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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.
* 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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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.
For extra peace of mind, all our bookings are covered by our $20 million public liability insurance.
* 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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A: No cancellations or reschedules allowed
Q: How long does the class run for, what's the price?
A: 2 x 1.5 hours, $70 - $110 per person
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With DIY craft kit delivered to you
Learn copperplate calligraphy using a pointed nib and ink at home
ClassBento donates with every booking to
2 x 1.5 hours
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label $70 - $110 (or 4 payments of $17.50 - $27.50 via- Afterpay) ($70 for Class only, no box, $110 for Class and box)
How it works
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craft kit with what you'll need).
Shipping is free, and it should arrive within 5-10 business days. We ship nationwide.
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Enjoy the online class - after booking, you'll get
a link to join the interactive class.
What you'll do
This is tailored for people who are interested to learn one of the most beautiful and elegant styles - Copperplate Minuscules (Lowercase).
No prior calligraphy or lettering experience is necessary, just lots of patience and enthusiasm! This workshop is suitable for those with no experience as well as those who want to refine their existing skills.
During the live online class, you will learn:
- An introduction to the materials, tools and how to set them up.
- Learning how to load the nib with inks.
- Execution and ink flow problems.
- Writing posture and pen grip.
- Fundamental strokes of lowercase letters.
- Forming the lowercase alphabet (minuscules) and thoroughly understanding the shapes of minuscule letters.
The Zoom session will be recorded for those who are unable to watch the class live. Links for the videos will be sent to you after class has ended and expire in two weeks.
A PDF handout will be sent to your registered email address two to three days prior to the class. The class Zoom link will also be included in the email.
Knowledge required
Absolute beginner-friendly classes which don't require any knowledge.
What you'll get in your craft kit
- A4 Bleedproof paper (50 sheets)
- Moblique 2-in-1 holder (random pastel colour)
- Nikko G nib
- Walnut ink
- Free shipping within Australia
What you'll need
- A pencil or ballpoint pen
- A glass of water
- Paper towel
- Straight ruler
If you are not purchasing a craft box, you will need:
- Canson or Arttec Bleedproof paper, or any smooth calligraphy writing papers that accept ink well
- Oblique Penholder if you are a right-hander
- Straight penholder if you are a left-hander
- Nikko G, Zebra G, Tachikawa G, Gillott 404 or Hunt 22B
- Walnut Ink or Sumi ink
- Straight ruler (at least 30cm), pencil and eraser
Session repeats
This class series runs over 2 consecutive days.
Suitable for
Suitable for adults, and kids (minimum 16 years old). An adult must be present whilst kid(s) engage with the box.
ClassBento donates with every booking to
Your teacher
My name is Cyrus, I am a full-time calligrapher and the store owner of Not Just A Card, a calligraphy specialty shop in Melbourne. I have been teaching and selling calligraphy materials online since 2016 and recently opened a brick and mortar shop in April 2019 here in Melbourne. I graduated from RMIT University with a bachelor’s degree in Communication Design and later completed a master's degree in Visual Communication at Monash University. I can teach the following classes:
• Box Making
• Italic
• Gothic (Fraktur)
• Copperplate
Photos are available on my website or please contact me for more information.
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Cassandra Williams • Sep 2020
11 ClassBento workshops attended • 5 reviews
A fantastic class with a great teacher! Thankyou for your patience, your clear demonstrations and your feedback on my letters throughout the class. I have learned a lot and I can already see a big improvement in my writing!
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