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Upcoming Online Classes
SOLD OUT – QUEER SOCIAL – Watercolour for Beginners: Painting Nature with Emilie (Online)
Not only is watercolour painting a super pretty art form - it's also really meditive and brings out all those nice, calm feels. This beginners watercolour class is perfect for both people that have never picked up a brush and those who make art on the regular. Artist and educator, Emilie, will take you through…
- 23rd Sep, 2021
- 6:00pm - 7:30pm (AEST)
- Online
From Start to Finish: Structuring a Screenplay with Jaine (Online)
Every one of us has a story to tell, but when it comes time to put pen to paper, or finger to keyboard, or stylus to screen… Sooner or later we all pause and ask ourselves: ‘what happens next? ’ Getting from start to finish on that first draft is always the hardest. So…
- 23rd Sep, 2021
- 6:15pm - 7:30pm (AEST)
- Online
Lockdown Cocktails 7: Refreshingly Minty Gin Cocktail with Simon (Online)
We've made it into Spring! Negroni Week is behind us so we can move onto fresher and refreshing cocktails. Let's make 3 of the most loved modern classic cocktails that happen to showcasing the fresh flavours of mint, cucumber and ginger. What will we cover? In this class we will: Make 3 delicious surprise…
- 24th Sep, 2021
- 7:00pm - 8:15pm (AEST)
- Online
Confident Presenters with Laneway Learning and Confidence Hackers
Please note: This program is for international students enrolled in Victorian universities only. Is the thought of public speaking FREAKING YOU OUT? Does making a speech feel way out of reach? Do you want to support your peers, learn and grow and overcome your fears? If you answered YES to these questions. . . read on.…
- 27th Sep, 2021
- 5:00pm - 8:00pm (AEST)
- Online
Budget like a Boss – Build Your Personal Budget with Alex (Online)
Building a budget and then using it is an essential ingredient to take control of your financial life. Don’t sit wondering where your money went – instead tell it where you want it to go. Decide what you want and make it happen with your budget (rather than letting life happen to you). Reduce your…
- 27th Sep, 2021
- 6:15pm - 7:30pm (AEST)
- Online
Happy, Simply: Tiny Homes with D’arcy (Online)
Have you been dreaming of running away to a quieter area and living a simpler life? Maybe you've been dreaming of a tiny home! Join d’Arcy Lunn to learn about his love of tiny homes. d'Arcy is the creator of ‘Happy, simply‘: a sustainable lifestyle model and education project promoting simplicity, sustainability and self-sufficiency. He…
- 27th Sep, 2021
- 6:15pm - 7:30pm (AEST)
- Online
Intro to Singing: How to Hit the High Notes with Steph (Online)
Can a person extend their range to sing higher notes? Yes they can! Come and learn techniques to build up your range so you can belt it like Celine Dion. And since this workshop is on Zoom you don't have to worry about anyone hearing you sing your lungs out! What will we cover?…
- 27th Sep, 2021
- 7:45pm - 9:00pm (AEST)
- Online
Urban Sketching for Beginners: Views from Home with Emilie (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…
- 28th Sep, 2021
- 12:15pm - 1:15pm (AEST)
- Online
Living Fearlessly with Anita (Online)
The seemingly fearless don’t have magical powers – they’ve just learned how to look at fear differently and use it to their advantage, instead of making it a ball and chain around their life. So if fear is keeping you up at night or stopping you living the life you want, then this class…
- 28th Sep, 2021
- 6:15pm - 7:30pm (AEST)
- Online
Rice Clay Sculptures with Vivian (Online)
Come and learn how to create a brand new sustainable and organic material from scratch — Rice clay! Rice clay can be made into lots of beautiful objects - from bowls, to sculpture pieces and even jewelry! Artist Vivian will demonstrate how to mix cooked rice with different fibres to create this unique material as…
- 28th Sep, 2021
- 6:15pm - 7:30pm (AEST)
- Online
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…
- 28th Sep, 2021
- 7:45pm - 9:00pm (AEST)
- Online
Bushwalking for Beginners with Darren (Online)
Once Stage Four and Stage Three restrictions are relaxed, many of us will be desperately keen to immerse ourselves in natural environments outside Melbourne. Perhaps you have enjoyed walking in your neighbourhood but would like to stretch your horizons? If you have been unsure where to start and how to prepare for bushwalking, this class…
- 28th Sep, 2021
- 7:45pm - 9:00pm (AEST)
- Online
