The Old Auction House, glassblowing and mosaic and painting teacher

The Old Auction House

The Old Auction House

location_on Kyneton, Melbourne

5.0 (694)
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The Old Auction House is an independently run multi-use arts precinct located in the regional Victorian town of Kyneton, just an hour north of Melbourne. Housed in a historic weatherboard building, which served as the much loved Ferris auction rooms for over 80 years, the precinct opened in April 2017 and is home to a variety of artistic spaces.

The Old Auction House is currently home to a retail shop specialising in quality Australian handmade items, four working artist studios including local glass artists Leadlight By Ettore, a teaching space for visiting artists, and two gallery spaces with rotating exhibitions.

The Old Auction House is open 7 days and the entire space has been renovated to be accessible for those with prams, wheelchairs, and mobility issues.

The Old Auction House has a focus on community engagement in the arts. Each studio runs a variety of classes with different artists and materials throughout the year.

Please have a look through our full list of classes to see the range of crafts and skills you can learn with our tutors or get in touch to book a private group session or party.






Classes


Leadlight Windows Course

5.0 (53)

date_range Sat 5 Oct, 10:30am

location_on Kyneton

1 to 10

label $370 - $375

Silver Jewellery Making Workshop for Beginners

5.0 (306)

date_range Runs regularly

location_on Kyneton

1 to 5

label $145 - $150

Fused Glass Workshop for Beginners

4.9 (44)

date_range Sat 6 Apr, 10:30am

location_on Kyneton

1 to 10

label $160 - $165

All Day Eco-Printing Workshop

4.9 (18)

date_range Sat 13 Apr, 10:30am

location_on Kyneton

1 to 8

label $230 - $235

Kokedama Workshop - Macedon Ranges

4.9 (32)

date_range Sat 25 May, 10:30am

location_on Kyneton

1 to 10

label $130 - $135

All Day Silver Gem Setting Workshop

4.9 (16)

date_range Sat 4 May, 10:30am

location_on Kyneton

1 to 4

label $495 - $500

3d Wet Felted Pod Workshop

date_range Sat 20 Apr, 10:30am

location_on Kyneton

1 to 8

label $170 - $175

Illustration Workshop: Ink and Watercolour Wash

4.8 (47)

date_range Sat 22 Jun, 10:30am

location_on Kyneton

1 to 10

label $230 - $235

All Day Print Making Workshop

5.0 (7)

date_range Sat 22 Jun, 10:30am

location_on Kyneton

1 to 6

label $230 - $235

Landscape Painting Workshop

4.8 (6)

date_range Sat 29 Jun, 10:30am

location_on Kyneton

1 to 10

label $280 - $285

Mosaic Course for Beginners

5.0 (21)

date_range Sat 31 Aug, 10:30am

location_on Kyneton

1 to 10

label $240 - $245

Australian Botanical Still Life Workshop

date_range Sat 1 Jun, 10:30am

location_on Kyneton

1 to 10

label $295 - $300

Polymer Clay Slabs Class: Create and Sip

5.0 (4)

date_range Your choice of time

location_on Kyneton

4 to 10

label $120

Glass Light Catcher Workshop

5.0 (62)

date_range Contact for details

location_on Kyneton

1 to 10

label $180 - $185

Organic Silver Bangle Workshop

4.8 (5)

date_range Contact for details

location_on Kyneton

1 to 5

label $185 - $195

Glass Lampwork Bead Class - Macedon Ranges

4.9 (17)

date_range Contact for details

location_on Kyneton

1 to 7

label $255 - $260

Christmas Card Making Workshop

4.6 (5)

date_range Contact for details

location_on Kyneton

1 to 6

label $130 - $135

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Reviews

(694)


Margaret Skora Mar 2024


Sarah was amazing. So much fun and really made the experience so special. We had creative freedom and I even got to make 4 different pieces of beautiful jewellery. 10/10

Maggie Skors Mar 2024


Sarah was the most lovely person to work with, she was beyond helpful and just the kindest person. Her passion for jewellery making made the experience that so much more enjoyable. All around amazing experience would definitely recommend:)

Michelle Sykes Mar 2024


I really enjoyed my time in this course. The time taken to help us all with our pieces was great, very informative and everyone was very welcoming. Thank you for sparking an interest in Leadlighting for me, I’ll be recommending this course to everyone that’ll listen to me!

Glassblowing and Mosaic class review by Michelle Sykes - Melbourne

Fiona Wade Mar 2024


A fab introduction to leadlight window creation. Small class size meant we had great access to the instructors and everyone created their own small leadlight panel over the weekend.
Loved it.

Leadlight Windows Course review by Fiona Wade - Melbourne

Alexis Harley Mar 2024


Thank you for the fantastic leadlight class. Rhain, Ettore, Jo and Janet were an excellent teaching team, who gave lots of hands-on teaching as we made our own leadlight panels. It was great to be able to select from the huge range of coloured and textured glasses and a range of designs for our panels, and I’m really pleased to be taking home a panel that looks (to my beginner’s eye) totally professional. It was nice meeting fellow students and chatting as we worked and the lunch on Saturday was delish.

Leadlight Windows Course review by Alexis Harley - Melbourne

Betty Votskos Mar 2024


fantastic afternoon. Sarah was generous with her time and knowledge, always making sure everyone was ok. Highly recommend this class for a fun day out. The small class made it cosy. looking forward to doing a second class! Thanks Sarah

Tina Abela Mar 2024


Thank you so much Sarah! We loved your class! Loved the venue, loved that it was a small Intimate class. Loved, loved loved it, thank you

Catherine Keenan Mar 2024


Very enjoyable learning experience. Since I was staying in Kyneton this was on my bucket list. Sara the teacher was fabulous and full of encouragement. I came home with 2 pairs of lovely earrings.

Karlisa Smy Mar 2024


Sarah is better than silver she is 100% gold! Book in and see for yourself!

Stephanie Morgan Mar 2024


I can't recommend this course highly enough. I took my best friend for her birthday. Neither of us had any previous experience, but with some simple instructions from the lovely Sarah we were soon hammering away, practising a range of techniques using lots of different hammers and stamps to achieve different effects on silver, copper and bronze. Tempering with a blow torch and quenching the metal was particularly satisfying. I left the course with a copper necklace that exceeded any expectations of what I could achieve, and my friend made a beautiful silver ring and a pair of earrings.

Evelyn Jane Robson Mar 2024


Sarah was absolutely spectacular. My partner and I had a wonderful time with her expert guidance learning how to make beautiful jewellery. Such a warm and inviting space to create

Jewellery Making class review by Evelyn Jane Robson - Melbourne

Janie Ryan Mar 2024


Enjoyed this class so much. Great fun. Sarah was informative and very patient. I made a lovely ring as well as a pair of earrings. Cannot recommend this class enough!

Claire Muller Mar 2024


Great easy going atmosphere, very easy guidance, very enjoyable-, came home with a nice piece jewellery-thank you

Junene Lesley Souter Mar 2024


Relaxing creative sessions with use of plenty of materials. Helpful advice and encouragement. Loved the experience.

Linda Davis Mar 2024


We received a voucher as a gift. We had a great time, our teacher was friendly and patient!

Kokedama class review by Linda Davis - Melbourne

John Alp Mar 2024

2 ClassBento workshops attended


A very entertaining and fulfilling class.
The teacher was great, venue good and we got to take our efforts away with us.
Highly recommended.

Michel Kowalski Mar 2024


Well run class with a friendly, experienced teacher. Materials and choice of plants was great and my finished Kokedama look fantastic.

Vanessa Aitken Feb 2024


Great introduction to working with glass and making something creative! Teacher very friendly, accommodating and patient!

Debra Deluca Feb 2024


The silver jewellery class was great value and a lot of fun. I made a ring and a pair of earrings in the time we had. The teacher gave easy to understand instructions, and was very calm and positive….nothing was a problem! I really recommend this class.

Kathryn Youren Feb 2024


Amazing! Sarah is so lovely, and I learnt so much (including, removal of barriers to do it from home). An extensive amount of choices and materials!

Jewellery Making class review by Kathryn Youren - Melbourne

Fotini Cullen Feb 2024


I really enjoyed this class. Florence started off by showing us how she would approach a new painting, discussing the main things to be aware of, which I found really interesting and useful, then we all painted the same picture followed by another picture that we chose after lunch. Florence was generous with advice, while we painted which I really appreciated too. Lunch and coffees were lovely too. all up a great day, and would totally recommend this class to both beginners or more experienced people

Nikita Scott Feb 2024


A thoroughly enjoyable class! Sarah is incredibly knowledgeable in this craft and accommodated to every individual students ideas they wanted to achieve in the class. I absolutely adore the creations we made and were able to take home and I would highly recommend it to anyone!

