Icy Icaro,  teacher

Icy Icaro

local_activity classes: Calligraphy and Brush LetteringPaper Craft and InkDrawing

4.9 (256)
Instagram followers3k

Growing up, I have always been into arts and crafts. But when I got married in 2017, I enjoyed DIY-ing our wedding signages, envelope addressing, place cards and decorations, it awakened a dormant creative passion inside of my soul.

The same year, I started bullet journaling which also gave me the opportunity to explore other aspects of creativity like botanical illustrations.

Combining bullet journaling, calligraphy and floral illustrations have helped me grow as a creative and I am fortunate enough to share my passions through reaching workshops and doing commission work.






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Erin Smith Aug 2023


I learned SO MUCH in Icy’s class - I have messed around with lettering before but never really learned properly, and only ever with brush pens. Taking it back to basic shapes and how to use them together (and to take it slow) was a huge lightbulb moment for me, as well as learning to use a dip pen properly. I’m so excited to keep practicing - my calligraphy is about to improve SO much! Thank you Icy!

Modern Calligraphy Deconstructed review by Erin Smith

Ben Mollard Apr 2023

9 ClassBento workshops attended • 10 reviews


This was a fantastic workshop, very fun, creative and lots of new ideas for journalling.

Anissa Chouman Oct 2022


The class was really beneficial for me especially as I already had some knowledge about calligraphy. Icy really helped me to refine my skills and fix some mistakes that I was already doing in my calligraphy.

Rachel Chong Oct 2022

3 ClassBento workshops attended • 3 reviews


My kid enjoyed the lesson very much!
Icy responded to my enquiry promptly and posted the box to us very quickly.
Icy was enthusiastic and encouraging. Love the small class size. Highly Recommended!

Rachel Chong Oct 2022

3 ClassBento workshops attended • 3 reviews


My kid enjoyed the lesson very much!
Icy responded to my enquiry promptly and posted the box to us very quickly.
Icy was enthusiastic and encouraging. Love the small class size. Highly Recommended!

Margaret Hart Oct 2022

6 ClassBento workshops attended • 6 reviews


Icy was a very accommodating teacher as she answered all our questions thoroughly and taking time to explicitly demonstrate what she was explaining.
I really enjoyed the class.
Thanks Icy

Paper Craft and Ink class review by Margaret Hart

Len Zitzke Oct 2022

21 ClassBento workshops attended • 24 reviews


Icy was very friendly and helpful I found the class to be motivational to help you to get started in caligraphy. Very talented teacher!

Jessica Douglass Sep 2022

93 ClassBento workshops attended • 84 reviews


It was a lot of fun doing this class. The tutor goes through the class at a good pace and you feel very comfortable with asking questions.

Ingrid Palmer Aug 2022


Thanks icy - I really enjoyed this workshop - it has given me a great overview of elements of modern calligraphy so I can practise and build my skill with more confidence now, also provided lots of valuable tips and insights that will help make the most of learning. Recommend this class to anyone who would like to get started with calligraphy - for any reason!

Emma Morris Aug 2022

116 ClassBento workshops attended • 83 reviews


Icy is lovely and this class was really informative. I feel inspired to start bullet journaling! Especially after learning the Dutch Door technique

Bullet Journaling for Self Care review by Emma Morris

Tony Hoang Aug 2022

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


A nice opener into the world of calligraphy. Icy provided all the essentials to get you started on your calligraphy journey.

Sandie Edwards Aug 2022

8 ClassBento workshops attended • 9 reviews


Had oodles of fun as always, in a great class by Icy. Much more confident in my writing and happy with what I have learned in all the classes I've taken!

Jody Clooney Aug 2022

16 ClassBento workshops attended • 16 reviews


Really fun class. Always wanted to do calligraphy and this was the best class to start with. Easy, clear instructions. Thanks Icy

Modern Calligraphy Deconstructed review by Jody Clooney

Neeru Deol Aug 2022


Excellent. All the queries well answered by teacher. Was not in hush hush mode. Was constantly checking if everything clear on regular intervals. Loved the learnings n service. Very good demonstration of work.

Tahlia Downey Jul 2022

2 ClassBento workshops attended


I was so impressed by this class - I’ve already gone from having absolutely no idea how to write in ink to being able to practice and start writing cards for family and friends. I’m so happy with this new skill and appreciate Icy’s guidance and support through the learning process.

Modern Calligraphy Deconstructed review by Tahlia Downey

Alice Lo Jul 2022

2 ClassBento workshops attended


Really enjoyed the class.
Materials are provided, thanks for the tips and hope to see you again in your other classes

Antoneth Spaziani Jul 2022


Such a great introduction to bullet journalling! Icy was warm and personable, sharing so many great tips. Her demonstrations were clearly deliver and inspiring!

Jodie Ten-Hoeve Jul 2022


Really enjoyed the session especially the walk through of how to lay out the pages. Icy’s enthusiasm is catchy and she has some great ideas for journaling for self care. Left the session feeling inspired.

Anne Liebeck Jul 2022


I would suggest more instruction in the goodies box on how to put the oblique pen together and how far to dip into the ink an how to prime the nib for example, which would of saved a lot of time in class going over it. Maybe even a link to a how to video and on basic strokes which would leave more time for practical lettering instruction and review of work.

Teacher's response

Thank you Anne for taking the time to write feedback on the workshop.

While I ensure that everyone knows how to set up their pen holders and nibs correctly through careful demonstration during the workshop, I will also endeavor to include this information in the workbook.

And because the basic strokes of calligraphy are the most integral part of constructing letters, I focus on them through demonstration in order for my students to construct letters. I also make sure to stop every now and again for those that have questions or need assistance.

As someone who was self taught with calligraphy and exposed to a variety of instructional resources, I feel that interactive demonstration has helped a lot of my students get familiar with the basic strokes of calligraphy.

Again, thank you for the feedback! I always aim to continuously improve my workshops!

Shani Wong May 2022

17 ClassBento workshops attended • 6 reviews


Joyce is lovely an patient teacher, always there to help and respond to questionz. I dint know I could paint and I really enjoyed it. Lovely venue at Mont Albert too.

Learn Brush Pen and Pointed Pen Modern Calligraphy review by Shani Wong

Rebecca Vella Apr 2022


Thoroughly enjoyed this class - Icy was great at explaining and going through key points. Set up for zoom was great - easily can see what she is doing. Walked away with confidence I can actually do this - even with no skill in Brush pen or calligraphy. Highly recommend this class. Great beginners class.

Quinn Vreeland Mar 2022


The beginning class was wonderful! Icy has so much knowledge on the subject and is very willing to share it. She is very helpful with questions, and when she doesn't know an answer, she knows where to find it. It was a fun class :)

Ken Driver Mar 2022


Icy was a good presenter. She was knowledgeable and passionate about her craft and held my attention for the full 1-1/2 hours. I learned a few good tips - just need to practice, practise, PRACTISE!

Sandie Edwards Mar 2022

8 ClassBento workshops attended • 9 reviews


Was a great class, with lots of information to take in. It is not something you can perfect overnight, and we all have our own distinct additions, needs, and creativeness for completing. I intend on taking the knowledge I learned forwards with my own creative style and I certainly found this beneficial to not only aiding my creative side, but also adding to my own personal story with my love of journaling, and reinforcing the need for 'me time'. The image I enclose is my rough beginnings of an entry, learning my way and I look forwards to adding to it. I've done several classes with Icey, and have enjoyed them immensely.

Bullet Journaling for Self Care review by Sandie Edwards

Toni-Maree Greenhill Mar 2022


Very easy to follow online and great tutor. Would recommend to others
Thanks heaps Icy

Jo Kasturi Mar 2022


Great session- really benefitted from watching an expert work up close. Thank you so much Icy!

Rachel Resnekov Mar 2022


Excellent class. Learnt alot from Icy and the resources that were prepared were well thought out :)

Leonie George Mar 2022

4 ClassBento workshops attended • 3 reviews


I enjoyed this class with Icy. Icy was friendly and explained the basics which was easy to follow and how to correct common mistakes when first learning.

Alex Ryan Mar 2022

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


Awesome demo, great tools, well done. Love your work hand writing. Would attend another if offered.

Julie Rudes Mar 2022


Great class! Casual direction and very useful tips. I'd to an advanced course if available Thanks Icy!

Megan Mar 2022

319 ClassBento workshops attended • 334 reviews


This class was very interesting & fun & Icy is a good teacher with lots of interesting info, the equipment is excellent but it is rather expensive if your just wanting to try it for the first time to just give it a go. I would suggest using any cheap brush pen & buy the 'class only'. If your a little more experienced and/or really into learning writing styles then this is totally the class for you.

