Past Melbourne Classes
Take a look back at the classes we’ve run in Melbourne.
Past Melbourne Classes
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…
Miniature Bakery: Mini Clay Breads with Brittany
Nothing beats freshly baked bread- except miniature clay ones! Baguettes, loafs, focaccia or even Hallah, you name the bread, and I will guide you to making the best buns you have ever made. For a challenge, try your hand at making a unique artisanal bread, or discover the secret for making anything look like bread.…
Metal Embossed Ornaments with Robyn
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! Robyn will have an assortment of unique designs to inspire you and will help you create a personalised as…
Feldenkrais: Good Posture, Align on the Floor with Ralph (Online)
Achieve easy, natural upright posture using gentle, intriguing movements on the floor. While in the lying down position your muscles will soften and release and you will be guided to create a pleasant pulsing movement from foot to head which will improve the alignment of your spine and whole skeleton. When you return to standing…
Beginner Mosaics: Christmas Edition with Heather
What’s it all about? Mosaic is a great technique for giving a colourful lift to everyday items - plant pots, coasters, table tops - with no project too big or small! It's a simple process of cutting ceramics, tiles and glass to size (or repurposing broken crockery), adhering it to a suitable surface, and then…
Rajasthani Handblock Printing with Manjari
What’s it all about? Rajasthani Hand Block printing on fabric is a traditional craft which has been passed down over generations. Manjari will guide you through the Sanganeri style of printing with a range of traditional blocks. Come along a try using a range of blocks to create borders and central motifs. You will create…
Abstract Alchemy: Paint Beyond the Lines with Gloria
Step into a world where colours speak louder than words. Abstract Alchemy is a creative escape for beginners and art lovers alike—no rules, no limits, just pure expression. Whether you’re an experienced painter or just starting out, this Melbourne-based workshop invites you to play, express, and reconnect with creativity. What will we cover? An introduction…
Paper and Glass Jewellery and Accessories with Qing
Who would have thought glass and paper could be made into wonderful pieces of jewellery and keyrings? ! So simple to create with impressive results! With the limitless bounds of print media (think books, old maps, sheet music, photographs, origami paper) you can take almost anything flat and make it into your very own piece of…
Free Your Creative Voice with Liliane (Online)
Whether you've been writing privately for years or haven't written since your school days, this confidence-building course will guide you in accessing your creative voice. Don’t wait for the Muse to deign to visit – summon her when YOU want to write! This relaxed course will allow time for writing and interaction. What will we…
Sculpting the Human Body with Maddy
Come and explore clay sculpting! In this class we'll learn the basics of creating a small torso of the human figure. The human figure is all about curves! Whether you're sculpting a human shape that is full figured or slight, the key to sculpting the body is in its curves. At the end of the…
Origami Gift Wrapping with Qing
Brown paper packages tied up with string. . . This might suit Judy Garland, but the joys of gift giving can extend to their wrapping and decoration, too. Whether you're a gift wrapping pro, or tape and ribbon tie you in knots, there are useful tips and tricks for everyone in Qing's origami gift-wrapping class.…
Silver Clay and Gemstones: 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 component burns away leaving your creation as solid silver! In this class we'll…
A Beginner’s Guide to Woodcarving with Alma
Come and explore the beautiful craft of woodcarving in this special 2-hour class. Your teacher, Alma, is a professional cabinet maker and woodworker, and her classes are the perfect way to get you on the tools carving your very first piece - a wooden spoon. Alma will run you through different tools for different functions and…
The Flourishing Family: How Epigenetics Inform Parents to Nurture Good Habits & Character with Pamela and Titus
In the practical webinar Pamela explains the intersection of biological, behavioral, and environmental influences on children’s growth. These domains are tightly linked as epigenetics show how environment and lifestyle can shape gene expression, which in turn impacts children’s capacities for healthy habit formation and robust character. Epigenetics reveal that parental behaviors, nutrition, stress, and environment…
Personalised Polymer Clay Ornaments with Maria
