Reviews Widget | ClassBento

Kath Best

Brilliant! Parish gave clear instructions so generous with time, knowledge and materials. Left with an abundance of finished pieces that I love!! So many ideas for next time!!!

Alex Gilmour

A fun, creative workshop experience! Parish was very informative and generous throughout the workshop. There was a range of materials and inspiration on hand. We were encouraged to explore and experiment with different methods/mediums throughout the workshop, without being rushed. A nice touch + more

Lisa Sorensen

This was our second workshop with Parish & we can't recommend highly enough. The Solvent Drawing Workshop was a fun morning with no drawing experience required! An extensive choice of materials were provided, along with tea, delicious cake, ice cream & entertaining conversation. The beautiful Ella + more

Helen Dengate

We really enjoyed the class - it was a really peaceful and relaxed environment and Parish gave individualized instruction to support each participant at their level. He was very knowledgeable and had a range of resources available to extend individual designs. We all left inspired and keen to do more + more

Jana Lepojevic

Such a mindful creative class! Working with a medium I’d never worked with before, it was interesting to approach art from a different perspective. Parish made a lovely welcoming space with cake and tea. All around a great class, would highly recommend for those looking to be creative outside the box!

Clare Colman

Relaxed and enjoyable class. Parish was informative and generous with his knowledge and materials. Highly recommend this workshop.

Sue Webster

What a great workshop! It was fun, relaxed, and creative, producing quick results. Parish is an excellent teacher and generous with ideas, knowledge, and materials. He also cooked a lovely cake for morning tea! I highly recommend this workshop.

Paige Finstad

Had the best day with Parish in his studio! The solvent technique is really easy to pick up, which is awesome because you get to spend a whole day playing and creating. You can add so many different layers - coloring, painting, collaging etc! It’s something you can easily continue to do at home and + more

Gandhi Gunasekaran

It was well thought and organised. The atmosphere was homely which made beginners like me process from start to finish a pleasurable experience, looking forward to the next. Thank you coach.

Jessica Bellef

Parish's solvent drawing class is such a fun experience in a suitably creative environment. Everything we could possibly need was provided, and we got to take materials home to continue experimenting and creating. Parish is an excellent teacher who really encourages play. It's great value - no matter + more

Edward Clifford

I recently attended the Solvent Drawing Workshop with Botanics, and it was fantastic! Parish was incredibly knowledgeable and friendly and the venue was great, with excellent lighting and plenty of space to work. Personally, having interests in nature and design, this workshop was a perfect fit. Overall, + more

Chris Hauge

This is a terrific little short course. The approach is quite simple but the potential applications of the process are infinite. A great way to kick start any creative venture. Highly recommended, you’ll come away with a very handy spanner for your artists tool kit. The venue has a great aesthetic + more

Rob Reynolds

This was a wonderful experience. Parish guided us through the basics of solvent transfer—an amazing technique—and encouraged explorations with different experiments, helping us to execute our ideas. Parish is very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. His beautiful studio space and garden were very inspiring + more

Fernanda Avila Falsarella

This workshop is fantastic. I had a great experience and learned some new skill. Parish is super friendly and knowledgeable.

Edward Clifford

The workshop was super! The studio is a beautiful, welcoming and relaxing space. I had a great time working with the group and left feeling very inspired. I recommend this class to anyone wanting to experiment with new media, discuss ideas, and express themselves freely. No experience required. Great Vibes.

Anonymised ClassBento customer

Parish is a very experienced professional artist and creative. He brings a wealth of knowledge, passion and experience to the class, and makes the learning process engaging. The beautiful creative space and artistic vibe adds to the atmosphere for playful exploration. I am looking to incorporate new + more

Lisa Murphy

Parish was a great teacher, who was very welcoming. He made sure everyone had everything they needed and very knowledgeable in his craft. The class was hosted in a beautiful studio with lots of space and light to be creative! We learnt a fabulous new technique of solvent collage and got to explore + more

Ai-Lin Lee

Loved learming about this new technique, a great one to add to your mixed media repertoire! Parish is a very giving teacher who creates a fun and friendly learning atmosphere. You will be introduced to the world of Solvents and then you can go about creating your own things, with further guidance tailored + more