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ClassBento money-back guarantee
Our mission is to improve mental wellbeing through our workshops and experiences. We curate our teachers and hosts carefully to ensure that they are of high quality.
That's why we provide a money-back guarantee*: If you're unsatisfied with this experience, just leave it at least 20 minutes before it ends, and tell us (the ClassBento team) the reason for your dissatisfaction within 4 hours of that time, and we'll provide you with a refund.
* We may choose to limit our refund per customer at $1000. In some rare cases, we may also require you to show us your photo ID before we process the refund.
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Q: What's the cancellation policy?
A: Free to cancel or reschedule up until 14 days before the class
Q: How long does the class run for, and what's the price?
A: 4 hours, $99 - $149 per guest ($99 for Early bird special; $149 for General admission)
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Recycled Plastics and 3D Printing Workshop
From waste plastic to 3D printing.
ClassBento donates
with every booking to
4 hours
Summer Hill
5 to 10 guests
$99 - $149
($99 for Early bird special; $149 for General admission)
(Afterpay available)
What you'll do
Switch your perspective on plastics and waste and equip yourself with the practical skills and knowledge needed for a sustainable future. In this innovative, fun, one-day workshop, you’ll learn how to process recyclable plastics and transform them into something new & useful, through shredding, molding, design, and 3D printing. Designed to be accessible to everyone, the course explores plastic types, circular economy principles, and includes hands-on 3D printing activities.Understanding Plastics & the Circular Economy
- What are plastics?
- How plastics are classified and sorted
- Material properties and recyclability
- The role of plastics in a circular economy
- Activity: Sort plastic samples and test their recyclability
- Shredding – breaking plastics into reusable flakes
- Extruding – melting plastic into filament or mouldable form
- Moulding – shaping melted plastics
- 3D Printing – turning filament into new objects
- Activity: Operate a shredder, observe extrusion, and explore moulding firsthand.
- Cradle-to-cradle vs. cradle-to-grave: lifecycle thinking
- The role of product design in reuse and recycling
- Localised and small-scale approaches to plastic reuse
- Activity: Design, make, and take home a product from recycled plastic
- How 3D printers work
- Turning plastic waste into 3D printing filament
- Overview of slicing software and printer setup
- Activity: Prepare a simple print file and assist in a demo print
- What can be made from recycled plastics at home or in shared spaces
- Examples of open-source designs and community reuse
- Safety tips for home plastic processing
- Activity: Group discussion and Q&A with real-world recycled objects
Knowledge required
Who Should Attend:- Makers, tinkerers, and DIY enthusiasts interested in sustainability
- Educators and students exploring recycling and digital fabrication
- Anyone curious about plastics, 3D printing, or the circular economy
What to bring
- PPE: face mask and safety goggles (bring your own or use ours)
- Lunch (or purchase from nearby cafes)
- Old clothes, closed-in shoes, and tied-back hair
- Avoid jewellery and loose accessories
Suitable for
This class is great for a birthday or hens party.
Location
Inner west, sustainability hub. The Bower - 7 Prospect Road, Summer Hill NSW
8 minute walk from Ashfield train station or free parking on site.
Your teacher
The Bower is an award-winning environmental charity and a champion of reuse and repair. We are a not-for-profit committed to reducing landfill. Our range of services and programs are all based on the ethos of reuse and repair – this is the principal that guides everything we do.
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