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Classes usually have about 20 people to keep it friendly.

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Introduction to Silver Clay: Mini Charms with Maria

Silver Clay is an interesting material for silver jewellery making. It's a pliable clay with powdered silver through it, meaning the clay can be sculpted into unique shapes and designs. The silver clay is then fired in a kiln and the clay binding component burns away leaving your creation as solid silver! In this fun…

  • 21st Nov, 2024
  • 6:15pm - 8:15pm (AEDT)
  • Level 3 Rooms 14, 15/37 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Learn to use Jesmonite: Colourful Trinket Trays with Maddy

Jesmonite is a water-based and eco-friendly resin, which is non-toxic and has no dangerous fumes. It's a versatile casting material, and we'll run through the different colours, textures and finishes you can achieve. Come and learn how to use Jesmonite, and design and create your own colourful trinket tray. It also makes a fun handmade gift (if you…

  • 21st Nov, 2024
  • 6:15pm - 7:30pm (AEDT)
  • Level 3 Rooms 14, 15/37 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
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SOLD OUT – Queer Social Footscray: 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…

  • 21st Nov, 2024
  • 6:30pm - 8:30pm (AEDT)
  • 3 Harris St, Yarraville VIC 3013, Australia

Dry Felting 101: Spring Flowers 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 colouful hobby! In this beginner class we'll be learning to dry…

  • 25th Nov, 2024
  • 6:15pm - 7:30pm (AEDT)
  • Level 3 Rooms 14, 15/37 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

The Secret Languages of Dogs with Harriet (Online)

Surely we're in the age of the Doggo! While dogs and humans have been living and working together for thousands of years, dog companionship is so prevalent these days.  Dog parks are bustling, and renters now have more protections around having pets. Our relationships with dogs can be hugely beneficial to the wellbeing of both species.…

  • 25th Nov, 2024
  • 6:15pm - 7:30pm (AEDT)
  • Online

Living Terrarium Baubles with Winter

Terrariums are are really interesting way of growing indoor plants. And they're actually easy to create and care for! Succulents and cacti plants are much happier in open terrariums, rather than enclosed environments.   In this class, we will learn how to make our own mini open terrariums from scratch using decorative glass baubles! These…

  • 25th Nov, 2024
  • 6:15pm - 7:30pm (AEDT)
  • Level 3 Rooms 14, 15/37 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Macrame Xmas Trees with Maria

Do you have cats or live in a small apartment? Maybe you are a 70's fan? Well, why not have a flat hanging Christmas tree this year! Join us and learn the basics of wonderful macrame while making your own beautiful tree hanger for home. All materials provided. Macramé, or the art of knotting, is…

  • 26th Nov, 2024
  • 6:15pm - 7:30pm (AEDT)
  • Level 3 Rooms 14, 15/37 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
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SOLD OUT – Festive Native Wreaths with Robyn

**This class runs at 6: 15pm and at 7: 45pm on Tuesday 26th Nov**Whether it’s baking biscuits, wrapping the gifts, or putting on a meal for your family, the best bit about any festive season is getting into the spirit of things and making something yourselfWhy not give something new a try and make your…

  • 26th Nov, 2024
  • 6:15pm - 7:30pm (AEDT)
  • Level 3 Rooms 14, 15/37 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Festive Native Wreaths with Robyn

Whether it’s baking biscuits, wrapping the gifts, or putting on a meal for your family, the best bit about any festive season is getting into the spirit of things and making something yourselfWhy not give something new a try and make your own botanic wreath!   Get in touch with nature and learn the techniques…

  • 26th Nov, 2024
  • 7:45pm - 9:00pm (AEDT)
  • Level 3 Rooms 14, 15/37 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Metal embossing: Personalised Ornaments with Maria

Learn how to make metallic decorations using aluminium trays! Together we'll learn some techniques about working with metal such as high and low relief and we'll make as many decorations as you can fit in 75mins! Maria will have an assortment of unique designs to inspire you and will help you create a personalised as…

