$300 per guest
Suggestion
How can we improve the description of this class?
We'd love to hear your feedback (do make sure you're looked through the entire page first though)
Please enter a more detailed description
Optional
done Thanks for your suggestion!
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.
For extra peace of mind, all our bookings are covered by our $20 million public liability insurance.
* 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.
How Afterpay works
Please note: Afterpay is not available for gift card purchases, on bookings of over $1,000, and on certain classes.
Book now, pay later
With Zip, you can book now to ensure you don't miss out on the date you like, and pay later, interest free (nothing to pay today).
Just proceed to the checkout, and use the "Zip" option for payment.
Over 800,000 Australians use Zip. Learn more about Zip.
Request to book
Pick time(s) that suit you, and ask any questions
reply
You'll get a response via email & SMS (including a booking link), usually by the next business day
Preferred times
You & your class
done
You can easily adjust the number of guests later if needed. See details.
We'll fully refund/charge you for any changes
(as long as there remains at least 4 guests).
Just give us at least 2 business days' notice.
You did not pass the Captcha test. Please click the button to try again
Pick a time on
Please wait
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.
For extra peace of mind, all our bookings are covered by our $20 million public liability insurance.
* 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.
How can we help you?
Request private event / custom date
FAQs Something else
FAQs Something else
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, what's the price?
A: 6 hours, $300 per person
Isabelle usually responds
by the next business day
Please enter your name
Please enter a valid email
Your teacher won't see this
Please enter a message
You did not pass the Captcha test. Please click the button to try again
Beginner's Kintsugi Workshop
With Kintsugi Australia
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Sydney
label $120
5.0 (356)
Turkish Mosaic Lamp Class
With Art Masterclass
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Darlinghurst / Mobile
label $99 - $119
4.9 (202)
11k+ likes
Acrylic Paint Pouring Class
With Leah Robinson
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Sydney
label $140 - $150
4.9 (61)
Japanese Street Food Cooking Class
With Sydney Cooking School
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Neutral Bay
label $115 - $135
5.0 (13)
4.6 stars (177+)
Cocktail Making Class with a Feast
With Honkas Bar + Eats
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Potts Point
label $90
4.8 (4)
3k followers
Dumpling Making Class
With Sydney Cooking School
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Neutral Bay
label $120 - $140
4.9 (44)
4.6 stars (177+)
Beginners Wheel Throwing Pottery Classes
With Silky Shapes
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Crows Nest
label $65 - $195
4.9 (21)
2k followers
Natural Skincare Making Workshop
With Sage Cosmetic Coaching
date_range 3 dates available
location_on Drummoyne
label $80
5.0 (60)
Shake Cocktails, with Native Ingredients
With Tippled
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Redfern / Mobile
label $95
4.9 (171)
Ikebana Flower Arranging Class
With Setsuko Yanagisawa
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Glebe
label $80
4.9 (223)
1k followers
Wrong password. Try again
Sketchbook Making Workshop
Make a sketch book with traditional bookbinding methods
ClassBento donates with every booking to
6 hours
4 to 8
label
$300
What you'll do
A sketchbook is a working document or a set of visual notes. It is a personal document that is a learning and recording tool.
In this beginner-friendly workshop in Sydney, you will make a beautiful handmade sketchbook for either your own personal use as a journal or notebook; or give them as a much-appreciated gift to a loved one. A perfect and unique present at any time of the year!
Over one intensive day, you will learn how to make two traditional Botanical style books, great for sketching and watercolours or ink pens. These will be made with luxurious artist grade art papers, finished in hardcover with your choice of specialty book cloth or vegan leather and beautiful decorative papers.
The workshop is written and delivered by Isabelle Ting McGowan © 2018 Isabelle Ting McGowan. All rights reserved.
