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Homemade Chocolate Bonbons You Won't Be Able to Resist This Easter

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By Tiffany Fung

Ready to indulge your sweet tooth? Make mouthwatering chocolate bonbons with this easy-to-follow recipe from Choc & Moi—the perfect treat forReady to indulge your sweet tooth? Make mouthwatering chocolate bonbons with this easy-to-follow recipe from Choc & Moi—the perfect treat for Easter! ...

Meet Klaypots

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By Jana Lepojevic

Join Karina Goudie at Klaypots, her cosy pottery studio in Crows Nest, and find a supportive space to unwind, create with clay and connect withJoin Karina Goudie at Klaypots, her cosy pottery studio in Crows Nest, and find a supportive space to unwind, create with clay and connect with others. ...

Meet Made by Me Workshop

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By Tiffany Fung

Rebecca Doyle invites you to craft, create and connect with like-minded people at Made by Me Workshop in Sydney’s Inner West.

Meet Omnom Cheese

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By Tiffany Fung

Marly Bardia from Omnom Cheese takes the mystery out of cheesemaking and shows you just how easy it is to make yourself—plus how fun it is tooMarly Bardia from Omnom Cheese takes the mystery out of cheesemaking and shows you just how easy it is to make yourself—plus how fun it is too! ...

Meet Kimberley Chocolates

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By Jana Lepojevic

Joseph Atallah invites you to indulge your senses as you dive into perfume blending and decadent chocolate making in his light-filled studio spaceJoseph Atallah invites you to indulge your senses as you dive into perfume blending and decadent chocolate making in his light-filled studio space in Lilyfield. ...

Meet Silky Shapes

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By Laine Fullerton

Spin and sculpt your own ceramics with Yegana Jafarova at Silky Shapes studio. These pottery classes won’t just teach you techniques, but lifeSpin and sculpt your own ceramics with Yegana Jafarova at Silky Shapes studio. These pottery classes won’t just teach you techniques, but life lessons too! ...

Meet Seed and Spark

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By Tiffany Fung

From visual art lover to me-time advocate, Julie Huynh of Seed and Spark invites you to her sun-filled studio to experience resin, glitter and fFrom visual art lover to me-time advocate, Julie Huynh of Seed and Spark invites you to her sun-filled studio to experience resin, glitter and fun! ...

Meet Sydney Creative

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By Kellie Maloney

Step inside Sydney Creative and you’ll find a pink and bubbly creative hub in Redfern, where Sophie Parry and her team are all about craftingStep inside Sydney Creative and you’ll find a pink and bubbly creative hub in Redfern, where Sophie Parry and her team are all about crafting community. ...

Meet the Fox Hole

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By Tiffany Fung

Discover the stories behind your favourite drinks at The Fox Hole in Sydney and indulge your senses with an exclusive drink tasting experience you’llDiscover the stories behind your favourite drinks at The Fox Hole in Sydney and indulge your senses with an exclusive drink tasting experience you’ll never forget. ...

Meet Crockd

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By Tiffany Fung

Crockd has thrown pottery into the limelight with funky DIY clay kits and casual classes, all designed to help you get out of your head and intoCrockd has thrown pottery into the limelight with funky DIY clay kits and casual classes, all designed to help you get out of your head and into your hands. ...

Meet Narda Campbell Designs

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By Kellie Maloney

Narda Campbell is a Sydney fibre artist, designer and history nut inviting you to experience the joy of handmade textiles over a homemade mug ofNarda Campbell is a Sydney fibre artist, designer and history nut inviting you to experience the joy of handmade textiles over a homemade mug of mocha. ...

7 Creative Ways Our Team Keeps Their Brain Sharp

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By Laine Fullerton

From nature walks to knitting, the ClassBento team shares their favourite things they do to boost their brain health.

Meet Print Paint Pot

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By Courtenay Turner

Meet Zena and Elgan, the husband and wife duo behind Print Paint Pot and discover what sparked their passion for pottery.

Meet Blair Zhang

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By Courtenay Turner

After picking up a kid’s watercolour kit on a whim Blair Zhang became a full-time illustrator – join her Sydney workshops and start your paintingAfter picking up a kid’s watercolour kit on a whim Blair Zhang became a full-time illustrator – join her Sydney workshops and start your painting journey! ...