Silver Jewellery Making Workshop for Beginners review by Nikita Scott - Melbourne

Peter Norman Feb 2024

2 ClassBento workshops attended


This class was a good opportunity to do something creative while on long service leave.
Florence knew her subject matter well and skills transfer was balanced well for each student. Perhaps she could have bought some examples of her pieces along but this is obviously a choice she would need to make.
Love the venue, it just feels like a creative space. The welcome was also warm, friendly and informative.
Materials provided appeared all fit for purpose. In this case they applied to landscape painting with acrylics and perhaps an experienced artist may find fault but I certainly didn’t.
The class was good value for money, it provided a good taste of the medium and certainly whet the appetite for more.
What do I like most, I’d have to say the atmosphere of the venue, it is a place where you want to create.

Kay Shafi-Roden Feb 2024


Great teaching style, hands on and got to make some things as well as learnt so much!

Sofie Muceniekas Feb 2024


I had such a fun day doing this workshop. I'm not a particularly crafty person but this was a very accessible class. Being given templates to choose from that a tried and true for beginners was a great idea.
Even though I was slower than most I had lots of support and am very happy with the little chicken suncatcher that I made!
Thank you for running such an excellent introductory class. I'll definitely be attending more workshops at the Auction House in future. Excellent value for money too and yummy lunch.

Stephanie Kuczer Feb 2024


What an awesome class! I booked this for myself and a friend, as a Christmas treat. The teacher was so knowledgeable and approachable! She made the content easy to understand, and we were making right away. I made a couple of pieces in the class and I love them both. All the materials and tools were provided, so it was a perfect option for beginners.

Ron Wilson Feb 2024


The instructor was very knowledgable and the course flowed well. Materials are provided. I had enough time to make two rings and help someone else make earrings.

Andrea Whittaker Feb 2024


Sarah was lovely and walked us through our chosen projects step by step I gave this class to my two daughters for a Christmas present and we did it together, such a nice way to have time together and we all ended up with some bespoke jewellery as a result. Am eager to do some more

Rachel Russell Feb 2024


Sarah is a kind and supportive teacher. It was a lovely class that I'd be happy to attend again. Venue was great as well

Catriona Parker Feb 2024


This class was great! Our teacher was fabulous and the space is set up really well. The lunch provided was also lovely. Would definitely do another course here again.

Hung Sze Ki, Sylvia Feb 2024


Sarah was great and patient, love her class so much and enjoyed it a lot

Trish Gray Feb 2024


Sarah is a great instructor and makes you feel so at ease and in doing so builds confidence in beginners and more experienced alike. Making it a fun day for everyone. Very informative and helpful hints tricks and tips. A really good workshop.

Nicola Brown Feb 2024


I thoroughly enjoyed making a glass light catcher and it looks great in my window. Rhain is an excellent instructor - patient, knowledgeable genuinely interested in her students. This is the second workshop I have done with Rhain and I'll be back for more ????

Michelle Smith Feb 2024


I was gifted a ClassBento voucher and opted for a weekend away in Kyneton to try my hand at soldering as I’ve cut glass before. Rhaine was the most thorough, patient and attentive teacher! She was constantly close by and checking on us to ask any questions. She happily answered everything we threw at her and reacted with enthusiasm as if this was her first ever class she was passing her knowledge on to. I felt so welcome and comfortable learning something new. Tools and materials supplied were neatly prepared and presented and the glass options to choose from were generous. Included lunch was delicious! The venue was a great art and craft space, well organised and run. I loved the shop area so you had the option to buy tools and supplies relevant to your class as well as gain inspiration from works of talented artists for sale. LOVED everything about the day :)

Olwyn Jean Shephard Feb 2024


I thoroughly enjoyed the class from start to finish. Sarah, is very knowledgeable and an excellent tutor. A good choice of materials to choose from plus ample tools for everyone to use simultaneously. Venue very good and the workshop was good value. I learnt a lot of techniques and came away with a lovely ring and pendant. Thank you Sarah.

Jewellery Making class review by Olwyn Jean Shephard - Melbourne

Mark Cotter Feb 2024


Linda was very generous with her time and advice and provided examples of what was required of us all through the day. The course covered a lot of ground for people with limited skills, and some participants produced some very nice work. Linda exposed us to a wide range of techniques and varied the exercises throughout the day to maintain a good pace. It was also nice to see Linda talk with each participant about their partickluar interests throughout the day and offer advice-be it landscapes or birds or plants.
All the materials were provided which made it easy. For me the most valuable part was seeing the range of media that could be used in conjunction with watercolour to create the different effects. The venue was well suited to the workshop and the catering was very welcome and good quality

Phil Berry Jan 2024


A sensational way to spend an afternoon. I was completely present the entire time and Sarah was an incredibly knowledgeable and attentive facilitator. Look forward to attending more.

Heather Ranieri Jan 2024


The Old Auction House is a beautiful creative space. Janet is very knowledgeable about Eco Printing & guides everyone through the printing process making sure no one is left behind. Janet provides everything & gives everyone information to take home to continue with your eco printing journey. It's so exciting to see your own & everyone elses prints when they're ready!

Mary Catania Jan 2024


My teacher was amazing - I enjoyed every bit of it. I mad a ring and a love heart necklace charm. It was amazing - will do it again!

Jordan Williams Jan 2024


Honestly was not too sure what to expect on this class. I could see that Sarah had great reviews but was fairly hesitant at either:
* the quality of what we would produce
* how accessible this would feel to re-produce at home.

I should not have worried. From start to finish Sarah was truly excellent. The ability to teach, inspire through the very clear passion was second to none. For each student Sarah was able to read their best way of learning and resonate with them. I went with my partner who is a bit more detail oriented, dainty and careful than I would be. Sarah absolutely let us both indulge and really let our creativity shine.

We are super stoked with how all of our pieces turned out (oh another point, Sarah was very generous with the materials, and absolutely encouraged us to keep going and to really get the most out of the tools, time and the knowledge that was available to be shared).

Can't wait to try this at home and am sure we will be back.

Frida Petrie Jan 2024


Such an amazing class. I'm still buzzing from the experience! This was my first time working with silver. Sarah was wonderful at explaining different techniques and was so encouraging. I felt completely at ease to give it a go and ask questions along the way. I'm hooked now and am already recommending this course to others. Thanks so much Sarah!

Chris Williamson Jan 2024


This was a wonderful class and I enjoyed it much more than I thought I would. Sarah created a really relaxed and fun environment and helped everyone make a really lovely piece. I was thrilled with the ring I made and also excited to read through the take-home materials and set myself up at home to continue playing with silver.

Vicki Paynter Jan 2024


Loved the Eco printing class I attended today. As usual, venue is fabulous and I learnt so much from Janet. I like to play around with different ways and techniques when I learn a new craft, I've come away with many ideas to explore. Thank you for a very enjoyable day.

Amelia Johnson Jan 2024


What a great day! Janet was so generous with her time, knowledge and encouragement. Great space and several different techniques explored.
Definitely recommend to anyone who is looking at this!

Stuart Hansford Jan 2024


The leadlight course was a great introduction. The teachers were knowledgable and struck the right balance between assisting and allowing you to practice. It covered all of the steps from what tools you needed and how to use them through to techniques for setting the glass, soldering and finishing the piece. I highly recommend this class if you want to begin your journey into leadlighting!

Leadlight Windows Course review by Stuart Hansford - Melbourne

Andrea Frank Jan 2024


Bought this as a gift for our mum. Great class and even better teachers in Ettore and Raine - a great opportunity to learn a little about the lead lighting process under their guidance and a beautiful piece to takeaway. Recommend highly.

Victoria Davis Jan 2024


The wait for this class was well worth it. Rhain and Ettore were both knowledgeable and great teachers. Learning a new skill was fun and interesting.

Katherine Bamford Jan 2024


I had so much fun and learnt so much! The team taught us so well and were so patient! I can’t wait to get back there and do the sun catcher!

Claire Grealy Dec 2023


This was a terrific class to do with our young adult kids - they loved it as did we. Sarah is very welcoming and constructive - calmly managing six beginners and keeping the rapport and humour rolling along. We all enjoyed the choice of materials and the tools - and the chance to experiment before deciding on a piece. We will return!

Denise Hoare Dec 2023


Fun class that was small making it easy to learn and get good advice from the teacher.
The teacher Sarah was excellent. Lot's of tips and very engaging.

Great way to spend a fun few hours learning something new with friends.

Nikolaos Makrygiorgis Dec 2023


Great time. Nice teacher, very helpful and patient
Almost made 2 rings on my first try!

Craig Byrne Nov 2023


The class was very enjoyable. The instructor was friendly and very patient, helping us all to produce a result we could be proud of. The lunch was delicious.

Samantha Batkla Nov 2023


Had a fantastic time learning new skills. Such a beautiful space and a creative atmosphere.

Dawn Williams Nov 2023


Kathryn was great, had a lot of knowledge and patience and the end result of coming away with some fantastic cards was just perfect finish for the day

Jennifer Greblo Nov 2023


Loved the dove card the most.
Small group numbers allowed us to have very attentive support from the teacher.
Great materials and a variety of techniques explored.
Lunch was sensational

Coral Crozier Nov 2023


I enjoyed the class Linda was very helpful in getting me back into painting and drawing again. Next year I am looking at joining a local art group again as it does inspire you when you are with like-minded people.