Learn Brush Pen and Pointed Pen Modern Calligraphy review by Megan

Toni Hobbs Mar 2022


Really informative. Learning the different elements was great. Can’t wait to practice today’s class

Sandie Edwards Feb 2022

8 ClassBento workshops attended • 9 reviews


This was a brilliant class, and Icy is a fabulous and informative instructor. I was a little concerned about being such a noob to Calligraphy, but I breezed through the learning process a lot easier than I thought I would, and found it so interesting and very relaxing. Icy shares a valuable source of information, not only on the 'learning side', but also her own history, and where to source further papers and products. I practised what I learned in class today, and am proud to say I am happy with my writing style and know in time as I practice, it will improve. I highly suggest this class to all, and look forwards to the next class I am taking with her.

Modern Calligraphy Deconstructed review by Sandie Edwards

Nadia Vittoria Feb 2022

2 ClassBento workshops attended


Wish the class was longer! I really enjoyed the class, Icy was great and answered all our questions. Thank you!

Polly Lee Feb 2022


The class was really enjoyable. Icy is so thorough, such a good teacher. Would highly recommend it!

Georgia Loccisano Jan 2022


A great class and Icy was very patient and kind. Would have liked more time on the letters as there was a lot of time spent on set up. The foundation brush strokes and the time spent on that means practice will be easy and will provide good results. Thanks Icy!

Allyson Espino Jan 2022

5 ClassBento workshops attended • 5 reviews


Icy is a great teacher and the class was very enjoyable! The pack provided was great quality and Icy took the time to explain everything from the tools, available resources and technique.

Thanks Icy! I really enjoyed it! ;)

Bronwyn O'Beirne Jan 2022

6 ClassBento workshops attended • 8 reviews


I loved participating in this class today. I need to do lots more practice of the basics before I can move on to all the swirls and swooshes, but it was a great start! It is way harder to control the ink flow that you might thing. Thank you Icy for the great introduction to this beautiful craft.

Paper Craft and Ink class review by Bronwyn O'Beirne

Jo-Ann Rose Jan 2022

8 ClassBento workshops attended • 11 reviews


I really enjoyed this class - a lovely teacher, who demonstrated well and provided clear instructions.

Josephine Doueihi Jan 2022

5 ClassBento workshops attended • 5 reviews


Love, love, loved this class! Icy is so talented and an excellent teacher! I did wonder how it would go being online, but she was fantastic!

Melissa Walker Jan 2022

61 ClassBento workshops attended • 36 reviews


Another awesome class. A very small group but that meant plenty of one on one time. A great range of teaching skills were used. I learnt so much, thanks Icy.

Bullet Journaling for Self Care review by Melissa Walker

Jo Bastian Jan 2022

4 ClassBento workshops attended


I was so engaged in this lesson that I was surprised when we got to the bed of the 90 minutes.

Megan Jan 2022

319 ClassBento workshops attended • 334 reviews


Always learn so much with Icy's classes, she's a good teacher & always sends plenty of info & practice sheets as well as good quality equipment.

Paper Craft and Ink class review by Megan

Emma Launder Nov 2021

2 ClassBento workshops attended


The class was exactly what I was looking for - an introduction to calligraphy that allowed me to get the feel for using both a brush pen and a pointed pen. Icy explained and demonstrated the different types of strokes and we would follow and practise as well. She mentioned common FAQ's, beginner mistakes and tips/tricks along the way which was really helpful. By the end of the class I felt like I had learnt enough to be able to practise independently.

Jodie Amico Nov 2021

34 ClassBento workshops attended • 29 reviews


I throughly enjoyed the bullet journaling workshop today. It was an excellent introduction into journaling and our teacher had plenty of great examples, including some of her personal work.

Bee Hauzaree Nov 2021


Icy is a friendly, very approachable and talented teacher, as well as a calligraphist! Her passion and verbal skills to conduct a class made it a very enjoyable experience. Would recommend Icy and her course, to anyone wanting to learn or gain an understanding into the wonderful art form and expressionism of calligraphy…

Jenny Nguyen Nov 2021

27 ClassBento workshops attended • 24 reviews


I learnt new things in this class, Icy explained the different ways to Bullet Journal and that everyone has their own style. It takes practice and experimenting to find what works for us. I hope to find my own style and continue journaling to express and create an outlet for myself.

Bullet Journaling for Self Care review by Jenny Nguyen

Dale Tucker Nov 2021

3 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


I found Icy very good. I have never had confidence in my drawing. right from the beginning of the class I was drawing along with Icy drawing flowers I was happy with. One on the left after during the class, the right just before the class.

Drawing class review by Dale Tucker

Amelia Hurley Oct 2021


Really enjoyed the Modern Calligraphy class. Was a great starting point for a beginner or for a quick refresh.

Karina Corr Oct 2021

23 ClassBento workshops attended • 18 reviews


Another great class with Icy, good to get more practice in. The class structured and paced well. Thank you Icy

Sue Douglas Oct 2021

6 ClassBento workshops attended • 5 reviews


I really enjoyed the 1 1/2 hrs with Icy. She explained with ease how to do each stroke and we (the participants) got to practice. Icy has a calming way about her and I could listen to her explainations all day. I noticed that each stroke was very mindful and I loved this, thanks for providing such a hands on and inciteful class, thoroughly enjoyed it!

Joey Tolias Oct 2021

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 3 reviews


Icy was really friendly and gave clear instructions on how to approach modern calligraphy along with handy resources! She was very knowledgable, as well as patient and helpful with going over tricky parts and giving guidance

Naomi Mann Oct 2021

4 ClassBento workshops attended • 3 reviews


Icy was friendly, engaging and clear with her instructions. She was obviously very knowledgeable and demonstrated a wide range of different styles. She provided a list of resources to support continued practice and suggested places to source equipment.

Emily H Oct 2021

36 ClassBento workshops attended • 22 reviews


I have mixed feelings about this class as there were positives and negatives. I found the class slow paced and was a little disappointed with the quality of the materials and ended up using my own (as seen in the photo.

With that being said, Icy explained the history and process of bullet journaling which was nice. I also thought the ideas she gave for layouts and ways to track anxiety helpful. She encouraged personalising the templates to your own needs which is important with anxiety and she is aware of this.

Overall I think this class is good for people new to bullet journaling or who want inspiration/ ideas for ways to express anxiety in a bullet journal.

Bullet Journaling for Anxiety review by Emily H

Ella Madden Oct 2021

38 ClassBento workshops attended • 43 reviews


This was such a lovely class with Icy. I loved the workbooks and Ivy’s examples - so many awesome activities provided that I will continue after. The black notebook is a lovely feel for bullet journaling too

Paper Craft and Ink class review by Ella Madden

Lucia Mascorella Oct 2021


Icy is a lovely teacher, clearly explaining the techniques and layouts used. The relaxed atmosphere and lack of pressure made the workshop feel calm and focused, allowing creativity to flow. Thank you, Icy!

Matilda Oct 2021

78 ClassBento workshops attended • 47 reviews


Icy ran a good little work shop on Bullet Journaling for Self Care. Lots of lovely materials to your door and a very well written work book to follow along with.

Emily H Oct 2021

36 ClassBento workshops attended • 22 reviews


I found the class itself quite slow and I was easily distracted. Perhaps for those who have little to no experience with decorative drawing would enjoy it more.
I have found that after the class I have referred to the drawings from the class, but I also have found similar designs on websites such as Pintrest that produce a similar result in my bullet journal.
Overall I was personally a little disappointed however others who have never done this type of illustration may find it really good.

Drawing class review by Emily H

Charlotte McKewen Oct 2021

9 ClassBento workshops attended • 4 reviews


Icy's class was phenomenal! I joined with my flatmate and we spent a lovely Saturday morning learning how to master the calligraphy basics. We got so addicted we spent another couple of hours doing some more after the class finished and pulled out our calligraphy tools the next day too. Would highly recommend this class to anyone! Icy is fantastic.

Karina Corr Oct 2021

23 ClassBento workshops attended • 18 reviews


I really enjoyed the brush pen and pointed pen class. It was good to try both pens techniques in the same class, quite different, but fun. Great and clear teaching from Icy. Thank you.

Susan Tuyau Oct 2021

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


Icy made all the steps very easy to follow. Gave us so many tips and hints on how we can improve with practice. The time passed very quickly and before we know it time was up Highly recommended.

