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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 student 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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4 to 30
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$35 - $79
(or 4 payments of $8.75 - $19.75 via-Afterpay)
($35 for Class only, no box, $79 for Class and box)
How it works
This is a
ClassBento
virtual Live/Box class!
From the comfort of your home, share an artisan experience with your friends, family or colleagues, or
enjoy with like-minded others.
Our Live/Box classes have been featured on
The Guardian, TimeOut, Broadsheet, Concrete Playground, Sydney Morning Herald, The Age, Vogue, and more.
Here's how it works:
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We'll deliver a
ClassBento
Box to you
- this is a physical DIY craft kit containing the materials you'll need.
Shipping is free, and it should arrive within 2 business days. We ship nationwide.
Enjoy the online class. After booking, you'll receive
a link to a Zoom meeting. At the time of the class, use that link to join. During the class, you can easily ask questions and get immediate responses.
Zoom is free and easy to use, on any device. You're in control of your privacy - you can mute yourself and hide your webcam if and when you prefer.
What you'll do
Starting with a simple meditation to bring you back to the essence of who you are, this live online abstract painting class will provide you with the opportunity to open to your natural energy and create your own abstract works.
During the online class, you will learn painting techniques to help you on your way - washes, layers, application with different tools, and fast and slow methods of abstract painting.
It is a relaxed and fun class where there are no rules. Just enjoy opening to your natural self, to create and be with one another from this space - it will do wonders for your mental health.
If you're looking for creative things to do at home, then abstract painting is the perfect way to set you on a new artistic journey!
Class is for adults but children from seven years upwards are welcome as well.
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Knowledge Required
No previous experience required and experience is also welcomed.
 
What you'll get in your craft kit
A set of paintbrushes
10 pots of paint
5 sheets of art paper
What you'll need
A small water spray bottle (can be bought from Bunnings, Ikea, supermarkets)
Old rags to cleanup with and use as a wet cloth during class
Water container to clean brushes
3 small dishes or jars to create paint washes in.
Palette (eg a sheet of plastic, ice-cream container lid or art palette)
Palette knife is optional (very handy for different techniques), or use a piece of strong cardboard or plastic. Something to use in a similar way.
For over the past 20 years I have been a professional artist in the medium of painting. I studied a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree at University of NSW, College of Fine Arts, Sydney. I worked in the film and photographic industries to then come back full circle to my love of painting. From this love I have exhibited in over 40 solo and group shows in galleries within Australia. Through my work I explore the essence of life – freedom, love, the source of our being.
I also support people through one to one counselling sessions; classes, and retreats, to open to the freedom of being. Challenges with circumstances, emotions, the body, stories/thoughts, are all what comes and goes in this vastness of freedom. (for One to One sessions please contact me via my Instagram).
Through Classbento you can discover the classes I offer - Abstract art, Wellbeing (includes Qigong, Meditation, "Inquiry"/awareness discovery) for adults, young adults, Meditation class, and The Joy of Being - Art & Wellbeing for children. These classes support people create, express, open, and discover freedom which is always here.
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Robyn Martin
 • 
Mar 2021
I really enjoyed the class. Eyvette showed samples of technics and talked us through each part and gave us a clear understanding of the different tools and grow to use them it has inspired me to seek out art classes in the community thank you
Sara Doyle
 • 
Mar 2021
It was wonderful! Yvette is friendly and made the whole experience very relaxing! I learned a lot of new techniques and feel more confident with exploring styles, techniques, mediums and materials. Very inspiring!
Stephanie Ng
 • 
Feb 2021
I'm a complete beginner to painting or any art styles, and this class was super fun and relaxing. There's no pressure to paint in any specific way or style; Yvette teaches interesting techniques that were great to explore. It definitely sparked a joy for art that I'm very eager to pursue!
Dianna Lang
 • 
Jan 2021
Thanks Yvette for designing a balanced, thoughtful session packed with tools and techniques. I came away with new skills and plenty of inspiration.
