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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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arrow_right_alt arrow_downward- Create - stimulate your mind by cultivating your new art practice or expand on your existing practice. We will play with colour, shape and texture.
- Connect - make new connections with like-minded people and re-connect with your hands.
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What you'll get
- Expert tuition from an experienced designer/maker.
- Improv patchwork quilt block (approx. 15 x 15 cm).
- Light refreshments provided.
- All materials provided.
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This workshop is designed for all skill levels.
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West Melbourne, VIC
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Recent reviews of Introduction to Improv Hand Stitching Workshop
- 5/5 from Sally Stephens, attended May 2026: The Improv hand stitching session with Phong was SO interesting and just lovely. I was looking for a way to kick start my stitching mojo again and this was perfect. Loved Phong’s stories and gentle approach, fab little studio. Left feeling very inspired and happy, and learnt a lot. Thanks Phong!
- 5/5 from Michele McNamara, attended May 2026: Excellent! A beautiful small & peaceful class with an interesting talented and patient (with my very limited skills!!,) instructor. Venue and bit trcky to find, but we'll worth it. Im stitching now, was so inspired. Highly recommended
- 5/5 from Natalie Watson, attended Aug 2025: Thank you a lovely and informative morning - l am very excited to take on my own projects at home.
- 5/5 from Denise Shearer, attended Aug 2025: I really enjoyed the pace, and the very generous and individualised approach to the class. Many thanks Phong
- 5/5 from Angela McGee, attended Aug 2025: Brilliant class - very generous teacher!
- 5/5 from Daniela Brown, attended Aug 2025: Fantastic! Fong, our teacher, was great. So knowledgable, patient, creative, encouraging.. all the qualities that you want. Gorgeous, small group of students.
- 5/5 from Kelsey Murley, attended Jul 2024: This class was so enjoyable and valuable and your knowledge, designs and materials are incredible. I cannot rate this class highly enough. Opening your house to us was so inspiring. I hope there are a lot more classes to come. I am so happy after that class I want to do so much more even though I already have so many other projects on the go. I am starting my next stitching project today. My piece from the class is going to be stitched to this cushion (photo included) that I have never liked too much but this just lifts it and I will keep the cushion now. Kelsey
- 5/5 from Bronwyn James, attended Jul 2024: I had such a lovely time in Phong’s class, experimenting with different fabrics, organic patchwork techniques, and decorative stitches. It was a beautiful environment with lots of inspiration and time to learn from Phong and his extensive experience. Would love to do another class.
- 5/5 from Sandra Scurria, attended Jul 2024: Studio PCL hand stitching workshop was a deeply immersive experience, engaging both visual and tactile senses. The materials provided were abundant and lovely. I felt the environment fostered a truly enjoyable and creative process, with the bonus of taking a beautiful creation home.
- 5/5 from Wendy Murley, attended Jul 2024: The time spent with Phong in this class is one of the most enjoyable encouraging hours one could spend. It does not matter if you are an absolute beginner as the time patience and instruction is excellent. If you are a seasoned embroiderer like myself the freedom the inspiration and possibilities opens up to to you are refreshing. I would encourage anyone contemplating whether to take a class with Phong to not think twice, Just go you will love it.
Your teacher
Hello! My name is Phong, I am an award winning Naarm/Melbourne-based designer/maker/textile artist specialising in contemporary quilts and soft sculptures through improv patchwork and hand embroidery. Previously a shoe designer/maker, I took the opportunity to work in textile-based social enterprises in Asia, reinforcing my artisan ethos of the slow and thoughtful hand-work process and its connection to society and the environment. Taking inspiration from these experiences, I developed my textile practice upon returning to Australia in 2018. Using up-cycled/dead-stock fabrics and natural dyes, I prioritise social and environmental care in my practice. I take a considered and intuitive approach, responding to materials and my surroundings. Applying the traditional techniques of hand-quilting, embroidery, assemblage and patchwork, I work with an overtly free hand approach to build compositional complexity.My work has been exhibited at The Wangaratta Art Gallery, SchoolHouse Studios Gallery, Linden New Art Gallery, The Australian Tapestry Workshop, FortyFiveDownstairs Gallery, MARS Gallery, Spring 1883 Art Fair and internationally at QuiltCon (USA) and Ai No Yakata Indigo Museum (Japan). I have collaborated with The Social Studio, The Melbourne Modern Quilt Guild, The Australian Tapestry Workshop, Melbourne Fashion Festival, Design Fringe, Woodleigh School Arts Festival, Melbourne University Student union, Better Life Network and various local councils to facilitate improv hand quilting/stitching and natural dyeing workshops. I have also facilitated workshops overseas in Nepal and Vietnam. I have been Artist in Residence at The Australian Tapestry Workshop (2024), The Braybrook Community-Engaged Artist in Residence (2025) supported by the Maribyrnong City Council and Firbank Grammar School (2026).I enjoy teaching, sharing knowledge and breaking down barriers that may be associated with handwork and textiles. There is no right way, I encourage you to find your own way.
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