Paper Craft and Ink class review by Susan Tuyau

ålison Oct 2021


Icy is a great teacher, and so passionate about calligraphy! The workshop was a gift - I had no idea I would enjoy it so much. I look forward to practising and using my new skills. A very relaxing hobby.

Paper Craft and Ink class review by ålison

Chrissie Maus Oct 2021

2 ClassBento workshops attended


Absolutely loved it! Fantastic entry level class for those starting out. Basic principles are drilled in and the teacher is just beautiful

Karen Fisher Oct 2021

4 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


Icy has a great style to her teaching that makes concepts easier to grasp. The pace was good and the main points were all covered in depth, as well as tailored extras that the students brought up. Icy is friendly and open in her discussions and always ready to answer questions. Really enjoyed the course, learnt some great things and can't wait to start using this new skill!

Ella Madden Oct 2021

38 ClassBento workshops attended • 43 reviews


I really loved this class with Icy! She breaks down the steps really clearly and is such a lovely teacher. I also love how she combined pointed and brush pen so we could try both. Would recommend to anyone who’s interested in calligraphy but not sure where to start

Paper Craft and Ink class review by Ella Madden

Sharon Bennett Oct 2021

3 ClassBento workshops attended • 4 reviews


Icy our teacher was so knowledgeable, friendly and engaging. I loved this class and can't wait to get journaling. Can't thank you enough Icy and ClassBento.

Sue Douglas Oct 2021

6 ClassBento workshops attended • 5 reviews


I loved the way Icy presented this class. She explained what bullet journalling was and showed several different ways to do the monthly, weekly spreads. I loved Icy's calm and relaxing demeanour. I will definitely do another class with Icy and would recommend my friends to do her class. Just a side note I was recommended to do this class from a girlfriend Anna Farr who said that it was a fantastic class. She was so right! Would definitely recommend this class!

Megan Oct 2021

319 ClassBento workshops attended • 334 reviews


This class was good & Icy was most interesting.
Everything was included & good quality.
Loved how Icy put my name on the front, thanks Icy it's sooo pretty.

Bullet Journaling for Self Care review by Megan

Janette Witt Oct 2021


Thanks icy
It took me a few slides to put in on speaker view rather than gallery to see your display better. May next time explain this at the start or use share screen option. Thanks for the introduction to bullet journalling. Maybe also telling us your favourite people you are following on pinterst to give me a starting point. I'll certainly have a go

Paper Craft and Ink class review by Janette Witt

Megan Sep 2021

319 ClassBento workshops attended • 334 reviews


This was a brilliant class, Icy is an amazing teacher, very kind & explains everything so well, her flowers are beautiful. Can't wait to do more classes.

Drawing class review by Megan

Ella Madden Sep 2021

38 ClassBento workshops attended • 43 reviews


I enjoyed the techniques learnt and the tips on adding to bullet journal as well as nice examples to be inspired by. Icy has a lovely style and is a gentle teacher. I did find the class to be quite slow-paced especially at the start, and at times too easy for me personally. I think it could’ve been faster paced and more content covered being the nature of “simple florals”. Overall a nice class.

Simple Floral Illustrations for Bullet Journaling review by Ella Madden

Karen Spencer Sep 2021

13 ClassBento workshops attended • 12 reviews


I found icy to be a great teacher I’ve never been able to draw florals until today fantastic class thank you icy I’ll be journaling a lot more now and it will have a bit of pizazz

Simple Floral Illustrations for Bullet Journaling review by Karen Spencer

Sabrina Kruger Sep 2021

5 ClassBento workshops attended • 5 reviews


I really enjoyed the class. I was amazed how quickly time passed - it really was such a mindful and relaxing task. Icy gave really clear and easy to follow instructions.

Modern Calligraphy Deconstructed review by Sabrina Kruger

Anjulie Allan Sep 2021

2 ClassBento workshops attended


Steady paced and well explained with all the tools we needed delivered to us beforehand. It was amazing how quickly we could see our progress just in the one lesson. Icy also gave us some personal tips on what products to buy to continue our calligraphy journey and showed us some varieties on letters in different styles of calligraphy.

Paper Craft and Ink class review by Anjulie Allan

Sonali Tharwani Sep 2021

3 ClassBento workshops attended


It was a very knowledge filled class and the time went too quick. Now to practice x 100. Thanks Icy.

Paper Craft and Ink class review by Sonali Tharwani

Jessica Douglass Sep 2021

93 ClassBento workshops attended • 84 reviews


This is such a great class to learn about Bullet Journaling for Anxiety. Icy is a really great teacher!

Kate Deliseo Sep 2021


Great Class, thank you for the real life practicle class.

It was really helpful to see Icy is a really busy person and how it helps her.

Thanks for a lovely Saturday afternoon.

Megan Sep 2021

319 ClassBento workshops attended • 334 reviews


Had a really good time during this class, Icy was sooo nice and learnt a lot from her.

Paper Craft and Ink class review by Megan

Penny Fowler Sep 2021


Great class! So many fun ideas to get started on my Bullet Journal. Icy was a lovely teacher and shared a lot of examples from her own work which was very helpful.

Laura Currie Sep 2021

4 ClassBento workshops attended • 3 reviews


Thanks Icy, great session. Will be doing a lot of googling over the next few weeks to work out what I want my first month to look like. Also heading to Officeworks first thing tomorrow!

Erica Lacorcia Sep 2021

9 ClassBento workshops attended • 8 reviews


I really enjoyed Icy’s approach to bullet journaling and I found the kit she sent very appealing. Her preparations were very thorough and I’m keen to set up my pages with her suggestions in mind. I particularly liked the way she showed a variety of examples in her work. It gives me a lot of inspiration.

Patricia Johnpillai Sep 2021

44 ClassBento workshops attended • 33 reviews


First introduction to bullet journalling. Was a great session to do at lunchtime. Take some time out for yourself. I enjoyed it very much.

Sally Cornell Sep 2021

10 ClassBento workshops attended • 6 reviews


Icy is such a talented lady. Her journals are absolutely stunning! She gave lots of ideas on how to start and lots of encouragement to try various layouts.
Well worth it if you don't know how to get started.

Kylie McCarthy Sep 2021

3 ClassBento workshops attended • 3 reviews


A great class, the instructor was very informative and helpful.
The resources provided were of a great quality.
Thanks so much.

Laurelle Vingoe Aug 2021

3 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


Icy is an excellent presenter and very talented. She gave plenty of time for practice and was great at explaining all parts and processes

Emily H Aug 2021

36 ClassBento workshops attended • 22 reviews


I loved Icy’s way of breaking down all of the strokes and how they transform into each letter. She took her time for everyone to grasp everything and I loved being able to compare brush pens to ink nibbed pens as I’d only used the latter before!

Learn Brush Pen and Pointed Pen Modern Calligraphy review by Emily H

Melanie Young Aug 2021

13 ClassBento workshops attended • 13 reviews


I took this class on a Saturday during Sydney's lockdown. It was exciting to receive the kit a few days prior to the class and great to be able to learn something new from the safety & comfort of home. Icy is very sweet - slowly explaining things to us and also explaining techniques and styles that she prefers and why. The camera set up from Icy is also good - right over her hands so you can see exactly what she is doing. I found the brush pen more difficult to use than the pointed pen so would love to learn more about brush lettering.

Paper Craft and Ink class review by Melanie Young

Lois Hanlon Aug 2021


The class was great! It was relaxed and informative and good value for money. Icy was very friendly and explained everything perfectly.

Ida Lawrance Aug 2021


I learnt so much in such a short space of time. Icy wanted us to have all of the basics so we could continue on our own. Thank you Icy

Megan Aug 2021

319 ClassBento workshops attended • 334 reviews


Really interesting class, thanks Icy for a fun half hour.
Will totally do some of your other classes

Erica Lacorcia Aug 2021

9 ClassBento workshops attended • 8 reviews


Icy the teacher had some great tips and was keen to share some examples of her work.
I think her idea of having different journals for special purposes is an idea I would like to follow up.

Ulrike Cao Aug 2021

3 ClassBento workshops attended • 3 reviews


Focused on the visual and mindfulness side of bullet journalling, it complemented a course I previously took on the structure of bullet journalling (diary and collections) really well. It was a 30 minute session and a fun distraction from work as it was a lunch time session. (Winning at task bundling :) Thanks Icy!

Ashleigh Cox Aug 2021

3 ClassBento workshops attended • 4 reviews


The class was a perfect mid day break. Icy was helpful,l friendly and very creative !

Natasha D'Souza Aug 2021

23 ClassBento workshops attended • 15 reviews


The teacher was wonderful. Never thought of organising my daily journals so beautifully before but now i'm inspired.

