Past Melbourne Classes
Take a look back at the classes we’ve run in Melbourne.
Past Melbourne Classes
A Beginners Guide to Crypto Currency with Lowina (Online)
There is so much chat about crypto at the moment but what's it all about? Maybe you have thought about investing but have no idea where to start. Well crypto Queen Lowina is here to take away some of the mystery about this investment option. She will offer you clear investment strategies into this alternative investing platform so you…
Doodle Journaling 101 with Bimba (Online)
When was the last time you picked up a journal? This doodle journaling workshop is a gentle invitation for you to reflect, imagine and get curious about your life. Doodle Journalling is a great opportunity to get an insight to how you are really feeling about yourself and the world, what might be worrying you…
Paint Pour Pots with Maria
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. Paint pouring is lots of fun and so easy to get stunning results whether you are a creative person…
Illustrated To Do Lists with Emilie (Online)
When life is giving you lemons, sometimes it's nice to plan some nice things into your day. Come and hang out with artist and educator Emilie to learn how to conjure up illustrated to do lists, filled with beautiful ways to brighten up your day. It will serve as a lovely reminder of all the…
Personalised Cross-Stitch with delsi
Come and make a personalised cross-stitch to decorate your home or gift to a pal! delsi will teach you about the world of counted cross-stitch, how to follow a pattern or create your own designs. You will also learn how to stitch words so you can personalise your cross-stitch with a pals name or cute…
Polymer Clay Earrings with Emilie
Polymer clay is so much fun to use but it's not as simple as you might think! There are different types of clay, baking times, texture. . . In this workshop, we will learn how to work it making our own beautiful polymer clay earrings! We'll learn how to shape, marble, texture and bake them.…
SOLD OUT – Synchronised Swimming for Newbies with Eastern Sirens and Prateeti
Synchronised swimming (or officially known as Artistic Swimming) is a low-impact, fun, team sport for all ages and genders. It was first included in the Olympic Games in 1984, and has since evolved and expanded. Swimmers can compete in the following events: solo, duet, team, combination routine, highlight routine and mixed duet. Synchronised swimming is…
Make Your Own Eco-Friendly Paints with Serene
Come and learn how to create paints all from natural ingredients! Creating eco-friendly paints is a great way to cut down on your plastic use and waste! And you can create some really interesting effects for use in your art projects! Once you have made your paints, you will learn how to draw and paint a realistic Maori…
Watercolour for Beginners: Colourful Cats 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 beautiful image of your cat, or your neighbours or a fictional one from your imagination! What will we cover?…
Impactful mindfulness practices: 10 Seconds of Calm with Natalie (Online)
The holidays can be triggers for some people - stress, frustration, worry, and feeling overwhelmed. People, life, children, families, the pandemic - there is a lot going on for most of us at the moment. How do you react to your triggers? Do you feel overwhelmed, stressed, anxious, depressed, nervous, worried, frustrated, annoyed? And how…
Vikings and Magical Language: The Runes with Colleen (Online)
Start diving into the Norse World and its magical language: The Runes. Look into the Futhark alphabet, its history and various uses in Viking life and mysticism. What will we cover? Let's explore the complete Runic alphabetHow to write using the Futhark. Learn the contexts in which you will find Runes, how significant they were to Viking life and…
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? We will unpack: - How the investment markets work - Tips and traps around the share and property markets - What drives return - How easy it is to…
Kokedama: Japanese Moss Balls with Maria
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. Kokedama is an ancient Japanese botanical art like bonsai or ikebana art. The word ‘Kokedama’ means ‘moss ball’…
The Joy of Sex (Toys) with Toya
Pleasure comes in many forms and some of them vibrate! Whether you are a solo adventurer or a partnered powerhouse, there is a fascinating world of pleasure devices out there just waiting to be explored. This course allows you to get hands on as we explore the who, what, how andsometimes why of sex toys and their…
Spanish Croquetas with La Croqueteria
Have fun learning how to make authentic Spanish croquetas while chatting about these delicious delicacies - their origin and history, the different versions of croquettes around the world and what makes them so popular. We will get our hands in the dough, learning how to make the perfect bechamel and the best way to…
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…
Intro to Pattern Making: Summer Skirts with Vivian
Always wanted to learn how to design and create your own clothes - now is your chance! In this pattern making class, you will draft a basic skirt block based on your own body measurement. This class is perfect for total beginners who want to start learning flat pattern making! You'll walk away with a…
Enrich your Dog’s Life with Harriet (Online)
The terms 'enrichment' and 'mental stimulation' have become more commonplace in the dog world, but what do they really mean? Providing species appropriate outlets for your dog can make them happier, healthier and much easier to live with. It can also help you understand what makes your dog tick and how to build an even better relationship with them.…
Rainbow Eco 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 neon coloured bath bomb you made yourself? Come and learn how to make your own eco-glitter bath bombs in this fun, hands on workshop! Ex high-school teacher/DIY beauty product lover,…
Sustainable Summer Wardrobes with Jenna (Online)
As we head into Summer, let's learn how to develop a sustainable Summer wardrobe that is clear of clutter and better for the environment! 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…
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…
Guided Journal Writing with Ingrid (Online)
Life sure is a roller coaster ride. Whether you’re having an up or down moment, it’s always inspiring when you have a breakthrough and are motivated by your own fresh perspective. In this class you’ll learn a practical way of coaching yourself. Through a guided, self-reflective journal writing process, you’ll be surprised and delighted as…
Acrylic Painting for Beginners: Starry Flinders St with Fran
Ever wanted to paint the most famous Melbourne landmark, but intimidated by where to start? Maybe you have always wanted to try painting with acrylics but had no idea 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…
Money Mentality Makeover with Alex (Online)
Do you ever find yourself repeating the same old money patterns? Feeling pessimistic about money? Does your bank balance stay roughly at the same amount year in and year out even if your income increases? Or do you seem to have an invisible glass income ceiling that you can’t break? Well, this is super common!…
Intro to Historical Linguistics with Theresa (Online)
What do J. R. R. Tolkien, Friedrich Nietzsche, and Amy Adams have in common? They’re all historical linguists! * Learn about the history of language in a 75-minute introductory class on Historical Linguistics. Together, we will explore how the field developed and the changing meanings of words and language. This class is suitable for people who have…
Personalise Your Clothes using Embroidery with Fran
Want to learn how to customise your own clothes? In this beginners class, Fran will take us through the basic stitches, materials and fabrics you can use to create adorable designs on fabric. We'll practice a little and then attempt to personalise a piece of clothing with some simple but effective designs. What will we cover? In…
Watercolour for Beginners: Colourful Cats 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 a beautiful image of your cat, or your neighbours or a fictional one from your imagination! What will we cover?…
Portrait Drawing for Beginners with Emilie
Come to this drawing class and break the myth about what is often considered the most difficult artistic genre: portraits! Emilie will provide some technical pointers to draw the human faces. Through observation exercises, you’ll learn the basics about proportion, tone and shading. We will try different approaches, draw from observation and from imagination. We…
Create your own Zine with Emilie
Have you heard of Zines? Short for Magazine, a zine is a self-published mini book hand-made with love! In this Class, Emilie will introduce you to the art of creating your own publication through a hands-on approach. We’ll then learn to fold and assemble your own zine and design and write a mini personal…
Queer Tie Dye delsi
It's Tie Dye Time! Come and spend an adorable evening with delsi as we tie dye a bunch of cute things to wear this Summer! Bring a long your fave crop top, hot pants, scrunchie or tee and we will learn a bunch of fun ways to transform our clothes. Tie Dye is also great…
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