Meet the Classic Cupcake Co

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By Laine Fullerton

From baking for the Royal Family to serving up cakes to the Mosman community, join Anna Eden, founder of The Classic Cupcake Co., and learn her cakeFrom baking for the Royal Family to serving up cakes to the Mosman community, join Anna Eden, founder of The Classic Cupcake Co., and learn her cake decorating secrets! ...

Meet Vanessa Opazo

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By Kellie Maloney

From full-time architect to calligraphy artist, Vanessa Opazo of Bondi Letters wants to share the art of calligraphy and empower you through creativity.

Meet Art Masterclass

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By Laine Fullerton

Step inside one of Art Masterclass’s studios across Australia and you’ll experience a slice of Turkey and the rich cultural tradition of TurkishStep inside one of Art Masterclass’s studios across Australia and you’ll experience a slice of Turkey and the rich cultural tradition of Turkish mosaics. ...

Meet Kiss Ready Lips

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By Tiffany Fung

Fall in love with the art and ease of natural skincare making alongside Kiss Ready Lips founder, Louella Docot.

Meet Nikki Zeng (Peony Story)

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By Charlotte McKewen

Fall in love with the art of floristry guided by Nikki Zeng at Peony Story’s fun flower arranging classes in Sydney.

Meet Glaze Galleria

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By Tiffany Fung

Step inside Glaze Galleria’s cosy studio in Drummoyne and experience the mindful joys of sinking your hands into clay.

Meet Chelsey Teale

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By Kellie Maloney

Meet Chelsey Teale, the Sydney artist who transformed her side hobby into a full-time job and discover why you should try pouring paints!

Meet Kylie Johnson

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By Tiffany Fung

Hear the waves lap, pick up a paintbrush and experience the mindful benefits of painting with Kylie Johnson.

Meet MakMak Macarons

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By Charlotte McKewen

Meet founder of MakMak Macarons, Carlos Heng - the creator of Sydney's tastiest award-winning round treats!

Meet Zara Avila

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By Laine Fullerton

Colourful and cute polymer clay creations help jewellery maker Zara Avila see the bright side of life. At her virtual workshops you can join in theColourful and cute polymer clay creations help jewellery maker Zara Avila see the bright side of life. At her virtual workshops you can join in the fun! ...

Make Turkish Mosaic Lamps with Art Masterclass

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By Laine Fullerton

From Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar to their colourful and cosy studios across Australia, meet the business using Turkish mosaic-making as a form of culturalFrom Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar to their colourful and cosy studios across Australia, meet the business using Turkish mosaic-making as a form of cultural connection. ...