Sophie Pampakas Aug 2021


Very informative and different, but a longer class would have been beneficial to me, where I could have participated as well, can't wait to start journaling & bulleting.
Thank you
Sophie

Laine Fullerton Aug 2021

20 ClassBento workshops attended • 9 reviews


I didn’t know too much about bullet journaling prior to this session (just always admired it on Pinterest) but now I feel so equipped to start my own! I love that you don’t need any fancy creative skills or tools and can totally create your own style. Plus, it seems like the perfect way to wind down at the end of the week and offers an opportunity to reflect on how far you’ve come too. Can’t wait to kick a journal off next month - thanks Icy!

Vanessa Hewitt Aug 2021

4 ClassBento workshops attended • 6 reviews


Icy Icaro was a lovely patient teacher, who showed us interesting techniques for bullet journalling, incorporating calligraphy, botanical styling. Loved the suggested layouts and I would be interested in taking up Icys courses.

Ann Dean Aug 2021

3 ClassBento workshops attended • 4 reviews


Icy packed so much into this class.
She explains bullet journalling so well. Also removing any fears you may have that it might be too hard or complicated.

Jennifer Davies Aug 2021

3 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


Useful starting point for BuJo. Presenter showed simple techniques that were easy to follow. Thank you

Alicia Druery Aug 2021

8 ClassBento workshops attended • 14 reviews


Bullet journaling was a fun class with Icy. Thanks so much for the demonstration. I will have a practise and see how I go

Karen Fisher Aug 2021

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


Really enjoyed it - inspired me to look into doing the longer course as I wasn't sure how it would work online.

Madeleine Stuart Aug 2021


Great way to take a break at work. I feel much more relaxed and am looking forward to delving further into bullet journaling.

Yosi Octavia Aug 2021


Thanks. But i think it is too short Hehee, give more time So i can also practice it

Melanie Young Aug 2021

13 ClassBento workshops attended • 13 reviews


I attended two of the mindfullness lunchtime sessions - the visit to Lake Como which was lovely! Being able to 'travel' somewhere new during lockdown was such a a treat. The Bullet Journalling class with Icy was great too - I like that she showed how to make a simple layout -- you don't need to be an artist to pull this off.

Ella Madden Aug 2021

38 ClassBento workshops attended • 43 reviews


This was a great class, so inspiring and not something I’ve ever considered as an art form despite having done it informally in my journals for years. Look forward to more!

Deborah Salomons Aug 2021

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 3 reviews


Icy packed a punch in 30 minutes. Makes me want to learn more from her.

Ugyen Choden Aug 2021


Thank you for a wonderful class, Icy. It was really good and I learnt a lot! Your workstation was set up really well for demonstrations and made it easy to follow along. The various examples you provided were very helpful. I look forward to practicing!

Ellena Martin Aug 2021


Icy's Modern Calligraphy course was so great! She was a wonderful patient teacher. She explained all of the basic elements of calligraphy in a way that was easy to understand and you didn't feel like you were missing out by doing the course over zoom instead of in person. I'd highly recommend this course to anyone who wants to start doing calligraphy. I'm certainly going to keep at it!

Ysabel Garcia Aug 2021


OMG this class was excellent, not only Icy was explained all step by step you actually can do and see them in class. It was amazing. I love it and recommend 100%,
I like her style and I love that she make the movements really slow so you can see how to do it by yourself.
Also, she send all what you need and explain how to use it.

Loved it loved it

Thank you so much Icy

Paper Craft and Ink class review by Ysabel Garcia

Vanessa Mozayani Aug 2021

26 ClassBento workshops attended • 26 reviews


Loved this workshop. Such a great way to practice mindfulness in lockdown and a great skill to learn. Icy clearly explained the strokes and gave lots of hints and tips. I look forward to continuing my practice of calligraphy.

Modern Calligraphy Deconstructed review by Vanessa Mozayani

Rebecca Wilkinson Aug 2021

13 ClassBento workshops attended • 11 reviews


Icy is a great teacher. She has a passion for her art and it coes through in her oresentations. She goes at an appropriate speed for beginners to see exactly how she is doing the lettering but it would not be boring for those with some skills. Her technology set up is perfect for demonstrating and she knows exactly how to use it.
I would recommend this class to anyone who has wanted to start calligraphy but were afraid they couldn't do it.

Vanessa Mozayani Jul 2021

26 ClassBento workshops attended • 26 reviews


Icy gave lots of ideas to get started with bullet journaling. I learnt about the different templates and had a go at doing a Dutch door template for the month. I felt inspired after doing the course.

Bullet Journaling for Self Care review by Vanessa Mozayani

Jessica Douglass Jul 2021

93 ClassBento workshops attended • 84 reviews


A really good class for people who are completely new to journaling. I’m looking forward to starting my journey in journaling.

Paper Craft and Ink class review by Jessica Douglass

Anneliese Pescod Jul 2021


Icy is extremely talented and creative. Her calligraphy is perfect and she did a wonderful job of showcasing a very artistic way of bullet journaling to promote self care. It would be even better if the class was equally focused on setting up a journal for organization and planning that had features such as a key and the use of migration. I also think it would work well if we were prompted to write information into the booklet provided and encouraged to begin setting up a journal during the class. Overall the class is well put together and Icy was a great host. Thank you so much!

Paper Craft and Ink class review by Anneliese Pescod

Marieke Kleynhans Jun 2021

3 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


What a great class and great quality products! Thank you for teaching me all these new skills that I still use and practice months later!

Learn Brush Pen and Pointed Pen Modern Calligraphy review by Marieke Kleynhans

Rhonda Ebsary May 2021

11 ClassBento workshops attended • 10 reviews


Loved this virtual class. Opening the box was great and personalised. Great reminders of the Zoom class was good and needed, thank you.

The zoom class was great, informative and helpful. You have the opportunity to ask questions. Icy Icaro was a great teacher and very knowledgeable.

Thank you and highly recommend this class. A+++

Jenny Nguyen May 2021

27 ClassBento workshops attended • 24 reviews


The teacher was really nice and went through the workbook with us, however I felt that it was a little bit rushed and I felt that I wasn't able to ask for a lot of feedback. It was interesting to try out the pointed pen although a bit tricky to make it pretty.

Learn Brush Pen and Pointed Pen Modern Calligraphy review by Jenny Nguyen

Jenny Ross May 2021

3 ClassBento workshops attended • 3 reviews


Really enjoyed the lesson. Icy was patient and showed the basics. Need to do lots of practice now but a good start. Thank you.

Caoimhe Hokins Apr 2021

5 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


Icy's class was wonderful! She had so many great ideas and examples. I was a little lost on how to get into bullet journalling more and Icy has clearly communicated different ideas which will help immensely. She also provided a wonderful guide and materials before the class which we went through over the Zoom chat. Thoroughly recommend.

Rebecca Wilkinson Mar 2021

13 ClassBento workshops attended • 11 reviews


I really enjoyed this class.The presenter is extremely talented and she has ots of examples of her own work to show for inspiration and ideas.

Kieu Pham Mar 2021


Icy is very informative and helpful, knowledgeable. love her little materials list, all are common and reasonable pricing items.

Olivia Dinnerville Mar 2021


Icy was great. Really helpful and a great teacher. Went in to depth with this and always stopped to ask if we needed help.

Emily Simpson Mar 2021


spent an amazing, relaxing 1.5 hours learning about the magic and process of bullet journalling for anxiety. learned a lot and am inspired to consistently bullet journal. was also great to receive a starter kit including a black journal and gel pens. thankyou so much! highly recommend any of her workshops

Alanna Evans Mar 2021


Such a great class! Well planned with great advice. Can't wait to get more into bullet journalling

Bullet Journaling for Anxiety review by Alanna Evans

Kaye Mar 2021

3 ClassBento workshops attended • 3 reviews


Icy is a lovely teacher. She is super organised and sent a great kit to get students started. Icy has fantastic examples of her work to show to inspire students.

Tulin Sayah Mar 2021

22 ClassBento workshops attended • 22 reviews


What a beautiful class in a gorgeous location - Such a nice afternoon to learn this beautiful craft.

Amy Kew Feb 2021

2 ClassBento workshops attended


Icy was such a fantastic teacher. Her explanation was wonderful, and she was so resourceful on where to pick up our own items when we need to re-buy them! I cant wait to do more classes with her, her teaching style was just fantastic. I felt so luxurious with the set she sent me, which made me even more excited to learn!Can’t rave about it enough! :) thank you Icy!

