Past Melbourne Classes
Take a look back at the classes we’ve run in Melbourne.
Past Melbourne Classes
Feldenkrais: Breathing Well with Ralph (Online)
Learn how to Breath Better and enjoy the benefits of improved oxygen flow using the ingenious Feldenkrais movement exercises. Feldenkrais is a clever exercise system using gentle movement and mindfulness. You learn to release tightness and unconscious restriction and create natural, graceful and effective actions. What will we cover? In this class we will: -…
Mulled Wine, Sangria and Everything In Between with Maria (Online)
We all know what to do with good wine… drink it! But what about the fruity, weird wine of dubious provenance your aunty gifted you? Let’s discover some options to spruce it up a little! Join us and learn about mulled wine and the Spanish traditional sangria to start. What will we cover? In the…
Circular Macrame Wall Art with Maria (Online)
Macramé or the art of knotting is such a run, relaxing craft and you end up with lovely projects as a result. From bags or clothing to wall art, plant hangers, key rings and more. In this beginners class we will play with double hitch knots to make our own geometric circular wall art.…
Ukulele for Newbies with Steph (Online)
The ukulele is small, portable and the perfect instrument for small spaces or when family and friends gather. Softly strum away under conversations and become a part of the soundtrack of life, or up the beat and become the focus of the moment with voices raised in songs accompanied by this awesome little instrument! This humble instrument is straightforward…
Acrylic Painting for Beginners: Starry Flinders St with Fran (Online)
Ever wanted to paint the most famous Melbourne landmark, but intimidated by where to start? In this class, you will be taken step by step through a guided painting tutorial of the iconic Flinders St station with options to add your own flair. What will we cover? In this fun, hands on workshop you will…
How to Create a Winning CV and LinkedIn Profile with John (Online)
Your CV and LinkedIn Profile are your personal sales brochures. You are selling YOU! If you're not standing out and letting your amazing capabilities shine, then you are missing out on what could be the most epic career you could have. As an ex-recruiter, you can imagine how many CV’s and LinkedIn profiles workshop facilitator John has…
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…
Get Saucy with Cristina! (Online)
It's all about sauce! In this short and sweet class, you will learn to make three very delicious and very versatile sauces used in Taiwanese cooking (among other cuisines). They will make the biggest difference when you make your favourite restaurant meals at home! By the end of the class you will have the following…
Make your own Organic Scrub and Deodorant with Lily (Online)
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 live online class, we’ll make a deodorant and a body scrub using ingredients that are easy to find in your…
Morning Self Massage with Ralph (Online)
Wake up your body and mind each morning with a fun 5-minute self-massage. Get the blood flowing, loosen up your muscles and release tension. We learn a daily routine developed by Ralph over 40 years of practice on himself, clients and teaching others. Based on Japanese Do-In, acupressure, Feldenkrais and western massage. Feeling sluggish…
Lockdown Limes Cocktails: The Sequel with Simon (Online)
Last week we gave you lockdowns and lemons. Lockdown continues and so do the cocktails! This time we will take limes and something we spoke about in the previous class - celery saccharum. Join us to shake and sip 3 cocktails together and wrap up another week with company and banter. Bring…
Make your own Mask with Tamara (Online)
It looks like masks will be sticking around a little while longer. So why don't we come together and learn how to make your own unique face mask that you are proud to wear and can re-use over and over again! This is a very simple class to create your own homemade 3 layer cloth…
Make your own Bubble Tea! with Cristina (Online)
Are you addicted to that delicious, bubble filled drink named Boba? Come learn how to make your own made boba bubble tea from the comfort of your own home! This delicious drink originated in Taiwan and now pops up in stores all over our city. Spend your night with cooking teacher Cristina, and find out how to…
Cabin Log Slow Stitching – Enjoying the Making with Tamara (Online)
This class is where we step into slow. Using the Log Cabin technique to create pieced backgrounds using precious scraps of cloth allows you to slow down in a hectic world and take pleasure in simple stitches and simple processes. We will be stitching patchwork blocks using recycled cloth to embed meaning into your piece.…
Queer Social Launch – Invite Only
Laneway Learning & Unicorns presents - THE QUEER SOCIAL! You are invited to the launch of Queer Social! Every Thursday we will be bringing fun, educational and social workshops to Melbourne's sparkly LGBTQIA+ community! The first event of this kind in the City of Melbourne. Come and find out what the event is all about, experience…
Keeping Hope Alive with Jossy (Online)