Come and create your own personalised ornaments with us! In this workshop you’ll learn how to work with polymer clay and make your own personalised festive ornament or magnet. Together we will learn how to mould and cut the clay, add fun details and tips to personalise them with family, friends and pets We’ll have…
SOLD OUT – Festive Native Floral Wreaths with Robyn 745
This class repeats on the 17th Nov, 26th Nov and 3rd Dec. 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…
Electronics & Light-up Cards with Jess
Electronics might sound daunting, but not if you're using electronics to make a fun light-up greeting card! Reconnect with your science brain learn to make a greetings card that's extra special and memorable with a light-up effect. This beginner class will introduce you to circuits and switches, which you can utilise to create your own unique…
Write Your Own User Manual to Yourself with Nick Wolf (Online)
Writing your own user manual allows you to have a detailed document to help both yourself and others understand how you thrive. What to do when you are tired or grumpy? how do your react to this or that? How to troubleshoot. . . it can be incredibly useful for partners, friends and family. What…
SOLD OUT – Festive Native Floral Wreaths with Robyn
This class repeats on the 17th Nov, 26th Nov and 3rd Dec. 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…
Platypus Edition: DIY Eco Paints & Painting with Serene
Come and learn how to create eco paints from all natural ingredients from your kitchen! Then put your paints to immediate use as you learn to paint a beautiful platypus. 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…
Botanical Illustration: Drawing Dandelions with Emilie (online)
In this class we will explore the dandelion flower in all its form as a beautiful subject for drawing and painting. Through a hands-on approach, Emilie will guide you step by step through some easy beginner friendly exercises. No drawing experience required! We’ll discover the tradition of botanical illustration and working with ink and water…
Cryptic Crosswords for Beginners with Mark
To the uninitiated Cryptic Crosswords can seem impossible – best left to geniuses and people with too much time on their hands. Yet once taught the basics, you will find them addictive, satisfying and surprisingly accessible! After attending this class you will have all the tools needed to tackle any cryptic clue. And with a…
Still Life Watercolours from the Pantry with Emilie (online)
In this fun and accessible art class, you'll learn to draw and colour products from your pantry! Grab a pack of biscuits or a bag of chips and come and learn how to create beautiful illustrations. This beginner class is perfect to get back into observation drawing and get great results following Emilie’s easy tricks…
Intuitive Art with Chiara
What’s it all about? Build creative confidence by silencing the inner critic and making art for fun's sake! Ever feel like you “can’t draw”? In this class, that doesn’t matter. Intuitive art is about letting go of expectations and following what feels good in the moment. You’ll experiment with colour, shapes, and textures, discovering what…
Meditative Doodling for Beginners with Ethel
Fancy an art class that really, truly requires no drawing experience? Love art but don't always feel creative? This class give you an introduction to simple doodling using straight forward but versatile techniques. Pairing things black to simple black and white, learn to creative bold and striking patterns with just a single pen. As well…
An 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 component burns away leaving your creation as solid silver! In this fun hands-on…
What You Can Do To Help Local Wildlife with Elodie (Online)
Have you ever come a native animal that seemed to have gotten into trouble and wondered how to help? If so, you’ve come to the right place! Australians are lucky in that they get to interact with native animals more so that other Western countries. Of course, this also comes with issues, especially in urban…
Aged Care: The Guide You Wish You Had with Emily
Juggling school runs and ageing parents? This no-nonsense workshop helps families cut through the confusion of Australia’s aged care system with clear, calm advice and zero jargon. Learn where to start, what to expect, and how to avoid the overwhelm. What will we cover? We’ll cover the full picture of aged care — it’s more…
The Creative Art of Collage with Kym
Allow your artistic side to unfurl through the cut-and-paste art form of collage! Famous artists like Matisse and Picasso have used collage, but it's an incredibly accessible technique that's open to anyone. You can make it as simple or as detailed as you wish. Our teacher Kym will run us through some exercises that help to jump in and…
Free Your Hips: Feldenkrais with Ralph (Online)
Take a moment for your self 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, walking or running. Ralph's Feldenkrais…
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