Past Online Classes
Take a look back at the online classes we’ve run.
Past Online Classes
Punch Needle Embroidery with Natalia
Punch needle embroidery just got cool! And we get why. . . They look so pretty and vibrant, and the process is super cathartic. Join us for a fun workshop and learn all the basics to create your own punch needle embroidery. You will not only take home your original craft piece but will…
SOLD OUT – Look Draw Love Melbourne with City Precinct
Look Draw Thrive is is a unique walking tour combining the power of mindfulness through focus with the creativity, joy and observational skills of drawing and urban sketching. Look Draw Love Melbourne adds our immense love for the City of Melbourne on top! Research shows the powerful benefits of drawing and creative practices for improved mental health and ongoing…
Flowwa for Beginners: Japanese Mindfulness Flower Arrangements with Kerry
Flowwa is a popular Japanese mindfulness art practice in which you make flower arrangements in bottles while paying attention to your state of mind. These flower bottles are easy to create. They make a beautiful home decoration, as well as a colourful reminder of mindfulness and self-care. This beginner’s class will focus on the joy…
Smartphone Photography and Editing with Natalia
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…
Lunchtime Feldenkrais: Ribs, Breath, Love with Ralph
Feldenkrais movement lessons to free up the ribs, upper back, shoulders and the breath. The movements help to open up the heart area to let your warm love flow. The movement explorations are enjoyable, relaxing, interesting and safe. This is even more impactful for singers, actors, teachers, public speakers, wind instrument players and sports people…
Erotica: Writing, Workshopping & Sharing with Toya (Online)
Erotica Writing is a chance for writers of any experience level or persuasion to explore and try out erotica writing. In this class we will explore the history of erotica and try to determine what makes 'good' erotica writing. There will be writing prompts and discussion to help you write about sex in playful and creative ways.…
Portrait Drawing for Beginners with Emilie
Come to this drawing class and break the myth about what is often considered the most difficult artistic genre: portraits! Emilie will provide some technical pointers to draw the human faces. Through observation exercises, you’ll learn the basics about proportion, tone and shading. We will try different approaches, draw from observation and from imagination. We…
Polymer Clay Earrings with Maddy
Polymer clay is an accessible, colourful and versatile material - a lot of fun to use, but even better with some introductory tips to get you going. There are different types of clays and bake times, and different techniques to create shapes, blend colours, and express your colourful polymer visions! We'll put this into practice and everyone…
SOLD OUT – Intro to Pattern Making: Summer Skirts with Vivian
Have you always wanted to learn how to design and create your own clothes - here's your chance! In this pattern making class, you will draft a basic skirt block based on your own body measurements. This class is perfect for total beginners who want to start learning flat pattern making! You'll walk away with…
Watercolour for Beginners: Galaxies and Stars with Emilie
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…
Important Knot Tying for Beginners with Clare
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,…
An Introverts Guide to Elevator Pitches with John (Online)
What’s it all about? Do you struggle to answer the question, ‘So, tell me about yourself’? Does talking about yourself make you feel awkward? Do you get tongue tied when trying to sell yourself in an interview or when pitching for new business? If you’re an introvert and dislike or struggle to talk about yourself,…
Indoor Plants in Spring: DIY Moss Poles, repots and soil with Maria (Online)
Spring is here! ! And for all plant lovers (especially indoor plant lovers in Melbourne) the time has come to TLC our poor plant babies after a harsh Winter. . . whether you are a newbie plant-parent or a knowledgeable one after a few new tricks, join us and spend an evening learning how to…
Beginner Bushwalking for Every Body with Clare
Bush walking is for everyone and every body! Whether you're hoping to skip town for your first walking trip or planning something longer, escaping the city for a dose of nature is high on many wish lists. But sometimes it's intimidating to know where to start - which tracks to choose, what gear to…
SOLD OUT – Look Draw Love Melbourne with City Precinct
Look Draw Thrive is is a unique walking tour combining the power of mindfulness through focus with the creativity, joy and observational skills of drawing and urban sketching. City Precinct and City of Melbourne are sponsoring a series of them called Look Draw Love Melbourne, so we can show you the amazing hidden corners and laneways around our…
