Sydney

classes: Silversmithing • Leather Work • Jewellery Making • Textiles • Candle Making

4.8 (288)

* Masterful Makers - DIY Workshops *

The art of being a maker!

Makers take raw materials and transform them into objects of desire. It is an art form, it is a craft, and it can be learned!

Come and experience a workshop with Masterful Makers. In as little as two hours you can walk out with a piece of handmade jewellery, leather bag, stunning knotted mala or your own personalised skincare products. All designed and crafted by you!

Let me introduce myself, I am Victoria White, a one-woman dynamo/mad scientist/designer and maker of crafts. I am the owner of Masterful Makers and offer boutique workshops from my studio.

My love for art, the history of man and pretty shiny things came together while being pregnant with my daughter and working for the Museum of African American Art in Florida. I fell in love with African trade beads. They were historical in context and heavy with human drama. They were an artefact, an antique and pretty. Pairing the few trade beads I had with semi-precious stones and sterling silver wire I began to make my first wrapped earrings.

It was very therapeutic and relaxing until my husband (at the time) saw the box of earrings I had made and took them to work. He returned that afternoon and presented me with a box of money, after having sold them all to his work colleagues! And that is how all this madness began.

That was a bit over 25 years ago. And here we are now!

I have my BA in art history and a Diploma in Visual Arts and Silversmithing.

I use my workshops to pass on my skills and knowledge so that you too will see just how enjoyable being a Maker can be. Coming away with personally designed and created pieces.

I am Victoria White and Making is my passion, let me make it yours as well.

Come and experience a Masterful Makers Workshop!

Classes

Make a Ring in a Day DIY Workshop

4.9 (102)

Runs regularly

Marrickville

1 to 30

$280

Triple Scented Candle Making DIY Workshop

4.9 (19)

Runs regularly

Marrickville

1 to 30

$170

Natural Wax Candle Making DIY Workshop

4.6 (10)

Runs regularly

Marrickville

1 to 30

$170

Small Leather Class One

4.8 (5)

Runs regularly

Marrickville

1 to 30

$130

Make and Design Your Own Gemstone Mala Workshop

4.8 (31)

Runs regularly

Marrickville

1 to 30

$150

Make Your Own Manifestation Necklace Workshop

4.5 (6)

Runs regularly

Marrickville

1 to 30

$150

Candle and Cocktails Class

4.3 (3)

Runs regularly

Marrickville

1 to 20

$175

Forever Ring Making Class

Runs regularly

Marrickville

1 to 6

$390

Make a Ring in a Day Workshop Two

4.5 (2)

Runs regularly

Marrickville

1 to 30

$280

Ring Making DIY Course

5.0 (1)

Runs regularly

Marrickville

1 to 30

$280

Small Leather Goods DIY Class Two

5.0 (4)

Runs regularly

Marrickville

1 to 30

$130

Bezel Stone Setting Workshop

5.0 (1)

Runs regularly

Marrickville

1 to 30

$420

Rockstar Stone Setting DIY Jewellery Workshop

4.8 (9)

Runs regularly

Marrickville

1 to 30

$420

Silversmithing Course for Beginners

5.0 (3)

Runs regularly

Marrickville

1 to 30

$590

Cocktail and Candle Making Class for Private Parties

4.0 (1)

Your choice of time

Marrickville

5 to 30

$145

Make Your Own Gemstone Mala Workshop

Your choice of time

Comes to you

6 to 10

$150

Mobile Natural Wax Candle Making Workshop

Your choice of time

Comes to you

6 to 8

$170

Leather Tote Bag Course

Runs regularly

Marrickville

1 to 30

$350

Leather Handcraft DIY Wallet Course

5.0 (2)

Runs regularly

Marrickville

1 to 30

$220

Make a Ring in a Day - Silver & Gold Stackable Ring Set

Runs regularly

Marrickville

1 to 50

$420

DIY Leather Course: Tablet Sleeve / Clutch

Runs regularly

Surry Hills

1 to 30

$260

Makeup Brush / Tool Holder and Make Up Bag Course

5.0 (1)

Runs regularly

Marrickville

1 to 30

$260

French Notepad Cover DIY Workshop

5.0 (1)

Runs regularly

Marrickville

1 to 30

$180

Advanced Silversmithing Course

5.0 (1)

Runs regularly

Marrickville

1 to 30

$590

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Reviews

(288)

Pedro Henrique Oliveira Baraona • Nov 2023

Great instructor! Victoria was super knowledgeable, kind and funny, highly advise this workshop! Thank you!

Agnieszka Guse • Nov 2023

Victoria went above and beyond to create a unique tailored experience for us, we really appreciated the care and creativity!

Wendy Crosbie • Nov 2023

A great class with Victoria! She is very experienced and has great facilities. Made me feel very welcome and left with my own ring which was awesome!

Nathalie Martinez • Nov 2023

Class was interesting, learning to make candles in a simple way.

Had fun learning, and the dog was a bonus.

Thanks!

Kylie Swain • Oct 2023

11 ClassBento workshops attended • 9 reviews

I thoroughly enjoyed my Malay making experience.
Victoria was patient and very helpful with guiding me through the steps.
The semi precious beads were plentiful with colour, many choices with the silk and tassels.
The studio was cosy, I’m very happy with how my Mala turned out.
I’m inspired!

Jenna Cooke • Oct 2023

5 ClassBento workshops attended • 5 reviews

Victoria provided a wonderfully inclusive and welcoming environment to create in. I enjoyed the company at the workshop and I will definitely return.

Jenna Cooke • Oct 2023

5 ClassBento workshops attended • 5 reviews

Victoria provided a wonderfully inclusive and welcoming environment to create in. I enjoyed the company at the workshop and I will definitely return.

Jemima Khoo • Oct 2023

Victoria was lovely, and I love the ring made. I enjoyed the workshop, would recommend.

Isabella Nguyen • Sep 2023

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews

She was very informative and funny. The atmosphere of the class was very laid back and comfortable.

Cassandra Craig • Sep 2023

12 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews

Victoria is lovely, she has a great new place. All materials was provided and I really enjoyed the class.

Agathe Brault • Sep 2023

I was very happy.
The teacher helped me through the whole project and was really patient and knowledgeable.
I learned a lot .

Becky Evans • Sep 2023

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews

We loved making rings with Victoria! A great teacher and lovely to chat to. Enjoyed the whole process and came out with great rings we designed.

Pam Hatwieger • Aug 2023

Victoria is fun and a great helper. I fully enjoyed being able to basically do any style of ring I had imagined. The opportunities are endless

Tara Cooke • Aug 2023

4 ClassBento workshops attended • 5 reviews

Loved the session! Victoria and her little helper Tiara were fab ❤️ Would definitely do another class!

Annemi Olivier • Aug 2023

3 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews

Victoria is unbelievably knowledgeable and her class had a great vibe. We made beautiful rings in our own style and had great fun doing so. Can recommend.

Alisa Dong • Aug 2023

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews

Very professional settings. Teachers are experienced and patient. Wish to have more time to do more hands-on practices myself.

Chelsea Page • Jul 2023

Amazing class, loved Victoria’s friendliness and enthusiasm. She really made the class exciting and interesting. We love our rings!

