Past Online Classes
Take a look back at the online classes we’ve run.
Past Online Classes
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…
Intro to Acrylic Pour Art with Maria
Who hasn't seen a video of paint pouring? It's soothing, it's colourful and it's definitely fun! Join us and learn how to make your own pour art which is a little more involved than you may have thought but the results are pretty spectacular. Then, we'll get started designing our own and we'll all go home…
An 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…
Easy Peasy Macrame Pot Plant Hanger with Maria
Macrame is an ancient art used in Arab countries to weave fabrics, create decorations and so much more. With a few simple knots you can create stunning (and very useful) designs. Come and learn the macrame basics while we make a hanging basket for your pot plants! Beyond the attractive and structural knots, you can add further…
Eco Bath Bombs with Maddy
Choosing some down time is always a good idea. And with some beautiful bath bombs sitting in your bathroom, hopefully you'll be more encouraged to fill the tub, relax, and have a rewarding fizzy soak. In this fun, hands-on workshop come and learn how to make your own colourful bath bombs with simple and safe…
Dry Felting 101: Cute Fruit with Heather
What’s it all about? Needle felting is the simple process of turning loose wool into a solid felt using a barbed needle. It’s a very easy craft which doesn’t require extensive equipment. You can make toys, ornaments and decorations - a very fun and creative hobby! In this beginner class we'll be learning to dry…
Learning the Labyrinth: Art Meditation with Tash
The labyrinth. No, not David Bowie. But the beautiful, turning paths (or elaborate and deceptive designs) from the Ancient Greek. While labyrinths differ from mazes, in that there is only one path, their continually changing directions can be disorienting. And rather than this being an uncomfortable disorientation, it's a lovely chance to slow, lose the…
Your Class Here?
What's it all about? Do you have a specialist subject? A niche? A skill that you want to share? We are always hunting for teachers to run classes at Laneway Learning and you could be one of them! Get in touch through our 'Want to Teach? ' page. But I've never taught before Don't worry, lots of…
Fed Square Festive Workshops: Polymer Clay Festive Jewellery and Accessories with Fran
Please let us know if you can't attend any longer as we have a hefty wait-list for this event. Come and create your own festive accessories with polymer - a fun and easy-to-use material! Choose your desired colours and utilise different cutting, moulding and shaping techniques, foils, and embossing options to turn your polymer clay into cheery…
Polymer Clay Gingerbread Ornaments with Maddy
Not a baker? You can still make your make your own gingerbread house, just using polymer clay! In this workshop you’ll learn how to work with polymer clay and make your own personalised festive ornament. Together we will learn how to mould and cut the clay, add fun details and pipe fake snow for that…
Needle Felted Gifts: Special Edition Cottages (Gingerbread Houses!) with Heather
What’s it all about? Needle felting is the process of turning loose wool into a solid felt using a barbed needle - it’s a very easy craft that doesn’t require extensive equipment. And the final result is really cute, tactile objects - for fun or function - in vibrant colours. You'll be taught…
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…
Handmade Gifts: Living Terrarium Baubles with Winter
Terrariums are are really interesting way of growing indoor plants. And they're actually easy to create and care for! Succulents and cacti plants are much happier in open terrariums, rather than enclosed environments. In this class, we will learn how to make our own mini open terrariums from scratch using decorative glass baubles! These…
Acrylic Gouache: Bold and Colourful Gift Cards with Emilie
Create some celebratory cards using acrylic gouache! In this fun, hands on class Emilie will teach you easy techniques to create colourful, geometric paintings with acrylic gouache. This workshop is great chance to try out the unique applications of acrylic gauche paint or anyone who wants to add a add of personality and colour to their…
Fed Square Festive Workshops: Polymer Clay Gingerbread Ornaments with Maddy
Please let us know if you can't attend any longer as we have a hefty wait-list for this event. Not a baker? You can still make your make your own gingerbread house, just using polymer clay! In this workshop you’ll learn how to work with polymer clay and make your own personalised festive ornament. Together…
Cute Closed Terrariums Gifts with Winter
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. AND they make great gifts! 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…
Beginner Botanical Watercolours: Seasons Greetings Cards with Caro
Come and enjoy the wonderful world of watercolour painting and illustrating and create a beautiful, hand-painted greetings card. Whether you're a total beginner or haven't picked up pencils and brushes in a while, watercolour is a most engaging art medium. Fall in love with the brush strokes, creating your own colours, and lose yourself in…
Illustrated Ornaments: Botanical Painting with Caro
Settle in to a class of nature appreciation while learning introductory botanical drawing and painting skills. You'll be drawing then painting your botanical pieces onto raw wood, to create nature on nature decorations to be hung on a tree or around your home this holiday period. Whether you're a total beginner or haven't picked up…
Festive Kokedama Moss Balls with Winter
Kokedama is an ancient Japanese botanical art like bonsai or ikebana art. The word ‘Kokedama’ means ‘moss ball’ in Japanese as they are plants living in freestanding balls of moss-covered soil instead of pots. Kokedama are a beautiful way to bring greenery into your home and are ideal for apartments or flats with minimal space.…
Linocut Printing Greeting Cards with Emilie
More than just a floor covering! Did you know that linocut has been used in printing for over a century and this technique was originally for making wallpaper? Printing with linocut is similar to woodcut printmaking but a bit easier to work with (because it has no grain to consider like wood). So let's put…
Make Your Own Stamps and Wrapping Paper with Emilie
Add a beautiful, personalized touch to your gift giving this season - come and have fun making your own wrapping paper! Try a festive design or something seasonal, or even just a favourite food or flower that you'll use all year round. In this class, Emilie will teach you how to design and make your own rubber…
Free Your Creative Writing Voice with Liliane (Online)
Bust the ‘talent myth’, overcome 'writer’s block', and learn three strategies that are guaranteed to produce powerful writing! 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 and learning how to maximise the impact of your written work. Don’t…
Make your own Silver Ring with Qing
**This is a two-part class taking place 6: 15-7: 30pm on Wednesday 11th and 18th December (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…
Let’s Learn to Get Things Done with Christie (Online)
If you’re feeling like your to-do list keeps getting longer, and those around-the-house tasks and work projects are taking over, then this class might just be for you. Join us for a 'Getting Things Done Party', or 'Learn how to GET THINGS DONE' where we’ll turn that “I’ll get to it someday” list into “Done…
Holiday Gifts: Paper-Glass Jewellery and Accessories with Qing
Make-Your-Own gifts! Who would have thought glass and paper could be made into wonderful pieces of jewellery? ! So simple to create, yet stunning to wear! 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…
Introduction to Silver Clay: Mini Charms with Maria
Create a really unique gift for someone this Festive season! 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 binding component burns…
Festive Native Wreaths with Robyn
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 botanic wreath! Get in touch with nature and learn the techniques…
Dry Felting 101: Plum Puddings with Heather
What’s it all about? Needle felting is the simple process of turning loose wool into a solid felt using a barbed needle. It’s a very easy craft which doesn’t require extensive equipment. You can make toys, ornaments and decorations. . . such a wonderful hobby! In this beginner class we'll be learning to dry felt…
Festive Native Wreaths with Robyn
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 botanic wreath! Get in touch with nature and learn the techniques…
Fed Square Festive Workshops: Macrame Xmas Trees with Maria
Please let us know if you can't attend any longer as we have a hefty wait-list for this event. 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…
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