David Laird Nov 2023

2 ClassBento workshops attended


Teacher was informative n very good at showing you 1 on 1. Materials supplied and work area were good. Lunch was very lovely. Overall I had an enjoyable time and has it has encouraged me to continue and look at next course in Feb 24.

Jennifer Skelly Nov 2023


Fantastic day in a wonderful creative environment. Our teacher was brilliant. Very very very encouraging and inspirational. Not only is she creative and very talented herself but can support others with their creativity and talent. The food provided and art supplies were also fantastic. Thanks so much. Xxxx

Mandy Smith Nov 2023


Teacher Linda was great, lots of experience with samples she had done to show class. Very approachable and good guidance and inspired you to explore and think outside the lines.
Very worthwhile class to take if you want to further yoyr illustrator skills. Thank you.

Nicole Merrigan Nov 2023


Informative and hands on experience and guidance through out the workshop. So rewarding to step away with a understanding of what to docoupled with encouragement and guidance through out the workshop of my 2 kokedamas to take home
Healthy and good value plants provided too quality all round !

Jan Short Nov 2023


Kathy and I had a great time with Sarah she has a similar sense of humour as we do ;)
I'm very pleased with my achievements and am wearing my earrings now !
Thank you Sarah for your wisdom in 'pulling together' my ideas XOX

Kerrie Jackson Nov 2023


Lily was very patient, ind and helpful Her explanations of what to do were clear. I lived this class and highly recommend it to anyone wanting to learn this fun, very messy and challenging (for me and some others!) skill.
Thankyou Lillian.

Anita Blume Nov 2023

2 ClassBento workshops attended


Sarah is a wonderful patient teacher who did her best to ensure everyone got the time they needed from her. We were able to get through lots of information and make the most beautiful pieces. My friend and i loved this class and our jewellery.

Jewellery Making class review by Anita Blume - Melbourne

Colinda Mannix Nov 2023


Thank you Sarah for a wonderful class! It was informative, you presented the topic in an easy to understand way, and were more than happy to answer questions.
Your bench top method of making jewellery was well within reach and I found it so exciting that I'm off to check out buying my own set up. You will definitely see me again.
I'm looking forward to incorporating my own glass work with the earrings and ring that I made. Thank you so much!

Fern Ramsay Nov 2023


Lil was a great teacher, easy to understand and informative. It was an enjoyable class and I met some lovely people in the class

Verity McLucas Nov 2023


Everything from start to finish was awesome. Sarah was very skilled, knowledgeable and helpful, and I can't believe I got to make such a gorgeous ring in one workshop! It's thanks to the excellent teaching and making these skills accessible. Thank you, I love my ring :)

Ben Balshaw Nov 2023


Absolutely loved it. Great help and facilities. Would recommend. Keep these older lost skills alive.

Julia Braszell Nov 2023


Amazing teacher!
I left feeling warm, bubbly and inspired!
Thank you so much, I’ll definitely start making and creating at home : )

Marie-Claire Edmunds Nov 2023


The teacher, Sarah, was incredible! So kind and knowledgable. Patience of a Saint.

There was freedom in choice of project and Sarah supported absolutely everyone's ideas with aplom.

The class was also in a beautiful location.

Chloe Cerchiara Nov 2023


I had an incredible time! Very experienced teachers, great resources and environment + a fun and creative bunch of people completing the course. What a wonderful weekend!

Sophia Grewal Nov 2023


A great class! The teacher communicated well and it was a fun session with great results.

Vanessa Gatica Nov 2023


I love the class, I really recommend her! She is fantastic, patient and explains all in detail! Thank you!

Charisse Melderis Nov 2023


This was a great class, I loved it, it was something I haven't done before and I'm really looking forward to the next one!

Sabine Will Nov 2023


My daughter and I really enjoyed the class. We could not asked for a better place to learn and have had so much fun. Sarah has so much knowledge around making jewellery and s he supported everyone in a very professional manner.

Leah Rushford Nov 2023


Sarah was a fantastic teacher. Really approachable and encouraging.
The class was fantastic and I learnt a few techniques that I'm looking forward to trying at home!

Fiona Margaret Johnston Nov 2023


I throughly enjoyed the course. Sarah was very patient and gave us all individual attention.
The studio was well equipped with all the plenty tools of the trade.
The time flew by and I would recommend it to anyone looking for a new hobby.
Thank you

Jewellery Making class review by Fiona Margaret Johnston - Melbourne

Sohui Jeon Nov 2023


Sarah was absolutely amazing teacher. I was able to choose my own jewellery based on her art works. Sarah took times for individual to support and make it work for whatever we wanted it to make it.
Having a small group of people was great idea to chat with others and check what others created their own masterpieces. Not like producing line. Highly recommend. I took longer time for my necklace and held teacher for a extra time though sorry Sarah. Thanks for your support and patient.
I will come back again to add my collection when I have some particular design of the jewellery.

Stacey Kool Nov 2023


We loved this course Easy going and very creative With amazing, simple instructions. Sarah was very patient and informative. We will be back again

Casey McGuffie Nov 2023


Sarah was so lovely & the small class size meant we all got 1:1 help and advice when we needed it and could work at our own pace. I was amazed at the amount of jewellery pieces we made & it was great value for money and super fun. The location was great, the length of the session was perfect & all in all it was a fantastic morning! Thanks heaps Sarah, we loved it!

Sonia Wainberg Nov 2023


Sarah was great. Relaxed class and very fun. Good and easy to follow information! Thanks!

Andrew Sosnowski Nov 2023


Fantastic experience. Sarah was a great host and teacher. All materials were supplied and my partner and I left with two unique and beautiful rings.
Highly recommended for anyone looking to learn about ring crafting or looking for an enjoyable date night.

Georgie Collins Oct 2023


I bought this class as a gift for my husband and sister in law! They LOVED IT Both learnt new skills, made beautiful pieces to take home and we all loved looking at all the goodies in the shop and the gallery.
Will have to book another class for us all for Christmas

Megann Merrillees Oct 2023


Loved the class , Sarah was fantastic ,she was able to help us all create our own different and diverse pieces of jewellery

Catherine Gerhardt Oct 2023


What a fun and creative afternoon shared with friends. Sarah was fantastic. Highly recommended if you are looking to do something different.

Claire Lambert Oct 2023


Sarah is a wonderful, warm, experienced teacher, who made the class a lot of fun.

Sally Curtis Oct 2023


Sarah our teacher was so helpful and lovely- relaxed and patient and didn’t rush us.
The room was good for 5 people and there was plenty of materials and tools for everyone.
I made 2 sets of earrings and a pendant and am thrilled with the results! Would totally recommend it!

Ana Saro Oct 2023


Very friendly and knowledgeable teacher. Thank you for a great afternoon Sarah- you are the best!

Georgie Oct 2023


A lovely family-run weekend leadlighting class in a stimulating setting. Patient & informative instructors, all materials provided including a wholesome day 1 lunch. Diverse & interesting classmates from near & far. I’d do this again in a heartbeat (mainly because I am a poor student ). I’m only disappointed that I destroyed so many gorgeous panes of glass while “practising”! Kyneton is a lovely country town, well worth the weekend visit. PS - thanks to all my former work colleagues who substantially funded this class!

Glassblowing and Mosaic class review by Georgie - Melbourne

Isabella Shaw Oct 2023


This was such a great class! Really supportive teachers, good sized achievable project, lovely venue

Nalini Shiva Kumar Oct 2023

2 ClassBento workshops attended


Was good experience please provide some designs will be good for beginners. Very creative
Thanks

Georgina Anastasiou Oct 2023

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


Teacher was great and the process of making your designs and transferring them to paper or fabric was fun. The room and table we were working on was extremely overcrowded. We were constantly trying to move out of each others way or trying to avoid splattering paint into each others designs. Class would have been much more enjoyable had it not been for this. Perhaps consider capping the class at a lower capacity to avoid this issues. Thanks

Elizabeth Oct 2023


Teacher was excellent and the venue was also very good. Considering the materials that were provided, I thought that the cost was reasonable.

Beverley Inch Oct 2023


This class was a real treat, our tutor was very knowledgable and helpful; with demo's throughout the class that led us to create some stunning marbled pieces. All materials were suppied, with a varied selection of beautiful paint colours. Workshop was held in a well appointed Arts Precinct. Thank you Eda for a wonderful day creating.

Peter Goh Oct 2023


My son and I really enjoyed the morning and found Rhain providing just the right amount of input needed for this introductory class Just have to see how it looks in a few weeks when out of the kiln!

Terry Jarvis Oct 2023


Hi! Sarah was great! Michelle and I thoroughly enjoyed every moment in the class!
Sarah was super helpful, explained the process so well, and we ended up with a terrific result!

Lynne Antcliffe Oct 2023

3 ClassBento workshops attended


Great class at a great venue. Teacher was very helpful and approachable. Good introduction to glass fusing for beginners. Would recommend to others.