Brooke Little • Jul 2023

71 ClassBento workshops attended • 52 reviews

Pretty expensive class I would say there are alot of other more affordable ones just something to keep in mind

Aidan Bishop • Jul 2023

My partner and i made rings with veronica for our anniversary and it was the best way to spend an anniversary. Veronica was super friendly, helpful and funny. My partner and i had a blast making these rings and will always have a great reminder of our love. I would recommend this to anyone who would listen, 5 stars.

Grace Benn • Jul 2023

We had a great time in Victoria’s class. Lots of fun choosing and creating a unique stamping design on our rings in her lovely light filled studio.

Joanne Bermingham • Jun 2023

I Loved today with the Teacher making a manifesting necklace, just Beautiful, the surroundings great

Estelle Liedemann • Jun 2023

13 ClassBento workshops attended • 14 reviews

Was a fun class and we learnt plenty. Really enjoyed the class and still enough wearing the rings.

Kristen Blakers • Jun 2023

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews

It was a relaxing class. Minimal contribution required to the final product. You need to have steady hands. The teacher was friendly and accommodating, however overall I didn't feel the experience and the final rings were worth the cost of $420.

James Zhou • Jun 2023

2 ClassBento workshops attended

The instructor was so lovely, she brought so much good energy and the class was so fun ! It felt more like a friend hangout with the teacher, and we were super immersed in the learning process :)

Would definitely recommend everyone to give this a try !

Kiva Cusack • Jun 2023

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews

Teacher had a lovely personality and made me feel comfortable. The pug was so cute! And I left with a little leather pouch

Vladimir Gligorovski • Jun 2023

40 ClassBento workshops attended • 37 reviews

I really enjoyed it and it was a good day for me to have and the teacher was really nice also it gave me good incentive for what to accomplish

Lara Feldman • May 2023

2 ClassBento workshops attended

Wonderful day spent with Victoria teaching us how to make rings.
Thank you so much.

Gabriela Vitola • Apr 2023

I had a great time creating my Mala! VICTORIA is amazing, it was a pleasure to meet her! Thank you

Mirella • Apr 2023

What a great class, lots of information regarding the beautiful and special history of the Mala beads. Victoria is very knowledgeable, patient and lots of fun.

I left with an exquisite piece. Very therapeutic, a great mindful activity.

Natalie Smith • Apr 2023

91 ClassBento workshops attended • 38 reviews

Making jewllery what a dream. All those magical moments when they turn into beautiful objects. I made this ring.

Caid Upton • Apr 2023

We had this booked for our anniverary night as it looked like a really fun creative and different type of thing to do. We had heaps of fun with Victoria and her friend, it was great conversation and lots of scent options. We just found this quite misleading from the ad here as we spent the night in the kitchen making the candles, while only really doing half of the work so not entirely DIY. I think we had set our expecations off the pictures on the listing where it would be a bit more creative and hands on with more options on decorating them. Where as there wasn't any colour add ins for the wax or choice of vessel for the candles so it was kind of plain and underwhelming. We were hoping for more of a professional setting as pictured. Hopefully in the future they can refine the class to the above to make it a bit more enjoyable considering the price.

Eddy Chan • Mar 2023

2 ClassBento workshops attended

Fantastic and fun experience with a great teacher. It was great to be able to press on our own designs with her mountain load of stamps and be able to take part in making our own jewellery.

Natalie Smith • Mar 2023

91 ClassBento workshops attended • 38 reviews

I can’t believe I did this wahay an experience. She showed me what to do and said your turn. I kept on saying ‘I did I it’ Those beautiful tools. A beautiful studio to do it from.She is a really fun person . I had a few laughs at myself. It is something people should try. It’s making something so special but for anyone. Proud of myself.this is finger my ring will go on when it’s finished I’ll take another later.

Kristy Swift • Mar 2023

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews

I booked this class as a special birthday gift for myself. I had chosen the class specifically for the Dream Manifestation aspect of the workshop along with the gorgeous crystals and stones shown in the promo photos.

+Friendly instructor and the most gorgeous dog
+Fun and spacious workshop space
+Good range of tools and patterns to emboss your trinkets
+Received a glass of ice cold water, which I needed as it was hot
+I liked my final designs

-There was no dream manifestation or spiritual element to this class, one of the main reasons I booked this class.
- I was offered only a small selection of silver plated trinkets to emboss. I was not offered any stones, crystals or different coloured metals to use as per the advertisement photo.
-Instructor did not learn or ask for my name until the end of the class (even though I was the only person in the class) and I knew her name and her dog's name.
-The clasp on my necklace broke four hours later when I was out at dinner :(
-No much of vibe happening- no music, nibbles, or fan (it was humid)

Leisa McBride • Mar 2023

26 ClassBento workshops attended • 23 reviews

The bead board is used, scuff marks, slide marks on the bottom, red maybe nail polish on the top and dirty. The tweezer’s are dirty and used.
There was no Sterling silver guru bead, just a gold coloured shell.
The beads silver coloured not gemstone. yellow beads and clear beads with markings. The 0.9mm thread can’t go through the silver or yellow beads without extreme force, even with my husband trying.
To say I am disappointed is an understatement, I was very much looking forward to the spiritual aspect of making a gemstone mala to be let down by used, dirty items and 4mm beads not appropriate for the 0.9mm cord.
No sterling silver guru bead.
Seller said they moved and it must be from that and offered to send a new bead board and silver bead. That is all. I said don’t bother. I didn’t even bother attending the video class. I wanted to leave 2 stars but then it wouldn’t let me upload a photo.

Marley Fode • Mar 2023

3 ClassBento workshops attended • 3 reviews

My box didn't arrive on time, no fault of Victoria. But she was really good at providing support and shipped another box out. Once it arrived I really enjoyed making it.

Sandy Krusarovski-Reale • Feb 2023

This was a great class! Teacher Victoria was do helpful, knowledgeable, and patient! Location was easy to find. I would most definitely sign up for other classes! Thank you Sandy :)

Elle Bailly • Feb 2023

This was my first time making jewellery from scratch and I had heaps of fun! Victoria is so lovely and her class has such a welcoming environment. Victoria was able to turn my rudimentary idea into something beautiful that I can keep forever. I'll definitely return and try her other workshops in the future.

Margaret Dinh • Feb 2023

Awesome class! Victoria is a thoughtful and insightful teacher. She's patient and always happy to share her wealth of knowledge. Throughout our design process she gave us many options and presented us with ways in which we could carry out our design.
Definitely recommend!

Soham Srivastava • Feb 2023

Victoria was great and jovial. She made the class very fun.
The studio is in a new location and just what you need for small groups.
Materials were provided and Victoria has so much expertise, she knows how to make all sorts of designs.
Good value for money as you walk away with a silver ring. Options are there for gold and platinum as well, but that's a little expensive.

Lauren Li • Feb 2023

Amazing experience with Victoria!

She is such an amazing teacher, very vibrant personality making the class extremely fun. All in all walked out with beautiful rings. Definitely a memorable and fun experience!

*Tiara’s (little pug) a legend, definitely a plus*

Mila Valdemarin • Feb 2023

It’s a good course to give you an idea of how much time doing a ring takes.

Adam Ragz • Feb 2023

Victoria is very lovely, entertaining and all over sweet. My partner and I really had a great time making candles and sipping on cocktails all evening. Awesome fun!

Michelle Fielden • Feb 2023

55 ClassBento workshops attended • 55 reviews

I accidentally broke my glass candle jars so I had to replace them before making the candles. Very easy and enjoyable class.

