Past Melbourne Classes
Take a look back at the classes we’ve run in Melbourne.
Past Melbourne Classes
Spoon Carving with Alma
Learn how to design and carve your own wooden spoon! At the end of the workshop you will have your own special spoon that you can take home and use with pride! What will we cover? In this hands-on and informative class, we will: Begin with a discussion on types of wood, a guide for the tools…
Spoon Carving with Alma
Learn how to design and carve your own wooden spoon! At the end of the workshop you will have your own special spoon that you can take home and use with pride! What will we cover? In this hands-on and informative class, we will: Begin with a discussion on types of wood, a guide for the tools…
Eco Bath Bomb Gifts with Maddy
As the holidays creep closer, our chance to unwind, relax and soak in the tub grow ever nearer! But maybe a sparkly pink unicorn bath is more your style? That'll require some custom handmade bath bombs! Come and learn how to make your own aromatic, colourful eco-glitter bath bombs in this fun, hands-on workshop! They…
Making Confident Decisions with Anita (Online)
Is the pressure of decision-making is keeping you up at night? As the year races to a close it can be a particularly stressful time for making decisions, knowing what you want, and having the confidence to communicate honestly (with others, but also with yourself! ). This class is for you! Making decisions is…
Green Thumb Gifts: Terrariums with Maddy
Do you have a friend or family member who loves their greenery but is not quite a green thumb? Closed Terrariums can make such great gifts as once complete, they're practically self-sufficient (i. e. hard to kill! ). Terrariums are cute, and super fun to make. You can personalise your terrarium with little trinkets…
Cute Christmas Cross-Stitch with Robyn
Come and make and super cute Xmas cross-stitch to Christmas up your home or gift a handmade goodie to a friend! delsi will teach you about the world of counted cross-stitch, how to follow a pattern or create your own designs. Cross-stitch is a super fun art form that is also great for mindfulness and…
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Green Thumb Gifts: Kokedama Moss Balls with Maddy
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 way to bring greenery into your home and are ideal for apartments or flats with minimal space.…
Mindful Doodling – Playing with Matrices with Marloes (Online)
Carve a little bit of time for yourself and come and enjoy the world of doodling. Learn how to create a matrix and grid based pattern to further expand your “pattern vocabulary”. This Creative Meditation art form is a gateway to relaxation, meditation and mindfulness and will help you achieve that wonderful Zen like meditative state, which…
How to Get the Sex You Want with Toya (Online)
Did you know that you can experience better sex and intimacy just by enhancing your communication skills? Effective communication can be tricky at the best of times, but when it comes to sex many people find it even more of a challenge. Is it about how we know our own pleasure and anatomy? Is…
Organic Skincare with Lily
As the bustle of the Summer holidays increases, find a way to give your self and skin some simple nourishment. Lily's organic skincare class is educational, practical, and extremely effective. Using simple products that are good for you and the environment, Lily can guide you through the use and creation of eco-friendly, vegan and natural beauty products…
Punch Needle Embroidery with Natalia
Punch needle embroidery just got cool! And we get why. . . They look so pretty and vibrant, and the process is super cathartic. Join us for a fun workshop and learn all the basics to create your own punch needle embroidery. As well as class time, you will receive the equipment to continue…
Homebrewing Kombucha for Summer with Jen
Looking for a healthy drink to have on hand this Summer? Maybe Kombucha's the answer! It's so cheap and simple to make, and you'll come to love your wonderous SCOBYs in no time. The basis of kombucha brewing is the SCOBY (symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast). It's a bit odd and yucky looking, but it’s…
Important Strategies for Career Change with John (Online)
Are you looking to change career next year? Or have you been trying to make the transition already but keep getting knocked back? The nature of work has evolved and it’s almost expected that we will change career multiple times. In fact, most people today will change careers at least 3 times during their working…
Fragrant Soy Candle Making 101 with Lily
In this workshop, you will learn how to make soy candles - a low temperature wax candle that you can make again and again at home. You will get to experiment with gorgeous fragrances - floral, citrus, earthy, sweet - and dried flowers to design and create your own beautiful candle to take home at the end of the workshop.…
Intro to Acrylic Pour Painting with Emilie
