Classes & workshops

Find inspiring classes and workshops, talks and demonstrations at learning centres, libraries, galleries, bars and cafes in and around Melbourne's city centre.  

Brain food

Browse the Wheeler Centre's year-round program of events relating to books, writing and ideas; feed your mind at a lunchtime session. Learn up on library skills and hear from authors and experts at the State Library of Victoria's free talks and workshops.

Ponder life's questions at classes and lectures at the School of Life, or follow a lecture series held by the Melbourne Free University.

Culinary classes

Up your culinary game at hands-on cooking classes and demonstrations at restaurants, cafes and dedicated cooking schools across the city, or take a foodie tour and get to know new ingredients in local neighbourhoods.

For a deeper appreciation of your favourite tipple, look out for wine, whisky and cocktail classes at city bars. 

Multi-skilling

Sign up for cheap, fun classes in everything from balloon-animal creation to neuroplasticity to saké tasting at Laneway Learning classes, held in cafes and bars in the city, Brunswick and St Kilda. Discover an eclectic mix of offerings at creative hub Abbotsford Convent. Head to Collingwood to broaden your mind with Work-Shop's program of classes in life skills and alternative art.

At Federation Square, boost your health with the likes of free yoga, meditation and tai chi, and keep an ear out for workshops, public lectures and talks.

Arts and crafts

Explore the program at the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) for arts events. Watch for sketching classes, art appreciation lectures, and short talks from curators.

For dressmaking and basic sewing skills, visit Collingwood's Thread Den sewing lounge, or to master the art of tapestry weaving, visit South Melbourne's Australian Tapestry Workshop.

Boundless energy? Leap into classes at the National Institute of Circus Arts (NICA) or find your stage presence at the National Theatre.