Revathi Kanduri • Jan 2023

Victoria was amazing and her dog was the sweetest. I had fun doing the workshop and understand the techniques but also we were able to talk about soo many different things - from paintings, art to culture and parenting. Thank you Victoria.

Rocky Wang • Jan 2023

Victoria she is an excellent and patient teacher and you can get a lot.
Thanks

Aron Warren • Jan 2023

2 ClassBento workshops attended

Victoria’s class was so much fun, relaxed, chilled and amazing scents to choose from. Would highly recommend.

Noeleen Wesley • Jan 2023

This workshop was a fun taste of silversmithing. The teacher was energetic and passionate with skillful knowledge to help me design and make a lovely silver ring. I'm keen to come back for more.

Anna Behnke • Jan 2023

3 ClassBento workshops attended • 4 reviews

This is a fun and creative class. Victoria is a fabulous teacher and is patient and funny.
She is so skilled. As a mum of 2 teenagers it’s a challenge to find activities we all agree on so this was the perfect workshop: Building on our ideas together, sharing tools and seeing our creations polished up. We all loved the course in the relaxed atmosphere. Thank you Victoria for something we will always cherish!

Ruby Elkan • Jan 2023

I took my daughter (13) to do this experience. We were the only ones there, which initially really excited me.

The teacher was lovely and her pug was absolutely adorable.

I'm terms of value, while we had a good time, I'm not sure that I would call this a manifestation workshop.

There is no spiritual element to it. There's no part where you set intentions with the instructor and there's no theory behind crafting the jewelry in particular ways to make goals come to life etc.

It's basically a workshop to make an artsy pendant necklace, which my daughter enjoyed.

I specifically booked it for the spiritual element and got her all excited about setting goals. Helping with mental health and pumping her up for the year ahead But unfortunately i didn't feel like we left the workshop having even trapped into any of this shame

Suzanne Milne • Dec 2022

3 ClassBento workshops attended • 4 reviews

This was absolutely brilliant. Victoria is amazing at her craft and great company. My children did this (with me supervising) and every detail was an adventure. Have to admit - we are all super keen to get back and do this again and again. We LOVE the rings and were so excited to find out how the tools of the trade make it all possible. Magical day with an incredible mentor.

Jodie Amico • Dec 2022

32 ClassBento workshops attended • 29 reviews

This was a lovely, mindful class. I found it challenging to get my letters straight but the necklace turned out good.

Lauren Bottle • Dec 2022

9 ClassBento workshops attended • 7 reviews

This class was very enjoyable. The teacher made sure I understood the instructions to make my mala. I'm very pleased with the finished product.

Annette Redpath • Dec 2022

34 ClassBento workshops attended • 15 reviews

Thoroughly enjoyed attending this workshop and learning how to arrange dried flowers. Jemina is very nice and funny.

Jenny Nguyen • Dec 2022

27 ClassBento workshops attended • 24 reviews

Class was very fun and interesting, the teacher was enthusiastic and patient explaining about silversmithing

Nicholas Carra • Dec 2022

Teacher was alot of fun, lots of laughs had, definitely worth the trip and money well spent

Freddy Clear • Nov 2022

Lovely lady very friendly knows good coffee also passionate about her art what’s always nice to see. highly recommend

Mirte Veldt • Nov 2022

Victoria is a great and inspiring teacher, I learned so much from her! I had a great time and feel confident enough to try and make some candles myself at home.
I sure te commend her as a teacher!

Cindy Erlina • Nov 2022

Victoria was amazing, she's very knowledgeable and patient throughout the class. I had a ton of fun making a very cute and stylish card wallet!

Eve Hall • Nov 2022

Very enjoyable class of one with a knowledgeable and engaging teacher.
Inspired me to learn more about leatherwork
Thank you

Christopher Levingston • Nov 2022

Excellent teacher
Great class
Great insights and craftsmanship
Worth every penny and I recommend the class to anyone who might be interested

Stephanie Saulnier • Oct 2022

4 ClassBento workshops attended • 4 reviews

Had a wonderful time making a ring. The teacher was very flexible and helped me design and create something I wanted. Great experience!

Deanne Taylor • Oct 2022

The whole experience was so worth it.
I am not confident when it comes to design projects but with the guidance of the amazing artist/ teacher I walked away really excited with what I created.
My daughter and I loved how relaxing the environment was and how it supported the creative process.
Great class great teacher. So worth the money.

Mathew Sigmund • Oct 2022

2 ClassBento workshops attended

Victoria was a lovely teacher with all the skills and tools required to make our rings.
The venue itself a bit tricky to find, and daunting on the way in, but Victoria’s studio is a typical artsy affair.
The ring making and conversation were both enjoyable, and Victoria have plenty of time to make our rings.
Thanks again.

Daria Strezova • Oct 2022

The teacher was super nice and I had a lovely time. Ring turned out lovely.

Eliza Stewart • Oct 2022

10 ClassBento workshops attended • 9 reviews

Victoria is a fantastic teacher so approachable and fun, full of encouragement and creativity was encouraged to explore and experiment with all the array of equipment and patterns, the time flew by and I am delighted with my ring! Would highly recommend to all!

Beth McIntyre • Oct 2022

I can’t recommend this class enough! Victoria is such a patient teacher and really made this workshop into a great day. I booked this class with my 15 year old daughter and we both enjoyed learning little bits about working with silver and making memories. That we also walked out with something pretty we’d made to remind us was a bonus.

Tania Tetitaha • Oct 2022

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews

Great teacher - Victoria was funny and engaging. Venue central ineresting and intimate. My finished ring was fab.

Daniel Davison • Oct 2022

Victoria is great and I made some great pieces. Going to continue on doing the next level!

Ling Lee • Oct 2022

22 ClassBento workshops attended • 21 reviews

Fantastic session with Victoria. I love my ring and I had such a fun time making it.

Cassandra Craig • Oct 2022

12 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews

I had a great time making candles, the teacher was lovely and the materials were awesome

Karen Claren • Oct 2022

Major disappointment and false advertising.
It's taken me some time to write this, to reflect and research to be be fair, and get over the shock.
This 2.5hour "course" (8pm to 10.30pm) fell short in all manners of expectations.
It was a 20 minute activity, which was only drawn out to 9.30 pm by us watching the teacher manically prepare as we arrived, and engaging her in conversation through a, series of questions about her, her art her life.
The candle bit, focus of our 170$ "course" (reduced to a still exorbitant $120, - thanks to NSW 50 voucher) consisted of:
-10min supervision of melting 2x 180g of soy wax chips scented with a tablespoon of essence
-sticking a prefabricated 2x mesh to the base of 2x prebought coloured glass moulds
-5 second hot wax pour into each mould

And that's it.

We had to do another trip the next day back to the city to collect our chilled and set candles.

The advert stated making a 3xweek 800g candle, with another smaller bonus candle.
Not true.
We got two make 2x small 180g single wick candles.

No learning of making wicks, shapes, or much else.

A total outrageous rip off

The teacher, créative for sûre, was manic, unprepared when we arrived.

Calling this à course is a far stretch of the imagination.
Its a workshop (activity) not with more than 45mins to include chit chat, and a max fee of 60$

Gina Edin • Sep 2022

Great fun ! We did two X-Large Personalised candles . Teacher was fun experienced and full of ideas .

