Learn Something New In Lockdown

WORDS: CHYKA KEEBAUGH

IMAGES: LISA ATKINSON

Lockdown is getting tougher, so what does that mean? We work harder. That’s all. We stick to the rules, we stay indoors, we communicate online, we order in, we check in on each other, we call helplines when we question ourselves, we keep check on our emotions, and we congratulate ourselves on our resilience. Because we can all do this, we can wear masks, and we can beat this virus. Together. In between working from home, staying on top of life and maintaining our sanity - what can we do that’s fun? What can we do with our time that is positive? That makes us feel good and possibly learn something new about ourselves….We can learn! We can pick up an online class and breathe a fresh breath of air into our days.



Want to get crafty during isolation?

  • Skillshare is an amazing resource when it comes to creative learning. Free to join up, all you need to do is scroll through the hundreds of classes focusing on Animation, Design, Illustration, Lifestyle, Photo & Film, Business and Writing.

  • Want to get your hands dirty? Receive a 10kg ball of clay and all the tools to create in a home-delivered clay kit by the lovely creatives at Ceramiques. Follow your delivery up with a video tutorial and you’ll be making in no time. What fun!

  • Thread Den has been teaching people to sew since 2007 and have some fun online classes for those who want to expand their skills in crochet basics, how to use your sewing machine, granny square crochet and how to measure and size yourself if you want to venture into making your own clothing.

Want to improve your cocktail skills?

  • Jump online and join in a masterclass, there is plenty to have fun with! Just like this Quaran-tini cocktail class where you will learn 3 vodka-based cocktails with a mixologist. Cheers!

  • Got a hankering to make your own Gin? “Roll up your sleeves, smell the dried botanicals and taste all the different distillates. Try your hand at blending up your own gin recipe using incredibly unique, all-Australian botanicals all from the comfort of your living room. Or why not host your own gin masterclass at home via Zoom with your friends, for the perfect isolation Saturday night in!” Pick yourself up the at Home Gin Masterclass by Bass & Flinders Distillery now.

  • We Teach Me is an online portal that offers so many styles of classes, but I love their drinks focus! Come out of isolation with the cocktails skills of a bartender, discover new flavours and pick up some culinary skills whilst you are at it.


Time to update our culinary skills….


Let’s have some fun & move our bodies!

  • Studio J is all about sharing their love of all dance styles from India. From Bollywood to Hip Hop, take a free class and find your groove in your own time at home, as all their classes are now being streamed.

  • Another online dance school that is offering a huge variety of Dance classes is Dance Dynamics. With their four Melbourne based studios closed, they have a timetable for virtual classes. No matter what your age is, your skill level or your danceability - they will most certainly have a class for you.

  • Wish you could dance but feel a little intimidated? Head to Groove Therapy for their online classes which will leave you super sweaty and a little more confident on the dancefloor.

  • Dance Australia also has a fantastic list of online dance classes for you to check out.

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