As we all hunker down even further, perhaps now IS the time to do something just for yourself. Like a workshop or course in something.

If you’d just like to take this idea for a spin (rather than committing to anything full-on) you might like to explore Laneway Learning. Here’s their regular pitch:

Laneway Learning runs cheap, fun classes in anything and everything. It happens on weekday evenings in cafes, bars and other spaces around Melbourne. Classes usually have about 20 people to keep it friendly.

Having adapted to corona-times, they currently have a wide range of things on offer that run on zoom and really are affordable - some started at $9, most I looked at were $14.

Here’s a list of some of the courses coming up:

• Creative paper flowers

• Exploring watercolour pencils

• Slow stitching - enjoying the making

• The pleasure of writing

• Make your own reusable mask

• Self compassion in troubled times.

Sounds good right? Cheer yourself up and check them out!