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Our mission is to improve mental wellbeing through our workshops and experiences. We curate our teachers and hosts carefully to ensure that they are of high quality.
That's why we provide a money-back guarantee*: If you're unsatisfied with this experience, just leave it at least 20 minutes before it ends, and tell us (the ClassBento team) the reason for your dissatisfaction within 4 hours of that time, and we'll provide you with a refund.
For extra peace of mind, all our bookings are covered by our $20 million public liability insurance.
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All materials and tools provided.
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This class is great for a birthday or hens party.
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Location
Owl and Lion Bindery - 193/392 Jones Street, Ultimo NSW
Central Station, on street paid parking
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Florence-trained Bookbinder now based in Sydney with over 10 years teaching experience
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With over 15 years of experience teaching bookbinding and associated arts, Isabelle offers a comprehensive range of courses and workshops aimed at both beginner and advanced students.
Long and short courses in bookbinding and related book arts are offered from the bindery in an inner-Western Sydney art enclave. We strive to give you the best possible experience, working through every stage of transforming paper, leather and other raw materials into a finished book. All book-binding courses are complete in themselves ÂÂ- and guests complete the course with attractive volumes of their own creation, that make ideal gifts and mementos.
Here at the bindery, we are committed to helping you achieve your bookbinding goals, whether as a hobbyist or professional.
We ensure that our classes are accessible online and in-bindery. Which is why there are courses specially written and designed for each. Whether you want to expand on your crafting skills or start your book collecting journey, we have something for you.
The Owl & Lion is based in Sydney, Australia.
WE ARE LOCATED AT:
Suite 6.05
Precinct 75
75 Mary Street, St Peters
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