Education is the kindling of a flame, not the filling of a vessel – Socrates
Ignite your newest passion and discover talents you never knew you had in these fun classes. From cake decorating to glass blowing, there’s something for every age, interest and ability. Bring a friend or go solo and make friends along the way, taking a class is a great way to spend an evening or a weekend, plus most of these classes let you take whatever you make home with you. Find out whether your hard work tastes as good as it looks!
1. Sweet Bones Succulent Cake Workshop
Shop 8, 18 Lonsdale Street Braddon, Canberra
Ever wanted to improve your cake decorating skills? Or maybe you’re just looking to have a fun evening with a girlfriend over a vegan grazing platter and BYOB? Over the course of an evening Emily Brindley, owner of Sweet Bones Bakery and Café, will teach you how to assemble and decorate a 2 layer, 6” naked cake with succulents and cacti using basic piping techniques and chocolate dripping techniques. At the end of the class you get to take home your cake and see whether your hard work tastes as good as it looks! These are sell out classes, so keep your eyes peeled for when they release their next class date in September/October.
Price: $150 pp, For more information and bookings, visit the Sweet Bones Store.
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2. Moxom and Whitney Flower & Terranium School
Shop 55, 30 Lonsdale St Braddon 2602
Join the wonderful humans at Moxom and Whitney over an evening filled with laughter, champagne and nibbles, and learn how to create your own tiny terrarium or beautiful bouquet of flowers. The team will share their top-secret florist tips for choosing, preparing and caring for terrariums and flowers. Classes are limited to 10 people, so either bring a friend, or rock up by yourself and meet some like-minded people on the night.
Price: Both the Terranium school and Flower school classes are $150.00 per person and require a $50.00 deposit at time of booking to secure your place. For more information and bookings, visit the Moxom and Whitney website.
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3. Highball Cocktail Class
82 Alinga St, Canberra ACT 2601
Master the art of mixing the perfect cocktail from the award-winning team of bartenders at High Ball Express in your very own private cocktail class. You’ll learn the tricks of the trade as you step behind the bar and take part in the creation of three signature Highball cocktails. Perfect for hens or bucks parties, birthdays or your next corporate session, the Highball cocktail class is the perfect opportunity to have a few laughs and leave with know-how to create the perfect cocktail.
Price: $60pp, for more information and bookings visit The Highball Express website.
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4. Pialligo Estate Academy
18c Kallaroo Rd, Pialligo ACT 2609
Wherever your interests lie – if its food, drink or lifestyle focussed, Pialligo Estate’s ‘Academy’ has something for you. Their range of classes is particularly impressive and will give any home cook the confidence, knowledge and techniques to branch out in their own kitchen. Classes like ‘Thai Kitchen’ or ‘Mix It Up with the Martini Whisperer’ would be the perfect gift for the avid foodie or budding wine connoisseur.
Prices range from $99 to $159 depending on the class. For more information and bookings visit the Pialligo Estate Academy website.
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4. Canberra Glassworks Creative Workshops
11 Wentworth Avenue, Kingston ACT
Glassblowing, glass engraving and flameworking are as impressive as they are intimidating. But in just a 20 minute one-on-one session with guidance from a highly skilled Teaching Artist, you’ll be able to make your very own paperweight, bird, tumbler or vase to take home. They even offer School Holiday Programs during the ACT school holidays ranging from 25 minute to 3 day workshops suitable for a range of ages and abilities. Ignite the flame of creativity and discover a new a hobby that you could never experience elsewhere.
Prices range depending on class. For more information and bookings visit the Canberra Glassworks website.
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6. Wagyu Masterclass with Marble & Grain
25 Mort St, Canberra ACT 2612
Fill your mind and stomach during Marble & Grain’s exclusive Wagyu Masterclass. Held over a five course lunch with matching wines, and presented by ‘World’s Best Steak Producer’ Jack Creek, you will be treated to their intricately marbled flagship product, delivering a tender, melt in the mouth taste sensation.
Price: $127.69, next class held on Saturday 27 July 2019. For more information and bookings, visit the event page.
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