Feldenkrais: Free Your Voice with Ralph (Online)
Want to be heard? Improve your voice for speaking or singing using clever, enjoyable movement lessons (Feldenkrais) to support your voice to be at its best. 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 that will free your voice…
- 29th Sep, 2021
- 12:15pm - 1:15pm (AEST)
- Online
Tackling Uncertainty: Creating your Personal Support Kit with Conny (Online)
We are all currently facing an extraordinary range of challenges and having to deal with lots of uncertainty and worries, no wonder so many of us are feeling overwhelmed. This class provides information on how our minds and bodies react to uncertainty and what we can do to strengthen our resilience and introduce helpful habits…
- 29th Sep, 2021
- 6:15pm - 7:30pm (AEST)
- Online
Watercolour for Beginners: Misty Mountains 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 misty mountain scene! What will we cover? This beginner’s painting class will: Focus on using watercolour and illustration skills…
- 29th Sep, 2021
- 6:15pm - 7:30pm (AEST)
- Online
Portrait Drawing for Beginners with Emilie (Online)
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…
- 29th Sep, 2021
- 7:45pm - 9:00pm (AEST)
- Online
QUEER SOCIAL – Building Healthy Relationships with Eddy (Online)
We all have an innate desire to be loved, whatever kind of relationship form that takes. But how do you know if the relationships you have are serving you well? Come along to the workshop held by queer Psychologist Eddy to see how you can both improve relationships and identify healthy versus unhealthy one. This event will…
- 30th Sep, 2021
- 6:00pm - 7:30pm (AEST)
- Online
Vegan Home Cooking: Learn to make Vegan Eggs with Elodie
Let's get our vegan home cooking on! There are very few dishes that can’t be made vegan but people often don’t realise that they can make them at home, from scratch! If you want to take your brunch game to the next level, come learn how to make two varieties of vegan eggs – poached…
- 30th Sep, 2021
- 6:15pm - 7:30pm (AEST)
- Online
Learn to make Handmade Green Pappardelle with Pasta Hotline (Online)
The simple act of making pasta is a wholesome goal for lots of modern-day food lovers. The process is therapeutic, humbling and a great way to impress your dinner party guests! After this class, you’ll be able to entertain with ease, using this delicious yet not too difficult handmade Green Pappardelle, that will delight…
- 30th Sep, 2021
- 6:15pm - 7:30pm (AEST)
- Online
Intro to Ink Art: Inktober with Emilie (Online)
Have you heard of Inktober? Inktober is a drawing challenge that takes place worldwide every October: one ink drawing a day, for one month! Created in 2009 by an illustrator (Jake Parker) as a challenge to improve his inking skills and develop positive drawing habits, it has since grown into a worldwide endeavor with thousands…
- 30th Sep, 2021
- 7:45pm - 9:00pm (AEST)
- Online
Lockdown Cocktails 8: Bucks and Mules with Simon (Online)
Spicy, fizzy and refreshing - ginger is a tasty and versatile ingredient in modern cocktails. In a post-pandemic world, it won't be Ford vs Ferrari, AstraZeneca vs Pfizer, England vs Australia, Djokovic vs Nadal, Batman vs Superman, Jets vs Sharks or NSW vs VIC. Chances are, this summer it will be Bucks vs Mules. Luckily…
- 1st Oct, 2021
- 7:00pm - 8:15pm (AEST)
- Online
Macrame Wall Plant Hangers with Courtney (Online)
Join us for this cosy lockdown beginner macrame workshop. Come and learn how to make a gorgeous macrame plant hanger that you can hang up on your wall! It is a unique design compared to the normal plant hanger style, which combines techniques from a wall hanging and a plant hanger project. What will we cover?…
- 4th Oct, 2021
- 6:15pm - 7:30pm (AEDT)
- Online
Tiktok for Business and Beginners with Natalia (Online)
This class is all about TikTok! We all have seen the hype of this fun (and borderline addictive) social media platform. Professional Photographer Natalia is here to teach you all about it and help you get started on your TikTok journey! She will also teach you some techniques to take your video making to…
- 4th Oct, 2021
- 6:15pm - 7:30pm (AEDT)
- Online
How to Identify Historic Houses with Sammy (Online)
Have you ever wondered when that old house down the street was built? There is a way to tell, and there is no need to examine dusty old records, you can tell from the architectural features of the building! Learn from Archeologist Sammy how to distinguish heritage building and from what period they may…