Tianye Kang • Sep 2022

A very nice workshop and we enjoyed it very much! We will definitely do it again

Diane Sim • Sep 2022

Victoria is such a fantastic teacher and host. We had a great hens party. I can’t wait to see how our candles turned out.

Brenda • Sep 2022

56 ClassBento workshops attended • 34 reviews

This is first candle I ever made in my life before that never done it
And was nice experience first time I learn about
Fragrance oils was first time I learn about them

Brenda • Sep 2022

56 ClassBento workshops attended • 34 reviews

Wax Melts something new and different it nice have in heart shapes make 2 candles

thank you

Niall Caverly • Sep 2022

Victoria was fantastic, knowledgeable and so helpful. She was able to direct our ideas into an achievable project and all the materials and tools needed were provided, I ended up with a ring I really love.

Winfie Suharlie • Sep 2022

I booked this class for work team bonding session and we enjoyed this class so much. Victoria so patience teaching us how to create leather wallet. it was amazing experience :) Thank you Victoria

Danette Watson • Sep 2022

3 ClassBento workshops attended • 3 reviews

Victoria is so nice, enthusiastic and welcoming. The session was very personal and I had lots of choices to make my mala exactly as I wanted it. Victoria is a very skilled jeweller so she has all the gear and more! Lots of fun!

Jenny Norman • Sep 2022

Victoria was wonderful. Happy, skilled and professional. We had a lot of laughs and will refer to others.Love my ring.

Jenny Norman • Sep 2022

Victoria was wonderful. Happy, skilled and professional. We had a lot of laughs and will refer to others.

Qiao Chen • Aug 2022

It’s a really good experience and I love the rings we made. Victoria is amazing, she’s a good teacher :)

Katherine Frederickson • Aug 2022

Friendly and knowledgeable teacher. Non stressful experience. Went through the process of making my first two candles with ease thanks to Victoria’s caring guidance. Great value for money and introduction into candle-making.

Rebecca Houlahan • Aug 2022

Victoria was energetic and fun, and clearly explained the purpose of all the different tools and how to use them. She gave us plenty of time to practice with the materials provided to figure out how to make the patters and choose what we wanted to actually put on the ring. We had a 15-20 minute break in the middle, and there are cafe's nearby where you can easily grab a coffee or a snack.

I came in with a bunch of pictures from Pinterest with some ideas and Victoria was able to help us take concepts from much more complicated rings and make them work with the beginners workshop, it was great!

Rebecca Morrissey • Aug 2022

64 ClassBento workshops attended • 64 reviews

Loved making this! Colours were nice and looks great when it’s made. A very special piece, thank you

Mr Johns • Aug 2022

Great communication and very easy class to work through. Highly recommend this class for anyone looking to learn candle making.

Angelica Forester • Aug 2022

The class was amazing!
The instructor was friendly and spoke clearly and we really had a lot of fun participating
and learning how to do this. Highly recommended for anyone wanting to learn a new skill and have some fun while you're at it.

Amanda Lawson • Aug 2022

23 ClassBento workshops attended • 21 reviews

Loved this class. Very easy to do. Clear instructions. Was allowed to work at own pace. Would recommend this class

Allison Harvey • Jul 2022

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews

Great workshop. The teacher was great and very knowledgeable and very happy to share her experience. The class was small with only myself and one other participant so we got lots of one on one attention and assistance. I love the ring I made. Highly recommend this workshop.

Samantha Meulman • Jul 2022

3 ClassBento workshops attended

What a super fun class! It was great to learn this new skill and we felt like experts at the end, highly recommend this fun and easy to follow class thank you Immediately after the class waiting for the candles to cure (attached photo)

Adrian Yu • Jul 2022

Victoria was awesome, the ring is very lovely and we got every tool we needed. Had fun!

Summer Woods • Jul 2022

64 ClassBento workshops attended • 64 reviews

Enjoyed this class. Teacher is really lovely and very helpful. My necklace is a work in progress and very personal to me so will attach a photo of my tools used. Loved making this

Ashleigh Serrao • Jul 2022

15 ClassBento workshops attended • 4 reviews

It was such a great experience. Victoria's vibrant energy is a pleasure to be around, coupled with a great sense of humour, you're in for a really good time! Lots of laughs and lovely tea.

Summer Woods • Jul 2022

64 ClassBento workshops attended • 64 reviews

Such a beautiful class! Definitely a favourite. Really enjoyed making this and the finished product is gorgeous. Thank you

Belinda McGrath • Jul 2022

Highlight of our holiday. We loved the studio atmosphere and Victoria has a enthusiastic vibrant energy that inspires confidence and creativity. Definitely recommend!

Buff Sietsma • Jul 2022

This was an incredible lesson!
We absolutely had the best time. Victoria is a wonderful teacher full of energy, information, inspiration and skill which she so generously shared with us.
We love our rings!
Thanks Victoria x

Justine Lawson • Jul 2022

Victoria is a skilled jeweller and teacher. She provided plenty of feedback, direction and support with our individual creations. Lively and engaging, the experience was really enjoyable and of course, left us with unique rings which weren’t at all bad for first attempts.

Carryn Oosthuizen • Jun 2022

Fun class with a great little ring to take home at the end of the day

Xinying Zhou • Jun 2022

The teacher is very nice and warm, I am satisfied with the ring i done

Susanne Mayer • Jun 2022

4 ClassBento workshops attended • 3 reviews

Excellent class. Great teacher, she went above and beyond and delivered our jewellery by post as it needed some extra attention. Excellent location and a fun building, great vibe. Thanks Victoria.

Jessica Kuo • Jun 2022

6 ClassBento workshops attended • 7 reviews

The class is definitely worth the money and it also exceeds my expectation. Teacher Victoria is so kind and friendly. I had such a great experience of jewelry making with her. Victoria is fun, enthusiastic, and passionate. I enjoyed our session together.

Pascale Delcour • Jun 2022

4 ClassBento workshops attended • 3 reviews

The block the studio in is quite unique - feels like a bit of ghetto The studio is pretty cool with jewelry & art work on display.
Victoria is quite a character - lots of laughs & interesting conversation.
I would like to go back to do some one on one classes so I do more hands on & use the tools to make the ring.

Angeletta Giovanni • Jun 2022

5 ClassBento workshops attended • 3 reviews

Loved this activity and found the instructor easy to get along with , looking at booking other activities with her

Kathryn Marangos • May 2022

39 ClassBento workshops attended • 36 reviews

Beautiful kit filled with lots supplies for making amazing candles. Oils are beautiful and very different and refreshing

Laura Liu • May 2022

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews

Lovely class instructed by Victoria. She is very experienced and walked me through all details including tricks to do a tight knot, colour palette and numbers distribution. Victoria has a bubbly personality, so you will have a good and fun conversation with her. I really enjoy my time there :P

Jamie • May 2022

The teacher was awesome, great knowledge and supported us through the entire process was a pleasure to take part in the class

Kellie Joerdens • May 2022

The class was perfect for the 2 of us. Perfect pace and plenty of opportunity to practice before working the real thing.
Don't judge the building, it added character to the art.
The perfect day to celebrate our silver anniversary.

Charis Bury • May 2022

Victoria was amazing; so welcoming and clearly very knowledgeable. The venue is really unique and Victoria's studio was perfect for a small group.
We loved the different options Victoria gave us, allowing us to make a ring that felt really personal.
Good value for money! Perfect team building exercise (which is what we used it for) and easy for a beginner 'taste' of jewelry designing. Victoria does most of the work for you but you get to stamp and help finish your piece.
I wish we'd brought wine! That was the one thing we could have done to make it better.

