Past Melbourne Classes
Take a look back at the classes we’ve run in Melbourne.
Past Melbourne Classes
Exploring Everyday Bullsh*t with Nicholas
Are you drowning in bullshit? From social media to the 24-hour news cycle to advertising copy, there seems to more and more nonsense language in our lives that serves no purpose but to manipulate, persuade and deceive us. But what is bullshit? What does it do to us? And—most importantly—what can we do about it?…
SOLD OUT – Native 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 wreath…
Middle East Rice Feast: Mjadara with Natalie (Online)
It takes only three key ingredients to make the delicious Middle Eastern dish - Mjadara! Lentils, rice and onions (with a touch of spice). Do you have them in your pantry? Then this dish is for you. Come and learn how to prepare this wonderful meal from Natalie who was born in the city of Jerusalem. What…
SOLD OUT – Native 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 wreath…
Say Goodbye to 2021 with Anita (Online)
At the end of last year we were like. . . yeh, it HAS to be better in 2021. . . And then 2021 happened. . . So let's come together for a farewell 2021 ceremony and guided meditation to close the year off and create fresh intentions for 2022. What will we cover? At…
Block Printmaking for Beginners: Gold Greeting Cards with Emilie
Come and make a handmade gold card for a loved one this silly season! You will learn the art of block printmaking - an artform that has been used for over a century and was actually originally developed for making wallpaper! Block printing is similar to woodcut printmaking but a bit easier to work with because…
Watercolour for Beginners: Summer Florals 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 watercolour art. You will experiment with colour and shapes to create a piece of Summer floral watercolour art! What will we cover? This beginner’s painting class will: Focus on using watercolour and…
Christmas Gifts From Your Kitchen with Jenny (Online)
Here comes Christmas! Your friends and family have all the stuff they need but you’d like to give them a gift. This year – how about putting some time, effort and love into a jar of delicious goodies? Come and learn how to make handmade and delicious treats to gift to your loved…
Cute Closed Terrariums with delsi
Moss terrariums are super fun to make and easy to care for. If you kill even the most un-killable of cacti but still yearn for some greenery at your office or home, then working with moss might be your best bet. A Moss Terrarium is hassle-free and if you do it right you never…
Puppy 101 with Harriet (Online)
Bringing a puppy into your life can be a rollercoaster of emotions and expectations. Puppies have an enormous capacity to learn and become wonderful adult dogs, provided we support them and get them off to a good start. With all the conflicting information out there, however, it's easy to become overwhelmed. How much sleep do…
Hula Hooping for Beginners: Get Into The Spin with Donna (Online)
Introducing the funnest fitness on the planet. Come and learn all about the joy of hooping! Discover your inner hoop star through the magical combination of hoops, music & giggles. Then once we can head out for picnics you will have a cute new skill to play with in the park with your pals! This…
The History of Tarot: Divination and Play with Colleen
Come and learn all about the history of Tarot! Join Historian Colleen who will take you on an exploration of Tarot's early beginnings. We will journey through Renaissance Europe and see how Tarot became a spiritual tool believed to provide insight through the centuries. What will we cover? In this class we will learn about: How Tarot has been explored…
Clay Christmas Decorations with Clare
Air-Dry Clay is a natural earth clay which air-dries to a hard solid without using an oven or kiln! In this class we’ll be playing with clay to create our own little festive decorative items. You can use it to make all sorts of flat shapes like stars, trees, love hearts and gingerbread folk with…
Homemade Indian Cooking: Aloo Cheese Paratha with Sarita (Online)
Learn to make restaurant style Aloo Cheese Paratha in the comfort of your own home! Aloo Cheese Paratha is a delicious Indian flat bread, stuffed with boiled potatoes, spices and cheese. Team it with Raita, Indian pickles and butter for a super delicious meal! Join this live and interactive workshop to explore the world of spices,…
Make a Macrame Christmas Tree with Courtney
Learn how to make a mini macrame Christmas tree to hang on your wall for this festive season! Macrame may have had a lot of buzz in the 70s but it's making a resurgence! Macrame is a fun and mindful craft - perfect for creating pretty wall hangers and Xmas decor. All materials included in…
Watercolour for Beginners: Festive Wreaths with Marloes (Online)
Join us and explore the world of watercolours and florals by creating a festive watercolour wreath! Marloes will guide you through the steps and methods for applying and manipulating these mediums, as well as tricks and tips to get awesomely realistic (and sometimes not so realistic) effects to create leaves and flowers. Join us…
