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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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A: 5 hours, $80 - $160 per guest ($80 for Byo canvas sneakers; $160 for Etiko sneakers)
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Sneaker Freaker: Sneaker Painting Workshop
5 hours
12 to 40 guests
$80 - $160
($80 for Byo canvas sneakers; $160 for Etiko sneakers)
(PayPal Pay in 4 available)
What you'll do
Step into creativity and walk out in a pair of sneakers like no one else’s. In this hands-on, BYO-friendly workshop, you’ll design and paint your very own pair of custom sneakers, guided by multi-disciplinary artist Zena Dubray. We’ll be creating to the sound of fresh hip hop beats, setting a fun, expressive vibe throughout the session.
We’ll kick things off with a quick dive into sneaker culture and a look at different techniques and styles you can use to bring your ideas to life. You’ll then experiment with paints and pens on spare canvas swatches before moving onto the real deal. BYO canvas sneakers or add on a fresh pair of Etiko Fairtrade canvas sneakers (valued at $135, for this workshop only $80).
Along the way, you’ll learn how to create designs that last, explore colour combinations, and even customise extras like your shoelaces or add sneaker jewellery. This is a relaxed, creative session open to everyone; whether you’re an artist, a sneakerhead, or just keen to try something new. Feel free to bring your own drinks or snacks to enjoy as you work.
We’re thrilled to be collaborating with Etiko, a local, sustainable fashion brand that’s Fairtrade, organic, and vegan; proving that creativity and ethics go hand in hand. Fast fashion is one of the leading causes of pollution worldwide, and for that reason Zena spent considerable time sourcing the best methods for executing this project. That search led her to Etiko; a local business doing its part by creating truly sustainable fashion.
If choosing a pair of Etiko shoes, please note they use UK sizing. For a comparison chart, see the images above.
Please note: ticket sales close 48 hours before event to allow time to get sneakers from Etiko.
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Please note: This class requires a minimum of 5 students to run. In the unlikely event that we do not reach this number, the class will be cancelled and you will receive a full refund. You will be notified via email a few days prior to the scheduled date.
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This class is not available for purchase
What you'll get
A brand new pair of Etiko canvas sneakers (valued at $135) (optional)
All paints, pens, and materials provided
Step-by-step guidance from artist Zena Dubray
Time to experiment on practice swatches before painting your sneakers
Optional extras: colour your own laces and add sneaker jewellery (no extra charge)
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Knowledge required
All skill levels welcome
What to bring
Yourself – everything else is provided
Any printed designs or references you’d like to use (true to size)
A creative mindset and a willingness to play with colour
BYO drinks (optional)
Your teacher
Zena Dubray
4.5 (2)
Zena Dubray is a multidisciplinary artist from the Gold Coast, now based in Melbourne since 2016. Her creative practice spans across visual art and fashion, with a strong focus on sustainability and upcycling. What began as drawing and stitching imagery onto denim has grown into a dynamic exploration of materials and techniques, including painting with screen-printing inks and working with stencils.
Building on these experiments, Zena has recently expanded her practice into custom sneaker painting. Inspired by the idea of making wearable art both accessible and environmentally conscious, she has partnered with Etiko, a local ethical fashion brand known for its fair-trade sneakers and clothing.
Through her sneaker painting workshops, Zena invites participants to experiment, play, and express themselves by transforming sneakers into one-of-a-kind fashion statements. Her sessions are designed to be high-quality, inclusive, and beginner-friendly—welcoming all experience levels to step into the world of custom footwear design.
Your host
Work-Shop is a creative concept that will broaden your horizons and help you unleash your inner awesome. We provide affordable short courses in life skills and alternative art. We’ve teamed up with Australia’s brightest creative minds to share their knowledge and help teach you a new skill. From 3D printing and stencil art through to music and gardening – life skills and personal development through to cooking doughnuts and mushroom foraging, we offer a broad range of fun and creative short courses to suit our time poor lives. We will inspire you to pick up that pen, paintbrush, hammer or sewing machine and flick the switch that will kickstart a whole new way of life.Community values lie at the heart of our project. We collaborate with local artists and industry experts to teach classes and utilise local suppliers for any materials needed. We also provide a creative environment for emerging artists to produce and sell work, and meet like minded individuals. Work-Shop will be a space for everyone, with a rotating schedule of art shows, information nights on local issues and a whole range of events and community initiatives.
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