Anonymised ClassBento student Sep 2023

4 ClassBento workshops attended


A fascinating and fun session. Really enjoyable way to learn the basics. Thanks for a great day out!

Kym Murphy Sep 2023


Really enjoyed the mosaic workshop. Ett was a great teacher who helped with finding the right colours and helping to shape our glass piece The venue is amazing! Will be signing up for more workshops. Thx everyone for a great experience

Glassblowing and Mosaic class review by Kym Murphy - Melbourne

Amanda Lubberink Sep 2023

2 ClassBento workshops attended


Inspiring workshop with Janet. Organised and well executed in a great space.

Time and encouragement to be creative.

Loved it!

Leonie Gail Adams Sep 2023


very well organised. friendly and instructive atmosphere. knowledgeable, variety of materials to try group discussions. learnt enough to feel confident in further experimentation at home.

Linda Arthurson Sep 2023

5 ClassBento workshops attended • 3 reviews


A really enjoyable and interesting class. Janet is an excellent teacher who didn’t rush the class, checked in on how everyone was going and also provided additional information and skills during the class. Clear notes were provided for the class which will make it easy to try this technique at home after the class.

Katrina Spooner Sep 2023


Fabulous Jewellery making class and well worth the money. Teacher knew her stuff and was friendly and helpful. Enjoyed working with a variety of metals, including sterling silver, copper and brass. Best part was learning how to solder. The venue was inspiring as it was not only a maker's teaching space, but also a gallery and shop full of local artist's work. You can even pick up some art supplies. We stayed overnight in Carlton and enjoy the food, wine and many other galleries and shops.

Jewellery Making class review by Katrina Spooner - Melbourne

Katrina Spooner Sep 2023


Fabulous class and well worth the money. Teacher knew her stuff and was friendly and helpful. The venue was inspiring as it was not only a maker's teaching space, but also a gallery and shop full of local artist's work. You can even pick up some art supplies. We stayed overnight in Carlton and enjoy the food, wine and many other galleries and shops.

Vija Gaidelis Sep 2023

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


Sarah was a very patient and informative teacher, and the small class size meant that we all received individual attention as required. I do wish the class had run for a half hour longer though, to provide an opportunity to create a second piece of silver work.

Coco Baulch Sep 2023


Sarah is such an incredibly encouraging, kind and patient teacher - if you're looking for a class where you're able to have complete creative freedom and work on whatever you like self guided and learning manual techniques this is for you. I've been eager to do a silver smithing class for so long but struggled to decide which of the many out there to do and I'm glad I held out for this one.

Sarah creates a warm and welcoming environment for anyone whether you're doing this solo or with others.

Can't wait to do all the other courses in future :)

Lisa Perkin Sep 2023

6 ClassBento workshops attended • 6 reviews


We had a great time creating some rings & earrings. Sarah, our teacher was very knowledgeable, helpful and calm teaching us. We didn’t feel like we were rushed and if we needed help, Sarah was always happy to assist. All the tools we needed were provided, and the space was comfortable for a small group

Jewellery Making class review by Lisa Perkin - Melbourne

Hazel Renee Clarke Sep 2023


Three family members attended all thoroughly enjoyed our time together in this wonderful creative experience. Sarah is an excellent teacher and we appreciated her knowledge, expertise and clear guidance. We leave inspired! Thank you.

Silver Jewellery Making Workshop for Beginners review by Hazel Renee Clarke - Melbourne

River Morey Sep 2023


Lovely and special to have the rare treat of Taking a day off to just do a creative new thing!
Lunch was yum!
Unfortunately felt a bit rushed to the finish of the day. I would of liked a bit more time to practice solder technique sadly I made a bit of a mess of that part.

Mandy Smith Sep 2023

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


Sarah was terrific, lots of knowledge. I thought 5 people was a lot as some needed more time than others especially for first timers. Sarah was very helpful and did soldering quickly for me.
The duration of the class could be longer as I went over the 4pm allocated finish time.

Jenny Flanagan Sep 2023


Lovely warm and friendly instructor who really knows her craft. Materials set out completely. Venue is great.

Elise Maynard Sep 2023


Really enjoyed the course. Really clear instructions and plenty of sets of tools so you didn’t need to wait to access anything. Great space and location too.

Ammia Castellani Sep 2023


Sarah was extremely knowledgeable, approachable and supportive. It was great meeting the other students and ending with a finished product.

Jewellery Making class review by Ammia Castellani - Melbourne

Helen Clar Sep 2023


This was a fantastic workshop that took being afraid of painting totally away.it was easy and fun and gave us great tips in watercolours

Alison Cochran Sep 2023

2 ClassBento workshops attended


We loved the class, and thought the teacher was fantastic and would be keen to attend more classes in the future.

Kerry Flynn Sep 2023

2 ClassBento workshops attended


Really enjoyed the class. Sarah was amazingly patient and provided lots of help if needed. Left the class with us having made 2 pieces each.

Carole Breust Sep 2023

3 ClassBento workshops attended • 3 reviews


My third, different, class here, it’s a great space, welcoming staff. Once again a terrific tutor in Linda, a very interesting, fun class, we learnt a lot about different techniques to take home and practice.

Carolyn Hickey Sep 2023


We had the most amazing teacher in Linda Newton. The class pupils were all amazing. Linda was great in sharing her experiences with both pupils that had art experience and the non experience like me. The products that were part of the class were really of good quality and definitely will be very useful to me. I especially liked how Linda shared how to draw sketch birds and also flowers.

Illustration Workshop: Ink and Watercolour Wash review by Carolyn Hickey - Melbourne

Ann Holden Sep 2023


Great class. Linda’s an excellent teacher. Wish she was doing more classes with you. Venue is excellent too.

Anne Boland Sep 2023


All good. Loved the mantra that you can’t really go wrong. It was fun, Linda was very encouraging. I’d come again!

Laura Argent Aug 2023


Sarah was very knowledgable, patient and generous with her time, supplies and business experience. Highly reccmmend.

Jewellery Making class review by Laura Argent - Melbourne

Lauren Barker Aug 2023


Sarah was the key ingredient to the vibrant experience this workshop was - encouraging, reassuring, patient, positive, knowledgeable, passionate, supportive and easy going. She created at atmosphere so conducive to learning new skills and enjoying the creative process along the way. Such a treat to have a reminder ring on my finger each day of the goodness the workshop was!

Simone Lucas Aug 2023


Jewellery making for beginners facilitated by the talented Sarah Munnings gave me greater confidence to explore the range materials provided. The relaxed atmosphere Sarah created put participants at ease as she stepped through instructions ensuring safety and 1:1 assistance with all enthusiastic participants. A truly great way to spend an afternoon.

Marion Perichon Aug 2023

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


Loved the warmth and encouragement that Sarah gave so freely. Enjoyed everything about this workshop and have 3 new pieces of jewellery to show off.

Silver Jewellery Making Workshop for Beginners review by Marion Perichon - Melbourne

Anna Mills Aug 2023


Knowledgeable, helpful, encouraging and super fun and we get to take something home that we’ve made ourselves.

Cyhtle Heal Aug 2023


Wonderful class! Highly recommend. We were beginners and were thrilled with our creations and the weekend. Teachers were knowledgeable, friendly, patient. Lots of beautiful glass patterns and colours to choose from.

Glassblowing and Mosaic class review by Cyhtle Heal - Melbourne

Nancy Henderson Aug 2023


I took Sarah's silver jewellery making workshop and it was fantastic. Sarah is delightful, very knowledgeable and understanding. I love the use of repurpose / reuse materials approach. From the start it was hands on, no lengthy demonstrations, short burst of techniques used as the class moved along. The small class size is a plus allowing everyone to get the help they need. I made earring and a beautiful ring, that a complete stranger complimented on that day.
The studio is lovely, rustic, well lit, featuring local artists. The town of Kyneton is well worth a visit. Very pretty, historic, lots of lovely eateries and shops to stroll in and out of.
I 100% recommend this class and location.

Silver Jewellery Making Workshop for Beginners review by Nancy Henderson - Melbourne

Vicki Harrington Aug 2023


Very enjoyable - and productive afternoon in a nice creative environment. I certainly did not expect to be bringing home more than one piece!
Sarah is a great teacher - very patient and encouraging.
Great value class - look forward to doing another.

Silver Jewellery Making Workshop for Beginners review by Vicki Harrington - Melbourne

Nicola Brown Aug 2023

18 ClassBento workshops attended • 11 reviews


Sarah is a great, knowledgeable teacher. She is really friendly and approachable. Sara gives clear and concise instructions and you can move at your own pace in this workshop. At the end, you have new jewellery to wear home.

Dawn Rasmussen Aug 2023


Sarah was a very accomplished teacher which put me at ease from the start. She told us a bit about her past experience, so we knew a bit of her background too.
There was the right amount of students ( 5) so that we could all get the right amount of help when we needed to.
The supplies and tools were excellent and we each had our own, which we have not experienced in past classes at other venues.
Sarah was very generous with the supplies, and the encouragement to ret even more techniques. I couldn't speak highly enough of the day.

