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Not sure which course is for you? Here's a quick look at what each level covers — click through to explore more.

Beginner

Your First Stitches

Zero experience needed. From holding your first hook to stitching with confidence — we start at the very beginning.

4 weeks · 4 sessions
$200 per student
All materials provided
Zero Experience Needed

What you'll learn:

How to hold a hook and yarn
Chain and single crochet
Double crochet and magic ring
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Intermediate

Building Real Skills

You've got the basics down — now build on that foundation. Two-session blocks so you can go deep on each technique.

6 weeks · 6 sessions
$350 per student
All materials provided
Beginner Experience Needed

What you'll learn:

Working in the round with perfect tension
Front and back loop stitches for texture
Invisible shaping and colour changes
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Advanced

Serious Making

Bigger techniques, harder challenges — skills that genuinely impress. The full crochet journey over 8 weeks.

8 weeks · 8 sessions
$450 per student
All materials provided
Intermediate Experience Needed

What you'll learn:

Multi-part construction and assembly
3D shaping and textured surfaces
Large-scale piece finishing
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There's one more level

The Pro Level — where serious crocheters push their skills to the limit. Garment design, embroidery, and professional hair styling — this is the next frontier.

PRO
4 Weeks · 4 Sessions · Professional Techniques

Amigurumi Design & Styling

Take your crochet to the next dimension — literally. Bring your own pre-crocheted blank form and learn professional amigurumi techniques for facial embroidery, outfit construction, and hair styling. This is for crocheters who want to elevate their craft to an art form.

Eyes & Expressions

Map out and embroider perfect facial features with professional techniques

Amigurumi Wardrobe

Crochet outfits with clean closures and professional detailing

Wig Cap & Hair

Create custom hair wigs with professional styling and finishing

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Three progressive classes — beginner to advanced. Whether it's your very first stitch or you're ready to level up, there's a class waiting for you.

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Beginner spans 4 weeks, Intermediate 6 weeks, and Advanced 8 weeks — each building on the last so you grow with confidence. Click a level below to see what's in store.

Absolutely! Zero experience needed — if you've never held a crochet hook before, this is your perfect starting point. We start from the very beginning and go step by step.

What You Will Learn

How to hold a hook and yarn the right way
How to make a chain stitch
Single crochet
Double crochet
How to work in the round (circles)
Magic ring technique
How to change colours cleanly
Reading a simple pattern
Finishing off neatly
01

My First Chains

The very first step into your crochet journey! Learn how to hold your hook and yarn, make neat chains, and control your tension — all in your very first class.

Take home: Something to show your friends
02

Stitch It Up

Time to actually make fabric! Now that you know chains, let's put stitches on them. Learn single crochet and make something you can actually use.

Take home: Something finished and proudly yours
03

Round and Round

Discover the magic of working in circles! Learn the famous magic ring — the secret to all round projects. Add double crochet and increases to level up your skills.

Take home: A finished piece — 100% you
04

Your Masterpiece Awaits

The grand finale! Put all your skills together, change colours like a pro, and finish strong.

Take home: A finished piece you'll be proud of

What You Walk Away With

4 completed handmade pieces (one per session)
Your own starter kit (hook, yarn needle, stitch markers)
Pattern notes to keep practising at home
A skill you'll have for life
Duration
4 sessions × 1.5 hours
Location
Highlander Community Centre, Craigieburn
Cost
$200 per student
Materials
All materials provided — just bring yourself

Yes! This course is for students who've completed the beginner course OR already know the basics — chain, single crochet, double crochet, and how to work in rows and rounds. Each project takes 2 sessions so you can make something real — not just practice squares, but things you'll use, wear, or gift!

What You Will Learn

Foundation double crochet and chains
Working in rows and rounds
Front and back loop stitches for ribbed texture
Decreasing for shaped projects
Making and attaching pompoms
Invisible increases and decreases for a pro finish
Clean colour changes
Making and attaching keychain hardware
Attaching safety eyes
Finishing that makes handmade look expensive

Your 3 Projects

P1

Project 1 Sessions 1 & 2

Session 1: Your first step into intermediate crochet! Learn to work in the round to build a sturdy body. Master your tension so the sides stay even and the bottom lays flat.

Session 2: Learn to create an opening mechanism, thread a cord through it, add decorative elements, and weave in all your ends so it looks clean and professional.

Take home: A finished piece you'll actually use
P2

Project 2 Sessions 3 & 4

Session 3: Discover the stitch that changes everything! Front and back loop stitches — the secret to that stretchy ribbed look. Make your first ribbed panel and understand how it creates texture.

Session 4: Learn to join in the round, decrease for a shaped crown, and finish off cleanly. Make and attach your own pompom for the wow factor.

Take home: A finished wearable piece — wear it home
P3

Project 3 Sessions 5 & 6

Session 5: The art of amigurumi begins! Learn invisible increases and decreases — the techniques that make smooth, professional-looking shapes. Start building something three-dimensional.

