Past Online Classes
Take a look back at the online classes we’ve run.
Past Online Classes
Shibari for Intimacy: Creating Deeper 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 Shibari…
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! In this introduction to shibari 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…
Singing for Everyone with Johanna
The power of your voice is immense. Imagine if you embraced it - and had fun doing it! Voice is our body's very own, unique instrument. Yet it's often the one we feel most uncomfortable sharing. If you've every wanted to feel a bit braver in sharing your voice, and learn a bit more about…
Floral Paper Quilling with Qing
Create beautiful paper flowers and rediscover the charm of paper quilling – a fun and intricate craft perfect for all skill levels. Learn to curl, shape, and assemble paper strips into delicate flowers and patterns that you can frame, display, or gift. Led by expert artist, Qing, this workshop is ideal for beginners or anyone…
Creative Writing – Writing Natural Dialogue with Liliane (Online)
What's It All about? We think we know how people speak – until we try to write it! There aretraps for the unwary… In this session you will refine your ability to hear how different people speak and to replicate those patterns in writing. What will we cover? Dialogue is one of the prime ways of ‘showing’…
The Art of Wax Seals with Qing
Although we don't write as many letters these days, it's still easy to appreciate a beautiful wax seal! These stamp-sized artworks are actually something that you can make yourself, layering up different coloured waxes and different stamps and designs. It's quite a relaxing and thoughtful process! In this beginner class you'll be introduced to the…
SOLD OUT – Cryptic Crosswords for Beginners with Mark
To the uninitiated Cryptic Crosswords can seem impossible – best left to geniuses and people with too much time on their hands. Yet once taught the basics, you will find them addictive, satisfying and surprisingly accessible! After attending this class you will have all the tools needed to tackle any cryptic clue. And with a…
Feldenkrais: Heal Your Hands with Ralph (Online)
Heal your over-worked hands in this fun and transformative class! We use our hands all the time, for work, play and all of life's routines. It’s easy to acquire tension and habits of effort. But when was the last time you mindfully cared for our valuable hands? Discover how to release and mobilise your hands, wrists…
Knitting for Beginners with Clare
Knitting remains a fun and useful skill across the ages - whether it's a beginner's scarf, a cosy blanket, toys or complex garments. Our knitting teacher, Clare, loves knitting all year round. In the warmer months plant-based fibres and yarns are great to create lighter pieces, and in cooler weather sustainable wools are her go to.…
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…
Aged Cheeses: Make Your Own Vegan Cheeses with Elodie
If you've ever tried to give up dairy, you know how hard it can be to give up cheese! But there are lots of reasons why non-dairy cheeses are a good option: whether you're vegan, sensitive to dairy, aware of your food miles, or are on a budget. This class specifically focuses on vegan versions…
Grow Your Own Mushrooms: Kitchen-Scale Mycology with Basil (Online)
Did you know you can grow your own gourmet mushrooms right from your kitchen using compost and food scraps? In this fun and beginner-friendly class, we’ll explore the fascinating world of fungi and learn how to grow edible mushrooms at home—no green thumb or garden required! What will we cover? In this introductory session, we’ll…
Super Quick Soups for Winter with Kate
Winter is here and our thoughts turn to cozy mugs of soup by the fire. But who has time for a traditional soup that takes hours to make and beans to soak? What if you could make great, soul soothing, nourishing soups in just 20 minutes? In this class your teacher Kate will prepare three…
Pottery 101: Make a Floral Bowl with Qing
Come and explore the world of pottery and clay modelling with air dry clay. Qing will guide you through an introduction to pottery and clay building techniques, and will support you to make your own floral decorated bowl. Learn how to hand create your bowl and then how to decorate it! At the end of the…
Journaling For Beginners: How Far You’ve Come with Ingrid (Online)
We're all busy with something or other, whether it's doing, working, growing or being. And even though there will always be something more to do, to learn, to overcome or enjoy, every now and then it's so good just to pause and recognise how far we've come. It's mid-year and we've just passed the Winter…
Fairy Penguin: Make Your Own Eco-Friendly Paints with Serene
