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ClassBento money-back guarantee
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.
* We may choose to limit our refund per customer at $1000. In some rare cases, we may also require you to show us your photo ID before we process the refund.
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Q: What's the cancellation policy?
A: Free to cancel or reschedule up until 3 days before the class
Q: How long does the class run for, and what's the price?
A: 4 hours, $150 per guest
Work-Shop's Melbourne manager will respond to you during their work hours, which are usually Tue to Thu 12pm-6pm, and Sat & Sun 10am-2pm
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4 hours
1 to 20 guests
$150
What you'll do
Ready to dip your nib into the world of copperplate calligraphy? This four-hour workshop is your chance to master the art of strokes and swooshes. Whether you’re a curious beginner or a seasoned creative, we’ll guide you through the world of elegant letterforms—no prior skills required, just a love for all things beautiful and handwritten. Using an oblique pen holder, a flexible nib, and walnut ink (fancy!), you’ll learn the secrets of letter anatomy, rhythm, and spacing. It’s all about unlocking that stroke of genius – by the end of the session, you’ll have crafted your very own alphabetical masterpiece! Calligraphy isn’t just about aesthetics; it’s a mindful, meditative practice that connects your brain, hand, and eye, to both ground and liberate you. You’ll walk away with a guidebook to keep the creativity flowing and the option to snag a take-home calligraphy kit for $35. If you’ve got a flair for the dramatic (or just want to impress your mates), this workshop is write up your alley. Your future birthday cards will never be the same!
What you'll get
- Oblique pen holder, flexible nib, walnut ink, pencils, and paper to use in class. - A copperplate calligraphy guidebook to continue your creativity at home. - The option to purchase a take-home calligraphy kit for $35. - A short break for snacks!
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Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly.
What to bring
- Yourself! - Snacks and a drink – don’t stress, we have some great options nearby if you forget!
Add-on available for this class
- Take Home Copperplate Calligraphy Kit ($35)
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Recent reviews of Copperplate Calligraphy Class for Beginners
- 5/5 from Kathy Gardenal, attended Oct 2025: Love the way Maria explains everything and then demonstrates. We packed so much into the four hours, it flew by. I was amazed at the skill Maria was able to bring out in brand new calligraphers.
- 5/5 from Vanessa Cruz de Silva, attended Oct 2025: Highly recommend! 10 out of 10! We loved Maria Montes' Copperplate Calligraphy! Truly for beginners, which is what we are. A few students did seem to have some previous experience, which gave us insight about of what could result from continuing to practice. Not only was it a straightforward intro, but Maria's hands-on approach is extremely helpful in quickly & easily identifying where you're going wrong and how you can adjust to improve your technique. We definitely would like to continue learning from her in the future.
- 5/5 from Jane Tregear, attended Oct 2025: Had a great session. Maria is a wonderful teacher- clear, knowledgeable and a good communicator. A good learning space in a well run venue. Thank you to everyone.
- 5/5 from Deborah Firth, attended Oct 2025: The class was amazing..venue needs to put address number as was confusing to find..also said was plenty of food nearby..not so as it was Sunday and I got lost trying to find food. Actual course was 100% fantastic
- 5/5 from Meera Shah, attended Sep 2025: Great class, Maria is an awesome teacher and I really enjoyed going through step by step of each alphabet, excellent pace and timing of session.
- 5/5 from Sue Evans, attended Sep 2025: Maria is a talented tutor and demonstrated amazingly well given she had torn the tendons in her writing hand. The instruction booklet we were given was meticulous and her patience was endless. Highly recommend attending one of these classes. The venue unfortunately was absolutely freezing
Your teacher
Work-Shop is a creative concept that will broaden your horizons and help you unleash your inner awesome. We provide affordable short courses in life skills and alternative art. We’ve teamed up with Australia’s brightest creative minds to share their knowledge and help teach you a new skill. From 3D printing and stencil art through to music and gardening – life skills and personal development through to cooking doughnuts and mushroom foraging, we offer a broad range of fun and creative short courses to suit our time poor lives. We will inspire you to pick up that pen, paintbrush, hammer or sewing machine and flick the switch that will kickstart a whole new way of life.Community values lie at the heart of our project. We collaborate with local artists and industry experts to teach classes and utilise local suppliers for any materials needed. We also provide a creative environment for emerging artists to produce and sell work, and meet like minded individuals. Work-Shop will be a space for everyone, with a rotating schedule of art shows, information nights on local issues and a whole range of events and community initiatives.
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