  • 26th Nov, 2024
  • 7:45pm - 9:00pm (AEDT)
  • Level 3 Rooms 14, 15/37 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

How to Achieve a Fulfilling Career and Love your Mondays with John (Online)

Do you love Monday mornings or dread them? Let’s face it, we all desire a career that gives us a sense fulfillment, purpose and satisfaction. We want to be recognised for our expertise and value as well as being financially rewarded at the level we truly deserve. Unfortunately, many people get stuck in jobs far…

  • 27th Nov, 2024
  • 6:15pm - 7:30pm (AEDT)
  • Online

Beginner Linocut Printing with Emilie

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…

  • 27th Nov, 2024
  • 6:15pm - 7:45pm (AEDT)
  • level 3 rooms 14-15 Nicholas Building 317 Swanston street Melbourne

Colour Gradient Linocut Printmaking with Emilie

In this class, Emilie will teach you how to make your own, individually designed print!  You'll be taken through each step - from designing, calving a linocut stamp and then printing using a beautiful 2 colour gradient! Once you have made your stamp - you can use it on greeting cards, t-shirts, tote bags -…

  • 27th Nov, 2024
  • 7:45pm - 9:00pm (AEDT)
  • Level 3 Rooms 14, 15/37 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

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…

  • 28th Nov, 2024
  • 6:30pm - 7:45pm (AEDT)
  • Level 3 Rooms 14, 15/37 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

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…

  • 28th Nov, 2024
  • 8:00pm - 9:15pm (AEDT)
  • Level 3 Rooms 14, 15/37 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
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SOLD OUT – Fed Square Festive Workshops: Festive Native Wreaths with Robyn

Whether it’s baking biscuits, wrapping the gifts, or putting on a meal for your family, the best bit about any festive season is getting into the spirit of things and making something yourselfWhy not give something new a try and make your own botanic wreath!   Get in touch with nature and learn the techniques…

  • 29th Nov, 2024
  • 6:00pm - 7:30pm (AEDT)
  • Federation Square, Melbourne VIC 3004, Australia

Feldenkrais: Happy Feet with Ralph (Online)

Our feet often carry the whole of our bodies and provide us mobility, but we rarely pay them the attention they deserve.   Using the ingenious Feldenkrais movement exercises, Ralph will guide you through a series of gentle and safe movement to free those fabulous feet!  You’ll be walking on air in no time! Feldenkrais…

  • 2nd Dec, 2024
  • 6:15pm - 7:30pm (AEDT)
  • Online

Dry Felting 101: Robins for Your Tree 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, such a useful hobby! In this beginner class we'll be learning to dry felt cute robins…

  • 2nd Dec, 2024
  • 6:15pm - 7:30pm (AEDT)
  • L3 R14-15, 37 Swanston St, Melbourne, 3000 VIC

Indian Mirror Work: Embroidery for Beginners with Manjari

What’s it all about? Learn the basics of Mirror (Sheesha) work embroidery from the Kutch region of India. Traditionally mirror work was used to ward off evil spirits and bad luck away from homes and the wearer! This embroidery is fun, playful and bright! In this class we will learn various stitches and techniques on…

  • 3rd Dec, 2024
  • 6:15pm - 7:30pm (AEDT)
  • L3, Room 14-15, 37 Swanston St, Melbourne, 3000 VIC

Festive Dioramas: Gifts and Decorations with Fran

Who doesn't love a miniature world? ! Can you imagine your favourite room in miniature, or a scene from a favourite book? Perhaps an imaginary garden or an alternate world. In this Christmas edition of our Dainty Dioramas class, we'll have all sorts of festive decorations. From miniature ginger houses to alpacas wearing Santa hats,…

  • 3rd Dec, 2024
  • 6:15pm - 7:30pm (AEDT)
  • L3 R14, 37 Swanston St, Melbourne, 3000 VIC

Journaling Writing: How Far You’ve Come with Ingrid (Online)