It's Plastic Free July! Come and learn how to create eco-paints from all natural ingredients! Then put them to immediate use as we learn to paint a realistic Fairy Penguin. Did you know that know that traditional acrylic paints, while bright and cheery, contain plastics that end up in our waterways? Not just their packaging,…
Paper and Glass Jewellery and Accessories with Qing
Who would have thought glass and paper could be made into wonderful pieces of jewellery and keyrings? ! So simple to create with impressive results! 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 piece…
Making and Drawing Illustrated Lists with Emilie (online)
Lists are easy to make, they help you stay organised, and they make for a great addition in any art journal. Not only can lists be a creative tool, but they can help you clear your mind, focus, and stimulate creativity when approached through art! If you love checking items of your to-do list, or…
The Pleasure of Drawing with Emilie (Online)
As a kid, drawing is a fun activity that almost all of us enjoyed, at school or at home. Growing up most of us drop the habit of drawing and we often become inhibited with pen and paper. In this workshop you will learn a series of drawing exercises to get back in…
Dry Felting 101: Mushrooms 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 cosy hobby for Melbourne's chilly months! In this beginner class we'll…
Crafting Lush Paper Flowers with Robyn
Flowers are always so lovely to have around - the colours, smells, and that connection to nature. When we can't have the real thing, paper flowers are a fun alternative with added longevity and versatility. Dive into a vibrant world of colours and textures as you learn the art of crafting blooms from delicate crepe…
Dungeons and Dragons for Complete Beginners with Raize
Dungeons and Dragons (D&D) has been having a popular resurgence lately, and we're excited! But for beginners the magical world of D&D can appear overwhelming. The sheer size of the player's manual alone can dint your confidence! But it doesn't have to! Never fear, aspiring adventurer! We have just the class for you! Join us on…
Pirates, Power and Passions: A History of Rum with Bronwyn
Join us for a rollicking journey through the wild and wonderful history of rum! From its origins in the sugarcane fields to its infamous role in piracy, rebellion, and high society, we’ll explore how this spirited drink shaped the world. Whether fueling naval empires, sparking revolutions, or sweetening the punch bowls of the aristocracy, rum…
Sharpen Your Shortform Video Content with Alex (Online)
Looking to create scroll-stopping videos for social media? This session provides tips on how to ideate, shoot, edit and share videos for maximum effect to help your small business or personal brand! What will we cover? In this practical session, we’ll explore: How and why shortform video is essential for a business and entrepreneurHow to…
Signature Scents: Make Your Own Perfume with Lily
As seasons change, so do the unique scents around us. Which is partly why, world over, humans find smell a very evocative sense that triggers memories and nostalgia. In Lily's class you'll learn all about the composition of perfume: how to create blends of top, middle and base notes to combine into your very own…
SOLD OUT – Queer Social: An Intro to Hand Built 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…
Signature Scents: Create Your Own Perfume with Lily
As seasons change, so do the unique scents around us. Which is partly why, across the globe, humans find smell a very evocative sense that triggers memories and nostalgia. In Lily's class you'll learn all about the composition of perfume: how to create accords of top, middle and base notes to combine into your very…
Learn to Compile a Sustainable Wardrobe for your Lifestyle with Jenna (Online)
Let's learn how to develop a sustainable wardrobe that is clear of clutter, but full of useful and beloved items that we WILL wear and that are better for the environment! Whether you're an avid thrifter or someone who hates shopping, having a wardrobe that is clear of clutter and easy to maintain makes our lives so…
Terrazzo trays using Eco-Resin with Maddy
Jesmonite is a water-based and eco-friendly resin, which is non-toxic and has no dangerous fumes. It's a versatile casting material, and we'll run through the different colours, textures and finishes you can achieve. Come and learn how to use Jesmonite, and design and create your own colourful trinket tray. It also makes a fun handmade gift (if you…
Beginner Birdwatching: Meet Your Feathered Neighbours with Basil (Online)
Have you ever wondered what birds are flitting around your street or calling from the treetops? This fun and accessible class is designed to help you tune in to the world of birds—no binoculars or prior knowledge needed! You’ll walk away seeing your surroundings through a new lens (or beak? ). What will we cover?…
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