Silver Jewellery Making Workshop for Beginners review by Dawn Rasmussen - Melbourne

Tracey Thiele Aug 2023


Great class, which is suitable for all abilities. It is self-paced and good instruction.

Sjaan Sandford Aug 2023

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


Great day overall, I just loved the reactions of my “class mates” when they revealed their final prints.
Rhain is a marvellous teacher, I felt we all appreciated her very much!
There were lovely results to be very proud of.
Time flew We had a lovely lunch and our bag with goodies to continue linocut at home is very much appreciated.
Highly recommend the Auction Rooms classes!
Thank you for having facilities to assist mobile impaired people, eg. a ramp and roomy toilet.

Anna Kendler-Arnold Aug 2023

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


This was my second workshop with Sarah and I enjoyed it even more than the first one. Highly recommended

Chloe Goncalves Aug 2023

2 ClassBento workshops attended


The parking for the venue was super easy to find and close to the class. The teacher was so helpful and encouraging and created a really positive and fun atmosphere. Would recommend for everyone :)

Dani Legge Aug 2023

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


Fabulous class, Rhain gave plenty of information on aspects of linocut printing, while allowing us to work at our own pace, and the results far exceeded anything I imagined. We all went home with tools and supplies to do more at home, two blocks and prints we had made. Lunch was provided as well and great value for money. Highly recommended.

All Day Print Making Workshop review by Dani Legge - Melbourne

Josephine Mallia Aug 2023


This class was a fun new experience for me. Even though I had doubts in myself physically being able to do it, Rain the Teacher was so patients and just knew when to step in and lend a hand or explain again how to handle the job to be done or a deferent way of doing things.
The set up was good. Had enough tools and products for each person .
Just maybe a few more soldering iron’s maybe cause it made the class go over time a bit and people had to wait a while.
I left happy that I was able to finish the job and not giving up thanks to Rain .

Georgina Anastasiou Jul 2023

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


Great class, so much fun! Learnt a lot! Pauline is an awesome teacher. Would highly recommend! I

Helen Rothacker Jul 2023


Pauline is a great teacher of her beautiful craft. She talks about the safety aspects, and where to get supplies and equipment and about aspects of selling work. Then she is straight down to the business of demonstrating and helping us make gorgeous beads . We all made about a dozen beads each of various types. Pretty good for our first attempts. All materials and a lovely lunch were provided in spacious area that is very well suited to workshops. Parking was easy. Kyneton is so lucky to have this venue. Hang on to Pauline, she is a real asset.

Glass Lampwork Bead Class - Macedon Ranges review by Helen Rothacker - Melbourne

Emmalene Triebel Jul 2023


Pauline’s class has been by far one of the best creative classes I’ve been apart of! We booked this class to celebrate our anniversary and had a wonderful time. From her teaching style and guidance to each individual was tailored to our needs to help bring us to creating so beautiful and unique glass beads. The class flow was wonderful and not once felt rushed and had the opportunity to continue to create as many glass beads as we could. The studio was in a great location in Kyneton with clean facilities and kitchen and the lunch that was provided was delicious. We will be buying some tools and starting the journey from creating from home next!

Glass Lampwork Bead Class - Macedon Ranges review by Emmalene Triebel - Melbourne

Christine Holmes Jul 2023


A fun-filled class, lead by an attentive and engaging facilitator. She gave clear instructions and made sure everyone had a successful and positive experience.

A terrific workshop! ☺️

Theresa Bradley Jul 2023

4 ClassBento workshops attended • 3 reviews


I had an incredible time learning how to do lead lighting at The Old Auction House. I learnt so much from the excellent teachers, who explained each step clearly and effectively and why techniques are done the way they are. They were extremely generous with their time and their expertise, and were very encouraging. I absolutely loved it, and am really thrilled with the piece I created.

Glassblowing and Mosaic class review by Theresa Bradley - Melbourne

Anne Coutts Jul 2023


Such a great learning and fun experience. Super happy with my Leadlight which will sit proud in a window at home. The teachers very helpful and venue a classic old building full of character, and an easy drive from Melbourne. Small class size so we all got the attention we needed to complete our project. Highly recommend.

Leadlight Windows Course review by Anne Coutts - Melbourne

Lee Agius Jul 2023

2 ClassBento workshops attended


Well worth a drive to Kyneton to do this wonderful beginners jewellery class. Sarah was very knowledgeable and patient. We will be doing another workshop with her for sure.

Annette Pointer Jul 2023

2 ClassBento workshops attended


This was a wonderful course. Sarah is a great teacher and very skilled at enabling us to make beautiful things. Thank you Sarah

Angela Dacre Jul 2023


Such an interesting and fun class. Great venue, fantastic teacher and absolutely everything provided. Left with so many ideas, love a hand on approach to learning.

Ruth Yates Jul 2023

5 ClassBento workshops attended • 3 reviews


I had a great time during the Eco Paper Printing workshop. Our teacher, Janet, ran a fun, informative and very thorough session. She shared her knowledge and ideas through out and we all enjoyed remarkable results! I’m going to be doing this class again, simply because it was so much fun! The Old Auction House is an awesome location for craft workshops. Do yourself a favour and check it out.

Deborah Law Jul 2023


A great fun course and real value for money. Janet took us through a very practical process with 'wow factor' results at the end. Small group,good workshop environment and materials all provided. An excellent adjunct to my art practice - thank you!

Textiles class review by Deborah Law - Melbourne

Lorraine Wotherspoon Jul 2023


This workshop was great. I was wanting to do eco printing eversince I saw it in a gallery.
The teacher Janet was very good. We were not rushed and could ask her anything.
It was good that everything was provided as we didn't have to think
have I got the correct material.
Very interesting results. Loved it. Lorraine. Wotherspoon.

Phillipa Bellemore Jul 2023


Lovely friendly and hands-on class. Janet is a knowledgeable and patient teacher with lots of tips. I feel I can reproduce the techniques I learnt today. We all took away many pieces of eco art that we had crafted. Highly recommend :)

Billie Douglas Jun 2023


So well taught and easy to follow! Came out of the class with a few prints and materials to continue printing at home, tools were simple to use and overall it was such a fun class. Definitely recommend to someone who’s wants to give Lino printing a go!

Laura Roos Jun 2023

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 3 reviews


The teacher Rhain was super helpful and welcoming. Everything was organised for us (including pre-inking our lino and preparing our blades) and we were given all the equipment to enable us to work from home. Really enjoyed the class . Thank you so much ☺️

Ruth Yates Jun 2023

5 ClassBento workshops attended • 3 reviews


A very enjoyable workshop. Excellently delivered and all aspects of the craft thoroughly discussed. Teacher was awesome and we were sent home with a bag of goodies allowing us to continue the craft in our own time. Great location and facilities. Lunch was supplied and it was delicious! Can’t wait for another workshop next weekend

Elisabeth Laidlaw Jun 2023

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


Really enjoyed my class. The setting was cosy, the class week paced and great for a beginner like me. Teacher was great and lunch provided really yummy. A relaxing way to spend the day.

Nicole Grundy Jun 2023


Sarah was a wonderful teacher, she was very helpful and assisted everyone in the group to walk away with a piece or pieces of jewellery to keep forever! I received this class as a Christmas present from my partner, we both attended together and thoroughly enjoyed the class. It was a fabulous experience, we will be recommending to our friends and we will be looking out for more classes to attend in the future!

Pauline Grace Jun 2023


Sarah was friendly and helpful. Enjoyed the creative process. Made a silver and brass ring and some brass earrings which I've had some compliments on.

Carmel Horsfield Jun 2023


I had a great time. The teacher was very good and I was surprised to achieve so much in just a couple of hours. Great value too as I took home 2 pieces that I was pleased with!

Jennifer Moulder Jun 2023

8 ClassBento workshops attended • 6 reviews


Very beginner friendly. Had great fun and learnt heaps. Most of all to just do it!

Caitlan Johnstone Jun 2023


Brilliant class! Sarah is lovely and makes learning fun and easy. I made a ring and had a wonderful time.

Karon Kavanagh Jun 2023

3 ClassBento workshops attended • 3 reviews


Thanks once again Sarah for a ver enjoyable class. Always enjoy your company & thanks for sharing your knowledge

Organic Silver Bangle Workshop review by Karon Kavanagh - Melbourne

Jeni Totta Jun 2023


Valuable and experienced workshop and accommodating facilities.
Lovely day spent. Wonderful teacher and would definitely enrol for another session.

Naomi Leeder Jun 2023


Brilliant glass sun catcher class with a highly knowledgeable teacher who was friendly and gave heaps of tips along the way. It went smoothly and everyone was engaged. I came with my husband and we love what we made!