10 Ways to Unwind with the ClassBento Crew

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By Courtenay Turner

Despite what the $1.5 trillion global wellness industry would have you believe, taking care of your physical, social and emotional wellbeing doesn’tDespite what the $1.5 trillion global wellness industry would have you believe, taking care of your physical, social and emotional wellbeing doesn’t require fancy French candles, powdered mushroom supplements or cryotherapy – unless you want it to. That's right, self-care doesn’t need to be shoppable, Instagrammable or endorsed by the beauty editor of the weekend paper – and we're here to prove it!  To celebrate the many wonderful ways we can look after our health and wellbeing, we called on the ClassBento crew to share their favourite ways to relax and unwind. From nostalgic 90s re-runs and rock climbing to private dance parties, it’s safe to say there really is no “right” way to practice self-care… 1. Cook slowly, eat mindfully “My favourite way to unwind is by cooking. Making pasta from scratch, experimenting with stir-frys and curries and making apple pies are just some of the recipes I've been trying out. The most important aspect of cooking is to have a good few hours on hand and to simply enjoy the process. The key is good tunes, patience and plenty of taste-testing throughout.” – Kellie, Content Writer “Nothing beats sitting on the beach with a good book and some healthy dinner while watching the sunset!” – Adelaide, Social Media Manager   2. Travel back in time “Sometimes, I just like to watch re-runs of nostalgic shows I grew up with or look at old photos and videos. I like to take a trip down memory lane by looking at old keepsakes like drawings I did as a kid, magazines I used to read or toys I loved.” – Veronica, Designer   3. Wash the day away “On these hot summer afternoons, I jump into the ocean at the end of each day which has been sublime.” – Natasha, Community Partnerships Manager   4. Dance, cos this time, there’s really no one watching  “My favourite way to unwind or get myself into a better mood instantly is to have a mini dance party by myself. No one’s there but me, and I just dance with (and for) myself. I groove depending on what my mood is… sometimes, you’ll find me jumping around with my hair out twirling and singing, sometimes I have a little slow dance with myself and give myself an embrace, other times I'll be discovering a completely new move.” – Rez, Customer Service Hero   5. Spend time with yourself “I love taking a bath and doing a ridiculously long skincare routine.” – Phoebe, Content Writer   “I find taking long baths particularly relaxing because I'm forced to not use any electronic devices for a while. And I know I won't be picking any phone calls or getting any other distractions in there! There's also no pressure to do anything and it's a nice sensory experience to be surrounded by warm water!” – Iain, Co-Founder & CEO   6. Relax into your favourite reads “I like to read nf!The Happy Newspaper. It's full of really cute, funny, happy and heartwarming stories and is a nice break from the mainstream news which can be overwhelming at times.” – Laura, Head of Editorial   “More often than not it’s reading a book. Hard copy books make it all the better but a Kindle Unlimited book is my guilty pleasure. If I’m not reading a book at the time (which is rare) I’m usually watching a French TV show to keep up my language skills or scouring the internet for new true crime podcasts.” – Charlotte, Content Writer   7. Do a little DIY “I knit and listen to podcasts, I'm one of those people who likes to keep my hands busy, even when I need downtime. If I could find a way to read a book while knitting and not messing up my project, that would be amazing!” – Jane, Content Writer   8. Skip the gym for the great outdoors  “I like active relaxation, like going on a trek in the nearby mountains or getting up and confronting my fear of the ocean by paddleboarding or kayaking out in the sea. I also encourage my kids to do active relaxation activities after school, rather than extracurricular classes that they really don’t like. They go out rollerblading, swimming or rock climbing (the best activity out there!).” – Luis, UK Country Manager   9. Get crafty with the kids “Going for a walk, taking my kids to the park, doing a jigsaw or colouring-in books with the kids.” – Ryan, Community Partnerships Manager   10. Tend to your plant pals  “Before 2020, my downtime didn’t expand much beyond binge-watching reality TV shows like Love Island and scrolling on Instagram for hours. Fast forward two years and I’m now a proud plant parent with over 30 green friends. I even have an app called nf!PictureThis to keep up with my ever-growing garden, which helps me make sure I’m meeting all their watering, fertilising and sun needs. Between Henry the aloe vera, Olive the olive tree and Hazel the sansevieria, my hands are well and truly full. Nothing feels more rewarding and relaxing than tending to my beloved plants and watching them grow and thrive!” – Laine, Editorial Manager Regardless of whether you're an avid reader, a weekend hiker or a nightly bubble-bath-taker, it pays to remember that self-care is not synonymous with self-improvement. In fact, it can be totally private, unapologetically personal and utterly un-Instagrammable. So go on, treat yourself to some true "me-time" and fill your cup!  ...

Holiday Favourites: Kellie Maloney, Content Writer

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By Courtenay Turner

Get to know the faces behind ClassBento and discover which workshops have made it to their top of their Christmas wish list!

Learn Calligraphy with Pascribe

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By ClassBento Team

Masterful calligrapher Paul Antonio has a penchant for sharing his passion with like-minded creatives... find out why!

Meet the Real House Dogs of ClassBento

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By Katie Milton

You’ll never guess what they get up to…

Holiday Favourites: Jane Gauger, Content Writer

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By ClassBento Team

Get to know the faces behind ClassBento and discover which workshops have made it to their top of their Christmas wish list!

Make Italian Meals with Cook with Luca

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By ClassBento Team

Make mouthwatering, rich and flavourful Italian meals at Cook with Luca's fun classes.

