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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.
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* 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.
* 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: 3 hours, $135 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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3 hours
12 to 40 guests
$135
What you'll do
Think tinned food is boring? Think again.
In this hands-on cooking workshop, you’ll learn how to create genuinely delicious, nourishing meals using affordable, everyday ingredients, with a special focus on tinned and canned staples you probably already have in your pantry.
Perfect for beginners, students, budget-conscious cooks, or anyone wanting to eat well without spending a fortune, this class is all about practical skills, flavour-building, and clever swaps that make low-cost cooking feel exciting rather than restrictive.
What you’ll learn:
- How to turn tinned and pantry ingredients into flavour-packed meals - Smart ways to build depth and richness using spices, acids, and texture - Budget-friendly protein options (beans, lentils, fish, and more) - How to balance nutrition and taste when cooking on a tight budget - Simple techniques to elevate humble ingredients into something special
What we’ll make:
You’ll cook and taste a selection of versatile, low-cost dishes that can easily be adapted at home; think comforting, flexible meals designed for real life, not perfection. Recipes will be shared so you can recreate them again and again.
Who this workshop is for:
- Beginner or home cooks wanting more confidence in the kitchen - Anyone cooking on a budget (without sacrificing flavour) - Students, creatives, and households looking for affordable meal ideas - People curious about pantry-first, low-waste cooking
No fancy equipment or prior cooking experience required – just curiosity and an appetite.
Accessibility & vibe:
This is a relaxed, supportive, and judgement-free class focused on practical skills and enjoyment. We prioritise accessible cooking methods, adaptable recipes, and a welcoming environment. This will be a vegetarian cooking session, however, Jess will discuss how to add meat for those interested.
Come and discover how a few tins, a little creativity, and the right techniques can transform the way you cook and eat every day.
Please note: This class requires at least 5 students to run. In the unlikely event that we don't get this number of students, we'll cancel the class, fully refund you, and inform you via email, so please watch your email a few days prior to the class.
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This class is not available for purchase
What you'll get
All ingredients and cooking equipment
Guided, hands-on instruction
Tastings of everything we make
Take-home recipes and budget tips
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Suitable for
This class is perfect for beginners - no prior experience is needed.
This class is great for a team building activity, birthday or hens party.
Your teacher
The Fermented Mother
Jess, The Fermented Mother, is here to share her passion for ferments and letting food heal the body. With over 8 years of knowledge and experience in fermenting, she is here to say “you can do it too”. These workshops are designed to help people reconnect with their food and health using traditional methods of fermenting.
Your host
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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Public liability insurance included for your protection
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ClassBento donates $1 to Dementia Australia with every paid booking
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