Past Melbourne Classes
Take a look back at the classes we’ve run in Melbourne.
Past Melbourne Classes
Finding your Ikigai: Purpose and Life Satisfaction with Maria Online
You might have heard that 2021 was the year of the Great Resignation, or the "Quitening" as they called it in US. Hundreds of people had a thought about what they were doing with their lives and if it was enough for them. Since then, many people have gone back to retraining, up-skilling or are…
Wooden Spoon Carving with Alma
Come and 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…
Intro to Resin Jewellery with Maria
Resin jewellery is so popular and lots of fun to make. However there are some safety considerations and some good tips and advice to follow when doing so. Join us for an intro to resin jewellery where we will learn how to mix, colour and pour our resin into jewellery moulds. All materials included.…
SOLD OUT – Wooden Spoon Carving with Alma
Come and 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…
Lunchtime Learning: An Introverts Guide to Elevator Pitches 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? Or feel 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, then this…
Dainty Dioramas 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, 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…
Fairy Penguin: Make Your Own Eco-Friendly Paints with Serene
Come and learn how to create eco paints from all natural ingredients! And put them immediately to use as you learn to paint a realistic Fairy Penguin. Did you know that know that traditional acrylic paints, while bright and cheery, contain plastics that end up in our waterways? Not just their packaging, but the paints…
Middle East Feast: Hashweh & Salad with Natalie (Online)
What better way to learn how to prepare and enjoy Middle Eastern cuisine than from someone who was born and bred into it! From Natalie's kitchen to yours, come and learn how to prepare a classic main dish from the Middle Eastern - Hashweh, a spiced rice & mince dish and a yoghurt, cucumber and mint salad to accompany.…
Using a Sewing Machine 101 with Robyn
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…
Embossed Tin Ornaments with Katherine and Irma
Embossed tin ornaments are very recognisable in South American countries. In Spanish, it's called Hojalata - the Spanish word for tin. Embossing is a technique that involves stamping/punching material, cut or pierced into decorative works of art. They're are fun and colourful, and can depict many different animals and symbols. But have you ever looked into…
Using a Sewing Machine 101 with Robyn
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…
Journaling Writing to Sharpen Your Focus with Ingrid (Online)
As wonderful as technology is, it is a constant distraction. It quickly absorbs our energy, attention and focus, making us less present for ourselves and others. Journal writing is an incredible way to give yourself some tech-free time, the time to gain clarity, problem solve, and feel more present and focused. As you journal, you’ll be…
Intro to Pottery with Maddy
Come and explore the hands-on fun of pottery and clay modelling! Maddy will guide you through an introduction to pottery basics, supporting you to make your own piece of pottery art from air-dry clay. You might like to make an engraved dish, a little pinch pot, a serpentine candle holder, personalised wall art. . . if you…
Intro to Pottery with Maddy
Come and explore the world of pottery and clay modelling! Maddy 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…
Creative Sketch-booking with Watercolour with Emilie (online)
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,…
SOLD OUT – Make your own Silver Ring with Qing
**This is a two-part class with the class taking place on Wednesday May 10th and Wednesday May 24th. (Fee covers both classes). ** Come and make your own silver ring! Making something yourself if always so meaningful, and to make a ring - something significant that we likely wear everyday - has even extra charm. This class will introduce…
Watercolour for Beginners: Galaxies and Stars with Emilie (online)
In this class you will create your own unique galaxy… with watercolours! Get lost in the stars and enjoy a relaxing and mindful painting class. Learn how to play with the fluidity of watercolours and mix tones together to create a beautiful cloudy galaxy. Add some stars, constellations or other celestial bodies of your…
Make your own Silver Ring with Qing
**This is a two-part class with the class taking place onWednesday May 10th and Wednesday May 24th (fee covers both classes)** Come and make your own silver ring! Making something yourself if always so meaningful, and to make a ring - something significant that we likely wear everyday - has even extra charm. This class will introduce…
Creepy Crawly Brooches and Accessories with Christine
Whether insects and bugs are your fascination or your ick, turning them into accessories does make them more fun! If a roach on your brooch wasn't already a statement, build up your own colour and style to make it stand out even more. A matte black base coat is a good first step - striking…
Perfume Making: Autumn Signature Scents with Lily
Have you been looking for an 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 and make your own natural perfume! Please note: this workshop is NOT suitable for people who are pregnant or breastfeeding, or children. What…
An Introduction to DIY 3D Printing with Richard (Online)
What’s it all about? “. . . 3D printing has the potential to revolutionize the way we make almost everything. ” - US President Barack Obama. Learn how to get started printing your own designs in 3D for little to no cost at all. Discover the basics of 3D printing, including the different styles, the equipment…
Meditation for Those Who Dislike Meditation with Natalie (Online)
Do you feel overwhelmed, stressed, anxious, depressed, nervous, worried, frustrated, annoyed? How do you respond to these feelings? And how has that been working for you? would you like more calm from time to time? We frequently hear of the wonderful benefits of meditation and mindfulness. But it's not always an enjoyable or achievable processes. Does…
Perfume Making: Autumn Signature Scents with Lily
Have you been looking for an 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 and make your own natural perfume! Please note: this workshop is NOT suitable for people who are pregnant or breastfeeding, or children. What…
Textured Acrylic Painting with Robert
Return to basics, get grounded and channel the freedoms of your inner child again with this addictive and expressive Textured Painting class! Have you seen those videos on Tiktok with the palettes and blobs of paint? Well, this is your class! We'll be working with a range of acrylic paints, and be guided through a variety…
SOLD OUT – Cute Closed Terrariums with Maddy
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…
Learn to Compile a Sustainable Wardrobe for your Lifestyle with Jenna (Online)
Let's learn how to develop a sustainable wardrobe that is clear of clutter, but full of useful and beloved items that are better for the environment! Whether you're 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. It means that…
Paper Gift Boxes with Valerie
Reduce, Reuse, Repurpose: Come along and learn to make cute gift boxes from all sorts of paper through some simple folding techniques. You'll certainly have time to make a small collection during the class, using beautiful and nostalgic paper from Valerie's own collection. Maybe you're a bit similar and have collected old books of sheet…
DIY Interior Design: Hero Piece Driven Design with Belinda (Online)
Want to decorate, renovate or reinvent your home space but have no idea where to start? Don't know what your 'style' is? Have you saved a whole heap of seemingly random images in Pinterest? Interior Designer, Belinda, will show you how easy interior design can be with her 'hero piece driven design' process. This process…
Cute Closed Terrariums with Maddy
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…
Queer Social: Fearless Queerness – The Queer Sex Ed They Didn’t Teach You In School with Daz and Rosie
Despite what some schools teach, relationship and sex education is not a "condom on a banana" or "practicing abstinence until marriage". Daz (sexologist) and Rosie (educator) - your Sex Space facilitators - are here to deliver the queer-centred relationship and sex ed your school failed to teach you. We give you the info and tools…
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