Who hasn't seen a video of paint pouring? It's soothing, it's colourful and it's definitely fun! Join us and learn how to make your own pour art which is a little more involved than you may have thought but the results are pretty spectacular. Then, we'll get started designing our own and we'll all go home…
Beginner Bushwalking for Every Body with Clare (Online)
Bush walking is for everyone and every body! Whether you're hoping to skip town for your first walking trip or planning something longer, escaping the city for a dose of nature is high on many wish lists. But sometimes it's intimidating to know where to start - which tracks to choose, what gear to…
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…
Polymer Clay: Miniature Food – Festive Edition with Maria
How adorable are mini polymer clay creations? ! These clay cuties can be made into earrings, keyrings, fridge magnets or delicious looking table nicknacks! Polymer Clay is a medium that is easy to work with - with many fun colours to choose from. In this festive season class we'll learn how to make a tiny…
Free Your Hips: Feldenkrais with Ralph (Online)
Take a moment for your self amidst the December bustle and learn to relax and release the areas around your hips, to release habitual tensions and improve your posture, balance and coordination. Restore your natural flexibility with safety and stability. Clarify coordination and alignment of the back, pelvis, hips and legs for improved sitting, standing,…
Vintage Ornament Wreath with Robyn
Make an spectacular wreath with vintage and op-shopped toys, ornaments, baubles and more! This stunner wreath will be a show piece anywhere in your home. Materials are sponsored by City of Melbourne Christmas Festival and valued at $40! What will we cover? In this class you will: Learn how to create your own bauble wreathLayer the…
Festive dioramas with Fran
How doesn't like miniature worlds? ! Join us and create your own mini festive scene to decorate your home or to gift to someone. We'll learn how to transform a box into a beautiful diorama and we'll have lots of decorating items. We'll learn how to make spiral trees and create perspective and we'll…
Polymer Clay Xmas Ornaments with Fran
Come and create your own ornaments with polymer - a fun and easy-to-use material! We'll learn some basic techniques such as marbling, moulding and shaping techniques, foils and embossing. Then we'll go on to create 2-3 bespoken ornaments. We will learn how to bake the ornaments so you can hang them as soon as you arrive home!…
Queer Social: Pride Snap Button Pins or Rings with Raize
Would you like to accessorise yourself with a handmade pin or ring that proudly celebrates your gender and/or sexuality? This snap button rings and pins allow you to change the top and have lots of different designs in one. What a cute way to let others know that you are part of the community! They…
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 before learning how to make your own vegetarian dumpling potstickers to cook at home! What we will cover? In this lesson you will learn how to:…
Blingy Macrame Bottle Bag with Maddy
Are you likely to be gifting a bottle of wine this Xmas? Or need to know you'll remain H2O hydrated all through the Summer, with your loyal drink bottle by your side? How about a fun bling bag to remake and reuse? So many creations are possible with macrame, which in its basic form is…
Cheeky Clay Decorations with Clare
Air-Dry Clay is a natural earth clay which air-dries to a hard solid without using an oven or kiln. It's great for decorative items, so why not Xmas decorations! In this class we’ll be playing with clay to create our own little festive decorative items, but with a bit of a bah-humbug reality check. You…
Job Seeking Strategies That Work with John (Online)
Looking for a job is never easy. It can be a daunting journey and an emotional rollercoaster ride, with awesome highs but also devastating lows. Right now the job market is going through significant of change. To remain connected and competitive, you need to go beyond the norm. It is said that only 20% of jobs…
Handmade Prawn Dumplings with Qing
Summer's here! Time to throw a shrimp on the barbie? Or a prawn in your dumpling? We all love dumplings, but how many of us can create this deliciousness in our own kitchen? In this class we will explore the history of Chinese dumplings before learning how to make your own prawn dumplings to…
Native Festive Wreaths with Robyn
Whether it’s baking cookies, 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. Give something new a try, making your own botanic wreath! Get in touch with nature and learn the techniques to build your…
Car Troubles – Common Problems and Easy Fixes with Richo
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! Ahead of your Summer road trip or holiday journey, gain some important know-how to feel confident…
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