Aside from this class, this teacher also has the following coming up:
-
Introduction to Bookbinding, at Sat 29 May at 9:30am
-
Bookbinding Class: Core Skills, at Sun 20 Jun at 9:30am
Knowledge Required
This is a technical workshop which requires a certain level of capability and confidence in using sharp instruments and being able to follow verbal instructions is expected.
What you'll get
Go home with two fully finished hand-sewn books and practical bookbinding skills you can repeat over again.
What to bring
All materials and tools are supplied at the Bindery, along with self-serve tea, coffee and biscuits. Lunch - toasted sandwiches can be pre-ordered.
Suitable for
This class is a great indoor activity idea for a birthday, hens party, team building activity, corporate event, bucks party or Christmas party.
This would also be a nice gift for her, gift for mum or anniversary gift.
ClassBento donates with every booking to
Your teacher
Isabelle McGowan
Florence-trained Bookbinder now based in Sydney with over 10 years teaching experience
5.0 (3)
Isabelle offers the largest programme of bookbinding classes for all levels in Sydney. There are workshops covering every stage from beginner to those needing more expertise.
Her specialty is in Traditional Fine Binding and along with her degree in Fine Arts, she has a great interest in Artists Books and how that can be utilised as part of your visual language.
Isabelle completed her Fine Arts Degree (Drawing and Painting, Printmaking) at the Edinburgh College of Art, in Scotland. She went on to train as a Bookbinder in Florence, Italy. Isabelle taught the largest programme of bookbinding classes through her bindery the Owl and Lion, situated in Old Town Edinburgh, Scotland. She also travels to teach all over the UK and Europe.
Isabelle relocated to Sydney in 2017. The Owl & Lion is a fully equip, professional Bindery at:
Suite 6.05, 75 Mary Street, St Peters. Contact her via the message button.
health_and_safety
Isabelle McGowan is COVID-19 aware
This means that this teacher won't run this class if they've had flu symptoms in the last 14 days, and will adhere to relevant government restrictions (e.g. maximum number of guests).
See additional precautions taken by your teacher
Covid Update for 15th February 2021 -
The Bindery is registered as a Covid Safe Business through nsw.gov.au. Following Government regulations we implement the following measure:
Staff and visitors who are unwell will be told to stay home.
If you feel unwell, even at the last moment, do contct us and we shall arrange another class for you (evidence of a covid test could be requested).
We support distancing during class with ample workspace for each participant.
Students are assigned to specific work station and minimise movement will be encouraged between these stations, where reasonably practical.
Hand washing and hand sanitisers are provided throughout, along with individual towels to wipe and dry your hands.
Frequently used areas and equipment are cleaned frequently with disinfectant.
The Bindery is registered as a Covid Safe Business through nsw.gov.au. Following Government regulations we implement the following measure:
Staff and visitors who are unwell will be told to stay home.
If you feel unwell, even at the last moment, do contct us and we shall arrange another class for you (evidence of a covid test could be requested).
We support distancing during class with ample workspace for each participant.
Students are assigned to specific work station and minimise movement will be encouraged between these stations, where reasonably practical.
Hand washing and hand sanitisers are provided throughout, along with individual towels to wipe and dry your hands.
Frequently used areas and equipment are cleaned frequently with disinfectant.
Gift this artisan experience
With our gift card, they can book this class at a time that suits them
Gifting optionsGift this class
check
Use on any of ClassBento's 4,300+
classes
check
Valid for 3 years.
