Sharon's reviews

Feb 2025

We had a sensational time today in the glass fusion workshop. Meryl is an excellent teacher and ensured that we each created a piece that we were happy with. There are so many options to select from in terms of shape, colour and design. The studio space is a great space to create in. She explains the process clearly and demonstrates how to use each tool, whilst ensuring that we too used each tool prior to commencing our respective pieces. A truly memorable experience. I will be returning to complete another piece in the not too distant future. Great experience.

Sharon

Jan 2025

Polymer Clay Earring Making Workshop

Our teacher was next to us for every step in the process. Participants select a straight forward design and a more elaborate design from the earring display with the purpose of copying each. We did select our own colour palates and we were guided step-by-step through the earring making process. During the time when our earrings were being baked, a lovely gentleman made as a hot drink of our choice and we ate a mini bagel. A nice touch! Once the baking process was finished our teacher drilled the holes in our earring pieces and helped us assemble them. I came away with two lovely pairs of earrings. Thank you.

Jan 2024

Terrarium Workshop for Beginners

The terrarium workshop was excellent. Kathy, our teacher, certainly knows her stuff and was able to teach all participants how to create their own terrarium. She is so enthusiastic and guided us through the process and enabled all of the participants to each create a beautiful terrarium. Kathy provided so many choices with regard to plants and miniature garden ornaments. It was a truly positive workshop.

Nov 2023

Polymer Clay Earring Workshop

I have attended a number of Bento craft classes now and they have all been good. This class was exceptional. It was next level good. Our teacher was sensational- knowledgeable, encouraging, patient, supportive. She also provide an instructional take home pack (very useful). I came away with 6 finished pairs of earrings and probably could have made more if I was to talk less. I have been inspired to continue. Awesome class. I highly recommend it.

Sep 2023

Ceramic Painting Workshop: Clay Soirée

Clear and encouraging instructions in a truly relaxed environment. The whole ceramic painting process took 2 hours in a quirky space was super cool.

Jun 2023

Cut and Paste Collage Workshop

I loved this collage experience. Sitting around a big table whilst exploring an eclectic mix of magazines, newspapers and a myriad of old books, was in itself a nostalgic journey for myself. Cutting and carefully ripping out pages to use in my collages provided me with a different perspective on the way art can originate. The teachers were incredibly helpful and provided both group and individual help. I was surprised at what I was able to achieve. I did create pieces I was very happy to share with my family. I have no experience of collage in this way but have found that this workshop sparked an interest in me. The afternoon tea provided was delightful - delicious doughnuts. Such a pleasant way to spend an afternoon.

Jun 2023

Painting class

What a lot of fun! Our teacher was skilful and so encouraging. It truly felt like we were in an artists loft in the Melbourne CBD creating our own pieces of abstract art. We were encouraged to experiment and let our imaginations take us on a journey. I came away with a piece which I enjoyed creating and one which I am quietly proud of. I had no previous experience apart from high school art class a million years ago. Our teacher even provided me with a non-alcoholic sparkling and the others with a glass of champagne. All tastes, abilities and styles were catered for in this inclusive environment.

Apr 2023

Water Marbling Workshop

This class was a revelation. It was relaxing, creative, colourful and fun. Loved the vibe. We were provided with wonderful tutoring into the fine art of marbling and produced quite a few different pieces. Out teacher was fantastic - informed, encouraging and incredibly helpful. Loved my class.

Mar 2023

This was Sharon's second time doing this class

Casual Mosaic Class

Another wonderful morning creating a mosaic piece with the help of Merryl and her team. Patient, knowledgeable tuition combined with fantastic resources.

Jan 2022

Casual Mosaic Class

I enjoyed my casual mosaics class and left with a piece- a green fish - that I never thought I could make and with a lot of new skills. The teachers were fantastic and very encouraging and positive. Nothing was too much for them. I would recommend this class to anyone who would like to learn about mosaics in a comfortable and supportive environment. Absolutely loved the experience!