Glassblowing and Mosaic class review by Naomi Leeder - Melbourne

Emily Stead Jun 2023


I had such an amazing time at the Beginner Silversmith workshop, learning so many new skills and techniques to make a beautiful ring, and a pair of earrings. Sarah was calm, patient, kind, engaging and such a wonderful teacher! The way she helped each and every person in the small group of 5 was so focused and supportive, and made for a fun, interactive and enjoyable class. I couldn't believe how fast time flew! I created a special ring and a pair of earrings and was absolutely hooked (no pun intended ha!) by the end of our workshop, with eagerness to learn even more skills from Sarah. The venue was fantastic, with a great setup with all the tools and materials required for our creative session, and Sarah explained how to use everything, while also providing easy-to-follow demonstration, and happy to repeat if needed. No question was ever made to feel silly! Sarah was attentive, helpful and had a great sense of humour which made the class a relaxed and positive environment. Everything was included in the one off cost of the workshop, which was extremely cost effective and totally worth every penny! I highly recommended this workshop to anyone who wants to try something new, embrace their inner creativity, have a day out, learn skills for a new hobby, or just to make your own beautiful pieces under the guidance of a brilliant teacher and jeweller! :)

Peter Crosbie Jun 2023


Had a great morning learning and doing some jewellery making.
Sarah was the best. Very informative and made the whole experience very comfortable and enjoyable.
Class took place in a great setting of the old auction house in Kyneton.
Sarah was even too polite to let the other jewellery makers know that my peice was her favourite.
Great experience and lots of fun.
Thanks

Jewellery Making class review by Peter Crosbie - Melbourne

Kirsty Hage Jun 2023


Highly rate this workshop. It was informative, fun and Sarah was such a relatable teacher. I can’t believe how much we managed to learn and create in the space of time allocated. I have the bug now, will definitely be using what I’ve learnt to start creating my own pieces and I’ll be back to do more workshops as well.

Gemma Rose Jun 2023

5 ClassBento workshops attended


Sarah is an absolute gem. She was so generous with her knowledge and happy to help. We all had the best time and left proudly with our hand crafted pieces. Thanks Sarah!

Jewellery Making class review by Gemma Rose - Melbourne

Lily Cain Jun 2023


Thoroughly enjoyed the class and was very happy with everything I learnt. Would do again

Allison Baker Jun 2023

3 ClassBento workshops attended • 3 reviews


This is the third class I have done with Sarah, she is a very good patient teacher.

Karen Grant Jun 2023

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


Great relaxed class in friendly environment with Sarah who’s an excellent teacher. Came away very satisfied and ready to learn more about silver jewellery making

Angela McCue Jun 2023


Highly recommend this course. Everyone was exceptional, supremely talent and very patient and tolerant with all of us.

Claire Dorgan Jun 2023


I had a delightful time today. The tutor was welcoming, informative and patient. Everything was supplied and instructions were clear. I would recommend this course.

Jewellery Making class review by Claire Dorgan - Melbourne

Susan Pettitt May 2023


Fantastic morning doing the silver jewellery 3hr coarse. I can't believe what we were able to make in the time available. Sensational

Silver Jewellery Making Workshop for Beginners review by Susan Pettitt - Melbourne

Adam Seymour May 2023


Sarah was fantastic at teaching and distributing her time between everyone at the class. She described how you could set up your own jewellery making at home which made it very accessible. Would highly recommend and would give this as a gift to everyone I know!

Siobhan Finn May 2023


Such a fun experience with useful demonstrations and advice throughout. Lunch was also delicious and the space is lovely to work in.

Glassblowing and Mosaic class review by Siobhan Finn - Melbourne

Ruth Yates May 2023

5 ClassBento workshops attended • 3 reviews


Great class, learnt a lot with marvellous interaction between students and teacher! I love it when the teacher open heartedly shares her knowledge and can answer any question asked. Many tips, the pros and cons of how and why it’s done the way it is and how to apply your own ideas. Each participant having their own tools so there is no time wasting waiting for your turn to share. Of course, the location is great and all staff, as usual, awesome to deal with.

Natalie Haidar May 2023

6 ClassBento workshops attended


Absolutely brilliant workshop! Sarah was so patient and supportive with everyone in the group and so generous with her time and knowledge. Her enthusiasm and encouragement throughout the class made for a really comfortable environment. I cannot wait to attend another one of Sarah's classes. Highly recommend!

Lis Whitney May 2023


I had such a great time and Sarah was such a patient teacher. I would definitely recommend the class.

Stuart Hansford May 2023

5 ClassBento workshops attended • 5 reviews


Sarah is a fantastic teacher who has endless patience and a willingness to help students achieve their goals. The facility is well equipped and set out. I thoroughly recommend this course.

Kerrie Phillips May 2023

2 ClassBento workshops attended


Sarah is absolutely amazing. I learnt so much . Will be going to more classes for sure

Jewellery Making class review by Kerrie Phillips - Melbourne

Leela Klein May 2023


My first silver jewellery class and I absolutely loved it! Sarah is a wonderful teacher. She has a lot of expertise, gives great guidance and supplies all the thing you could possibly need. We had sooo much fun and I never expected to come out with two pieces of jewellery that I actually love! Can’t wait to do the next course!

Jewellery Making class review by Leela Klein - Melbourne

Amanda Every May 2023


The Sarah was great and had a lot of knowledge and experience. I’m so glad there is a venue in Kyneton that has the hand made products for sale and classes - means I don’t have to travel to the city.

Jewellery Making class review by Amanda Every - Melbourne

Ravihara Gunawardena May 2023


I went in with a some what complicated design in mind. I thought I was in over my head with this being my first time making a ring. But the teacher was very patient and walked me through the process step by step and I managed to get the design made. Amazing class. 10/10 would recommend.

Deborah Ware May 2023

3 ClassBento workshops attended • 3 reviews


Florence is a great teacher allowing individuals to express their creative talents. She was very approachable and helpful. The materials supplied were useful and appreciated.

Painting class review by Deborah Ware - Melbourne

Carolyn Pain May 2023

2 ClassBento workshops attended


A very enjoyable day. I felt like my skills developed steadily over the time. The material was presented in manageable steps.

Elizabeth Wells May 2023

2 ClassBento workshops attended


Lovely and warm room, made the day very pleasant. Florence was very informative. Food lovely. A good experience.

Anne Bennett May 2023


The teacher was relaxed and practical. The venue was ideal except for the temperature. The materials were good quality and easy to use. The class size was great. Lunch was magnificent. Overall and informative day that provided a great learning experience.

Rosalie Franzke May 2023


Teacher great , venue great, handy parking, staff excellent as usual , lunch delicious.
Was good to try acrylic on paper and canvas. Quite different from watercolour.
Lovely group of ladies.
Thanks
Rosalie

Painting class review by Rosalie Franzke - Melbourne

Elizabeth Antony May 2023


Very patient teacher, fun class and really enjoyed the experience. Loved it. Perfect Christmas present.

Kokedama Workshop - Macedon Ranges review by Elizabeth Antony - Melbourne

Maureen McIlquham May 2023

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


Really enjoyed this workshop. Kathryn took us through a number of techniques for card making and was generous in sharing her knowledge and time. It was great for a beginner to work out which techniques appealed to me. The Old Auction House is a great venue to hold workshops - the team are very helpful and the business stocks most of the materials if you want to continue projects at home. The workshop fee includes all materials and a delicious lunch and coffee. This is the second workshop I have attended at the Old Auction House in Kyneton and I highly recommend it and this workshop.

Susan Briggs May 2023


I thought that Katherine's presentation was very good. I disliked the fact that the room and tables were too small and cluttered. I often could not find my pieces that I was working on. Also the fact that we had to wait to use the equipment because there were not enough to go around e.g. cutters, embossing machines etc. For the price we paid, I would have expected a lot better. The good points were that the lunch provided was very good and Katherine's knowledge was excellent. I would have liked a handout on different types of glues available and how to use them and mixed media ideas. Staff in the shop were very friendly and helpful. Items in the shop were varied and wonderful.
I hope this is seen as constructive criticism and hopefully room to improve. Would I do another course with you Of course. Thank you.

Teacher's response

Hi Susan,

Thanks for your feedback, as it is the first time we have run this class it is very helpful to have some specific points that we can work on to improve the running of the session. We will be working on streamlining how the projects run and how the space is set out in order to give each participant more space on their table. Where possible we will be looking to provide extra tools to remove the need to wait on other participants. Thanks for helping to make future sessions run smoother.

Regards,
Rhain

Samantha West May 2023


The Venue was fantastic,,
There were plenty of supplies for everyone.
The Teacher was fantastic, and very knowledgeable and the items we made were fantastic.
I learnt loads of new techniques.
Really good value for money.
Well worth every cents.
The hosts were very friendly and helpful and happy to help if needed.

Julie McLaren May 2023

4 ClassBento workshops attended • 4 reviews


Great teacher who was knowledgeable and clear. Venue worked well. Quality materials provided. Enjoyable workshop and great outcome.

Stuart Hansford May 2023

5 ClassBento workshops attended • 5 reviews


The fused glass course was very good. The trainer Rhian is very knowledgeable and explained everything we needed to do and provided information on the tools and uses of the glass. The room was very well equipped with good bench space and the tools and apron all laid out when we arrived. Rhian provided guidance as we progressed and moved around the room giving advice and suggestions. The 2 hours flys past but Rhian kept us on time. The pieces are fired after class and are ready in 2-3 weeks. Overall a very good beginner course.

