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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.
* 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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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.
Looking for unique things to do in Adelaide? Join this charcoal drawing workshop!
In this workshop, you will learn how to create stunning works of art using this versatile medium. Whether you are a beginner or have some experience, this class will equip you with the skills and techniques needed to produce beautiful charcoal drawings.
Our friendly teacher will guide you step-by-step, from the basics of charcoal drawing to more advanced techniques. You'll learn how to control lines, shading, and blending to create depth and texture in your artwork.
Perfect for all levels of experience, step inside a warm and supportive environment where you can comfortably explore your own creativity.
By the end of the class, you'll be amazed at the masterpieces you'll have created and will have a collection of drawings to take home and proudly display.
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After working as an illustrator for a greeting card company in South Australia, Gerard studied graphic design and pre-press printing. He then honed his skills in various design studios and printing enterprises. He specializes in portraiture and figurative art in both digital and traditional media. He also has an extensive hospitality in French culinary institute.
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Marijana Mussell•
Dec 2023
We had a great time at the class. Gerard was a skilled teacher and we both came away with a great piece of work.
Teacher's
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Marijana, we're so delighted to hear that you had a great time in our class! We're thrilled to know that Gerard was able to provide you both with a skilled and effective teaching experience. It's always our goal to ensure that our participants come away with a great piece of work, so we're thrilled that you achieved that. Thank you for choosing our class and for your kind words. We hope to see you again soon for more artistic inspiration!
David Mahoney•
Nov 2023
Really Enjoyed My Interaction With My Tutor, Friendly And Informative.
As An Introduction To Charcoal Drawing Found It Good And Enjoyed The Resulting Picture From My Effort With Some Help From The Tutor.
Teacher's
response
David, thank you for taking the time to share your positive experience with us. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your interaction with your tutor and found them to be both friendly and informative. It's fantastic that you had a good introduction to charcoal drawing and that you were able to create a picture that you were happy with, with the help of your tutor. We truly appreciate your kind words and choosing our services. We hope to see you again soon for another enjoyable creative experience.
Elizabeth Hemphill•
Nov 2023
Was looking to learn some new skills in a safe environment This was a wonderful experience. Gerard was very patient and kind. Thank you.
Teacher's
response
Thanks Elizabeth for your kind comments. We're delighted to hear that you had had wonderful experience learning new skills in a safe environment. We're glad we could provide you with this positive experience. Thank you for choosing us!
Anonymised ClassBento student•
Oct 2023
This lesson was a gift to me. The teacher was great - relaxed, experienced and knowledgeable, and very helpful. In particular it was very valuable to pick up practical tips on drawing/sketching with charcoal. The time went very quickly and it was a very fruitful and enjoyable experience.