We're all busy with something or other, whether it's doing, working, growing or being. And even though there will always be something more to do, to learn, to overcome or enjoy, every now and then it's so good justbto pause and recognise how far we've come. With the end of the year just around the…

  • 3rd Dec, 2024
  • 6:15pm - 7:30pm (AEDT)
  • Online

Photo to Fabric: Pet Portraits with Fran

Come and make a vibrant portrait of your best animal pal or fur baby so you can stare at their cute face on your wall (or tote bag)!   We'll start by learning how to print images on to fabric using transfer paper, and get your critter on to the canvas. Then we'll work over…

  • 3rd Dec, 2024
  • 7:45pm - 9:00pm (AEDT)
  • Level 3 Rooms 14, 15/37 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Watercolours for Beginners: Xmas Cards with Emilie

Come and enjoy the wonderful world of watercolour paintings! This beginners class will teach you skills and techniques to create your own piece of Xmassy watercolour art - to keep or to gift. You will experiment with colour and shapes to create a beautiful image for your homemade Xmas cards this festive season. We welcome…

  • 4th Dec, 2024
  • 6:15pm - 7:30pm (AEDT)
  • L3 R14, 37 Swanston St, Melbourne, 3000 VIC

Festive Native Wreaths with Robyn

Whether it’s baking biscuits, wrapping the gifts, or putting on a meal for your family, the best bit about any festive season is getting into the spirit of things and making something yourselfWhy not give something new a try and make your own botanic wreath!   Get in touch with nature and learn the techniques…

  • 4th Dec, 2024
  • 6:15pm - 7:30pm (AEDT)
  • Level 3 Rooms 14, 15/37 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Free Your Creative Writing Voice with Liliane (Online)

Bust the ‘talent myth’, overcome 'writer’s block', and learn three strategies that are guaranteed to produce powerful writing! Whether you've been writing privately for years or haven't written since your school days, this confidence-building course will guide you in accessing your creative voice and learning how to maximise the impact of your written work. Don’t…

  • 4th Dec, 2024
  • 6:15pm - 7:45pm (AEDT)
  • Online

Creative Sketch-booking with Watercolour with Emilie

Watercolour is an easy to pick up painting skill and is the perfect companion to start a sketchbook!   In this class, Emilie will share with you her tips to start a regular creative practice through sketchbooking. You don’t need any experience to start filing in a sketchbook with easy watercolour illustrations! In this class,…

  • 4th Dec, 2024
  • 7:45pm - 9:00pm (AEDT)
  • L3 R14, 37 Swanston St, Melbourne, 3000 VIC

Festive Native Wreaths with Robyn

Whether it’s baking biscuits, wrapping the gifts, or putting on a meal for your family, the best bit about any festive season is getting into the spirit of things and making something yourselfWhy not give something new a try and make your own botanic wreath!   Get in touch with nature and learn the techniques…

  • 4th Dec, 2024
  • 7:45pm - 9:00pm (AEDT)
  • Level 3 Rooms 14, 15/37 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Beaded Decorations with Robyn

The festive season has arrived, and sometimes it can be a bit overwhelming and hectic. The antidote? Some festive craft time, of course! Settle in and make something with your hands - some cute beaded decorations - for yourself or a pal. These Scandinavian patterns are simple and minimal, needing just beads and wire. We…

  • 5th Dec, 2024
  • 6:15pm - 7:30pm (AEDT)
  • Level 3 Rooms 14, 15/37 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Soy Candle Gifts with Maddy

Sugar and Spice and all things nice, that's what I want my home to smell like this Xmas! Or maybe you'd like to gift your homemade soy candle?   Come and join this beginner class and learn how to make soy candles from scratch - a process that's safe and simple to replicate at home.…

  • 5th Dec, 2024
  • 6:15pm - 7:30pm (AEDT)
  • Level 3 Rooms 14, 15/37 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Festive Bauble Wreaths with Robyn