This class was a great intro and I really enjoyed trying out the recommended techniques but I must say I need a lot of work!
Lucy Pilkington
 • 
Nov 2020
Really enjoyed making the time to do this. Nice escape, started with meditation and then explored and played, learnt painting techniques too. Nice way to spend a few hours.
This was a really lovely class. Yvette has a calm, relaxed approach to the class and allows time for integrating new techniques. The meditation was well-suited and I left feeling like I had been equipped with tools to explore painting further in my own time. Would love to do it again. Thanks so much!
Bianca Tomaino
 • 
Oct 2020
Yvette was fantastic It was a lot of fun! Strongly recommend! Looking forward to more classes!
A lovely teacher who created a calm and meditative experience. Abstract is hard to “teach” as it’s so individual but her techniques will help me create my own pieces.
This was an amazing class! I learnt a lot of painting techniques that I can't wait to start playing with in my art journey Also really loved that the class started out with a bit of meditation as I was feeling a bit anxious this morning, so helped ground me in what I was doing, and was super surprised when she announced class was over! Definitely want to check out Yvette's other classes
Liz Clarke
 • 
Sep 2020
This class with Yvette was great. The pace was perfect and I learned a lot.
Yvette was a wonderful teacher for our young clients (ages 10/ 11). The class was well paced and had just the right amount of content to keep things interesting without making them feel rushed. The young people can now apply their newly learned skills for other creative endeavours in school holidays during Stage 4 restrictions.
Great virtual painting class with Yvette. We started with meditation, great to get that creativity going. Then Yvette showed various techniques, mixes of colour and how you can keep coming to your painting a few times till you know it's done. I also learnt what we can do if something doesn't work.
A great class! Very relaxing way to get started or back into art! A good demonstration of techniques and lots of time to play around with your creations! A good supply of paints and paint brushes to carry on experimenting after the class. Thank you Yvette!
Freya Newton
 • 
Aug 2020
Really enjoyed this session, we did it as a team building exercise. It ran really smoothly, it was easy to follow and we learnt some great techniques! Thanks Yvette!
I had a great time at the beginners abstract art online course. I was blown away by how many techniques there are to create abstract art. You would think it would be easy! It was good to have someone talk you through some of the techniques.
Alex Nixon
 • 
Jul 2020
I enjoyed learning the new skills of washes and the use of different tools. It was a lovely and relaxing class.
I had a wonderful time doing abstract painting with Yvette, utilizing the different tools and techniques. Triggers me to start exploring and understanding the interpretation of abstract paintings.
I really enjoyed the relaxed and friendly atmosphere, felt free to quietly sit and play with paint and listen to the different possibilities. Hearing about the artist who puts her surfaces out in nature inspired me to play a bit more with that after class. The message I took away was the possibility of continually layering and layering and layering over time. Thank you for the nurturing environment and encouragement to experiment, use affordable/free materials and have fun
Naomi Rundle
 • 
Jun 2020
I've only ever worked with oils, so acrylics are new for me.i really enjoyed the class and got some great ideas.thanks !
Loads of fun! The time just flew by! Thank you for a great Saturday morning learning abstract painting :)
Anonymized Customer
 • 
May 2020
2 ClassBento workshops attended
This was a terrific class, lots of fun and full of useful painting techniques. I loved Yvette's style of teaching, as she started with a meditation to connect you with your energy and creativity. She gave great instructions, along with the freedom to develop your own style and ideas for how to continue after the class. Thank you!
Marie Smith
 • 
May 2020
4 ClassBento workshops attended
Lots of techniques learned-lovely atmosphere . Really enjoyed :)
Thank you so much Yvette. So many ideas now!
Victoria Barling
 • 
May 2020
A great introduction to abstract art covering technique and three different styles. The examples were very helpful for guidance. The class moved along at a good pace and gave enough time to focus on each piece.