There’s a reason so many people started baking, painting and gardening in lockdown. Learning new skills and working with your hands in a creative way has been shown to improve mood and reduce stress. As Melburnians begin to reconnecting with their…
I’ve spent a lifetime maintaining that I’m crafty, not arty. You want me to whip up a cable-knit sweater, sew a miniature outfit for your niece’s Barbie using a vintage ’50s pattern, embroider eye-hurtingly cute bunny cushions, or crochet an…
Many people are curious about a plant-based diet but just don’t know where to start when it comes to the cooking part. This is where Vegie Head’s workshops come in. Run by Adele McConnell, founder of Vegie Head, the workshop is held at the…
Sip a bit of history. Whisky & Alement are hosting an once-in-a-lifetime experience at their Bar White Oak pop-up. It took three and a half years to amass Australia’s largest collection of Japanese whisky. This is your only chance to try…
When it’s the thick of winter, finding refreshing indoor activities can become one of life’s greatest challenges. I stumbled across NamARTse a little while ago, and thought: I love yoga, I love crafting. NamARTse is the baby of Lauren Howard-Tripp….
The ultimate luxury in the world: creating a signature perfume that matches your personality. Think this is only something for celebrities and royalty? Not any longer. You, too, can have your own perfume. All you need to do is take…
Fact: Drinking rum on a school night makes you a pirate, not an alcoholic. Particularly when it’s a spiced rum masterclass at The Rum Diary Bar for Melbourne’s World Class Cocktail Week. We recently covered another World Class Cocktail Week…
What to do on a wet, miserable Friday night where alcohol is banned due to impending sporting activities but this girl just wants to have fun? I’ll tell ya. A bootylicious Beyonce dance class with Bey Dance. The clever concept has taken off,…
My first foray into swing dancing was during the Melbourne International Jazz Festival which was an event of epic proportions. As with most things dance-related for me, I soon forgot about the fun to be had and settled back into my…
Whether it be welding for beginners, a bacon-making class, or learning shibori, there’s something to pique everyone’s interest. Work-Shop’s classes are inspiring, a bit different, and an energising way to spend an evening after work. We checked out two very…