Past Melbourne Classes
Take a look back at the classes we’ve run in Melbourne.
Past Melbourne Classes
Festive Bauble Wreaths with Robyn
The festive season has arrived, and sometimes it can be a bit overwhelming and hectic. The antidote? Some festive craft time, of course! Settle in and make something with your hands - a cheery bauble wreath - for yourself or a pal. With a simple construction process (the power of glue guns! ) the real…
Beaded Decorations with Robyn
The festive season has arrived, and sometimes it can be a bit overwhelming and hectic. The antidote? Some festive craft time, of course! Settle in and make something with your hands - some cute beaded decorations - for yourself or a pal. These Scandinavian patterns are simple and minimal, needing just beads and wire. We…
Soy Candle Gifts 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 candles from scratch - a process that's safe and simple to replicate at home.…
- 5th Dec, 2024
- 6:15pm - 7:30pm (AEDT)
- Level 3 Rooms 14, 15/37 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Creative Sketch-booking with Watercolour with Emilie
Watercolour is an easy to pick up painting skill and is the perfect companion to start a sketchbook! In this class, Emilie will share with you her tips to start a regular creative practice through sketchbooking. You don’t need any experience to start filing in a sketchbook with easy watercolour illustrations! In this class,…
Festive Native Wreaths with Robyn
Whether it’s baking biscuits, 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 yourselfWhy not give something new a try and make your own botanic wreath! Get in touch with nature and learn the techniques…
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…
SOLD OUT – Festive Native Wreaths with Robyn
Whether it’s baking biscuits, 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 yourselfWhy not give something new a try and make your own botanic wreath! Get in touch with nature and learn the techniques…
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…
Indian Mirror Work: Embroidery for Beginners with Manjari
What’s it all about? Learn the basics of Mirror (Sheesha) work embroidery from the Kutch region of India. Traditionally mirror work was used to ward off evil spirits and bad luck away from homes and the wearer! This embroidery is fun, playful and bright! In this class we will learn various stitches and techniques on…
Festive Dioramas: Gifts and Decorations 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 or an alternate world. In this Christmas edition of our Dainty Dioramas class, we'll have all sorts of festive decorations. From miniature ginger houses to alpacas wearing Santa hats,…
Journaling Writing: How Far You’ve Come with Ingrid (Online)
We're all busy with something or other, whether it's doing, working, growing or being. And even though there will always be something more to do, to learn, to overcome or enjoy, every now and then it's so good justbto pause and recognise how far we've come. With the end of the year just around the…
Feldenkrais: Happy Feet with Ralph (Online)
Our feet often carry the whole of our bodies and provide us mobility, but we rarely pay them the attention they deserve. Using the ingenious Feldenkrais movement exercises, Ralph will guide you through a series of gentle and safe movement to free those fabulous feet! You’ll be walking on air in no time! Feldenkrais…
Dry Felting 101: Robins for Your Tree 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, such a useful hobby! In this beginner class we'll be learning to dry felt cute robins…
SOLD OUT – Fed Square Festive Workshops: Festive Native Wreaths with Robyn
Whether it’s baking biscuits, 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 yourselfWhy not give something new a try and make your own botanic wreath! Get in touch with nature and learn the techniques…
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 101: 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…
Colour Gradient Linocut 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 -…
How to Achieve a Fulfilling Career and Love your Mondays with John (Online)
Do you love Monday mornings or dread them? Let’s face it, we all desire a career that gives us a sense fulfillment, 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…
Unique Gifts: Beginner Linocut Printing 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…
Festive Native Wreaths with Robyn
Whether it’s baking biscuits, 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 yourselfWhy not give something new a try and make your own botanic wreath! Get in touch with nature and learn the techniques…
Metal embossing: Personalised Ornaments with Maria
Learn how to make metallic decorations using aluminium trays! Together we'll learn some techniques about working with metal such as high and low relief and we'll make as many decorations as you can fit in 75mins! Maria will have an assortment of unique designs to inspire you and will help you create a personalised as…
SOLD OUT – Macrame Xmas Trees with Maria
Do you have cats or live in a small apartment? Maybe you are a 70's fan? Well, why not have a flat hanging Christmas tree this year! Join us and learn the basics of wonderful macrame while making your own beautiful tree hanger for home. All materials provided. Macramé, or the art of knotting, is…
SOLD OUT – Festive Native Wreaths with Robyn
**This class runs at 6: 15pm and at 7: 45pm on Tuesday 26th Nov**Whether it’s baking biscuits, 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 yourselfWhy not give something new a try and make your…
Dry Felting 101: Spring Flowers 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! In this beginner class we'll be learning to dry…
The Secret Languages of Dogs with Harriet (Online)
Surely we're in the age of the Doggo! While dogs and humans have been living and working together for thousands of years, dog companionship is so prevalent these days. Dog parks are bustling, and renters now have more protections around having pets. Our relationships with dogs can be hugely beneficial to the wellbeing of both species.…
Living Terrarium Baubles with Winter
Terrariums are are really interesting way of growing indoor plants. And they're actually easy to create and care for! Succulents and cacti plants are much happier in open terrariums, rather than enclosed environments. In this class, we will learn how to make our own mini open terrariums from scratch using decorative glass baubles! These…
SOLD OUT – World Flavours Malaysia: Kari Ayam or Malaysian Chicken Curry
What’s it all about? Come and learn some easy delicious recipes that you can easily cook yourself! In this series of cooking workshops, we will learn staple and traditional recipes from international students living in Melbourne. These have been thought out to be simple enough to cook yourself and they are just delicious. This time…
SOLD OUT – Queer Social Footscray: Ex Libris Stamp Making with Emilie
Have you ever enthusiastically loaned a favourite book to a friend, housemate, family member and it never came back? You need an ex-libris! Ex-libris are stamps that are used to mark books from a collection, usually used by libraries. In this class, Emilie will teach you how to design and make your very own custom…
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 binding component burns away leaving your creation as solid silver! In this fun…
Learn to use Jesmonite: Colourful Trinket 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…
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