Your recipient chooses the date
check
Your recipient will love this gift, or your money back
Introduction to Bookbinding
With Isabelle McGowan
date_range Runs regularly
location_on St Peters
label $260
5.0 (2)
Bookbinding Class: Core Skills
With Isabelle McGowan
date_range Sun 20 Jun, 9:30am
location_on St Peters
label $150
Relief Block Printing Class: Lino and Rubber Block
With Isabelle McGowan
date_range Your choice of time
location_on St Peters
label $150
5.0 (1)
Bookbinding Class: Venetian Journals
With Isabelle McGowan
date_range Your choice of time
location_on St Peters
label $150
Traditional Paper Marbling 1-2-1
With Isabelle McGowan
date_range Your choice of time
location_on St Peters
label $300
Beer and Bookbinding Workshop
With Isabelle McGowan
date_range Your choice of time
location_on St Peters
label $30
Creative Bookbinding Workshop: Mononoke
With Isabelle McGowan
date_range Your choice of time
location_on St Peters
label $160
Traditional Artist Portfolio Workshop
With Isabelle McGowan
date_range Your choice of time
location_on St Peters
label $260
Book Repair and Restoration Workshop
With Isabelle McGowan
date_range Your choice of time
location_on St Peters
label $160
Traditional Paper Marbling: Taster Class
With Isabelle McGowan
date_range Your choice of time
location_on St Peters
label $100
Bookbinding Class for Teens (15-18 Years)
With Isabelle McGowan
date_range Your choice of time
location_on St Peters
label $150
Bookbinding Class: Flat-back Case Binding
With Isabelle McGowan
date_range Contact for details
location_on St Peters
label $150
Bookbinding Class: Concertina Star Carousel
With Isabelle McGowan
date_range Contact for details
location_on St Peters
label $150
Bookbinding Class: Decorative Stitched Journal
With Isabelle McGowan
date_range Contact for details
location_on St Peters
label $150
Creative Nesting Box Making Workshop
With Isabelle McGowan
date_range Contact for details
location_on St Peters
label $200
Wild Leather Bookbinding Class
With Isabelle McGowan
date_range Contact for details
location_on St Peters
label $200
Japanese Bookbinding Workshop
With Michelle from Paperazzi Design Studio (Work-Shop)
date_range Sat 29 May, 2pm
location_on Redfern
label $90
19k+ likes
30k followers
Coptic Bookbinding Workshop
With Michelle Lackenby (Work-Shop)
date_range Sun 27 Jun, 10am
location_on Redfern
label $85
19k+ likes
30k followers
Bookbinding Class: Wine and Bind
With Michelle from Paperazzi Design Studio (Work-Shop)
date_range Your choice of time
location_on Redfern
label $80
30k followers
19k+ likes
Hardcover Bookbinding Masterclass
With Mitch Lackenby (Work-Shop)
date_range Your choice of time
location_on Redfern
label $150
30k followers
19k+ likes
Book Restoration Workshop 101
With Mitch Lackenby (Work-Shop)
date_range Your choice of time
location_on Redfern
label $90
30k followers
19k+ likes
Beginner's Kintsugi Workshop
With Kintsugi Australia
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Sydney
label $120
5.0 (356)
Cocktail and Dumpling Making Class
With Honkas Bar + Eats
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Potts Point
label $89 - $99
4.9 (173)
3k followers
Turkish Mosaic Lamp Class
With Art Masterclass
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Darlinghurst / Mobile
label $99 - $119
4.9 (202)
11k+ likes
Japanese Street Food Cooking Class
With Sydney Cooking School
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Neutral Bay
label $115 - $135
5.0 (13)
4.6 stars (177+)
Cocktail Making Class with a Feast
With Honkas Bar + Eats
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Potts Point
label $90
4.8 (4)
3k followers
Dumpling Making Class
With Sydney Cooking School
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Neutral Bay
label $120 - $140
4.9 (44)
4.6 stars (177+)
Natural Skincare Making Workshop
With Sage Cosmetic Coaching
date_range 3 dates available
location_on Drummoyne
label $80
5.0 (60)
Massage Workshop
With Mandara Massage
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Burwood
label $180
5.0 (87)
Dumpling Making Class
With Honkas Bar + Eats
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Potts Point
label $59 - $69
4.8 (44)
3k followers
Shake Cocktails, with Native Ingredients
With Tippled
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Redfern / Mobile
label $95
4.9 (171)
Join the waitlist
Get updated when new bookable dates for this class become available. Unsubscribe at any time.