Session 6: Add the details, change colours cleanly, sew all pieces together neatly and attach your hardware.

Take home: A finished piece to attach to your bag and show everyone

What You Walk Away With

3 finished projects
All materials provided
Pattern notes to keep practising at home
Skills to attempt patterns on your own
A skill set that goes beyond the basics
The confidence to call yourself an intermediate crocheter
Duration
6 sessions × 1.5 hours
Location
Highlander Community Centre, Craigieburn
Cost
$350 per student
Prerequisite
Must have completed Beginner course or be comfortable with chain, single and double crochet

Think of this as Level 3 of your crochet journey. If you've done beginner and intermediate, you're ready for this. We're talking bigger projects, harder techniques, and things that will genuinely surprise people when you tell them you made it yourself. Each project gets its own two or more sessions, so there's no rushing, no stress — just you building something awesome step by step.

What You Will Learn

Working in continuous rounds without losing your place
Planning and creating multi-colour patches
Advanced shaping — things that look like what they're supposed to
Pro-level finishing — no loose threads, no messy insides
How to fix your own mistakes without asking for help
Managing a big project across multiple sessions

Your 3 Projects

P1

Project 1 Sessions 1 & 2

Session 1: Your first big challenge — detailed and SO satisfying. Build a body using increasing and decreasing techniques.

Session 2: Face details, colour work, stuffing and finish!

Take home: A finished piece to keep or to gift someone
P2

Project 2 Sessions 3 & 4

Session 3: Something for your room — actually useful AND handmade. Build with texture and colour work.

Session 4: Details, finishing and hanging mechanism!

Take home: A finished piece for your room
P3

Project 3 Sessions 5, 6, 7 & 8

Sessions 5-6: The grand finale — the biggest thing you'll ever make. Body and main structure, then face, details with safety and embroidered eyes, assembly and finish!

Sessions 7-8: Final touches, perfecting every detail, and the big reveal!

Take home: A finished piece you designed and built yourself

What You Walk Away With

3 finished projects worth showing off
Advanced skills that actually stick
Pattern notes to keep creating at home
The ability to tackle your own designs next
Serious pride in what you made
All materials provided
Duration
8 sessions × 1.5 hours
Location
Highlander Community Centre, Craigieburn
Cost
$450 per student
Prerequisite
Must have completed Beginner and Intermediate courses, and be comfortable with all basic stitches and techniques

Take your crochet to the next dimension — literally. The Pro Level is for crocheters who have completed Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced and are ready to tackle something truly next-level. Bring your own pre-crocheted amigurumi body and learn professional techniques for facial details, outfits, and hair styling. This is not for beginners — it is for those who want to create something truly unique.

Course Prerequisite: Students must arrive to Session 1 with a pre-crocheted basic amigurumi body already assembled at home. This ensures class time is spent learning techniques — not making base shapes.

What You Will Learn

Perfect feature placement with pins
Detailed embroidery using fine thread
Adding delicate finishing details
Top-down method with clean openings
Buttons and closures for removable pieces
Textured pieces with professional finish
Custom base that fits perfectly with zero gaps
Mapping for layout, parts and layers
Looping and attaching individual strands
Securing and styling final looks

Your 4-Week Journey

01

Gorgeous Details & Finishing Week 1

Learn how to map out and create perfect details using fine thread. Master the techniques that bring a piece to life with professional finishing touches.

Take home: A completed piece with professional detailing
02

Amigurumi Wardrobe & Outfits Week 2

Learn the top-down method to create amigurumi outfits with clean openings. Master easy closures and add textured details for professional fullness.

Take home: A completed amigurumi outfit
03

Perfecting the Foundation Week 3

Create a flawless custom base that fits perfectly with zero gaps. Map out where everything will go, then start attaching individual strands for a full, realistic look.

Take home: A styled base with attached strands
04

Advanced Styling & Grand Showcase Week 4

The final week — bring it all together. Cut, shape and style everything. Add cute accessories. Secure everything so it stays perfect forever. Celebrate with a graduation photo of your finished piece!

Take home: A finished bespoke piece — fully styled

What You Walk Away With

1 finished bespoke piece with professional finishing
Pattern notes to keep creating at home
Skills to design your own pieces from scratch
Mastery of professional finishing techniques
Duration
4 sessions × 1.5 hours
Location
Highlander Community Centre, Craigieburn
Cost
$250 per student
Prerequisite
Must have completed Advanced course — bring your own pre-crocheted amigurumi body

Everything you need to know

Beginner
4 sessions × 1.5 hours
Intermediate
6 sessions × 1.5 hours
Advanced
8 sessions × 1.5 hours
Schedule
Weekends, day/time TBC
Current Location
Highlander Community Centre, Craigieburn
Cost
$200 / $350 / $450 / $250 by level
Levels
Beginner · Intermediate · Advanced
Materials
All materials provided for all courses
Class Size
Small groups — personal attention every session

Every great maker
started with one stitch.

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