Paper Craft and Ink class review by Amy Kew

Ev Feb 2021


I loved attending this class
I had never viewed journal writing this way
Icy our host was fantastic,, teaching showing, guiding with enthusiasm and fun

Krissy Feb 2021


The class was fun and inspiring. The kit that came with the stuff to do the class what a really lovely thing and I felt valued as a carer.

Paper Craft and Ink class review by Krissy

Lorrie Feb 2021


This class was really enjoyable. I did not think I would like it very much as I am not into scrap booking or diary writing, however our teacher had such a beautiful manner about her and was very clear all the way to make it your own. I loved it so much I have journalled again today!

Highly recommend this class!

Carer Vmch Feb 2021

104 ClassBento workshops attended • 104 reviews


Icy is a wonderful teacher, and the ladies all loved learning about the different ways they can both organise their lives and express themselves on paper.
Thank you Icy :-)

Florentia Anindita Feb 2021

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


This class is great for a beginner, and the best part is we learn how to do it with a pointed pen and brush pen at once.
Icy is a great teacher, very patient, and the class is very easy to follow even though we do it in zoom class.

Definitely we need more self-practice because this short class only covers the basic technique. But the practice module surely will help a lot.

Carolyn Boer Feb 2021


So much fun and I learnt new stuff too. I really liked that I could ask questions. Lots to practice now!

Learn Brush Pen and Pointed Pen Modern Calligraphy review by Carolyn Boer

Jocielle Arevalo Feb 2021

2 ClassBento workshops attended


Icy's Brush Pen and Pointed Pen Modern Calligraphy class was perfect for beginners! She went through the information at a steady pace and everything she shared tied in together once we started practicing. I personally liked how she shared different variations of different letters, including ones she didn't normally gravitate to in her own work.

Oona Phillips Jan 2021


Icy took time to assist attendee with zoom issues, and we covered all techniques in time allocated.

Lydia Saputra Jan 2021

5 ClassBento workshops attended • 4 reviews


Awesome class for calligraphy beginners. We learned the fundamentals principles in calligraphy using both brush pen and pointed pen. We also got to experiment with different lettering styles. The class also comes with a workbook so we can continue to practice! Thanks Icy

Lauren Butler Jan 2021

3 ClassBento workshops attended


Highly recommend! Icy is a wonderful teacher. She made bullet journaling much more accessible and easy to understand. Feeling inspired and can’t wait to get started!

Helen Alivan Jan 2021


Most enjoyable class. Icy was really friendly and went through the basics of calligraphy in a very informative way. Class went so quick, worth doing!

Helen Martin Dec 2020

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


This was a really great introduction to brush lettering. Providing sound foundation for me to continue to practice and develop lettering skills. Icy is such a good teacher, so supportive and talented.

Laurel Castiglio Dec 2020


I really enjoyed the class! It has motivated me to practice & improve my technique. Thanks Icy!

Tonia Swanson Dec 2020

15 ClassBento workshops attended • 6 reviews


It was so nice to learn more about bullet journaling ! Icy’s examples and previous journals are great inspiration

Carer Vmch Nov 2020

104 ClassBento workshops attended • 104 reviews


We love Icy's Bullet Journal classes. They are so well organised and clear, and the kits she sends out to participants are stunningly presented. We have already booked another one of these classes for our clients next year :)

Anney Trinh Nov 2020

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


Icy was happy to answer any questions raised and showed excellent examples of ways to present a bullet journal. Very happy to have attended this class

Louise Dante Nov 2020


A great workshop, and Icy is a really lovely and supportive teacher ☺️ I got all the notebook and stationery extras, they were thoughtfully chosen, and nicely packaged. For a super disorganised person like me, this class made me feel like I might actually be able to start creating a schedule for myself!

Elizabeth James Nov 2020


Icy took us through the techniques, repeating anything we wanted to see again. The camera set up, above her page, enabled us to see clearly how she was writing. She showed us variations on lettering, and I now feel confident to have a go at creating some beautiful modern calligraphy in my own time.

Helen Cooney Nov 2020


The workshop was very doable for a beginner, with the right balance of description and activity. It was wonderful to be able to see up close on screen Icy demonstrate while I worked on paper. Thanks, Icy!

Noha Gad Oct 2020

2 ClassBento workshops attended


This is my first time learning calligraphy. And I really enjoyed it so much. And we got to learn so much in short time.
I highly recommend this class.
So much fun and wonderful time.

Thanks alot Icy.

Learn Brush Pen and Pointed Pen Modern Calligraphy review by Noha Gad

Kelly Carabott Oct 2020


Icy was wonderful and motivated me to start the journaling process. She gave so many ideas and provided us with the confidence to just start

Olivia Carter Oct 2020

9 ClassBento workshops attended • 7 reviews


I had a great time at the Modern Caligraphy Workshop. Icy is an excellent teacher. I completed this workshop having already completed Icy's bullet journalling workshop. I'd highly recommend the caligraphy workshop to anyone interested in getting started. This workshop is great for novices like me.

Modern Calligraphy Deconstructed review by Olivia Carter

Yamuna Dassanayake Oct 2020


The class is very interesting. Icy is very nice and her teaching is very clear and informative

Claire Dunn Oct 2020

26 ClassBento workshops attended • 13 reviews


I am so inspired now! The class was awesome! Loved it. Teacher was great. Love!

Carer Vmch Oct 2020

104 ClassBento workshops attended • 104 reviews


We have done Icy's workshops several times now and we will continue to book with her. Her teaching style is warm, thorough, friendly and relaxing.

Maddie Balitactac Sep 2020


I had a really great time and I think that the class was amazing! Thank you so much :)

Sebastian Brydon Sep 2020


Very clear and helpful. Explained everything in detail and did her best to give examples of the different techniques and traditions

Olivia Carter Sep 2020

9 ClassBento workshops attended • 7 reviews


I had a fantastic afternoon doodling away. I really enjoyed this intro to bullet journalling. Icy has lots of knowledge and she is super talented. I would love to attend more workshops on the creative elements of bullet journalling, calligraphy and floral doodling. I highly recommend this workshop to other people who want a creative outlet with a focus on well-being and mindfulness.

Bullet Journaling for Self Care review by Olivia Carter

Rachel Nus Sep 2020

6 ClassBento workshops attended • 5 reviews


Awesome ! Great info . Well delivered . Would do another class of hers For sure . Thankyou so much .

Rosemary Martin Sep 2020


Great class, covered all the basics and sets you up to go on independently. Highly recommend.

Holly Briffa Sep 2020


Thank you Icy! I had a great time in your calligraphy workshop. I was pleasantly surprised how quickly I was able to pick up the basics :) Even as a left-handed person who has never attempted calligraphy before. I will be back!

Paper Craft and Ink class review by Holly Briffa

Diana Mammarella Sep 2020


I loved learning the basic elements of calligraphy which Icy explained very thoroughly and clearly. I am going to enjoy putting it all into practice. Thank you

Helen Martin Sep 2020

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


I am a visual learner and Icy’s explanations were just what I need to get my head around the intricacies of the art. The time went so quickly but I felt I learnt so much. Well worth the time and money if you want to dip your pen into calligraphy.

Leighna Carmichael Sep 2020


Thank you Icy for a fun and informative workshop that has woken up some dormant creativity juices! This newbie was not overwhelmed but inspired by the way that Icy presented the new topic and loved seeing her infectious passion for creativity! Thank you!

Paper Craft and Ink class review by Leighna Carmichael

Eunice Baltazar Sep 2020


I had a great time with one of Icy's workshops. She is very knowledgeable of her art and she is very friendly. ☺️

Lorelie Sarmiento Sep 2020

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


Icy is so talented and is very inspiring She shared such amazing ideas and the examples she showed using her own completed journals, just wow! I am so motivated and look forward to completing my first month in my first ever bullet journal and hope to do more creative workshops with Icy

Bullet Journaling for Self Care review by Lorelie Sarmiento

Tegan Webb Sep 2020

15 ClassBento workshops attended • 16 reviews


Thanks, Icy! So many great tips for our bullet journals. Thanks for showing how to correct mistakes and not be too fussy or perfectionistic.

Paper Craft and Ink class review by Tegan Webb

Belinda Abdelmalak Aug 2020


I thought Icy’s class was excellent. I had already done a bit of calligraphy before so thought it may be too basic for what I wanted but learnt so much, plenty of opportunity to ask questions and very informative. Thanks so much. Can’t wait to get practising!