Glassblowing and Mosaic class review by Stuart Hansford - Melbourne

Sarah Bedwell May 2023


The class was great! Sarah was a fantastic teacher and took the time to make sure all participants were assisted throughout the entire session. Would highly recommend!

Bronwyn Rickard May 2023


Sarah was awesome, so lovely and laid back. Really encouraging and informative! A fantastic place to begin if you're new to jewellery making, but Sarah would have the capacity to take you further if you're not a beginner as well.
Studio was lovely. All very comfortable. Would love to go again.

Megan Hanrahan May 2023


Sarah was so generous with her time and knowledge, and the class was so much fun. Highly recommend for anyone wanting to try something new!

Gemima Weiler May 2023


Sandra was amazing, very knowledgeable and assisted everyone in the class to create something special. A great class will definitely be doing another class. Thanks Sandra :)

Sally Tyrrell May 2023


We had a wonderful day. Thank you so much for sharing your creative skills with us

Kim Adkins May 2023


Thoroughly enjoyed this class, the teacher was fabulous with a quick run down of each component at the start and then plenty of time to practice by yourself whilst she floated through the class providing individualised feedback. Highly recommend

Glass Light Catcher Workshop review by Kim Adkins - Melbourne

Theresa Bradley Apr 2023

4 ClassBento workshops attended • 3 reviews


I had a fabulous time doing this class. All materials are provided and the teacher, Rhain, explains and demonstrates everything so well. The studio is very well equipped, and the atmosphere is very friendly and inclusive. I have learned so much and am keen to apply this knowledge to more projects. I highly recommend this class, and am looking forward to the Leadlight class in July!

Carole Breust Apr 2023

3 ClassBento workshops attended • 3 reviews


It was my second time doing a class there and once again it was well run, the teacher was great, the venue is very suitable and easily accessible, with parking close by. I love that you walk in and everything is supplied and ready to go.
I will definitely come back to do another class.

Vicki Key Apr 2023

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


Our teacher was extremely patient & encouraging. Her teaching was easy to understand & grasp. The materials were perfect for this class and we are very happy with our pieces of art.
The venue was ideal, well lit and warm.

Emma Slater Apr 2023


Absolutely amazing class, very welcoming and such lovely service. The information and techniques were great! Perfect for beginners!

Barbara Hellwege Apr 2023


Sarah was a great teacher, very friendly and keen for all of us to suceed. What we were able to make in the time frame exceeded my expectations.
A very enjoyable experience.

Melissa Co Apr 2023

4 ClassBento workshops attended • 3 reviews


Sarah was a most wonderful teacher at this class. She was so supportive of any and all ideas and the smaller class sizes meant lots of attention and care to all students. Had such a fun time with no experience necessary and came out with some really lovely pieces. Highly recommend Sarah went through all the basics and technical skills. Was a really enjoyable experience and would do it again!

Jewellery Making class review by Melissa Co - Melbourne

Helen Haughton Apr 2023

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


Teacher excellent , venue great .Needed to bring lunch as workshop over lunch time .cuppa provided & slices(not Gf) .

Sjaan Sandford Apr 2023

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


Thank you for having me at your great art space, I would especially comment you on the accessibility for bodily impaired people; eg the ramp and the extra wide toilet.
Our tutor Janet and her “side kick” husband delivered a marvellous class of teaching us about Eco printing.
Despite family worries, Janet powered on and was an inspirational tutor, helped by ready available recourses.
I learned a lot about what I wanted to learn about, also invigorated by like minded people!
Art is invaluable and a life necessity to keep our mind healthy and sound!
Thank you again for this great art space and the driving forces behind it!

Pamela Wakefield Apr 2023

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


Wonderful venue with friendly, knowledgeable teacher and other staff.
Everything was provided. I learned a a lot as well as being inspired to look into what other classes the venue offered because it was such a welcoming experience.
Thank you very much.

Emily James Apr 2023

4 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


Absolutely loved this course! Such an open approach and a wonderful environment to learn the techniques of metal smithing. Sarah’s self-taught knowledge and her encouragement made it a comfortable space, not only to learn and make mistakes as we went, but also to experiment with the tools at hand. Great value; I’d highly recommend this class for anyone wanting to learn more about jewellery making and metal smithing.

Jewellery Making class review by Emily James - Melbourne

Gideon Frankel Apr 2023


Fabulous class
Sarah is a wonderful teacher. We were looking for a way to experience silver smithing and get a sense of the basics and a feel for the craft. This class was perfect, from the first minute we had our hands on the materials and tools and were actually creating and designing - learning as we went along under Sarah’s excellent guidance and encouragement. It’s rare to find a great teacher who has the gift of teaching without you realising you are being taught, and who makes it enjoyable and ignites a genuine love of the subject in the students through their own enthusiasm! Thank you for a wonderful experience!

Lynette Duffy Apr 2023


The beginners silver jewellery making class was excellently run by Sarah, who was super approachable and a wealth of knowledge. I loved the fact that right from the outset once you had decided on your project, it was hands on. There was no need to take any notes, and Sarah was always available to assist us or suggest an easier way to do something. I would definitely be interested in attending another class at The Old Auction House.

Caroline Nelson Apr 2023


It was a really good short course. The Sarah was very informative and encouraging. We achieved alot in the morning and I made some nice pieces of jewellery. Would recommend for a taster to silver jewellery making

Caroline Mohr Apr 2023


This is the second time I've done this workshop because I enjoyed it last year. Linda is a lovely teacher, very supportive, and she pays attention to everyone. I learnt a lot again this time.
The venue is great and the food delicious. The day is over too quickly.

Chandos Ford Apr 2023


Had an absolutely fantastic time .
Sarah was very helpful with everyone and some made a lot others like me only made 2 things . Only small group so you got to know others in a friendly atmosphere. Already looking at an other booking.

Ceridwen Charters Apr 2023

6 ClassBento workshops attended • 6 reviews


Sarah Munnings is an incredible teacher. She was so thoughtful of every participant in the class and gave everyone the support and help they needed. I couldn’t recommend her expertise more, she is an incredible teacher and just a total gem

Gina Hurley Apr 2023

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


A lovely way to spend an afternoon learning new skills and going home with a lovely piece of jewellery thanks to a very supportive, encouraging, generous and knowledgable teacher Sarah.

Stuart Hansford Apr 2023

5 ClassBento workshops attended • 5 reviews


Linda is an outstanding teacher who provides a great class for both novices and experienced artists. She works with each student to help them achieve their goals for the course. The staff and service including the lunch were terrific! I highly recommend this course where you will definitely learn skills and techniques.

Sandra Fox Apr 2023

2 ClassBento workshops attended


Linda was excellent, very patient , knowledgeable and creative.

Great value

Workspace excellent

Great lunch and group

Kerry Marks Apr 2023


Linda was a great teacher, I was a bit worried at first with the number of participants but Linda handled it well. I really enjoyed the day and learnt a lot. Would love to do another similar course
Sorry, not a fan of the lunch. Too many veggies for me.

Johanna Lamanna Apr 2023


What a wonderful and supportive environment Sarah creates in her class. Sarah was able to draw out our creativity and help us bring it to life.

Ewa Skup Apr 2023


Great teacher,Linda and good quality materials provided and meals was tasty. Thanks. My class and work attached below.

Illustration Workshop: Ink and Watercolour Wash review by Ewa Skup - Melbourne

Gayle Densley Mar 2023

3 ClassBento workshops attended • 4 reviews


sarah was amazing so helpful and informative I would like to take another of her classes soon

Jewellery Making class review by Gayle Densley - Melbourne

Sandra Charnock Mar 2023


Great workshop. Etorre and Rhain were excellent - friendly informative and I would definitely recommend this class.

Barbra Golde Mar 2023

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


Sarah was very laid back in teaching the class, coming to assist when she believed it was needed, demonstrating tips to allow us to create our own unique pieces of jewellery.
As a person who would rather be shown the basics and then get on and do it, I really appreciated Sarah's honesty and sharing of her knowledge. She allowed us to complete more than one piece, trying different tools and skills in completing our pieces.
Thanks Sarah for a great workshop!

Amber Whyte Mar 2023


Awesome mother-daughter bonding experience…and yes we are both addicted already Sarah was so lovely, and explained things clearly. Excellent value for money. We love our pieces, and can’t wait to get set up to make some more. Highly recommend this class with Sarah if you’ve ever wanted to do silver jewellery making.

Michael Ewing Mar 2023


Very well organised and well taught by knowledgeable and patient experts. Great hands-on experience - really good introduction to basics of making leadlight windows.

Tamlyn Mar 2023


Great day making jewellery with my son. We both went in knowing nothing and I came home with earrings and a pendant… he with two rings and a pendant. We loved it! Thanks Sarah, you were awesome. Loads of materials and tools.