- 4th Oct, 2021
- 7:45pm - 9:00pm (AEDT)
- Online
Personalise Your Clothes using Embroidery with Fran (Online)
While you are chilling at home why not learn how to customise your own clothing with hand embroidery! In this beginners class, Fran will take us through the basic stitches, materials and fabrics you can use on your clothes. We'll practice a little and then attempt to personalise a piece of clothing with some simple…
- 4th Oct, 2021
- 7:45pm - 9:00pm (AEDT)
- Online
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…
- 5th Oct, 2021
- 12:15pm - 1:15pm (AEDT)
- Online
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…
- 5th Oct, 2021
- 6:15pm - 7:30pm (AEDT)
- Online
Watercolour for Beginners: Rock Formations with Marloes (Online)
Join us to explore the world of watercolour pencils as well as traditional watercolours! Marloes will guide you through the steps and methods of applying and manipulating these mediums. We will explore and understand some tricks and tips to achieve awesome, realistic and sometimes not so realistic effects. In this hands-on session you’ll be guided…
- 5th Oct, 2021
- 6:15pm - 7:30pm (AEDT)
- Online
Music Theory 101 with Alex (Online)
Play in a band or sing in a choir? Want to write your own music one day? Maybe you just want to learn a little more about what the heck all those lines, dots and markings mean on sheet music? Come and get the 101 on music theory from Composer and Vocal Coach Alex - so you…
- 5th Oct, 2021
- 7:45pm - 9:00pm (AEDT)
- Online
Watercolour for Beginners: Fruit & Vegetables 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 some adorable fruit and vegetable art! What will we cover? This beginner’s painting class will: Focus on using watercolour and…
- 6th Oct, 2021
- 6:15pm - 7:30pm (AEDT)
- Online
Veggie Gardening with Patrick (Online)
Want to get your hands in some soil? Well lockdown is the perfect time to get stuck into our garden. Come and learn how to grow your own fresh and tasty vegetables to share with our loved ones! It's time to get started on a veggie garden! This introductory course will provide the novice gardener with all the knowledge…
- 6th Oct, 2021
- 6:15pm - 7:30pm (AEDT)
- Online
Intro to Ink Art: Inktober with Emilie (Online)
Have you heard of Inktober? Inktober is a drawing challenge that takes place worldwide every October: one ink drawing a day, for one month! Created in 2009 by an illustrator (Jake Parker) as a challenge to improve his inking skills and develop positive drawing habits, it has since grown into a worldwide endeavor with…
- 6th Oct, 2021
- 7:45pm - 9:00pm (AEDT)
- Online
QUEER SOCIAL – Money Management with Scott (Online)
Get ready to learn all about the money stuff you wished they taught you at school! Do you sometimes find Tax, Superannuation and managing your cash super confusing? I do! Well, Financial Planner Scott, is going to break it all down for us. He is going to fill us in on money management strategies -…
- 7th Oct, 2021
- 6:00pm - 7:30pm (AEDT)
- Online
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…
- 7th Oct, 2021
- 6:15pm - 7:30pm (AEDT)
- Online
Paper Clay decorations with Maria (Online)
Pottery is fun but what about doing your own paper clay recycling old magazines and newspapers around the house? Double win! Paper clay has many advantages; it’s much lighter so it can be used for mobiles or ornaments, even giant earrings! It’s quite easy to work with even for beginners and you can pretty much…
- 11th Oct, 2021
- 6:15pm - 7:30pm (AEDT)
- Online
Smartphone Product Photography with Lee (Online)
In this fun and hands-on workshop you will learn how to up your phone photography game and how to create high quality images for your business or social media. Lee, freelance branding and product photographer, will show you how to create the perfect and ever elusive flat lay so you can get perfect product and food shots every…
- 11th Oct, 2021
- 6:15pm - 7:30pm (AEDT)
- Online
Global Goals – What They Mean for Me, You and the World with D’arcy (Online)
At the most recent United Nations General Assembly, at the end of September 2015, the world ushered in a new set of goals. They are called the Global Goals for Sustainable Development. The Global Goals are a set of 17 goals for us to achieve three really big things by 2030: End extreme povertyReduce inequalityProtect…
- 11th Oct, 2021
- 7:45pm - 9:00pm (AEDT)
- Online
Creating a Stronger Connection to Yourself and Others with Sherridan (Online)