Christina Sheers • May 2022

48 ClassBento workshops attended • 48 reviews

Great kit with everything you could need to make candles at home. I recommend to all.

Dianne Jewsbury • May 2022

3 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews

I found this class well structured and enjoyable. The kit was carefully packed to include everything required for the class and arrived in good time. The teacher seemed very experienced and knowledgeable in the craft of metal stamping. I found communicating with Victoria very easy both during the class and at other times through phone or text.

Christina Sheers • Apr 2022

48 ClassBento workshops attended • 48 reviews

I recommend doing this class of learning how to make candles at home. The teacher was very knowledgeable and helped so much.

Michael Payne • Apr 2022

Great class. Victoria made us feel welcome and we chatted as much as we learnt. The tips and tricks were great with the final products being something we'll treasure. Can't recommend her enough. Not to mention her puppy.

Britt Winter • Apr 2022

Victoria is very friendly and explains each step clearly. It’s great fun and I’m already planning to do the follow up class as well :)

James Dalton • Apr 2022

38 ClassBento workshops attended • 33 reviews

I attended two of the classes and decided not to attend the remaining classes. I missed the start of the first classes due to my box not arriving on time. I contacted teacher, covid was used as an excuse, no apology. Fair enough. I asked for tracking number and when I received the number it had only been lodged the day before. This was two weeks out form my order. I receive my order and it's missing half. Contact teacher again. No apology, states that covid delays were to blame. Didn't feel the need to advise me that I was missing half of my order. Finally attend first class after waiting 20 minutes for the teacher to log in. Had tried phoning her, no answer. She gets into the session and makes an excuse of she forgot. She is clearly disinterested and put out that she is having to be there. Second class, again she has not logged in, try calling, tried emailing, no response. An hour later I get an email saying "I've been locked out of my apartment, it's not my fault" Her lack of communication and her disinterest was enough to turn me off. I asked for the remainder of my things to be sent and never returned. This happened in 2021, things may have changed since then. I hope they have.

James Dalton • Apr 2022

38 ClassBento workshops attended • 33 reviews

Teacher's response

Hi James,

We are very sorry to hear that you did not enjoy your classes and apologise for the issues, last year when you first booked your classes there were a lot of supply shortages due to COVID.
I would like to apologise again and have organised to have half the original fee refunded through ClassBento.

Take care
Masterful makers

Jazamyne Alexander • Apr 2022

97 ClassBento workshops attended • 41 reviews

Thanks for an amazing craft kit absolutely love it excellent a+++ look forward to booking more

Jazamyne Alexander • Apr 2022

97 ClassBento workshops attended • 41 reviews

Amazing thanks will book again love the craft box

Highly recommend this class to all

Elle Higgins • Apr 2022

My partner and I really enjoyed the class, Victoria was a super fun and knowledgable teacher. We were each able to try out different ideas until we settled on our designs. Definitely worth the value, we love our rings!

Nicole Smith-Walker • Apr 2022

5 ClassBento workshops attended • 9 reviews

Victoria was lovely to chat to over Zoom. Of course there was some hiccups having to do classes over Zoom, but Victoria made sure I had everything I needed to learn. Perfect for complete beginners!

Benjamin Ireland • Apr 2022

Excellent value for money, I've been spending hours to do something that literally takes two seconds, man I'm glad I know now. There's no substitute for experience, there are tools I never knew I needed.

Wenny Ly • Apr 2022

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews

Great activity to do together with the team remotely. It was convenient to send out the kits to each team member's address. Thank you for the fun lesson!

Amanda Turner • Apr 2022

5 ClassBento workshops attended • 5 reviews

I loved this class. I was very spoilt as I was the only one in the class and had Victoria's full attention. Victoria explained everything and answered any questions I had. I recommend that you take this class. :)

Regina Vela • Mar 2022

The DIY Aromatherapy Candle and Wax Melts class was easy to follow and enjoyable. Victoria seems very experienced and relaxed, as well as patient with my questions and pace. Felt very satisfied with what I had accomplished at the end of the class.

Anna Xia • Mar 2022

106 ClassBento workshops attended • 103 reviews

Victoria was very nice over zoom and answered all my questions. However the class first had to be rescheduled because the package didn’t arrive, no thanks to Australia post, and then due to technical difficulties the 10am class was shifted to 12pm which was inconvenient because I had a painting class to get to afterwards.

Danielle Jaku-Greenfield • Mar 2022

Victoria was a great teacher and very welcoming. She had a very large collection of amazing gemstones. Really enjoyable and now I have a spectacular Mala necklace to wear everyday. Looks store bought.

Joan Campo • Mar 2022

2 ClassBento workshops attended

Great experience. I did not expect it to be really fun and great way to learn new skill.
Victoria answered all questions and very is very enthusiastic on helping out. I surely recommend this class.

Marsha Beck • Mar 2022

Victoria was incredibly knowledgeable but, most importantly, full of positive energy and great vibes! We’re thinking about doing some other jewellery courses! It was great to see the finished product and have a huge sense of accomplishment :)

Deborah Xuereb • Mar 2022

This class was hugely overpriced and terrible value for money. The studio premises were tiny, dingy and cramped. There was no signage on the street front and we had to call to seek entry to the building. The class was advertised as a two and a half hour class, but after an hour and a quarter it was over. I expected to receive some guidance in fragrance mixing but all fragrances were pre-mixed and there was not a great selection from which to choose. So basically, we were shown how to melt wax, add fragrance, place a wick and pour wax into the vessel.
Victoria was bright and bubbly but this really was not worth the $170 per person. There were three of us so it was a very easy $510 for her for an hour or so with very little outlay. Not recommended.

Brooke Rickard • Mar 2022

A fun, creative class, perfect for a Sunday afternoon. Victoria is lovely, very friendly and guides you through each step with laughter and a good chat. I quite enjoyed and the mandala is beautiful.

Mark Burgess • Feb 2022

This was a great fun class. It really is 'make a ring in day' and my partner and I created rings that we will both wear and enjoy everyday. Victoria guides you through the creative process in a fun, engaging and practical way.

Jesse Poon • Feb 2022

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews

Victoria was incredibly flexible, gave us lots of colours to choose from, and was incredibly patient! Highlight was Tiara the pug. What a character! Worth the class just to hang out with her

Natalie Shymko • Feb 2022

Victoria was great and knowledgeable, and I was happy with my ring. It would have been good to use some of the other tools like the drill and try some other techniques. The workshop was hard to find but once inside was fantastic, and a very creative space. Would recommend. Thank you

Stefan Marantos • Feb 2022

Our instructor Victoria was amazing! Their were so many scents and colours to choose from, and we overall learnt so much about candles!

Pui Shui • Feb 2022

the teacher was great and helpful. she provided step by step guide to make my perfect ring. There was a range of rocks to pick from. it was a great afternoon with a lot of fun!

Darrel Greer • Feb 2022

Victoria was so helpful I asked to do something a bit different, and she got straight onto it and I now have all the information and great candles to move forward.
Thanks Victoria and staff

Vanessa Nieuwenhuis • Feb 2022

Victoria was lovely. Personable, friendly and informative.