The festive season has arrived, and sometimes it can be a bit overwhelming and hectic. The antidote? Some festive craft time, of course! Settle in and make something with your hands - a cheery bauble wreath - for yourself or a pal. With a simple construction process (the power of glue guns! ) the real…

  • 5th Dec, 2024
  • 7:45pm - 9:00pm (AEDT)
  • Level 3 Rooms 14, 15/37 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
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SOLD OUT – Fed Square Festive Workshops: Macrame Xmas Trees with Maria

Do you have cats or live in a small apartment? Maybe you are a 70's fan? Well, why not have a flat hanging Christmas tree this year! Join us and learn the basics of wonderful macrame while making your own beautiful tree hanger for home. All materials provided. Macramé, or the art of knotting, is…

  • 6th Dec, 2024
  • 6:00pm - 7:30pm (AEDT)
  • Federation Square, Melbourne VIC 3004, Australia

Dry Felting 101: Plum Puddings 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! To celebrate mid-Winter, in…

  • 9th Dec, 2024
  • 6:15pm - 7:30pm (AEDT)
  • L3 R14-15, 37 Swanston St, Melbourne, 3000 VIC

Festive Native Wreaths with Robyn

Whether it’s baking biscuits, wrapping the gifts, or putting on a meal for your family, the best bit about any festive season is getting into the spirit of things and making something yourselfWhy not give something new a try and make your own botanic wreath!   Get in touch with nature and learn the techniques…

  • 9th Dec, 2024
  • 6:15pm - 7:30pm (AEDT)
  • Level 3 Rooms 14, 15/37 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Festive Native Wreaths with Robyn

Whether it’s baking biscuits, wrapping the gifts, or putting on a meal for your family, the best bit about any festive season is getting into the spirit of things and making something yourselfWhy not give something new a try and make your own botanic wreath!   Get in touch with nature and learn the techniques…

  • 9th Dec, 2024
  • 7:45pm - 9:00pm (AEDT)
  • Level 3 Rooms 14, 15/37 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Let’s Learn to Get Things Done with Christie (Online)

If you’re feeling like your to-do list keeps getting longer, and those around-the-house tasks and work projects are taking over, then this class might just be for you. Join us for a 'Getting Things Done Party', or 'Learn how to GET THINGS DONE' where we’ll turn that “I’ll get to it someday” list into “Done…

  • 10th Dec, 2024
  • 6:15pm - 7:30pm (AEDT)
  • Online

Holiday Gifts: Paper-Glass Jewellery and Accessories with Qing

Make-Your-Own gifts! 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…

  • 10th Dec, 2024
  • 6:15pm - 7:30pm (AEDT)
  • Level 3 Rooms 14, 15/37 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Introduction to Silver Clay: Mini Charms with Maria

Create a really unique gift for someone this Festive season! Silver Clay is an interesting material for silver jewellery making. It's a pliable clay with powdered silver through it, meaning the clay can be sculpted into unique shapes and designs. The silver clay is then fired in a kiln and the clay binding component burns…

  • 10th Dec, 2024
  • 6:15pm - 8:15pm (AEDT)
  • Level 3 Rooms 14, 15/37 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Make Your Own Stamps and Wrapping Paper with Emilie

Add a beautiful, personalized touch to your gift giving this season - come and have fun making your own wrapping paper! Try a festive design or something seasonal, or even just a favourite food or flower that you'll use all year round. In this class, Emilie will teach you how to design and make your own rubber…

  • 11th Dec, 2024
  • 6:15pm - 7:30pm (AEDT)
  • L3 R14, 37 Swanston St, Melbourne, 3000 VIC

Make your own Silver Ring with Qing

**This is a two-part class taking place 6: 15-7: 30pm on Wednesday 11th and 18th December (fee covers both classes)** Come and make your own silver ring! Making something yourself if always so meaningful, and to make a ring - something significant that we likely wear everyday - has even extra charm. This class will introduce…

