Past Melbourne Classes
Take a look back at the classes we’ve run in Melbourne.
Past Melbourne Classes
SOLD OUT – Queer Social: Inclusive Life Drawing with Robin
Inclusivity is fun! So is drawing! Come along and join this casual, beginner friendly queer social art class where you can relax, mingle and learn some life drawing skills. By inclusivity, we mean celebrating diverse bodies, but also diverse artists with any range of experience - even if you’ve never done any drawing before, this…
Watercolour for Beginners: Portrait Art with Emilie (Online)
Come and enjoy the wonderful world of watercolour paintings! This beginners class will teach you skills and techniques to create your own piece of watercolour art. You will experiment with colour and shapes to create an artistic portrait! What will we cover? This beginner’s painting class will: Focus on using watercolour and illustration skills Cover…
Watercolour for Beginners: Fresh Flowers with Emilie (Online)
Come and enjoy the wonderful world of watercolour paintings! This beginners class will teach you skills and techniques to create your own piece of watercolour art. You will experiment with colour and shapes to create a piece of Spring floral watercolour art! What will we cover? This beginner’s painting class will: Focus on using watercolour and…
Drawing Persian Geometry with Pouya
Drawing is one of the simplest way to create art, but many people feel uncomfortable to draw as they think they are "not good at drawing", "not artistic" or "not creative". Not True! Drawing is a pleasure for everyone to enjoy. In this beginner-friendly workshop you will explore Persian Nomadic Patterns & Iranian Tiling Geometry, and…
Embossed Polymer Clay Jewellery with Maddy
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 tools to make imprints in your polymer. We'll put this into practice and everyone…
An Introverts Guide to Creating an Elevator Pitch with John (Online)
What’s it all about? Do you struggle to answer the question, ‘So, tell me about yourself’? Does talking about yourself make you feel awkward? Do you get tongue tied when trying to sell yourself in an interview or when pitching for new business? If you’re an introvert and dislike or struggle to talk about yourself,…
Indoor Plants in Spring: DIY Moss Poles, repots and soil with Maria (Online)
Spring is here! ! and for all plant lovers (specially indoor plant lovers in Melbourne) the time has come to TLC our poor plant babies after a harsh Winter. . . whether you are a newbie plant-parent or a knowledgeable one after a few new tricks, join us and spend an evening learning how to…
Gemstone & Wirewrap Trees with Brittany
**THE NEXT GEMSTONE AND WIREWRAP TREE CLASS WILL BE ON MONDAY OCT 3RD 7: 45-9PM**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…
Feldenkrais: Heal Your Hands with Ralph (Online)
Heal your over-worked hands in this fun and transformative class! We use our hands all the time, for work, play and all of life's routines. It’s easy to acquire tension and habits of effort. But when was the last time you mindfully cared for our valuable hands? Discover how to release and mobilise your hands,…
Make Vegan Cheese with Elodie (Online)
If you have ever tried to give up dairy, you know how hard it can be to give up cheese! There are lots of reasons why non-dairy cheeses are a good option: whether you're vegan, sensitive to dairy, aware of your food miles, or on a budget. The good news is, it's something you can make…
Sewing Sashiko Boro Slippers with Robyn
What’s it all about? Sashiko is a striking style of Japanese embroidery, and Boro means rags - referring to the upcycled use of fabric. Come and learn Sashiko embroidery methods, and other stitches, to make a pair of personalised, detailed denim slippers. All fabrics used in this class are reclaimed, repurposed and reused and provided…
Make A Beeswax Wrap with Robyn
Join the war on waste and cut down on your use of single-use plastic by using beeswax wraps to cover food and carry snacks. In this fun class you will learn how to make your own beeswax wraps, ideal for your own use or perhaps as an awesome gift? What will we cover? We will…
Ukulele: Playing Melodies with Steph (Online)
There is much more to the ukulele than singing and strumming. The ukulele is capable of playing melodies and even playing instrumental solos. Come dip your fingers into beginner melody playing, or advance your current technique. This class welcomes brand new players and established strummers - all are welcome. What will we cover? In this hands-on class…
Comics for Beginners: Make a 4 Panel Comic with Robin
Comics are an amazing artform for conveying almost anything you can think of - heartfelt stories, jokes or even just shower thoughts! Come along and learn how to make a 4-panel comic from a moment in your life - no drawing ability required! In this class, you'll learn how to pinpoint a great idea for a comic, come up…
Learn to make Traditional Udon Noodles with Qing
Udon noodles are thick Japanese noodles made of wheat flour. They are normally eaten in a dashi-based broth and can be either flat or rounded. In this class we’ll learn how to make the dough for the noodles and cook them in a delicious traditional recipe! What we will cover? In this lesson we will:…