I am very happy with the ring I brought home. I enjoyed the stamping and creativity.

Leonor Faria • Feb 2022

3 ClassBento workshops attended

Victoria teaches all the basics of putting a ring together and answers all the questions! the studio is great, and you get to see all the equipment involved in making jewelry. great workshop!

Annabel Murphy • Feb 2022

Victoria was so friendly and easy to talk to! She explained everything really clearly and was always happy to help!

Sian Nicol • Feb 2022

I had a really fun class, it was just me that day so was I lucky to have a personal session It’s pretty amazing taking a piece of metal and turning it into a ring. You really feel you’ve achieved something special in a pretty short timeframe too.

Nadia Rix • Jan 2022

The first class was a great introduction to some basic techniques, it really boosted my confidence. I look forward to the following lessons with Victoria.

Nadia :)

Alan Kennedy • Jan 2022

Great introduction to ring making and silversmithing. I really enjoyed the experience and teaching provided.

Petra Arifeae • Jan 2022

17 ClassBento workshops attended • 16 reviews

Learnt great techniques as a beginner. The teacher was very patient and gave lots of tips.

Leanne Wirth • Jan 2022

2 ClassBento workshops attended

This was a fun activity to do with my teen. We learnt ring measurement, stamping, shaping, buffing and filing. We watched Victoria annealing and soldering our rings. We learnt a lot about the ring making process and had a lot of fun. We took home some gorgeous silver rings. Thanks Victoria!

Tegan Partington • Jan 2022

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews

This was the most wonderful Class Bento experience I’ve had. Victoria is a talented artist who gives you the right amount of guidance and hands-on experience. Special shout out to Tiara, the pug who also made this just such an enjoyable experience.
The ring that I walked away from the class with, is stunning and I can’t wait to tell people about how it was made. Thank you, Victoria.

Pip Job • Jan 2022

The teacher was excellent. She made it really enjoyable, interesting and helped bring my idea to life

Oscar Fermosel • Dec 2021

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews

A fantastic introduction to the ring making craft. I'm not the best when it comes to DIY but I managed to craft something I feel really proud of :) 100% recommend it!

Hanzhi Yu • Dec 2021

This class is unforgettable to me! My teacher is very nice and the ring we made is beautiful. Great experience!

Marc Harry • Dec 2021

21 ClassBento workshops attended • 20 reviews

It was difficult to find, as I had not been there before but I managed to ask people for directions. Once the teacher arrived I was early. We greeted had good conversations all through class, my teacher explained things well and I enjoyed making my ring. I would return and do more classes. Thank you. Marc…

Kelly Burke • Dec 2021

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews

I came out of the class with a gorgeous mala. The kit the instructor sent was thoughtfully put together and contained everything I needed, including a beautiful selection of beads. The Zoom meetup was informative and the 45 minutes was more than enough to pick up the needed information.

Kenneth Lee • Dec 2021

3 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews

Victoria was a great teacher and helped me forged a beautiful ring. A great experience indeed!

Cass Armson • Nov 2021

3 ClassBento workshops attended

Great course, awesome teacher. Fantastic afternoon. Perfect way to relax. Will definitely do another class again

Jenny Nguyen • Oct 2021

27 ClassBento workshops attended • 24 reviews

Victoria is really friendly and personable. She made the class enjoyable and fun while teaching at a pace I was comfortable with. I really love the meaning behind the crystal and manifestation of the pendants. Would definitely book another class with her :)

Christina Sheers • Oct 2021

48 ClassBento workshops attended • 48 reviews

thankyou for a great class to make your own different kinds of silver smithing items.

Nicolas Veldhuis • Oct 2021

31 ClassBento workshops attended • 14 reviews

Fun class. Great colour candles I have a bright red and blue. The melts are pink and smell delicious
Would have been nice to see our teacher. Just for a second at the start. I understand the camera was set up so that we could see the work

Thank you. I will be doing the class again

Jen Beattie • Oct 2021

I really enjoyed my DIY Candle Making at Home, the 45 minutes flew by.
I discovered how easy it is to make candles, made easier by having the kit sent out beforehand. The instructor gave clear and precise guidance and answered my many questions, which I appreciated. Thank You

Christina Sheers • Oct 2021

48 ClassBento workshops attended • 48 reviews

Great fun to make your own design of necklace that means something special to you.

Danya Kabriel • Sep 2021

The Instructor was lovely and my Girls loved it. I would highly recommend this course.

Hayley Bawden • Sep 2021

3 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews

The lighting wasn't great and just wasn't the best class I have been to.

Brianna Jani • Sep 2021

Both candles look and smell absolutely amazing! Really enjoyed the class, thank you so much

Jacqueline Veldhuis • Sep 2021

52 ClassBento workshops attended • 27 reviews

A fun class with great smelling candles and really bright colours

Thank you for your help

Jacqueline Veldhuis • Sep 2021

52 ClassBento workshops attended • 27 reviews

So much fun smells great and looks fantastic

I learnt a lot about types of wax and care for the candles

Lauren Pierce • Sep 2021

Great teacher! Very patient; took a lot of time to explain to me what I was having trouble with, and even gave me a bit of extra help after class!

Tonia Chiera • Sep 2021

I enjoyed the class immensely! Victoria thoroughly explained the steps for making a beautiful candle I look forward to making a lot more ! Thanks Victoria

Angela Solomou • Aug 2021

The class was well run - on time & easy to follow
The kit supplied was all measured out, so extremely easy. I accidentally dropped my glass candle holder, so the teacher is going to send me a replacement so that I can complete my two candles

Gina • Aug 2021

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews

Fun experience to try with a friend in Sydney! Great teacher and a great addition to a spiritual and mindfulness practice.

Jessica Douglass • Aug 2021

93 ClassBento workshops attended • 84 reviews

A really great short class about making candles. Everything was so easy and all measured out for you. The teacher was fun and energetic, a breath of fresh air in this current lock down climate.

Matilda • Aug 2021

78 ClassBento workshops attended • 47 reviews

Loving Masterful Makers introductory course to silversmithing. After part one, of part one, I have created a silver pendant and I can’t wait for what’s next.

Matilda • Aug 2021

78 ClassBento workshops attended • 47 reviews

Victoria from Masterful Makers ran an absolutely delightful Do It Yourself Gemstone Mala course. The materials provided were lovely and the course catered to many skill levels.

Matilda • Aug 2021

78 ClassBento workshops attended • 47 reviews

This class was wonderful. Victoria was so enthusiastic, kind and clear. The leather in the kit is so soft and beautiful. I would highly recommend this course to all.

Marian Neal • Aug 2021

Victoria was a patient, friendly and very experienced teacher. The classes worked very well virtually. Would highly recommend to anyone considering this class!

Natalie O'Halloran • Aug 2021

14 ClassBento workshops attended • 11 reviews

I had already done (and loved) the workshop in person and was keen to try a different knotting technique. The teacher was warm and very helpful and gave clear instructions/ demonstrations in the online workshop. Such a relaxing thing to do, particularly in lockdown. Strongly recommended

Elaine Neeson • Jul 2021

5 ClassBento workshops attended • 3 reviews

had a great time in this class, teacher was fantastic and explained everything so was very easy to follow

Anke Horstmann • Jul 2021

5 ClassBento workshops attended • 4 reviews

I really enjoyed the class and had fun!
Got the kit and really liked it.
Highly recommended!

