Imagine a tranquil Saturday morning, where you’re taking some much-deserved time for yourself. You step into a local floristry, where you’re greeted with smiles and the offer of an apron…
You have an engaging conversation with the florist about the intriguing history of one of the Japanese classical arts of refinement, Ikebana, also known as the art of flower arranging.
You’re handed some of the season’s freshest blooms, and you blissfully get lost in the moment as you build your very own arrangement.
Welcome to a Classbento workshop.
We were recently introduced to Classbento, and it’s one of those concepts we wish someone had thought of sooner.
Classbento offers nearly two hundred fun and creative classes for DIY enthusiasts and the curious alike. you can pick and choose from their marketplace-style (think AirBnb) website. Once you discover them, you’ll find that these classes can be the perfect experience for many occasions.
You can address your love for the finer things in life, as you create your very own perfume or candles from premium ingredients. You can get down to earth with a pottery or terrarium making class. Or you can just have a laugh with a juggling or cocktail making class.
Almost all the classes are perfect for beginners, for those of us who are curious, and who just want to give new experiences a try. So many of them will help you create an artsy look in your home, with various creative projects on the offer.
Creative classes are perfect to join by yourself (or you may meet someone!) while indulging and exploring some new arts and crafts. Why not take a class with your other half (or a prospective future one) as a date; or bring some friends and have a memorable time together, whether it’s for a hens or other special occasion, or just because.
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And did you know that creative classes are actually good for you! They’re a scientifically proven way to promote mental wellbeing, from encouraging mindfulness to reducing stress. In fact, that’s part of Classbento’s mission – they donate to Dementia Australia with every booking.
Classes are added regularly on Classbento, so bookmark the page and check back regularly for updates!
Awaken your senses and creativity with these activities at Classbento:
#1 – Dabble with Desserts
Ever wondered how those pretty petite macarons are made? Quench your curiosity with a macaron making class, taught by the creator of Sydney’s best macarons (ranked ahead of Laduree, Zumbo and others).
We’ve also heard that chocolate is lower in calories if you make it yourself. Put that theory to the test with a chocolate making class, held in a real chocolate factory by a Easter Show gold medal winner.
Looking for something a little different? Grab some friends and do a dessert watercolour course. You’ll paint your cake and eat it too.
#2 – Create your signature scent
Our sense of smell is strongly tied to memory and emotion. The right smell can take your mind back to the nostalgia of your childhood, or back to the excitement of your first kiss.
Indulge in the romance of candle making. Choose from a variety of scents, and know that you’re making 100% cruelty-free and natural vegan soy candles (yours to keep).
Or create your very own fragrance. Experiment with the same scents as those used by major perfume houses. Mix and blend them until you arrive at one that perfectly evokes you.
#3 – Terrarium making
Few experiences are quite as Zen-like as creating your very own miniature garden landscape in a bowl or bottle. Terrariums are very easy to take care of and last for years, so why not welcome home a new desktop companion to freshen up your living space.
Choose your own pebbles, plants, and more. Will you make a rolling landscape of hills and valleys? Perhaps a Zen garden? Or a symmetrical French garden? The choice is yours, in Sydney’s most highly rated terrarium workshop.
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