Elyse Lithgow Aug 2020

10 ClassBento workshops attended • 7 reviews


Very friendly teacher who was kind and well paced. Good easy to follow drawing advice for a beginner. A nice experience and I’ll go away with new skills.

Drawing class review by Elyse Lithgow

Laura Hose Aug 2020

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


Found it really mindful & a safe place to learn. I improved over the hour & was a great place to start

Kirthika Kannan Aug 2020


The class was amazing!
Icy is excellent- so patient and encouraging. Her instructions were very helpful and the class worked great even though it had to be done online due to COVID.
Definitely recommend :)

Eliane Riquelme Aug 2020

2 ClassBento workshops attended


Icy was great explaining the basic elements about Calligraphyit was a great workshop!
Thanks Icy :)

Modern Calligraphy Deconstructed review by Eliane Riquelme

Joanne Howarth Aug 2020

2 ClassBento workshops attended


Icy was very accommodating! My ink had spilt in the post and she delivered a replacement prior to the class. It was a very good grounding and foundation for future classes. Icy is very knowledgeable and passionate about calligraphy. Her communication was good, easy to understand and I would recommend this class

Kelly Tang Aug 2020

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


Icy was a great teacher and I thoroughly enjoyed the class! I loved her structured way of teaching (especially being new to calligraphy) as well as her patience and kindness.

Rebecca Cohen Aug 2020

12 ClassBento workshops attended


Fun class that helped me a lot. Having fun practicing the techniques of her calligraphy

Claire Cooke Aug 2020

53 ClassBento workshops attended • 52 reviews


Icy is great teacher. The pace of the class was perfect for me as a complete beginner. She guides you though with kindness and compassion. I can’t recommend this class enough!

Modern Calligraphy Deconstructed review by Claire Cooke

Joshua Licence Aug 2020


Icy has a great teaching style, very informative. Love the practice materials, would have liked some more time for questions as we went along.

Paper Craft and Ink class review by Joshua Licence

Amanda Aitken Aug 2020

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


Icy gave us some fantastic tips and inspiration to help get started with bullet journaling.

Justine Spokes Aug 2020


I left feeling inspired to get creative with this new skill and way of approaching life. There's no rules and you can be as expressive as you want. I'm hoping to role model this method to my teenaged daughter.

Leanne Matheson Aug 2020

5 ClassBento workshops attended • 5 reviews


This is the second workshop I’ve done with Icy. Her gentle, encouraging and inspiring approach leaves you feeling confident to take the next steps on your own. I’m super keen to keep bullet journaling going know that I have the basic tools to get me started. Thanks Icy!

Annie Fitzgibbon Aug 2020


i was truly motivated by the workshop. before listening to, and watching, icy i had little idea how i was going to launch into the bullet journal process. at the end of the workshop i had a clear vision and was armed with many concepts to begin my practical and creative journal. icy kindly displayed pages from her journals - the examples were inspiring. thank you!

Vindu Palihakkara Aug 2020

3 ClassBento workshops attended • 3 reviews


As always, it was a great workshop by Icy. I am a return student and I highly recommend her workshops to anyone - beginner or intermediate. She's very structured and gives alot of tips. She also covers what works for for her and what doesn't. This would definitely be a great guide for us. The workshop came with a lovely, personalised flourishing kit which helps us get started. Today's workshop was online but I didn't feel a difference. I am looking forward to seeing what I can create using the flourishing techniques Icy taught me.

Heather Vmch Aug 2020

104 ClassBento workshops attended • 104 reviews


Icy is a warm, friendly and relaxing host. The personalised kit she sent was really beautiful. Icy is very knowledgeable and experienced in bullet journaling, which was evidenced in the wealth of advice provided in the workshop, as well as the many beautiful journals she has managed to fill! I would absolutely recommend this class.

Rechel Cabasag Aug 2020


Very helpful class and the format is easy to follow. I like that Icy introduced different calligraphy styles for some letters and encouraged us to play around with what style works for us best.

Tae Jowett Jul 2020


Great to learn the basics! The pre-sent pack was great also would highly recommend

Mickala McMahon Jul 2020

3 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


This was a wonderful class! It gave me lots of insights into bullet journaling and how other art forms can be used to make my journal unique.

Susan Library Jun 2020


Icy was a lovely and helpful instructor, very accommodating and flexible. We hope to have workshops with her again in the future!

Charmaine Montgomery Jun 2020

14 ClassBento workshops attended • 12 reviews


Icy is a lovely instructor, patient and kind. She taught us how to break the letters down into their component parts so we can look at most alphabets and recreate them rather than having to remember each individual letter. Icy also showed us different tools as some of us provided our own equipment. Thank you! However, I would strongly recommend getting the kit and class as Icy used a flange, which I’ve never seen used before. An enjoyable workshop.

Susan Tomlin Jun 2020

11 ClassBento workshops attended • 6 reviews


Icy had some great ideas that she was able to pass on. A fun class that has inspired me.
Thank you Icy

Kristy Davies Jun 2020

2 ClassBento workshops attended


I really loved this class! Icy was super friendly and supportive. She checked on our progress regularly and made sure we felt welcome and well supported. She provided exceptional equipment and the class was well structured, allowing us direction to continue our learning individually after the lesson. I thoroughly enjoyed this lesson! Thank you!

Paper Craft and Ink class review by Kristy Davies

Gabrielle Ralph Jun 2020


This was Really helpful learning the basic strokes To utilise with different fonts! Thank you icy

Naomi Byrnes Jun 2020

17 ClassBento workshops attended • 11 reviews


I really appreciated the small group, and the way Icy offered us inspiration from her own journals and Pinterest pages, and the message of gentle flexibility, experimentation and being free to explore our own individual preferences in bullet journalling. I felt inspired to start straight away, and our cat Fergus seems to be enjoying the pens and paper to play along.

Bullet Journaling for Self Care review by Naomi Byrnes

Alyssa Anderson Jun 2020


Great class and introduction into calligraphy. Icy breaks down the steps in a really simple way to understand and is very patient and lovely to chat to throughout the class. Highly recommend to anyone seeking a new creative or mindful outlet.

Shani Wong Jun 2020

17 ClassBento workshops attended • 6 reviews


Thanks Icy for the great class. I think I come out of it, knowing ways to make journalling more unique, personalised to my liking, something I could dedicate myself to.

Sally Whittaker Jun 2020

11 ClassBento workshops attended • 9 reviews


Wonderful class full of good ideas and encouragement to start your journaling project. Thank you so much

Katrina Ironside Jun 2020

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


Icy was lovely. Her journals are beautiful. Good tips, well thought out course and delivery.

Amy Floyd May 2020

11 ClassBento workshops attended • 3 reviews


Thank you so much Icy for a great Bullet Journaling for Self care workshop today. Thanks for all your helpful tips, ideas and for showing us how to set up our own bullet journals using the different style formats. I really enjoyed it and looking forward to putting my own bullet journal together with the skills i've learnt.

Judy Nutting May 2020

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


A really relaxing, fun thing to do with so many ideas! Thank you for sharing such a beautiful approach to journalling and showing us what you do.
So much creativity! A Real blessing. Thank you

Sarah Robb May 2020

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


The class was really enjoyable and Icy was a great teacher. I would definitely do it again. I had no prior experience and found it easy to pick up with Icy’s help.

Martina Gear May 2020

3 ClassBento workshops attended • 3 reviews


This class was fantastic, thank you so much, got some great inspirational content which I can't wait to try out. Thank you Icy Icaro and Bento for such a great service. Kind regards Martina.

Jane Ford May 2020


So many great ideas and well explained. Thank you for sharing with us! You are very creative.

Nidhi Gera May 2020

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 3 reviews


It was a super fun session. Icy is an amazing mentor and a artist. She was very patient in clearing all the doubts. Highly recommend for people who wants to try their hands on modern calligraphy and don't know where to start.

Modern Calligraphy Deconstructed review by Nidhi Gera

Sarah Stevenson May 2020

16 ClassBento workshops attended • 13 reviews


Icy was a great teacher and was full of knowledge and resources about everything Bullet Journal :) My only recommendation would be to get started on the layouts throughout the workshop, but apart from that it was really helpful and well thought out. I'd definitely recommend it to anyone wanting to give Bullet Journaling a go!

Nidhi Gera May 2020

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 3 reviews


It was a super fun session. Icy is an amazing mentor and a artist. Highly recommend for people who wants to try their hands on modern calligraphy and don't know where to start.