Sharon Bennett • Jul 2021

9 ClassBento workshops attended • 7 reviews

Few minor probs with bad weather and connections but once we got going it was excellent and fun

Jacqui Parsons • Jun 2021

2 ClassBento workshops attended

This class was wonderful! Victoria is a great teacher and I loved learning about silversmithing in her studio. Would highly recommend.

Vicki Kha • Jun 2021

The teacher was lovely. She was very informative and bubbly. The place was very cosy, it made the experience even better.

Emma Pitfield • Jun 2021

4 ClassBento workshops attended • 4 reviews

Victoria was great, it was a lovely way to spend a rainy Sunday with a lovely ring.

Heidi Zubaidi • Jun 2021

3 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews

Teacher is so friendly but the teaching and the learning part was FastTrack and overwhelming, it was only me attending the class which I didn't enjoy. I thought there will be a group with me.
I didn't like that the place had a pet and I wasn't informed about it prior booking.

Thanks

Emilee Lay • Jun 2021

8 ClassBento workshops attended • 8 reviews

Lovely, relaxing, intimate afternoon making malas! Very helpful with a smorgasbord of beads to choose from and the cutest four legged pug to help as well

Francesca Corcoran • May 2021

Amazingly fun afternoon. Victoria is a generous teacher and the class went too fast ♥️. Will be returning for more.

Michele Apter • May 2021

3 ClassBento workshops attended

I really enjoyed this class with Victoria . I tried zoom but Victoria was kind enough to suggest that I was better off visiting her studio . She taught me techniques that was important in making a Mala ( can be used for any necklace making too) allowing for my own creativity. I would definitely recommend this class .

Sarah Bouchet • Apr 2021

2 ClassBento workshops attended

Such a teacher, she was really lovely and knowledgeable. It was a fun and comfortable atmosphere; I would certainly recommend going.

Nick Pizzo • Apr 2021

I had a great morning with Victoria who showed me the steps in making a simple leather card holder.

In her busy workshop, I got to use a nice soft black leather, shown how to punch holes for stitching, how to stitch, finish the edges of the leather then adding chrome clasp.

I look forward to going again for something more challenging.

Highly recommended!

Grant Elliott • Apr 2021

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews

Lovely afternoon spent making beautiful candles with a great teacher!
Highly recommend and thank you

Sophia Power • Apr 2021

I had such a fun experience learning how to make a silver ring in this class - and Tiara the pug was a great help! The teacher was very knowledgeable, had every tool imaginable, was well set up, and was happy to answer all of my questions and go with the flow on the day. For anyone who's been wanting to start learning how to make their own jewellery for a long time, this is the perfect place to start and it's not an intimidating class/workspace at all.

Anonymized Customer • Apr 2021

10 ClassBento workshops attended • 9 reviews

Great class and absolutely love my Mala necklace Very funky and love the colour choices.

Anonymized Customer • Mar 2021

10 ClassBento workshops attended • 9 reviews

This workshop was absolutely fantastic. I learnt so much about silver smithing and Victoria was very helpful, knowledgeable and experienced. She was so patient and let's you explore whatever creative ideas you have and helps you achieve it. It was a really nice environment and lots of options for designing your ring. Thank you so much Victoria for such a wonderful class, I love my ring!

Susan Austin • Jan 2021

My friend and I attended the Mala making class. We found the address, no problems, but had to ring Victoria's mobile to find out how to get in. Victoria was very welcoming and is a very good, and patient, teacher. We had fun making our Malas and we both bought more beads to make another one at home. It was definitely good value and I would recommend it

Jess Molloy • Jan 2021

5 ClassBento workshops attended • 5 reviews

The demonstrations showed me what to do clearly and were explained comprehensively.
I was also directed to the teacher's video recordings if I needed to review them later.

Jignesh Parbhu • Jan 2021

Very informative class with lots of hands on. Very cute and personalised. Victoria has plenty of options. We made 3 candles to our liking. Great environment. Victoria is very talented and personable. Highly recommended.

Claudia Zines • Jan 2021

6 ClassBento workshops attended • 4 reviews

I’ve had 2 lessons so far and am really excited to keep learning and fine tuning my skills. Victoria is super friendly and accommodating. The materials supplied are well organized and give a range of techniques to try.

Denise Whitehead • Jan 2021

Victoria has amazing knowledge of jewellery making and is a fabulous teacher. She has expertise across a vast range of metals, gemstones and the techniques involved in creating a stunning piece of jewellery from the materials available. She is also very mindful of the students vision of what they would like to create. The workshop was a wonderful experience.

Wendy Tsang • Jan 2021

3 ClassBento workshops attended • 3 reviews

My friend and I loved the workshop and the mala we went home with. Victoria was a fantastic teacher. She created a warm and friendly environment. It was lots of fun! Thank you!

Natalie O'Halloran • Jan 2021

14 ClassBento workshops attended • 11 reviews

Such a good class! Went with my friend to set some beautiful new year vibes and had a wonderful time. Victoria was warm and very helpful and absolutely love my mala. Lots of options and extremely good value. Took our new treasures out for lunch locally after class and made a day of it. HIGHLY recommended!

Scott Young • Jan 2021

Victoria was a great teacher and host. She has a wonderful passion for creation and was very knowledgeable and helpful

Andrew Jin • Jan 2021

Friendly teacher with a quiet and clean spot to work on your ring. Cute dog btw.

Kelly Zurek • Dec 2020

12 ClassBento workshops attended • 5 reviews

It says on the website, *9kt gold is included as part of the course. 14k or 18k is available but will have to be purchased,But once I arrived I was told gold would cost me extra.This is false advertising & feel taken advantage of I won’t be wearing my ring as it is a reminder.I paid $420 for a ring I could buy for $120.I will be complaining to class bento.

Teacher's response

Hello Kelly,
Thank you for your review.
We are sorry to hear that you had a less than desirable experience. We were happy to get in touch and resolve this for you.
Kind regards,
ClassBento Team

Teresa Calarco • Dec 2020

Victoria was very welcoming, helpful and knowledgeable. As a beginner I learned so much in a short time and am looking forward to testing out my new skills.

Mark Philips • Dec 2020

This was a fun class. Learned a lot. Victoria is great & has a wealth of knowledge!

Kerri Hipwell • Nov 2020

Victoria was lovely and fortunate to have one on one time with her. She also booked and arranged for supplies and happily guided me to what would work best to begin with. Really enjoyed the session.

Susan Bowman • Nov 2020

My friend and I made beautiful rings under the direction of Victoria. She was a great teacher and lots of fun to be with. Thanks Victoria! I am inspired to try more metalwork.

Kate Milne • Nov 2020

Had the most lovely afternoon with the extremely talented Victoria! She was so charismatic, funny and kind, and extremely supportive! Went through things clearly both verbally and with examples and was generous with her knowledge throughout. The venue was lovely, nice and open air, although would probably only recommend for 2-3 people. The materials were high quality and she clearly knew what she was talking about. Couldn’t recommend this enough!

Andrea Elliott • Nov 2020

Victoria was great & very knowledgeable about all things regarding different waxes etc - everything was provided & we got to take home two lovely candles, would recommend her class

Kholoud Kedowah • Oct 2020

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews

Excellent workshop
I really enjoyed my time.
Victoria is very nice person.
The smell of the candle was incredible
Highly recommended

Nina Ellis • Oct 2020

This was good fun. All the materials arrived beforehand and it was fun to have immediate results by the end of the first 45min class. I'm looking forward to my next class! Thank you.

