Past Online Classes

Have you ever noticed the wonderful patterns created by ceramic tiles? Both simple and intricate patterns that repeat continuously, with just a single design?   A repeated design like this is called tessellation, and as well as guiding you to creating your own tessellated designs, Emilie will help you to carve your design into lino,…

Not sure about the difference between an overhand loop and a bow line? A cats paw and a cow hitch? Or even just a reef knot or  a granny knot? Knowing how to tie a good knot is an important life skill, whether you need to secure a load to the back of your ute,…

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 your cat, or your neighbour's or a fictional one from your imagination! All materials provided. Just…

Step into a world where colours speak louder than words. Abstract Alchemy is a creative escape for beginners and art lovers alike—no rules, no limits, just pure expression. Whether you’re an experienced painter or just starting out, this Melbourne-based workshop invites you to play, express, and reconnect with creativity. What will we cover? An introduction…

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…

Please note this is a 2hr class to allow time to finish the patternHave you ever wanted to make your own clothes but didn't know where to start? Come and learn the skills for making a pattern for a basic  box top using your own measurements.  This class is perfect for total beginners who want…

Come and explore the beautiful craft of woodcarving in this special 2-hour class. Your teacher, Alma, is a professional cabinet maker and woodworker, and her classes are the perfect way to get you on the tools carving your very first piece - a wooden spoon. Alma will run you through different tools for different functions and…

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…

Come and explore the world of pottery and clay modelling! Jess 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 away…

Palette painting is so much fun, specially when you add modelling paste to create 3D textures. In this class we will learn how to paint with acrylic paint, work with modelling paste and palettes and go home with a unique work of art. What will we cover? Basics of acrylic painting and colour theoryHow to…

Want to write a memoir? Or dreamed of getting that juicy story in your head onto paper, but don’t know where to start? Start here in this practical workshop. We’ll be hitting pen to paper (or fingers to keyboard) during four different timed exercises to get you writing creatively. This class is for beginners and…

Come along, pick up a brush and enter a garden of watercolour flowers and foliage.  Watercolour paints are a really enjoyable and forgiving medium - the paints themselves create all sorts of evocative textures and depths of colour, and even the task of mixing your own colours is really rewarding. In this class Jess will…

What’s it all about? Bring the outdoors in and create unique, one of a kind prints in this Botanical Monoprinting Class. Reveal a ghost like form and texture of your plants with this simple and effective technique that is sure to surprise and impress. We'll learn some history of this along the way and discover…

Kawaii is the Japanese culture of cuteness, and in this class Maria will show you how to make the cutest magnets ever! Polymer Clay is a a fun and easy-to-use modelling medium with all the colours to choose from. Learn how to mould different items, how to play with gestures and Japanese-style kawaii features and…

What’s it all about? Linen is a wonderful material, all the better when it's soft from wear. And even better better when it has a fun, vintage design! Do you have a draw full of these at home?  Or some special ones you haven't wanted to use?  Well you wouldn't be alone. Laneway has plenty!…

How adorable are mini polymer clay creations? ! These clay cuties can be made into keyrings, fridge magnets, mobile phone accessories or delicious jewellery! Polymer Clay is a medium that is easy to work with - with many fun colours to choose from. Come and learn how to make a mini croissant and coffee, burger and…

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…

Transform plain pages into vibrant pieces of art using layering techniques with mixed media. In this class you will design richly textured pages using vintage ephemera, patterned papers, tags, stamps and collage techniques. Whether you bring your own notebook or journal to work in or want to work on loose pages or cards, you’ll explore…

Your teacher Cherie loves paper. She makes it, dyes it, decorates it, collects and repurposes it. In this class Cherie will introduce you to Junk Journals as you collate, decorate and bind your own soft cover journal. In this class you'll collate a soft-cover notebook out of hand dyed and purposely distressed pages, giving your journal an…

In this class you will create your own unique galaxy… with watercolours!  Get lost in the stars and enjoy a relaxing and mindful painting class. Learn how to play with the fluidity of watercolours and mix tones together to create a beautiful cloudy galaxy. Add some stars, constellations or other celestial bodies of your choice.…