Kindness Kristmas: Linocut Greeting Cards with Emilie
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 class, you will learn the entire…
Kindness Kristmas: Floral Bath Bombs with delsi
Feeling a little run down? Like some more self care in your life? Would you like to relax into a sparkly pink bath filled with a glitter bath bomb you made yourself? Well come and learn how to make your bath bombs in this fun, hands on workshop with delsi! There will be lots of…
Kindness Kristmas: Together Totes – Fabric Photo Transfer with Fran
Come and make a beautiful tote with photographs of your loved ones! This would also make a super sweet surprise present for a friend who loves their pet or pals dearly! In this workshop you will learn how to transfer photographs or images onto and how to make them amazing with lots of creative techniques such as…
Make your own Natural Perfume with Lily
Have you been looking for eco-friendly, vegan or a natural perfume? Maybe you've always wanted to design your own signature scent! Come and join Lily for this much anticipated Laneway Learning workshop, natural perfume workshop! This workshop is NOT suitable for people who are pregnant or breastfeeding, or children. What will we cover? In this…
Tension – The Art of Shibari with Harley
Join us for a guided journey into the exciting world of rope bondage. Designed for curious, caring creatures, this class will explore the artform’s potential for profound intimacy, connection and trust building. We will learn the important foundations of safety and rope-craft before learning some basic yet effective techniques for empowering your inner rope-top. The lesson structure is designed…
The Joy of Creative Writing with Ashley (Online)
Whether you haven’t written creatively since high school or you’re the author of 10 books, this fun class will help you get your creativity flowing. Through a series of timed writing exercises, we’ll explore different ways to access the creative recesses of our minds and surprise ourselves! You might be a writer working on a…
Shortbread Making: Just in Time for Christmas with Jennifer (Online)
Very traditional and very delicious; who doesn’t love shortbread? In this class we will be inspired to make some classy shortbread gifts for your friends and tuck away a little bit for ourselves. Cook along with this online cooking workshop and fill your home with the mouth-watering aroma of freshly baked treats. What will we cover?…
Concrete Crafts: Making a Planter with Maria
From humble construction material to popular home decor, concrete is being used as a designer material for candle holders, planters, platters, plus more. Come to this class and learn how to use concrete in your craft and design projects and make a planter to take home with you. What will we cover? We will make…
Intermediate Crochet: Make a Mini Me with Maria
Have you heard of Amigurumi? Amigurumi means knitted stuffed dolls in Japanese and they are so adorable! This is not a total beginner crochet class but if you know how to do a single crochet stitch you will be able to make a cute as Amigurumi doll! Come and make a mini me of yourself, your…
Navigating Difficult Holiday Convos with AJ (Online)
We all want a conflict-free Christmas. Seeing friends and family should be a time for ‘ho ho ho’ not ‘no no no’! Yet, we often run into arguments with family, awkward distant relatives and empty work party conversations. For every person we want to see there’s someone else who triggers us, fights…
Queer Canvas Embroidery with delsi
Please note: You will need to be double vaccinated to attend this class. You will need to check in via the Victorian Service app which can be linked to your vaccination certificate. Find out more here. Would you like to adorn your walls with a piece of canvas art that reads TRANS PRIDE or FEMME…
Build Your Own Website with Sowmiya
Ever wanted to build a website? Were you worried that it was all a bit too complicated! Well, Sowmiya is here to teach you how to do it in just 75 minutes! Whether you are a small business owner or a student who wants to showcase your portfolio, this could be a great opportunity to…
How to start a Podcast with Steph (Online)
Have you had ‘start a podcast’ on your to do list for months (or years) but didn’t know where to start, what was involved or what the ‘rules’ are? If so, this workshop is for you! This is the 101 guide for getting your podcast started. What will we cover? How to start a…
Learn to Build a Sustainable Wardrobe with Jenna (Online)
Embrace a wardrobe that works for your lifestyle and learn how to build it in a conscious way. Even if you are an avid thrifter or someone who hates shopping, having a wardrobe that is clear of clutter and easy to maintain makes our lives so much easier! Learn what to declutter, how to shop…
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