Past Melbourne Classes

Come along, pick up a brush and enter a garden of watercolour flowers and foliage.  Watercolour paints are a really enjoyable and forgiving medium - the paints themselves create all sorts of evocative textures and depths of colour, and even the task of mixing your own colours is really rewarding. In this class Jess will…

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.…

Flowers make everything better especially when they never wilt! Come along to this pipecleaner flower making class with Qing and learn how to make your own bright bunch of flowers. You will learn how to make lovely lillies and delightful daisies, including leaves, stems and buds in this hands on workshop. These flowers are sure…

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…

In this beginner class we will be learning all about bead embroidery which is a type of bead-work that uses a needle and thread to stitch beads to a stitch-able surface. We will learn while making a small beaded flower garden! You can stack beads and sequins to make 3D plants and flowers and landscape…

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…

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…

Come and explore the world of pottery and clay modelling! Jess will guide you through an introduction to pottery, supporting you to make your own piece of pottery art from air-dry clay. You might like to make an engraved plate, a little pinch pot or both!  At the end of the workshop you will walk away…

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…

Polymer clay is an accessible, colourful and versatile material - a lot of fun to use,  but even better with some introductory tips to get you going. There are different types of clays and bake times, and different techniques to create shapes, blend colours, and express your colourful polymer visions! We'll put this into practice and everyone…

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…

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…

Lily is a natural and DIY beauty coach who runs Mademoiselle Organic in Melbourne.  She teaches people how to use organic ingredients, instead of harsh and polluting chemicals in a minimalist approach to natural skin care - no unnecessary ingredients! All of her classes are vegan, focus on zero-waste, and bring skincare back to its most…

What’s it all about? Rajasthani Hand Block printing on fabric is a traditional craft which has been passed down over generations. Manjari will guide you through the Sanganeri style of printing with a range of traditional blocks. Come along a try using a range of blocks to create borders and central motifs. You will create…

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…

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…

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…

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 class we'll…

Travel through time as you create fashion-inspired cards using vintage illustrations, dressmaking patterns, and stylish designs from any era. From flapper dresses to 1950s chic, or contemporary couture, you’ll learn techniques to layer, collage, and embellish your cards with flair and creativity. Perfect for lovers of fashion, history, or anyone who wants a playful, creative…

Step into the world of lace, florals, and whispered love letters. In this elegant workshop, you’ll create a set of romantic, Bridgerton-inspired cards using layered papers, delicate embellishments, and classic Regency details. Perfect for lovers of timeless beauty and handmade charm. What will we cover? You’ll receive a creative pack filled with an opulent array…

During Lunar New Year, tangyuan (glutinous rice balls) is a traditional Chinese dessert in sweet ginger soup, made and eaten with family and friends to symbolise unity, with their roundness and with their name 汤圆 being similar to the Chinese word for reunion, "tuányuán". We will be making colorful peanut tangyuan to celebrate the new year festivities.…

In Singapore and Malaysia, pineapple tarts, symbolising wealth and prosperity, are popular pastries that encourage sitting down together for communal baking with your family before or during Lunar New Year. The buttery melt-in-your-mouth treats can be stored and enjoyed over a few weeks of festivities. What will we cover? Ingredients and method to make your own pineapple…

What’s it all about?  Have you been trying to make progress on your goals, but each time you look at your to-do list you get a bad case of the ‘shoulds’? It’s time to treat yourself and join the Punch Card Party! Plan to read more books this year? Want to practice a new hobby?…