Elsa Maria May 2020


I enjoyed Icy's class thoroughly. In addition to teaching the different basic strokes and how they form the letters, Icy also explained in great detail the parts of the nib, how it works, how to take care of it, the paper to be used for calligraphy and where to get these from. She was very approachable and very pleasant. Would definitely recommend if you are a newbie like me:)

Nicolette Smith May 2020

2 ClassBento workshops attended


From the personalised boxes and notes to the class, everything was beautiful and fun.

Icy was a friendly and helpful teacher even from a distance her set up and instructions made it go smoothly.

Thank you for teaching and answering all my questions. Hopefully I can come along to a face to face class soon.

Nichola Prested May 2020


I enjoyed this class! Icy showed us different ways to plan out our bullet journals and gave us tips on the best books to use as journals and where to get supplies. Icy was very nice and friendly!

Lyn Lanzetta May 2020

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


Just finished the iPad calligraphy class with Icy Icari. What a beautiful soul she is. Absolutely loved her class. So patient with me and my lack of iPad knowledge let alone calligraphy. She step by step showed me what to do. I will practice practice practice and then book another class to learn more.
You made my day Icy. Thank you and goodbye until we meet again. Lyn

Mellissa McDonald May 2020

7 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


Icy was a great teacher and very patient.
Thank you for a great Mother's Day activity!

Mother's Day Calligraphy review by Mellissa McDonald

Erica Hazen May 2020

10 ClassBento workshops attended


I loved the class & learned so much about texturing. It is such a mindful practise & excited to draw more sunflowers. Thank you :)

Rj Vitug Apr 2020


Icy was such a great teacher Although I knew some very basic procreate lettering, she tailored her teaching depending on the students skills so I learnt so much!
So easy to understand and follow through if I could give her more than 5 stars I could! Very approachable and engaging teacher! I definitely recommend her!
Thank you Icy xx

Bella Park Apr 2020

4 ClassBento workshops attended • 3 reviews


my class was really good. i enjoyed learning how to draw sunflowers and i enjoyed drawing both styles that we drew. my teacher was very nice and helpful

Vanessa Opazo Apr 2020

5 ClassBento workshops attended • 4 reviews


The class with Icy was amazing, she is an incredible teacher. It doesn't matter if you are not an Ipad geek, she explains every step making it very easy to follow.
Her calligraphy style is very beautiful and unique, and she breaks it down so you can too write pretty letters. Really recommend taking her online class

Hannah Lam Mar 2020


She was great ! Very helpful and gives great tips on how to do lettering. So so friendly. I really enjoyed the class !

Pouthida Ngeth Mar 2020


Practised good basic skills and was provided with one on one support. It was quite informative

Esther Loh Mar 2020


My daughters enjoyed the class and Icy was great ! Looking forward to the advanced class for calligraphy!

Tulin Sayah Mar 2020

22 ClassBento workshops attended • 22 reviews


An awesome class superbly organised by Icy.

An lovely take home pack to carry on learning which was a lovely surprise

Parmpreet Dhaliwal Feb 2020


Icy is a great teacher and was very helpful. She provided great learning resources and was always on hand to support with basic strokes and more advanced techniques.

Modern Calligraphy Deconstructed review by Parmpreet Dhaliwal - Sydney

Michelle Breton Feb 2020

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


Icy is a fantastic and enthusiastic teacher. Her teaching style is simplistic yet effective for complete beginners such as myself! The venue was lovely, clean and spacious. I really enjoyed the workshop!

Angela Lam Feb 2020

2 ClassBento workshops attended


I enjoyed the calligraphy class very much. Icy made the whole calligraphy session fun, exciting and very relaxing. Icy also spent time with us individually. The class was also set up in a great location.
Everyone in the class were first time beginners, and we all came with a common goal to learn.
Icy provided us with all the materials we needed to begin our calligraphy journey, and the resources to further our calligraphy skills.
I highly recommend this class. Icy deconstructed calligraphy so well, as we all left knowing how to reconstruct calligraphy.
Icy, THANK YOU for the support and encouragement to get me to do my own calligraphy for my wedding.

Modern Calligraphy Deconstructed review by Angela Lam - Sydney

Claudia Crosariol Feb 2020


A well constructed introductory class
Conducted at a good pace. I liked the venue too!

Lorraine Liberson Feb 2020

2 ClassBento workshops attended


Icy was very warm and easy to talk to. She really helped me throughout the class. Venue was awesome. A great experience.

Laura Nicols Feb 2020

2 ClassBento workshops attended


Really loved this class! Icy was so lovely and helpful, felt like I learnt a lot from her in a short amount of time.

Jane Li Feb 2020

10 ClassBento workshops attended • 6 reviews


I had a really stressful week at work and this was a fantastic way to unwind. Icy was a really great teacher - very patient and attentive, coming to check up on each of us individually as we practiced different strokes and alphabets. I could tell that a lot of preparation and thought went into preparing for the class, as she had given us folders with our individual names written in calligraphy and also supplied us with practice sheets with words we had individually said we wanted to learn prior to attending the class. We got to take home a container of ink, a calligraphy pen and practice sheets at the end of the class which I am so excited to keep using. The setting was beautiful and it was a very relaxing way to spend a Saturday. Highly recommended.

Kim Vellere Jan 2020


I really enjoyed the workshop. It was a great introduction to calligraphy and Icy (the teacher) gave clear instructions and we all had lots of one on one time with her. All materials were provided which made it easy for everyone. The venue was lovely and very conducive to creating a relaxing, creative and fun atmosphere. Would highly recommend to anyone interested in calligraphy or penmanship.

Leanne Gregory Jan 2020


Thank you Icy for a wonderful workshop; your calm presence was a joy. The deconstructed concept (learning strokes as opposed to whole letters) gave clarity and demystified. I felt as though I was able to ask questions, there was no judgement. And the resource pack provided was/is exceptionally detailed and helpful. Thank you.

Jo Freeman Jan 2020


Great venue. Lovely non intrusive teaching. A really great experience. I highly recommend this course. Icy is a great teacher.

Kelly Hemmings Jan 2020


Icy was great, after a brief introduction on the basics of calligraphy we were able to begin with the materials she had provided. Plenty of practice sheets to work on, and one-on-one help and tips too.
I left the workshop with my new calligraphy pen and ink along with a folder containing plenty of practice work sheets to continue with at home.
Very much enjoyed,

Leanne Matheson Jan 2020

5 ClassBento workshops attended • 5 reviews


A very chill afternoon learning the basic brush strokes. Icy is helpful, down to earth and spent time with each of us to provide feedback and useful tips. She gave us plenty of practice sheets and I’m inspired to keep going.

Kim Guzman Jan 2020


She really knows her stuff and very hands on during the class. Would definitely recommend her!

Lalitha Yogathasar Dec 2019


I had a wonderful time in your class on the 7/12 i just wanted to thank you for your encouragement and sharing the techniques of caligraphy/hand lettering. Icy (teacher) and vanessa were great and supportive too. I really loved the venue.
The materials given were so helpful to practice more. Its really worth for money and the workshop was so informative.
Wishing you all the best
Lalitha

Ashika Rajan Nov 2019

3 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


My daughter liked her Brush Calligraphy class with Icy. It was well organised and Icy was very helpful. Only suggestion is to have a smaller class size or change the seating pattern as the centre was very busy and noisy, hence Icy’s instructions were not audible.

Parika Mahajan Nov 2019


I had a wonderful time at the Brush Calligraphy Deconstructed class with Icy. Icy is a great teacher and was very welcoming. Even though it was a bit noisy since the location was in the middle of a shopping mall but Icy made sure that she went to each one of us and helped where we were struggling. She suggested some supplies and shared tips from her personal experience. I definitely took home a lot and I will be coming back for more learning.

Kelly Tran Nov 2019


Icy is an awesome and fun teacher! She is so relatable and made the workshop enjoyable to learn. It was at our own pace and she'd come around and help us one on one which is what I preferred.
Loved that we were given a personalised tote and folder full of practise paper, and given our own pen holder and ink to bring home to practise further on our own.
Thanks again to Icy for having this workshop. 3 hours was not enough, and I just wanted to keep going

Kristine Nakhel Nov 2019


Teacher was lovely. Instruction book was super helpful. We practiced step by step process of each letter. Highly recommend for beginners!

Amanda Waller Nov 2019


The teacher Icy Icaro was lovely. She was very welcoming and explained the calligraphy technique well. However the venue was a little noisy in that it was difficult to hear Icy when she spoke to the group. The venue was fine as it was easy parking and easy to get to. If a quieter space could be found it would be perfect. Hearing the instructions is so important to participating in the class.
I would attend another class with Icy.

Belinda Wagstaff Nov 2019


Our teacher Icy was great - very helpful in demonstrating the fundamentals of calligraphy.
Venue was beautiful!