Do you sometimes feel a disconnect with yourself or a loneliness even when you are with other people? We all long to feel connected and have warm and interesting conversations with the people around us - though sometimes we can feel not listened to or cannot remember what was said by other people. This class will give…
- 11th Oct, 2021
- 7:45pm - 9:00pm (AEDT)
- Online
Watercolour for Beginners: Found Flowers with Emilie (Online)
Join artist Emilie for this beautiful lunch time class where you will be painting florals from your local neighbourhood. Emilie will guide you through the steps and methods for applying and manipulating watercolours, as well as tricks and tips to create some beautiful effects. You will then use your new skills to paint a series of flowers or…
- 12th Oct, 2021
- 12:15pm - 1:15pm (AEDT)
- Online
Coach Yourself 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…
- 12th Oct, 2021
- 6:15pm - 7:30pm (AEDT)
- Online
Driving Holidays: Take Control of Your Car Maintenance with Chris (Online)
It looks like this Summer, driving holidays are going to be on our agenda - yahoo! So we need to make sure we are ready and safe for the coming drive-a-thons! Keeping your car safe and reliable shouldn’t be a difficult or scary proposition. Chris will give you the tools and knowledge to take control.…
- 12th Oct, 2021
- 6:15pm - 7:30pm (AEDT)
- Online
The Power of Empathy in Conversations with AJ (Online)
We need a kindness revolution and it starts with developing empathy. Compassion, caring, concern - call it what you will, empathy is the key trait we need to build connections with others in the modern world. Join AJ as we explore the nature of empathy, the challenges in cultivating it and how it can bring…
- 12th Oct, 2021
- 7:45pm - 9:00pm (AEDT)
- Online
The Secret Language of Dogs with Harriet (Online)
Dogs and humans have been living and working together for thousands of years. Our relationships with dogs can be hugely beneficial to the wellbeing of both species. But it can also be a source of stress, frustration and misunderstanding. Join Harriet in this workshop examining the myths around dog behaviour. Dogs are everywhere and…
- 12th Oct, 2021
- 7:45pm - 9:00pm (AEDT)
- Online
Posing & Angles – How to Look Good in Any Photo with Natalia (Online)
Have you ever wondered why you look amazing in the mirror but sometimes it doesn't translate on camera? Well there are actually poses and angles that look better on camera! In this workshop, Natalia will take you through the tricks she has learnt from years of being a boudoir photographer! You CAN look amazing in photos,…
- 13th Oct, 2021
- 6:15pm - 7:30pm (AEDT)
- Online
Watercolours for Beginners – The Night Sky 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 The Night Sky! What will we cover? This beginner’s painting class will: Focus on using watercolour…
- 13th Oct, 2021
- 6:15pm - 7:30pm (AEDT)
- Online
Intro to Ink Art: Inktober with Emilie (Online)
Have you heard of Inktober? Inktober is a drawing challenge that takes place worldwide every October: one ink drawing a day, for one month! Created in 2009 by an illustrator (Jake Parker) as a challenge to improve his inking skills and develop positive drawing habits, it has since grown into a worldwide endeavor with…
- 13th Oct, 2021
- 7:45pm - 9:00pm (AEDT)
- Online
QUEER SOCIAL – Intro to Dance: Find your Groove with Sham (Online)
If you’ve felt like you were born with two left feet, or simply want to learn some basics and fundamentals of dance, here’s your chance! This class is for people who don’t quite feel comfortable diving into drop in dance classes, and to learn basic yet essential techniques. This is for all of…
- 14th Oct, 2021
- 6:00pm - 7:30pm (AEDT)
- Online
Intro to Burlesque with Meagan (Online)
Join us for a lock down burlesque boogie! This introductory burlesque class is a perfect one for those who have always wanted to try out this beautiful and super fun art Even if you have never dance before, this workshop will teach you easy to follow steps that you will incorporate into a group burlesque…
- 14th Oct, 2021
- 7:45pm - 9:00pm (AEDT)
- Online
Homemade Antipasto Picnic Platters with Liz (Online)
It's picnic time! So come and learn how to make a delicious, homemade antipasto picnic platter with queen of the kitchen Liz Moleta. She will take you through a series of homemade treats perfect for your Summer of covid safe picnics. Get your hands dirty and cook along with her or simply sit back, watch and…
- 18th Oct, 2021
- 6:15pm - 7:30pm (AEDT)
- Online
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