Past Online Classes
Take a look back at the online classes we’ve run.
Past Online Classes
Abstract Acrylic Painting with Gloria
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…
Sewing Machine 102: Beyond Bobbins with Robyn
What’s it all about? In an effort towards sustainability and adding extra life to our garments and textiles - reusing, repurposing, mending and repairing - Robyn will teach us how to use a sewing machine in a fun and informative class. This is a good introduction or refresher class that explores some of the extra…
Put Down Your Worries: Learn to Journal and Free Yourself from Overthinking with Ingrid (Online)
Do you need a break from your busy mind? Our worries and stresses can weigh us down and stop us from moving forward if we spend too much thinking about them. As you learn a unique step-by-step journal writing framework, you’ll also be inspired to put your worries and stresses down, giving you the…
Dry Felting 101: Year of the Horse Ornament 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 be…
Using a Sewing Machine 101 with Robyn
What’s it all about? In an effort towards sustainability and adding extra life to our garments and textiles - reusing, repurposing, mending and repairing - Robyn will teach us how to use a sewing machine in a fun and informative class. Sewing of any kind is a really nifty skill, but sometimes the time it takes…
Pottery 101: Personalised Pet Sculptures with Jess
Come and explore the world of pottery and clay modelling by making a personalised sculpture of your pet! Jess will guide you through an introduction to pottery, supporting you to make your own sculpture from air-dry clay including how to personalise it or add fun details like a Cat-gargoyle! At the end of the workshop you…
Chinese Dance for Beginners – Graceful Movement & Cultural Expression with Chara
What’s it all about? Step into the beauty of Chinese dance through movement, rhythm, and cultural expression. This beginner-friendly workshop offers an introduction to the elegance, flow, and storytelling qualities of Chinese dance in a welcoming and relaxed environment. Chinese dance combines expressive gestures, flowing movement, musicality, and graceful coordination. Whether you’re completely new to…
Discover Drawing: Pastels, light and nature with Jess
This class is part of our series Discover Drawing. You can buy the whole series at a discounted price here. Research shows the powerful benefits of drawing and creative practices for improved mental health and ongoing wellbeing. Focusing in your surroundings, learning how to observe better and how to live in the NOW are important components of mindfulness…
Soy Candle Making with Robyn
A little bit of homemade luxury goes a long way! Who doesn't soften a little in the warm glow of a candle, its scent filling your space. Come and join this beginner class and learn how to make soy candle from scratch - a process that's safe and simple to replicate at home. Choose your…
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…
Crochet: Make a Chunky Manta Ray Plushie with Feng Ye
Ever attended a craft market and exclaimed, 'How cute are these crochet plushies! ' Or scrolled through Instagram or TikTok thinking, 'I wish I could make one myself? ' Maybe you’ve bought a crochet kit but felt discouraged because it all seemed so hard. Wait no longer, this beginner-friendly chunky crochet plush class is for…
Printmaking for Beginners: Milk Carton Printing with Emilie
If you visit galleries in Australia and around the world, you will often see prints made by artists using engraved copper or zinc plates. You can do this at home but with an easy hack – using tetramilk cartons or juice boxes! In this workshop you will learn how to design an image for…
Kokedama: Japanese Moss Balls w Maria
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 and easy way to bring greenery into your home and are ideal for apartments or flats with minimal…
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?…
Metalwork 101: Make a Enamel Copper Fox with Gordon
Looking for a simple crafty project that produces gorgeous results? Want to construct a hand-made gift for a special someone? Or want to learn more about design, working with metal, tool use, and decoration? Then this is the class for you! Design and create your own copper fox and take it home as decor! What will…
Beginner Mosaics: Plant Pots with Heather
What’s it all about? Mosaic is a great technique for giving a colourful lift to everyday items - plant pots, coasters, table tops - with no project too big or small! It's a simple process of cutting ceramics, tiles and glass to size (or repurposing broken crockery), adhering it to a suitable surface, and…
Fresh Paneer cheese making with Sonya
What’s it all about? In this hands-on workshop, you'll discover how simple milk can be transformed into fresh, homemade paneer—one of India's most beloved cheeses. Soft, mild, and packed with protein, paneer is surprisingly easy to make and far more rewarding than buying it from the supermarket. Paneer is wonderfully versatile, budget-friendly, and a great…
Dungeons and Dragons for Beginners Playing Time with Raize
If you have attended our D&D beginners class or are a beginner and would like to play your first adventure with others like you, join us for playing time! This class will have Raize as Dungeon Master crafting a fun, beginner friendly adventure to get you hooked. Please note: this class will be playing time…
Crochet 102: Granny Squares with Maria
Crochet ain’t just for your grandma anymore! Come and learn the art of crochet and make your first granny square! Once you learn how to create a granny square, you can make adorable crop tops, teapot covers, dolls and beautiful blankets! All the materials will be provided - just come and have a cute time!…
Feldenkrais: Free Your Arms with Ralph (Online)
Release and mobilise your hands, arms, shoulders and whole self. We rely on our hands and arms to act and perform in the world- making, lifting, carrying, writing, scrolling, hugging, crafting… and so on. But limitations, tensions and unconscious restrictions creep in as we respond to the challenges and difficulties of life. In this class…
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…
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…
Discover Drawing: Watercolours Portraits with Jess
This class is part of our series Discover Drawing. You can buy the whole series at a discounted price here. 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.…
Find Your Perfect Partner: Creating a List for Love with Ciara – Online
There's no such thing as a perfect person — but there is such a thing as the perfect partner for you. The one who fits your life, your values, and the very specific things you didn't even know you were looking for. In this class, we'll get beautifully specific about what you actually want, learn…
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 is…
Intro to Watercolours: Painting Flowers and Foliage with Jess
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…
Felted Animal Brooches with Qing
Learn some sewing slow stitch basics while making a cute animal brooch! Qing will have a set of cut out templates for you to choose from and we'll learn how to work with felt and customise our cute animal friend. Once finished we will sew a brooch backing on to it so you can wear…
Middle East Dessert Feast with Natalie (Online)
"It was so delicious I made it 3 times in 3 days" "The fragrance and presence of rose is beautiful. Best of all it’s the easiest dessert I’ve ever made. " Join us and learn a popular and economical Middle Eastern dessert to enjoy and to serve: Mhalabiyeh or fragrant milk pudding. What will we cover?…
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’…
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 of…
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