Pottery 101: 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 bowl. Learn how to hand create your bowl and then how to decorate it! At the end of the workshop you…
Origami Earrings with Qing
In this fun and friendly class you will learn how to fold some beautiful origami bunnies, butterflies, bows, puppies and more AND you'll learn how to attach them to jewellery. Have fun choosing your origami designs and paper - matching, contrasting, or something completely you. We'll also have some small ready-made origami pieces to attach to earrings…
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, carve,…
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…
Middle East Dipping Feast with Natalie (online)
Hummus, Labneh, Zata'ar, Pita! Do I have your attention? What better way to learn how to prepare and enjoy Middle Eastern cuisine than from someone who was born and bred into it. Join in and learn an easy, affordable and delightful way to present a Middle East Dipping Feast from the talented Natalie. What will we cover?…
Make, Wear, Party: Dia de Muertos Floral Crowns with Robyn
Are you celebrating Halloween or Dia de los Muertos? Planning to go out to a costume party? Come and get decked out at out accessory classes! In this class we will make gorgeous silk flower crowns that will look fabulous with a Dia de los Muertos Catrina outfit, queen of the fairies, floral goddess or more. We'll…
Make, Wear, Party: Halloween Headdresses and Crowns with Maria
Are you celebrating Halloween or Dia de los Muertos? Planning to go out to a costume party? Come and get decked out at out accessory classes! In this class we will make creepy or cute headdresses to top off any costume. With heaps of sequins, tulle, pumpkins, bats and skulls we'll learn some techniques to…
SOLD OUT – Look Draw Love Melbourne with City Precinct
Look Draw Thrive is is a unique walking tour combining the power of mindfulness through focus with the creativity, joy and observational skills of drawing and urban sketching. City Precinct and City of Melbourne are sponsoring a series of them called Look Draw Love Melbourne, so we can show you the amazing hidden corners and laneways around our…
SOLD OUT – Look Draw Love Melbourne with City Precinct
Look Draw Thrive is is a unique walking tour combining the power of mindfulness through focus with the creativity, joy and observational skills of drawing and urban sketching. Look Draw Love Melbourne adds our immense love for the City of Melbourne on top! Research shows the powerful benefits of drawing and creative practices for improved mental health and ongoing…
Rice Paper Rolls with Qing
Rice Paper Rolls are such a tasty and healthy snack, perfect for the warmer weather. And they're not as complicated as they might seem. Whether you're making them for yourself, having a dinner party (think make-your-own rice paper rolls set-up), or simply planning some cool and fresh recipes for the summer weather, Rice Paper Rolls cover…
Learn to Make Spring Rolls with Qing
Spring Rolls make such a lovely crispy snack, and can even feature sliced in Chinese soups. But have you ever had a go at making them yourself? It's not too hard, but it certainly helps to have some tips and tricks. In this class we will explore the important features of good Spring Rolls - how…
SOLD OUT – QUEER SOCIAL – Queer Auslan with Hadley
Come and learn how to have a conversation with D/deaf and hard of hearing queers who use Auslan (Australian Sign Language). We will explore queer specific Auslan signs as well as do's and don'ts when approaching D/deaf and hard of hearing people. This event will be half social chats with a bunch of like minded…
Fragrant Soy Candle Making 101 with Lily
In this workshop, you will learn how to make soy candles - a low temperature wax candle that you can make again and again at home. You will get to experiment with gorgeous fragrances - floral, citrus, earthy, sweet - and dried flowers to design and create your own beautiful candle to take home at the end of the workshop.…
Ice-breakers and Social Conversations Practice with Pouya
Are your social skills a bit rusty after the pandemic? Maybe you'd like to improve them and feel more at ease in any social setting? Or are you a social pro but want to get past smalltalk and have deeper chats with friends and strangers alike? Join us for an engaging class learning some fun…
The Sex Ed You Never Had with Toya (Online)
When it comes to sex education, for a lot of us, we were lucky if we were taught where babies come from. If we weren’t lucky, we had some really damaging ideas about sex and our bodies reinforced to us. Despite sex being an important part of adult relationships, and a crucial part of…
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