Past Online Classes

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Past Online Classes

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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…

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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…

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No Needle Knitting: Chunky Cosy Pillows with Maria

Can you make a big chunky pillow in 30mins? Yes you can! In this class, we'll learn two different No-needle knitting techniques (arm knitting and loop knit) using the chunkiest, softest yarn. You'll leave with a new fun hobby and a new cozy pillow everyone will be able to finish during the class. What will…

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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…

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Dry Felting 101: Spring Flowers 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 colouful hobby! In this beginner class we'll be learning to dry…

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Project Managing Your Home Renovation with Belinda (Online)

Have you been thinking of renovating but feel nervous about the cost, the time it will take and whether you’ll even be happy with the end result? ! This is only natural! You’ve probably never done this before, it’s going to cost a LOT of money and you will, literally, have to live with the…

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A Beginner’s Guide to Woodcarving with Alma

Come and explore the beautiful craft of woodcarving. Your teacher, Alma, is a professional cabinet maker and woodworker, and in this special 2 hour class she'll get you on the tools carving your very first piece! Alma will run you through different tools for different functions and their techniques. You'll also learn about different types…

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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…

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The Tale of That Copyrighted Black and Gothic Upcycling with Maddy

You might not have heard of "Vantablack", but it's a wild and curly tale of colour copyrights, light absorbing darkness, satellites and. . . home decor! ?    Simply put, Vantablack is the darkest black pigment humans have created, originally as a form of military camouflage. It's extremely matte, meaning it doesn't reflect light, giving…

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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 binding component burns away leaving your creation as solid silver! In this fun…

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Chikankari: Indian ‘Shadow Work’ Embroidery for Beginners with Manjari

What’s it all about? Chikankari is a very old traditional embroidery technique also known as Shadow Work. This ancient art form was introduced to India during the Mugal era in 16th Century and is still practiced in the Northern India. Originally this work was done on white fabrics using white threads creating a surreal effect…

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World Flavours Zimbabwe: Sadza and Beef Relish ‘Haifiridzi’

What’s it all about? Come and learn some easy delicious recipes that you can easily cook yourself! In this series of cooking workshops, we will learn staple and traditional recipes from international students living in Melbourne. These have been thought out to be simple enough to cook yourself and they are just delicious. This time…

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Queer Social Footscray: Sewing Basics – Felt Badges, patches and everything in between with Raize

Sewing is a really nifty skill. From small clothing repairs and alterations, to bold accessories and costumes! Come and learn some beginner sewing stitches and techniques and put your new found skills to use sewing a felt badge or patches ( pronoun badges for example). You can also take the pattern home to reproduce it…

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Creative Writing: Developing Deep Characters with Liliane (Online)

People are multi-‘layered’ and when we read, we want these people to be as nuanced, flawed and multifaceted as we are. In this class we will explore all those layers, from outward appearance to deepest values and secrets. By studying the character you are most familiar with, you will gain insights into how to construct…

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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…

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Spring Fling: Dance Around the World with Alia

Spring is in the air! And if you've been hibernating through the Winter our Bellydance teacher Alia invites you to try a variety of dance traditions in her Spring Fling class! This gentle dance class will include a taster of styles from Persia, the Middle East and Hawaiian traditions that focus on different areas of…

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The Art of Paper Marbling with Ellen

What’s it all about? Marbling is an abstract, ancient art-form and a lot of free flowing fun! By floating inks on a water solution, then taking prints, you'll create unique, one-off pieces of colourful art. No experience is necessary for this meditative creative process. Come and play with some colour together! Appreciating and enjoying the…

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Smartphone Photography and Editing with Natalia (online)

Do you want to know how to take pretty pictures of the places and people around you to share on social media? Or professional photos of your wares as a small business? Or better snaps of your gigs for more impactful publicity. Make images that have an impact and stay on the viewers' minds. Whether for…

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Sewing For Beginners: Japanese Pin Cushions with Heather

What’s it all about?   Calling all sewers! And all of you who have never touched a needle and thread but are inspired by Heather's sweet beginner sewing project - the Japanese pin cushion!   Using beautiful patterned and coloured Japanese fabrics and a sake cup, you'll be making a high reward/low effort pin cushion!…

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