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To Infinity And Beyond

What’s it all about? “You smell”… “you smell x 1 million”… “you smell x infinity” Everyone knows infinity, right? The biggest number in the world. The logical end of every playground argument. But, what if I told you that some infinities were bigger than others? In this mind-bending class, we will explore the limits of …

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Jewellery: Make Your Own Ring

What’s it all about? Do you have a love of the hand-made? What about using your own hands to create a lifelong piece of wearable art? Jewellery is an expressive art form; exchanged rings are promises of love, commitment, friendship or even solidarity. When created, signs of the artist (or in this case, you!) linger …

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Tea!

What’s it all about? Ever heard of Silver Needles, Dragon Whiskers or Precious Eyebrows? What is ‘blue’ tea? And how was tea discovered in the first place? In Melbourne, coffee culture reigns. But even here, tea is becoming more popular. There is high tea, bubble tea, and tea resellers popping up all over the place. …

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Cryptic Crosswords Round Two

What’s it all about? Cryptic Crosswords make people seem cleverer than they are. To the uninitiated they can seem impossible – best left to geniuses and English people. Yet once taught the basics, you will find them addictive, satisfying and surprisingly accessible. This course will be perfect for people who came to the last class …

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Fairtrade and Trading Fairly

What’s it all about? How do you take your coffee? Long, skinny, Fairtrade? Despite being an option on many trendy Melbourne cafe menus, not that many people understand exactly what Fairtrade means. In fact, coffee is only just a part of it. In a world where ‘your dollar is your vote’, this class will teach …

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Aussie Rules for Non-Natives

What’s it all about? ‘Aussie-Rules’ football is more than a game in Melbourne, it’s a religion. 116 years in the making at a professional level, this unique, fast, and intensely popular sport is a common weekend pastime and topic of conversation all year round. So with the AFL season about to kick off, what better …

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The Chemistry of Life

What’s it all about? If you wanted to create life from scratch, would you know where to begin? The chemistry of life class is for anyone who has ever wished they paid more attention during science lessons. We will cover the foundations of the chemistry and biology of living creatures so that by the end …

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Cryptic Crosswords for Beginners

What’s it all about? Cryptic Crosswords make people seem cleverer than they are. To the uninitiated they can seem impossible – best left to geniuses and English people. Yet once taught the basics, you will find them addictive, satisfying and surprisingly accessible. After attending this course you will know all the tricks you need to …