Past Melbourne Classes
Take a look back at the classes we’ve run in Melbourne.
Past Melbourne Classes
Social Media for Small Businesses with Hayley
Do you run a small business, or even a side hobby that you're trying to get up? This workshop is all about how to use social media to support your own small business with ease and enjoyment. It's about using the time, energy and resources you already have to make the most of specific social…
Express Yourself: Songwriting 101 with Johanna
Want to turn that ditty in your head into an actual song, but have no idea where to start? Or your poetry on a page into a musical piece? Want to try your hand at music writing - words and sounds that says something to the world? Or that makes people feel something? Or just…
Wet Felting 101 with Maria
Wet felting is a fun textile art form that uses soap, water and a lot of rubbing to combine natural fibers (wool, cotton, etc) into a piece of felt fabric or felted item. In this class we'll learn the basics and make a felted sheet that can be used to make a little carry bag…
Beaded and Sequinned Brooches with Natalia
In this beginner class we will be learning all about bead embroidery which is a type of bead-work that uses a needle and thread to stitch beads to a stitch-able surface. You will learn the fundamentals of beading embroidery and you will have the knowledge to make yourself your very own unique jewellery/art wearables! As…
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…
Vegetarian Potsticker Dumplings with Qing
We all love dumplings, but how many of us can create this yumminess in our own kitchen? In this class we will explore the history of Chinese dumplings and follow a demonstration on how to making the vegetarian dumpling filling, and how to make the dough, before making, filling and folding our own Vegetarian…
Kantha: Indian Embroidery and Quilting for Beginners with Manjari
What’s it all about? Kantha sewing originated from the West Bengal region of India and is now popular all over the world. Kantha is the simplest of sewing techniques which provides a lot of scope for exploration, imagination and expression. This form of quilting comes from rural India, where resources were few, but imagination and…
Wooden Spoon Carving with Alma
Come and dip your toe into the skill of wood carving. Learn how to design and carve your own wooden spoon! At the end of the workshop you will have your own special spoon that you can take home and use with pride! What will we cover? In this hands-on and informative class, we will: Begin with…
Queer Social Darebin: The Art of Shibari with Harli
Join us for a guided journey into the exciting world of rope bondage. Designed for curious, caring creatures, this class will explore the artform’s potential for profound intimacy, connection and trust building. We will learn the important foundations of safety and rope-craft before learning some basic yet effective techniques for empowering your inner rope-top. The lesson structure is designed…
Carve Your Own Wooden Cheese Knife with Alma
Come and learn how to design and carve your own wooden cheese knife! Learn about different woods and grain, how to use wood carving tools, and put it all to the test to make a handcrafted knife to suit whatever cheese you please! At the end of the workshop you will have your own special…
Still Life: The Basics of Drawing with Caro
Think you can't draw? Well, trust us! You absolutely can! For some people, drawing as an adult can be an intimidating skill to attempt. But so much of it has to do with simple observation skills, and leaving the rest up to our brains and hands. Once you find the joy in the basic techniques…
Create a Confident Elevator Pitch 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,…
SOLD OUT – Leathercraft Basics: Make a Leather Purse with Gosia
Discover the art of Leathercraft! In this workshop, you’ll learn the fundamentals of leatherworking while creating your own unique and sustainable leather pouch. Using 100% repurposed leather, you'll be guided through all aspects of this project, from creating the initial pattern, to stitching and embellishing, to create your own one-of-a-kind leather pouch that reflects your…
The Wonder of Gum Leaves: Beginner Watercolour and Illustration with Caro
Come and enjoy the wonderful world of watercolour painting and illustrating! Whether you're a total beginner or haven't picked up pencils and brushes in a while, watercolour is a most engaging art medium. Fall in love with the brush strokes, creating your own colours, and lose yourself in the shapes and texutres of nature and…
Ex Libris Stamp Making with Tish
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 you'll learn how to design and make your very own custom ex-libris stamp!…
Polymer Clay Accessories 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…
An Intro to Linocut with Tish
Have you ever tried lino carving to make prints of art? It's a really interesting process of developing a design, carving away at lino, and creating a surface to ink, print and reveal your artwork! It's a type of printmaking process call relief printing - after cutting away at your lino, the ink attaches to…
Crochet 101: Winter Crochet with Maria
Crochet is not just for your grandma! Once you learn the art of crochet there are so many projects you can put your skills to - scarves, gloves, beanies and beautiful blankets! And yes, granny squares, too. This class will get you prepped for a Winter full of cosy crochet projects. Come and learn the…
Needle Felting: Cottage Pin Cushions with Heather
What’s it all about? Needle felting is the process of turning loose wool into a solid felt using a barbed needle - it’s a very easy craft that doesn’t require extensive equipment. Using the dry needle felting technique you'll be taught how to create basic 2D and 3D shapes, to develop into the cutest…
Yes You Can Be A Poet! with Amy
Poetry is often seen as this lofty thing that only some people can do. This is not true! Poetry is for everyone. It can be accessible, playful, and extremely rewarding. Why? Because Poetry is the language of the soul. It can cut through small talk and get straight to the heart of human experience. Your…
Queer Social Footscray: Sex – Pleasure Anatomy for Every-Body with Louise
This class is all about pleasure! Queer sex educator Louise Bourchier will teach you the ins-and-outs of sexual anatomy so you can maximise pleasure in your sex life (whether solo or partnered). Rather than the heteronormative, reproductive focus most of us learned in school, Louise’s style of grown-up sex ed focuses on the feel-good aspects.…
Sensory Textile Jewellery with Vivian
In this Sensory Textile Jewellery class, you will discover how meditative and effortless it is to make a piece of squishy bubble jewellery. If you used to doubt your own creativity, this sensory workshop is exactly for you. Jewellery designer Vivian Qiu will show you an intuitive jewellery making process. The textile will guide you…
Modern Patchwork with Robyn
Have you ever wanted to try your hand at patchwork and quilting but didn't know where to start? This is the class to take those first steps and learn how to make patchwork blocks in your own style, as well as learning how various patchwork patterns and blocks are achieved. By the time you finish…
The Art and Exercise of Bellydance with Alia
Belly dancing doesn't require a bare belly! So put that idea to the side! Belly dancing is a wonderful form of movement and dance that focuses on isometric exercises, where one muscle group works in the opposite direction to other muscle groups. It's such an effective form of exercise as it doesn't require going down…
Watercolour for Beginners: Picturesque Portraits with Emilie (online)
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 pretty portrait! Emilie's classes are accessible and fun. No one is left behind and absolutely no prior experience is…
Alter Ego: Darts for Clothes Alterations with Robyn
Darts are a really useful alteration technique, and this class let's you learn, try and perfect them! If you've picked up something from an op-shop or a friend, darts can make all the difference in shaping different garments for your own body and style. Darts can really add shape to garments, especially if it's something…
Intro to Resin: Serving Trays with Maria
Resin is a popular material that offers great variety in the projects you can make and the decorations that you can encase. Join us for an intro into resin where we will learn how to mix, colour and pour our resin into a prepared wooden tray to make and decorate our own spectacular serving trays!…
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…
Paper and Glass Jewellery with Qing
Who would have thought glass and paper could be made into wonderful pieces of jewellery? ! So simple to create, yet stunning to wear! 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…
Intro to Acrylic Pour Art with Maria
Who hasn't seen a video of paint pouring? It's soothing, it's colourful and it's definitely fun! Join us and learn how to make your own pour art which is a little more involved than you may have thought but the results are pretty spectacular. Then, we'll get started designing our own and we'll all go home…
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