  • 11th Dec, 2024
  • 6:15pm - 7:30pm (AEDT)
  • Level 3 Rooms 14, 15/37 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Make your own Silver Ring with Qing

**This is a two-part class taking place 7: 45-9pm on Wednesday 11th and 18th December (fee covers both classes)** Come and make your own silver ring! Making something yourself if always so meaningful, and to make a ring - something significant that we likely wear everyday - has even extra charm. This class will introduce you…

  • 11th Dec, 2024
  • 7:45pm - 9:00pm (AEDT)
  • Level 3 Rooms 14, 15/37 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Linocut Printing Greeting Cards with Emilie

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). So let's…

  • 11th Dec, 2024
  • 7:45pm - 9:00pm (AEDT)
  • L3 R14, 37 Swanston St, Melbourne, 3000 VIC

Illustrated Ornaments: Botanical Painting with Caro

Settle in to a class of nature appreciation while learning introductory botanical drawing and painting skills. You'll be drawing then painting your botanical pieces onto raw wood, to create nature on nature decorations to be hung on a tree or around your home this holiday period. Whether you're a total beginner or haven't picked up…

  • 12th Dec, 2024
  • 6:15pm - 7:30pm (AEDT)
  • Level 3 Rooms 14, 15/37 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Festive Kokedama Moss Balls with Winter

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 way to bring greenery into your home and are ideal for apartments or flats with minimal space.…

  • 12th Dec, 2024
  • 6:15pm - 7:45pm (AEDT)
  • L3 R14, 37 Swanston St, Melbourne, 3000 VIC
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SOLD OUT – Fed Square Festive Workshops: Polymer Clay Gingerbread Ornaments with Maddy

Not a baker? You can still make your make your own gingerbread house, just using polymer clay! In this workshop you’ll learn how to work with polymer clay and make your own personalised festive ornament. Together we will learn how to mould and cut the clay, add fun details and pipe fake snow for that…

  • 13th Dec, 2024
  • 6:00pm - 7:30pm (AEDT)
  • Federation Square, Melbourne VIC 3004, Australia
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SOLD OUT – Fed Square Festive Workshops: Polymer Clay Festive Jewellery and Accessories with Fran

Come and create your own festive accessories with polymer - a fun and easy-to-use material! Choose your desired colours and utilise different cutting, moulding and shaping techniques, foils, and embossing options  to turn your polymer clay into cheery Xmas accessories or decorations.  We will have findings for: earrings, rings, hair clips, brooches, pendants as well as decoration…

  • 20th Dec, 2024
  • 6:00pm - 7:30pm (AEDT)
  • Federation Square, Melbourne VIC 3004, Australia

Dry Felting 101: Cute Fruit 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 creative hobby! In this beginner class we'll be learning to dry…

  • 13th Jan, 2025
  • 6:15pm - 7:30pm (AEDT)
  • L3 R14-15, 37 Swanston St, Melbourne, 3000 VIC

DIY Screen Print a Tote Bag with Maddy

This introduction to screen printing is a hands-on workshop where we will get our hands dirty making original, fun tote bags - perfect to take to the market! This class will cover techniques needed to start you on your way to screen printing success and how to bring your ideas to life with easy techniques.…

  • 14th Jan, 2025
  • 6:15pm - 7:30pm (AEDT)
  • Level 3 Rooms 14, 15/37 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

An Intro to Pottery with Maddy

Come and explore the world of pottery and clay modelling! Maddy 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…

  • 14th Jan, 2025
  • 6:15pm - 7:30pm (AEDT)
  • Level 3 Rooms 14, 15/37 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Sculpting the Human Body with Maddy

Come and explore clay sculpting! In this class we'll learn the basics of creating a small torso of the human figure. The human figure is all about curves! Whether you're sculpting a human shape that is full figured or slight, the key to sculpting the body is in its curves. At the end of the…

  • 14th Jan, 2025
  • 7:45pm - 9:00pm (AEDT)
  • Level 3 Rooms 14, 15/37 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

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