Past Online Classes
Take a look back at the online classes we’ve run.
Past Online Classes
Shibari: Creating Deeper Intimacy and Connection with Harli
Shibari is the erotic practice of traditionally informed Japanese rope bondage. Join us for a guided journey into this exciting world! This class will cover the basics of Shibari knot tying, but with a specific focus on the art form's potential for facilitating profound intimacy, connection and trust building with partners. In all of our…
Queer Social Moorabbin: Intro to Linocut 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). In this…
Shibari 101: Rope Bondage with Harli
Shibari is the erotic practice of traditionally informed Japanese rope bondage. Join us for a guided journey into this exciting world! We will learn the important foundations of safety and rope-craft before learning some basic yet effective knots and techniques for both the tie-ers (Riggers) and the tie-ees (Bunnies) All welcome. The lesson structure is designed so that…
Japanese Woodblock Printing with Emilie
Come and discover printmaking with Emilie! Woodblock printing is one of the oldest printmaking techniques and it’s a simple way to make unique and replicable prints! In this class, Emilie will teach you everything to get started with block printmaking with the traditional technique of Japanese woodblock. You will learn to design for print,…
Punch Needle Embroidery with Natalia
Punch needle embroidery just got cool! And we understand why. . . They look so pretty and vibrant, they're colourful and tactile, and the process is extreeeeemely cathartic. Join us for a fun workshop and learn all the basics to create your own punch needle embroidery from scratch. As well as class time, you will…
Ex Libris Stamp Making with Emilie
Have you ever enthusiastically loaned a favourite book to a friend, housemate, family member and it never came back? You need an ex-libris! Ex-libris are stamps that are used to mark books from a collection, usually used by libraries. In this class, Emilie will teach you how to design and make your very own custom…
Beaded Embroidery Gardens with Natalia
Are you a plant lover AND a craft lover? We're really excited about Natalia's beaded embroidery gardens. In this beginner class we will be learning all about bead embroidery which is a type of bead-work that uses a needle and thread to stitch beads to a stitch-able surface. You can stack beads and sequins to…
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.…
Personalised Pet Ornaments with Maria
Who wants a personalised festive ornament with their beloved pet? Wally the Scotty and Rogue the flying cat say definitely yes! Polymer Clay is a medium that is easy to work with and this class will be packed with tips to make your polymer pets look exactly like the real ones. Join us and…
Festive Native Wreaths with Robyn 745
***This class runs a number of times over our festive season - 6: 15pm and 7: 45pm on Monday 27th Nov, Weds 6th Dec and Thurs 14th 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…
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…
SOLD OUT – Festive Native Wreaths with Robyn
***This class runs a number of times over our festive season - 6: 15pm and 7: 45pm on Monday 27th Nov, Weds 6th Dec and Thurs 14th 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…
Exploring Watercolour Pencils 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…
Wooden Spoon Carving with Alma
Come and dip your toe into the skill of wood carving. Learn how to design and carve your own wooden spoon! At the end of the workshop you will have your own special spoon that you can take home and use with pride! What will we cover? In this hands-on and informative class, we will: Begin with…
Queer Social Moorabbin: Snap Button Jewellery with Raize
Would you like to accessorise yourself with a handmade pin or ring that proudly celebrates your gender and/or sexuality? This snap button rings and pins allow you to change the top and have lots of different designs in one. What a cute way to let others know that you are part of the community! …
Queer Social Moorabbin: Sex – Pleasure Anatomy for Every-Body with Louise
This class is all about pleasure! Queer sex educator Louise Bourchier will teach you the ins-and-outs of sexual anatomy so you can maximise pleasure in your sex life (whether solo or partnered). Rather than the heteronormative, reproductive focus most of us learned in school, Louise’s style of grown-up sex ed focuses on the feel-good aspects.…
Wooden Spoon Carving with Alma 615
Come and dip your toe into the skill of wood carving. Learn how to design and carve your own wooden spoon! At the end of the workshop you will have your own special spoon that you can take home and use with pride! What will we cover? In this hands-on and informative class, we will: Begin with…
Making Crêpes: Tips & Tricks with French Native Océane
Want to learn to make delicious crêpes like the real French? Making tasty home-made crêpes doesn’t require much equipment, but it does require a certain know-how. Come and learn all the tips & tricks to make delicious crêpes for breakfast and parties with the authentic recipe of a French grandma and the advice of her granddaughter - experts…
Printing with a Press with Emilie
Printmaking is a fun and accessible art form, but the main difficulty beginners encounter is access to a press! KANGA PRESS is a new 100% Australian made printmaking press and Emilie is offering a one-off curriculum to learn to use it for block printmaking (linocut, woodblock, etc). No experience necessary! Come and join this fun…
Pardon My French: How to Swear Properly in French with Océane
Sacrebleu ! P**n, petit fripon, malotru, m***e, tu m’énerves ! French may be well known as a language of manners, but they also know how to curse! Learning swear words in another language is always good for a laugh. But it can also be really informative about cultural contexts and history. Discover with us the…
Intro to Linocut 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). In this…
Make Your Own Silver Ring with Qing
**This is a two-part class with the class taking place on Tuesday Nov 21st and Tuesday Nov 28th (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…
Make Your Own Silver Ring with Qing
This class also runs at 7: 45pm Tues Nov 21st**This is a two-part class with the class taking place on Tuesday Nov 21st and Tuesday Nov 28th (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…
Journaling Writing to Embrace the Variety of Life with Ingrid (Online)
Knowing what you don't want can be a valuable stepping stone to working out what you do want. Both aspects add to the wonderful variety of life and ease decision-making. As you learn a unique step-by-step journal writing framework, you’ll also be inspired to appreciate all of your options. Imagine you were stepping into a…
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…
DIY Organic Skincare with Lily
Lily's organic skincare class is educational, practical, and extremely effective. Using simple products that are good for you and the environment Lily can guide you through the use and creation of eco-friendly, vegan and natural beauty products for your face and body. No harsh or polluting chemicals, and reduced single-use plastics, these ingredients create products that are usually so much…
Watercolours for Beginners: Beautiful Botanicals with Marloes (Online)
Join wildlife artist Marloes and learn to paint beautiful botanicals with watercolours. Marloes will guide you through the steps and methods for applying and manipulating watercolour paints and pencils, as well as tricks and tips to get awesomely realistic (and sometimes deliberately less realistic) effects. Join us for a fun session that’s a great way to start your…
An introduction to Yonkoma Manga with Mek
Laneway Learning and artist Emilie Walsh have partnered to run Glow Comics Trails: an art trail by Melbourne comics artists featuring glow-in-the-dark easter eggs for you to find! As part of the event, Laneway Learning is offering the selected artists an opportunity to run a beginner workshop with us! A special opportunity to meet Melbourne…
Shortbread and Mince Pies in Time for Christmas with Jennifer (Online)
Very traditional and very delicious; who doesn’t love shortbread and shortcrust pastry? Learn all the tips and tricks before the silly season is upon you! In this class we will be inspired to make some classy shortbread and mince pie gifts for your friends and tuck away a little bit for ourselves. Cook along with this…
Macrame for Beginners: Bottle Bag with Maddy
Are you likely to be gifting a bottle of wine this Xmas? Or need to know you'll remain H2O hydrated all through the Summer, with your loyal drink bottle by your side? How about a fun reusable bag that you've made yourself? So many creations are possible with macrame, which in its basic form is…
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