Holiday Favourites: Pressy Sankaran, General Manager USA

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By ClassBento Team

Get to know the faces behind ClassBento and discover which workshops have made it to their top of their Christmas wish list!

Make Japanese Gift Wrapping with Larkswold Creative Workshops

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By ClassBento Team

Melinda and Emma from Larkswold Creative Workshops share their crafting journey and why they love sharing their creative passion with others!

Make Churros with Tere and Colin Experiences

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By ClassBento Team

Unwind with experienced artists Tere and Colin at their inspiring and creative experiences in London!

Make Chocolate Truffles with R&M Fine Chocolate

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By ClassBento Team

Meet head chocolatier, Raanan Malkin, founder of R&M Fine Chocolates!

Holiday Favourites: Gina Mason, Growth Partner

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By ClassBento Team

Get to know the faces behind ClassBento and discover which workshops have made it to their top of their Christmas wish list!

Holiday Favourites: Katie Jeanes, Head of Marketing

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By ClassBento Team

Get to know the faces behind ClassBento and discover which workshops have made it to their top of their Christmas wish list!

Make Bath Bombs with Craft + Light

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By Jane Gauger

Long Beach craft teacher, Shelley Williams, believes that everyone needs a space to cultivate their creativity, so she opened a place to welcomeLong Beach craft teacher, Shelley Williams, believes that everyone needs a space to cultivate their creativity, so she opened a place to welcome everyone. ...

Holiday Favourites: Natasha Dsouza, Community Partnerships Manager

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By ClassBento Team

Get to know the faces behind ClassBento and discover which workshops have made it to their top of their Christmas wish list!

Make Chocolate with Z.Cioccolato

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By Jane Gauger

It’s hard to resist chocolate – just ask Mike Zwiefelhofer, who’s been making customers happy with his sweets and hands-on virtual classesIt’s hard to resist chocolate – just ask Mike Zwiefelhofer, who’s been making customers happy with his sweets and hands-on virtual classes. ...

Make Santa Studs with Zara Avila

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By Laine Fullerton

Zara Avila shares her story on how colourful and cute polymer clay creations help her and others see the bright side of life.

Make Christmas Flower Arrangements with Peony Story

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By Charlotte McKewen

Fall in love with the art of floristry at Nikki Zeng's fun flower arranging classes with The Peony Story in Sydney.

Make Resin Christmas Baubles with Sheri Vegas

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By Laine Fullerton

From teaching her close friends the basics of resin art to cultivating a mass online following, Sheridan Vigers shares her creative upbringing andFrom teaching her close friends the basics of resin art to cultivating a mass online following, Sheridan Vigers shares her creative upbringing and why that’s not the key to artistic success. ...

Make Christmas Cocktails with Pineapple Jam

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By Kellie Maloney

Pineapple Jam creator and lead cocktail shaker Clinton Weir shares how he got his start in mixology and the motivation behind his creative cocktailPineapple Jam creator and lead cocktail shaker Clinton Weir shares how he got his start in mixology and the motivation behind his creative cocktail making workshops. ...

Make Calligraphy Christmas Baubles with Vanessa Opazo

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By Kellie Maloney

From full-time architect to calligraphy artist, Vanessa Opazo from Bondi Letters shares her inspiring journey into teaching and her mission to empowerFrom full-time architect to calligraphy artist, Vanessa Opazo from Bondi Letters shares her inspiring journey into teaching and her mission to empower students through creativity. ...

Make Clay Christmas Ornaments with Au Revoir Shiloh

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By Kellie Maloney

Meet the heart and soul behind Au Revoir Shiloh, Shiloh Blondel, the inspiring pottery teacher who believes clay is best shared with others.

Make Healthy Christmas Cocktails with the Cocktail Camp

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By Jane Gauger

The founder of San Francisco’s Cocktail Camp is a health-conscious mixologist helping everyday Americans feel lighter and brighter with just oneThe founder of San Francisco’s Cocktail Camp is a health-conscious mixologist helping everyday Americans feel lighter and brighter with just one drink. ...

Make a Christmas Wreath with Ferris Heart Sloane

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By ClassBento Team

Meet Natasha, the flower-lover behind decorative interior design company, Ferris Heart Sloane!