Lorelie Sarmiento Nov 2019

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


My daughter and I had a great time and Icy is lovely and so talented. Calligraphy takes skill and a lot of patience! We are truly inspired, keep up your great work Icy x

Paper Craft and Ink class review by Lorelie Sarmiento - Sydney

Pamela Ledley Nov 2019


Brush Calligraphy Descontructed with Icy was a very positive experience. Icy was a patient and helpful teacher and I could see lots of progress all around me.
The venue was a bit tricky. Being in a public area of a shopping centre there were a lot of people going past and it was harder for Icy to interact with everyone. That said, she made sure she talked to everyone and helped out as needed.
Overall, highly recommended and well done Icy!

Rebecca Byrnes Nov 2019


Thankyou Icy for an amazing introduction to beginners calligraphy. I certainly enjoyed it. The equipment ( which we got to keep) was top notch! I certainly will be putting my new skills into practice soon!

Katie Lam Nov 2019

16 ClassBento workshops attended • 14 reviews


It was a great class! Icy is always very kind and patient. Always love how the goodies are packaged.

Brush Calligraphy Deconstructed - the Hills review by Katie Lam - Sydney

Nicole Oddy Nov 2019


Icy was lovely! Having never attempted calligraphy before I have been inspired to practice and give it ago. Thank you

Yasmin Jenkin Nov 2019


Icy was such a welcoming, kind and warm soul that just wanted to share her knowledge and tips on calligraphy with the students. It was great to be provided with all the tools required and one on one time with Icy. The setting in which it was held was stunning and so serene, it made for a lovely & relaxing morning activity.
My only feedback was the venue was a little difficult to find, so some signage or directions would be great but overall a fantastic class!

Ethel Wong Nov 2019


Icy was really nice and she would give individual guidance to all of us.
I hope she'll offer other caligraphy classes so we can learn how to design a word/sentence.

Liz Naguit Oct 2019


I was so impressed by Icy’s preparation, thoughtfulness and patience. The resources she created were amazing and the time went by so quickly as we just dug straight in and enjoyed ourselves. She knew a lot about modern deconstructed calligraphy but was also very informative about other styles and shared her knowledge freely. She created a warm and inviting atmosphere and answered all of our questions patiently. I can’t wait to put all of my newfound skills to use! Thank you for an amazing day, Icy!

Hini Mercado Oct 2019

2 ClassBento workshops attended


Thankyou Icy for a great class! The venue was beautiful, welcoming atmosphere, was relaxing going through the practice sheets provided( w/ plenty to take home as well including a personalised tote bag, calligraphy pen & a jar of ink as well !) I love the products! Thankyou for going around & helping us all one on one was very informative, I feel confident now in my calligraphy, thankyou again! Xo

Paper Craft and Ink class review by Hini Mercado - Sydney

Brooke Clark Oct 2019

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


It was fantastic. Icy is very patient and well prepared. I had a fantastic time:)

Jacqueline Torrefranca Oct 2019


Icy taught us really well. The fact that it was my first time to do modern calligraphy, I wasn't intimidated and she was helping me discreetly. She was nive, patient, detailed and lenient. Her class was fun and made sure we get it correctly. I didn't feel any pressure.

Materials needed were beginners friendly and good quality. She was honest enough where she get her own supplies and which product options (from nib down to paper) can be useful for calligraphy.

Overall, it was a great class! Highly recommended especially if you want to destress. Thank you!

Katie Lam Oct 2019

16 ClassBento workshops attended • 14 reviews


The teacher was great! A great class! I would definitely recommend this to other people.

Lisa Huynh Sep 2019


Icy did a great job in providing useful tips and instruction.
The venue was easy to get to although parking is limited. Nibblies were provided which was a nice touch. I had a lot of fun - practice makes perfect!

Tegan Webb Sep 2019

15 ClassBento workshops attended • 16 reviews


Individual and group instruction, great supplies and a lovely setting. Thanks, Icy! I had a fun time.

Venta Richter Sep 2019

3 ClassBento workshops attended • 3 reviews


I loved the class with Icy. The setting at Caroma was lovely - spacious, light and creative and we were welcomed with refreshments The tables were set up with our places allocated with our personalised bags and all the calligraphy practice guidelines, ink,pen and water jars. Icy explained everything clearly and gave everyone individual attention as needed and offered support references. I finished the class really inspired to keep practising. Thank you Icy

Maggie Lo Aug 2019

5 ClassBento workshops attended • 5 reviews


The venue of this class is great, such a nice space. Icy is a lovely teacher. She started by explaining the various tools and then taught us the basic strokes of calligraphy, followed by the alphabet. She was very patient and went around the class throughout the time, giving us advice and tips. Icy was extremely thoughtful and the materials provided, as well as the items we could take home with us (personalised tote bag, ink bottle, practice material, etc) were all very well thought out. I left feeling like I could confidently practice and develop my skills at home.

Paper Craft and Ink class review by Maggie Lo - Sydney

Madeleine Zarb Aug 2019


The workshop was really valuable, really fun and a really good set up!
I got so much out of it and especially liked Icy’s delivery and applying her knowledge in a encouraging and practical way! The little toches that Icy added to the course really made it. Plus you get all tools to take home to get you started! Love it - thanks Icy

The venue was fab and the to

Kazuya Tsukamoto Jul 2019


Icy is an attentive teacher and gives you a strong foundation to build on with practice. Her class is easy to follow and fun regardless of age or ability. Highly recommend!

Praneedhi Pupulewatte Jul 2019


AMAZING EXPERIENCE

First of all, I want to thank ClassBento for organising such an amazing experience for us. 
One of my friends suggested this to me, since I love making b’day cards and it sounded like something different, I thought “why not”. 
But to be honest, I didn’t expect it to be this fun and insightful

As soon as we entered the studio, she treated us with a warm welcome, and on my station were a bag with my name printed in calligraphy, 2 books to practice, and a calligraphy pen with my name printed on the case. My first impression was “wow, that is so nice of her” and that impression lasted throughout the 3 hours as she continued being super nice to all of us.

She had arranged a lovely set of snacks for us, chocolates, biscuits, salty treats, strawberries, black berries and cheese. The table with the food platter and all the arrangements was a treat to the eye itself.

Regarding the course,
- She started off with basic theories on what calligraphy is, differences with other letter types, different kinds of pens available and where we could buy stationary needed for calligraphy.
- Rather than straightaway jumping into the alphabet, she explained the main 9 strokes used in writing simple letters in calligraphy.
- There were 6 of us in the room, she came to us one-by-one to teach each stroke. And she gave us enough time to practice by ourselves and always encouraged us to ask questions.
- After the strokes, we moved on to the 26 letters in the alphabet. She came to me every time I had a problem with writing a certain letter.
- After learning to write each letter, we moved on to practicing common words. (e.g.:- happy birthday, good luck, congratulations, thank you, any name that we wanted to write).

- She was nice enough to refill our ink bottles every 30 minutes. At the end, we were given our own ink bottle, glass to add water, books to practice, calligraphy pen with the nib and a personalised bag to take home.

Icy Magno was so patient with all of us and helped us throughout the 3 hours. These 3 hours flew by so fast and I didn’t even realise when it reached 1.30 pm. I did not even want to leave because I was having so much fun.

I would recommend this class to anyone who loves to try out calligraphy, this is the best place to start :D 

Looking forward to an intermediate modern calligraphy class from Icy Magno :)

Modern Calligraphy Deconstructed review by Praneedhi Pupulewatte - Sydney

Reenu George Jul 2019

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


Icy is such a professional and patient teacher. The technique that was taught in class has helped me understand the basics of calligraphy. I would recommend Icy’s Class to everyone who is interested in calligraphy.

Vindu Palihakkara Jul 2019

3 ClassBento workshops attended • 3 reviews


Icy was a very good instructor who was kind, patient and gives attention to every student. The fact that the group consisted only 6 students was very good. I was the first to arrive in class and Icy and her sister who assists her had already arranged the table with all the material and a lovely plate of snacks for us. I loved the custom bags she had kept for us with our names written. She is well organised.
The venue was very good as well. A modern and a calm place.
I would highly recommend Icy's Modern Calligraphy Deconstructed workshop to anyone. :)

Paper Craft and Ink class review by Vindu Palihakkara - Sydney

Sunaina Kalra Apr 2019


An amazing morning spent with Icy. She was very patient and attentive. She’s so clever to break down the letters as she did, it made the learning so much easier. It was a fantastic birthday present for our teens!

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