagram: @cloudfullness.
Important info:
Photo: Laneway Learning
Any other questions or ways we can assist with accessibility? Just shoot us an email at melbourne@lanewaylearning.com.