Hot Spots: Learn a little, live a little

Tuesday 23 February 2010, 2:00 PM
By The Team | Posted in Places

It’s 2010 people. Your work-sleep-eat schtick just isn’t going to cut it anymore. Who cares if you’re a big shot executive if you can’t crochet a couch seat cover from scratch or crunk like Beyonce? These days, it’s all about learning stuff. And Melbourne’s definitely not short of ideas when it comes to improving your repertoire. Try one of these for size:

The Design Sessions, Thread Den

Thread Den are offering a special one-off sewing series as part of LMFF, starting 12 March. Learn how to construct a whole garment from scratch, from A-line skirts to men’s ties and cravats. Bookings are essential. See below for the chance to win a class voucher!

Craft in a day, CAE

Take a day-long craft course, such as simple book binding at the CAE. Come away with some traditional bookbinding skills and a soft-spined hardcover book that you bound yourself! Next class on 14 March.

The Treasury

The lovely Emma Grace will help you remake your boring old jewellery bits into sophisticated drapery that’ll make you the envy of all of Melbourne. Email Emma at enquiries@emmagrace.com.au to sign up for one of her monthly classes.

Zine-making

Publish your notes, thoughts, pictures or stick figures in zine format. The folk at Sticky will show you how.

Deconstructing Cocktails, 1806

You’ll be able to shake a Bond-worthy martini after an over-the-bar Deconstructing Cocktails class at 1806.

Tai Chi, Fed Square

With all the learning you’re doing you’ll need to learn to take it easy too! Why not take a free Tai Chi class at Fed Square. Every Tuesday morning and Wednesday lunchtime.

WIN!
We have 1 x $150 voucher, to be spent on any of the Thread Den classes, to giveaway to one lucky reader!  To enter the draw, simply share this article using the button below then send us an email at thatsmelbourne@melbourne.vic.gov.au with your name and contact phone number. Entries close at 5pm, this Friday 26 February. Winners will be notified via phone and/or email on Monday 1 March.