When life’s circumstances, drop us to our knees, we feel a loss of hope. Family and friends give words of encouragement and support, but it’s still tough to pull ourselves out of despair, anger, disappointment and frustration. However, by understanding that hope is a choice, we can cope better and keep it alive. Come and…
Watercolours for Beginners: Beautiful Butterflies 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 some beautiful butterflies! What will we cover? This beginner’s painting class will: Focus on using watercolour and illustration skillsCover drawing…
Stunning Macrame Plant Hangers with Sneha (Online)
Spring will soon be here and with all the indoor plants we have acquired lately, we are all going to need lots of space next to windows! Why not making macrame plant hangers and double up the space? Join us and learn a few simple knots to make any sort of macrame plant hanger as…
Discover your Ancestry with Georgina (Online)
Have you seen those adverts for ancestry advertised and wondered what you might uncover? Would you love to know more about your families history, where they have come from and what their life was like! ? Join us for a workshop with Librarian Georgina who will give you guidance and tips on how to get…
The Pleasure of Drawing with Emilie (Online)
As a kid, drawing is a fun activity that almost all of us enjoyed, at school or at home. Growing up most of us drop the habit of drawing and we often become inhibited with pen and paper. In this workshop you will learn a series of drawing exercises to get back in…
Feldenkrais: Free the Neck (floor version) with Ralph (Online)
Get a safe and easy fix for neck tension and stiffness using the ingenious Feldenkrais movement exercises. Feldenkrais is a clever exercise system using gentle movement and mindfulness. You learn to release tightness and unconscious restriction and create natural, graceful and effective actions. This is a floor exercise version that offers different movements…
Writing Non-Fiction eBooks with Peter (Online)
Every day people are buying and reading eBooks on their laptops, tablets, Kindles or phones. So do you have an ebook lurking within you? A passion to share or a story to tell? Find out why now is a great time to be an independent author! Join Peter to learn how you can write…
Crypto 101 with Lowina (Online)
Have you heard of bitcoin and cryptocurrency investing but have no idea how to get involved? Want to start investing but want some tips and guidance before you start? Well this class is for you! This class will answer your questions and remove fears, uncertainty and doubts about cryptocurrency. Lowina gives a clear investment strategy…
Personalise Your Clothes via Embroidery with Fran (Online)
Still some time left at home so why not learn how to customise your clothing and make them pop! In this beginners class, Fran will take us through the basic stitches, materials and fabrics you can use in your clothing. We'll practice a little and then attempt to personalise a piece of clothing with some…
Investment for Everyone with Scott (Online)
Come along to get the low-down on investment markets, and learn how you can get started without having a truckload of money! What will we cover? - Together we will learn: - How the investment markets work - Tips and traps around the share and property markets - How to start investing with as little as…
The Joy of Sleep with Thomas (Online)
Do you suffer from lack of sleep? Does your mind race at night, leaving you exhausted during the day? Have sleeping problems affected your work, social life or relationships? Come and learn some techniques to get better sleep from recovering insomniac and Doctor of Philosophy, Tom. What will we cover? In…
Arm-Knit a Chunky Scarf with Vivian (Online)
Would you like a cozy hand-knitted scarf to protect yourself from the Melbourne Winter? How about a super chunky one you made yourself using this cool technique called ARM KNITTING. That's right, no complicated needle knitting, but a playful way of knitting with your arms only. Come and experience the joy of this fun…
How to Digitally Record your Family History with Sammy (Online)
Want to preserve your family history? Are you a keen hobby genealogist and have a million bits of paper and records flooding your desk? Learn how to keep records in a digital format, archive photos and other material and ensure that your family history research will last the test of time! What will we…
Sketching for Beginners: Window Views with Marloes (Online)
We’ve all heard of urban sketching, a lovely art form creating quick rough sketches while on location, walking around the city or parks. It’s more about the essence of the moment and the fun process than a polished end result. Normally these sketches fill notebooks along with comments and thoughts about the places visited…
Lockdown Lemons: Desserts & Cocktails with Simon (Online)
Something we seem to have an excess of lately are lockdowns and lemons. . . So let's put the extra time at home and those extra lemons to use in 3 creative ways! Simon is back to show us an amazing lemon dessert, a special lemon ingredient called "oleo saccharum" and finally some lemon…
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