Handmade Wonton with Qing
Wonton's make such a lovely tasty snack or feature of Chinese soups, but how many of us can create this dumpling deliciousness in our own kitchen? In this class we will explore the popularity of traditional Chinese wontons before learning how to make your own wontons, and taking away the knowhow to cook these at home! …
Troubles – Common Problems and Easy Fixes with Richo (Online)
Ever wondered how to jump start a car or change a tyre? Fuse blown but don’t know where to look? Got somewhere to go but need a tow? Learn the skills you need to get moving again! What will we cover? In this class we cover: How to check and change basic…
Make your own Organic Deodorant, Cleanser and Mask with Lily
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. All her classes are vegan and focused on zero-waste. During this class we’ll make a deodorant, face mask and cleanser using all natural ingredients. You’ll also learn how…
Middle East Herbs, Spices and Cooking Tips with Natalie (Online)
Natalie's cooking classes cover all the bases of Middle Eastern cooking, from dips to rice dishes, desserts to feasts! In this class we will explore the history and relationships of herbs and spices, and cooking tips, important to a Middle Eastern kitchen. What will we cover? In this cook-along class we will discover: Common herbs and spices…
Candle Making 101 with Lily
In this workshop, you will learn how to make soy candles. You will get to experiment with gorgeous fragrances and dried flowers to design and create your own beautiful candle to take home at the end of the workshop. While your candle is setting, you will also learn how to make your own delicious bath salts - using all…
Sew your own Plush Toy Kitty with Robert
Come and learn how to sew your own adorable plush toy Kitty! In this workshop you will learn how to repurpose fabric and clothing for your own cute sewing projects. You will be provided with everything you need to sew your own plush cat from a pair of fluffy socks. After you finish your soft kitty you…
Introduction to Bush Foods & Native Plants with Kylie
Delve into the intriguing world of Australian Native Plants and Bushfoods. Indigenous Australians have been using these plants for thousands of years & incorporating them into their every day diet. If you have ever wanted to learn about Bushfoods, including identifying and cooking with local Native Plants, then this is the class for you! As well…
SOLD OUT – Introduction to Bush Foods & Native Plants with Kylie
Delve into the intriguing world of Australian Native Plants and Bushfoods. Indigenous Australians have been using these plants for thousands of years & incorporating them into their every day diet. If you have ever wanted to learn about Bushfoods, including identifying and cooking with local Native Plants, then this is the class for you! As well…
Easy Cake Decoration: Using Sugar Paste with Maria
What’s it all about? Fancy taking your cake decorating to the next level? In this class you will learn how to use fondant (or sugar paste) to create decorations for your baked goods. We will, through working with fondant to creating your own fondant figure! Then, piece by piece, we will learn how to create…
Attracting Career Opportunities through Personal Branding with John (Online)
What’s it all about? Wouldn't it be amazing to have your dream job land right in your lap? Well, it can! But for this to happen, you need a powerful Personal Brand and a plan you help you get known. Your Brand is the secret weapon that can help you stand out, gain that competitive…
SOLD OUT – Make your own Silver Ring with Qing
Come and make your own engraved silver ring over two classes. In the first week you will learn the technique of “Lost wax casting”. This involves taking a wax cast, resizing it to fit you perfectly and then engraving patterns and words to create your own, unique sterling silver jewellery. You can make a delicate, fine silver ring or a…
Hidden wonders of the Great Southern Reef with Elodie (Online)
The Great Southern Reef spans the whole southern part of the country and is home to species and natural spectacles that happen nowhere else in the world! In fact most of us do not realise how precious and unique our marine ecosystems are - from vibrant sea dragons, playful marine mammals, colourful sea slugs,…
SOLD OUT – Make Your Own Silver Nature 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…
Queer Social: Customising Shoes with delsi
Turn your basic white shoes into a piece of art! Come and spend an evening with delsi learning how to customise your own shoes. We will use high quality Angelus shoe paint to create the shoes of your dreams. There will be heaps of colours to play with - including ones with pretty pink sparkles in them.…
Printmaking for Beginners: Milk Carton Printing with Emilie (Online)
If you visit galleries in Australia and around the world, you will often see prints made by artists using engraved copper or zinc plates. You can do this at home but with an easy hack – using milk cartons or juice boxes! In this workshop you will learn how to design an image for…
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