Kathleen Harris • Oct 2020

4 ClassBento workshops attended • 3 reviews

Loved it!
Continuing with other courses available from Masterful Makers for silversmithing. Looking forward to the next ckass

Barbara Li • Oct 2020

3 ClassBento workshops attended • 3 reviews

Victoria is just such a lovely teacher. I loved all four of my classes with her and will be doing more with her in the future.

Thank you so much. Everyone loves the jewellery that you taught me how to make.

Claire Dunn • Oct 2020

26 ClassBento workshops attended • 13 reviews

Loved this class so much the teacher was awesome and I got really into this process.

Julisa Edwards • Oct 2020

11 ClassBento workshops attended • 10 reviews

Loved the kit and really enjoyed the class, Victoria is a really energetic and fun teacher!

Vivian Zhang • Oct 2020

4 ClassBento workshops attended • 3 reviews

Great class, Victoria she made everything so easy for us. Highly recommended. Love the results!

Leah Andrianopoulos • Oct 2020

21 ClassBento workshops attended • 9 reviews

Love my classes with Victoria. Learning lots of new skills. As a teacher she is very inspiring, fun and Knowlegeable. Victoria is very patient and works at your pace. The box that comes with this class is fantastic. I have even booked in for DIY silversmithing for Beginners 3.

Alizee Garcin • Sep 2020

the teacher was very warm and welcoming and I loved her bubbly personality that was very motivating and fun. the setting was also very homy and comfortable and tiara was a real treat. thanks for the wonderful experience Victoria !

Emily Gulli • Sep 2020

I loved this class! Victoria was an exceptional entertainer and clearly knew all the ins and outs of candle making. We learned how to make the candles of course but the really useful things we learnt were what not to do when trying it out at home. The experience was fab, bonus points for meeting Tiara, the workshop pug.

Alice Huang • Sep 2020

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews

I really enjoyed this class. Victoria is a great teacher, she tailored her lessons to what I wanted to learn and my skill level. I wanted to learn how to make a ring properly, and we did exactly that. I love the ring that I made I've put a progress photo below.

The class was in Victoria's house / workshop. She has all her equipment there which meant that we could a wide range of styles.

Lianne Yearbury • Sep 2020

3 ClassBento workshops attended • 3 reviews

Teacher was very patient with me at learning knotting and skilful at sorting out my mistakes and encouraging.

Justine Crowley • Sep 2020

I loved this experience with Victoria. Victoria is so down to earth, caring, and friendly. Although I did drop the meat thermometer in the lovely hot wax once - by accident; Victoria remained cool, calm and collected. Overall we had a great time, and built great rapport. The fragrances used are extensive, yet so fun to sniff out. Victoria is so knowledgeable when it comes to all aspects of candle making; as well as helping me apply the practical side. I believe I am now confident when it comes to the steps on making quality soy blends, and where to source the goods. Time with Victoria flew quickly, and I am looking forward to collecting my three candles next week. I made two 275 gram candles, and one 315 gram candle off hand. A great hobby turned business opportunity doing something I enjoy. Victoria is just wonderful. Highly recommend, thank you so much.

Emily Ross • Sep 2020

Enjoyed the class . Highly recommended. Teacher was lovely and explained everything so well . Would recommend to anyone

Peta Dunn • Sep 2020

2 ClassBento workshops attended

I had the best time! Victoria is a wonderful teacher, really clear and patient, and I had so much fun. Plus I learned a new skill, which is a bonus.

Kathleen Harris • Aug 2020

4 ClassBento workshops attended • 3 reviews

Absolutely Loved it The teacher was great to work with, very skilled and knowledgeable, I learnt much more from the class than i anticipated. Quality materials also supplied.
Most of all it was SO MUCH FUN!

Claire Cooke • Aug 2020

53 ClassBento workshops attended • 52 reviews

I really enjoyed the class and learning something new. The content and pace were just right!

Maryanne Leavey • Aug 2020

3 ClassBento workshops attended

A lovely evening making a Mala necklace. Victoria was very helpful and patient and her instructions were clear. She is also a very interesting person. I really enjoyed the class!

Leah Andrianopoulos • Aug 2020

21 ClassBento workshops attended • 9 reviews

So much fun. Loved this class, Victoria was wonderful. She made the class fun, helped with giving me the confidence to believe I could make something lovely. Worked at my pace which was slow. Can't wait for my next class.

Sarah Dunbar • Aug 2020

Was a fantastic class! Amazing and insightful teacher with lots of tips and tricks. Highly recommend

Alexa Donovan • Aug 2020

2 ClassBento workshops attended

So much fun. The teacher really went above and beyond in helping with the creation of our rings

Tara Dass • Jul 2020

Had a great day today learning how to make a beautiful silver ring. Thank you!

Jeremy Ormond • Jul 2020

Victoria was so patient and such an incredible teacher. She had a beautiful space to learn in and was so welcoming from the very start! Came away with a beautiful little wallet ! I will be booking with her again . Best experience !

Nicole McGowan • Jul 2020

4 ClassBento workshops attended • 4 reviews

This class was fun. We worked on quite a difficult design and there was lots of time for questions. Thanks!

Ashley McLennan • Jun 2020

I had a great day with Victoria. Victoria was very helpful and thorough when explaing the processes of ring making.
I would highly recommend this class for anyone that enjoys working with your hands.

Thank you Victoria for a very memorable experience.

Christopher Boyadjian • Jun 2020

Victoria was an absolute gem! Really enjoyed the session, learned a lot and she was very helpful throughout! Got to make a lovely leather card wallet. Selected the leather, the style, the stitching and proceeded to make a lovely wallet. Thank you Victoria!

Arushi Bansal • Jun 2020

3 ClassBento workshops attended • 3 reviews

Victoria is knowledgeable and friendly and is not afraid to share her experience. I really enjoyed my candle making class.

L Dowel • Jun 2020

3 ClassBento workshops attended

Personal, works at the student’s pace, easy to engage with, very informative, with clear instructions.

Anna Bulman • May 2020

Victoria was fantastic! She was so patient and explained everything well. There were heaps of beads to choose from too. The class was loads of fun and I love my necklace.

Tulin Sayah • Apr 2020

19 ClassBento workshops attended • 22 reviews

Thank you Victoria for going over and beyond a wonderful class and teacher.

A great way to learn a beautiful art!

Tulin

Fiona Margetts • Mar 2020

Victoria was very welcoming. She is well stocked with tools and knowledge. I learnt a lot about the process of making a ring and enjoyed her happy positive nature. Love the ring I made.

Michael Twemlow • Mar 2020

Very friendly and fun class. Teacher dropped candles off to our work the next day to let them set

May Graham • Mar 2020

The teacher knew her craft but not just candle making she had experience in other crafts and did not mind sharing stories.
The venue and equiptment was awesome and easy to find and use.
Content, company and vibe of the class is friendly, informative in a supportive home like enviroment.
I will hoghly recommend this class and teacher to all interested in candle making.

Masterful Makers

location_on Sydney

local_activity classes: Silversmithing • Leather Work • Jewellery Making • Textiles • Candle Making

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Sydney

classes: Silversmithing • Leather Work • Jewellery Making • Textiles • Candle Making