Silver Jewellery Making Workshop for Beginners review by Tamlyn  - Melbourne

Belinda Bone Mar 2023

2 ClassBento workshops attended


Brilliant class, Pauline is incredibly knowledgeable and patient as she passes on her skills. A day spent melting different coloured glass around a rod to make glass beads - the experience and effects achieved was amazing.

Kathleen Mather Mar 2023


Lovely small class size, and I learned heaps! Good for a complete beginner like me! Lunch was delicious too!

Glassblowing and Mosaic class review by Kathleen Mather - Melbourne

Dianne Aumann Mar 2023


Pauline has a relaxed, supportive approach to teaching. She managed to keep things simple (without jargon) whilst giving a solid introduction to lamp working. I really enjoyed the workshop and intend to do a follow up workshop with her in the future. I highly recommend the workshop. The venue was a great too.

Kat Karamitros Mar 2023

2 ClassBento workshops attended


Such a great class! Very interested to go back and learn more. Pauline is such a great teacher and explained each process very well. The lunch provided was delicious. The studio was buzzing with creativity. Very inspiring.

Kim Berry Mar 2023

3 ClassBento workshops attended


Sarah is wonderful, engaging, very clear and encouraging. I love learning from her. Everyone walked away with pieces that were lovely and they were proud of.

The venue was delightful.

Charlotte McKenzie Mar 2023


I completed the beginner jewellery class with Sarah which was a great introduction! The class size was small enough to allow for an intimate learning experience. I chose to make a ring and found that the instructions were very clear. I was so happy with the end result and can't wait to book another class

Anna Kendler-Arnold Mar 2023

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


Loved this jewellery making class. So much fun, easy and creative. Being a complete beginner myself, Sarah made me feel totally at ease and I left feeling confident to be able to take home and apply my new knowledge. Cannot recommend this class enough! I will be back for the next instalment . Thanks for a great workshop

Jewellery Making class review by Anna Kendler-Arnold - Melbourne

Anna Papadimitriou Mar 2023

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


Great afternoon spent with Sarah. She was very helpful and made time for all of us. We all got to make 2 items each and very pleased with our efforts.

Jewellery Making class review by Anna Papadimitriou - Melbourne

Julie Merritt Mar 2023


Sarah made us feel so welcomed and she was enthusiastic about her work. I really loved what I made. I would definitely do another class.
I enjoyed my class mates we all worked well together and we all had a great time.
Thank you.

Jewellery Making class review by Julie Merritt - Melbourne

Karen Saw Mar 2023


From the moment you step in the door you're made to feel welcome and inspired. The teachers were so helpful and encouraging and answered all my many questions. Their explanation of the processes was very detailed and I'd highly recommend this course to anyone whether it be for fun or for those keen on taking up mosaics as a hobby, the materials supplied were great, varied and I'll definitely be going back.

Jackie Hughes Mar 2023

13 ClassBento workshops attended • 5 reviews


Highly recommend this beginners mosaic course as it was fantastic. Rhain and Ettore are great facilitators and teachers of mosaic art, very helpful and knowledgeable. The Auction house was also a lovely big and bright studio with a great range of supplies to make your mosaic piece. Would do this course again as I had a wonderful time creating a beautiful piece of art

Glassblowing and Mosaic class review by Jackie Hughes - Melbourne

Louise Serra Mar 2023


Wonderful venue teacher on both days, wonderful selection of materials and great class size. Excellent weekend fun !

Merilyn Allen Mar 2023

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


Lovely way to spend part of a weekend in an historic building, with friendly people, learning how to create mosaics. Teachers great, class size small, so plenty of guidance and lots of pretty materials to share. Highly recommended!

Declan Feb 2023


Charlie and me were so excited for this class and it was a fantastic learning experience. We both made something special and came away with even more passion for silver and metal smithing.

Lil Tosto Feb 2023

2 ClassBento workshops attended


LOVE LOVE LOVE this class
The teacher was beautiful.
The Auction house is an awesome venue for anyone creatively minded.
The small class size was especially important. Everyone walked away with more than 1 individual piece. :)

Kim Cheep Feb 2023


What a wonderful class! Sarah was so supportive and informative. We had everything we needed (enthusiasm, tools & encouragement), to successfully create a beautiful piece of jewellery. Would highly recommend.

Athina Kourmoulaki Feb 2023


Sarah was very supportive to everyone's project ideas. she was clear with her instructions and took everyone step by step through the process. I really enjoyed the class and it was lovely to drive to Kyneton for it. Thanks so much Sarah.

Dorothy Bartholomew Feb 2023

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


Sarah is a great teacher, friendly and helpful.
Class sizes of no more than 5 is perfect to enable individual help and attention.
Old Auction House in Kyneton is a very good venue, handy that it's in my local area.
Sarah is dedicated to everyone having something to take home that they are pleased with and even took my work home to complete, when an unexpected problem popped up.
My 2nd jewellery workshop with Sarah.
Very enjoyable.

Hannah Brewer Feb 2023

2 ClassBento workshops attended


Sarah was great and made things super easy to understand with multiple different type of ring options to make.

Lucinda Brash Feb 2023

2 ClassBento workshops attended


Loved this class! Sarah was a great teacher - explained everything clearly, in a friendly, relaxed way. It was fun to learn a new skill, and to come home with some lovely new jewellery as well!

Edwina Harris Feb 2023


Good value for money definitely
Teacher communicates well
Exciting environment
Well done
We will return

Susan Lamb Feb 2023

3 ClassBento workshops attended


Sarah was an awesome teacher. Patient & supportive. Loved what i made with a sapphire that I had found myself

Jewellery Making class review by Susan Lamb - Melbourne

Jane Murray Feb 2023

2 ClassBento workshops attended


Today’s class was amazing! Our teacher was so helpful and fun to work with and made everything feel easy. The glad was so beautiful and the atmosphere in the room was great. We had so much fun and will definitely be back!

Gina Hurley Feb 2023

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


Excellent workshop, presented by a knowledgeable and encouraging instructor.
The assortment of materials meant everyone was able to create their unique pieces.

Theresa Bradley Feb 2023

4 ClassBento workshops attended • 3 reviews


Our teacher was immensely helpful, patiently answering my questions and explaining the process extremely clearly. I thoroughly enjoyed the workshop, learned new skills, and made new friends.
I think it is well worth the cost; there was an exceptional amount of glass, frit, and stringed glass pieces to use. The only thing that would limit you would be your imagination.
I highly recommend this workshop and look forward to my next class!

Vanessa Griffin Feb 2023

2 ClassBento workshops attended


A fantastic experience, I made a ring and a pair of earrings. Really was fabulous!

Yuliya Kozenkova Feb 2023


The tutor Sarah was fantastic; she kindly shared her knowledge and skills with us. She managed to assist everyone in the class and, I believe, 5 attendees in the class was the perfect attendees number enabling Sarah to give a required time to each of us. The materials had a few options to choose from and the necessary equipment was provided. The workshop was fantastic, and I’m very grateful to Sarah for assisting me with making my crazy idea of “triple” ring!

Silver Jewellery Making Workshop for Beginners review by Yuliya Kozenkova - Melbourne

Gail Higgins Feb 2023

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


Great venue and the teacher is amazing. Sarah is informative and patient and helps everyone individually to achieve making the jewellery pieces that they desire.

There is a lot to learn and the time flies, would definitely go back again to learn some more.

Emmi Harten Feb 2023


The workshop was so much fun! And it was so lovely to take home jewelry that I designed and made from start to finish (with a hand from Sarah)! Sarah is a wonderful teacher and very welcoming and friendly. Would definitely recommend!

Sharon Watkins Feb 2023


The Teacher was fabulous.
The coure flowed,it was easy to pickup and fun.

Great place.

Chris Malone Feb 2023


Everything was really great. Well organised, huge range of materials, knowledgeable staff and very welcoming atmosphere, thanks.

Lucy Taylor Feb 2023


A wonderful experience. My friends and I had a terrific afternoon with Sarah, each of us walking away from our class wearing a unique and glorious piece of jewellery. Sarah has a wealth of knowledge and expertise and delivers her classes with such ease, making one feel very calm and competent, she's lovely Thanks so much Sarah and The Old Auction House.

Madeline Phillips Feb 2023


Sarah was great!
The class was very informative and run in a relaxed atmosphere.

This was a gift for my Mum and she has already booked her next class!

Emma Morris Feb 2023

116 ClassBento workshops attended • 83 reviews


This class was fun, and the teacher knew what she was doing; but there was a lot of waiting time, and no advance warning that our pieces might not dry in time to take home (and being a 90 minute drive each way I didn’t really want to leave my fabric behind). I think the class would be even better if there was an information pamphlet we were given with the basic instructions and materials for doing the activity at home

Marbling on Fabric Class: Traditional Turkish Ebru review by Emma Morris - Melbourne

Chani Unger Feb 2023

3 ClassBento workshops attended


Sarah was a fabulous teacher. The small class size allows for more personal instruction and the class allowed for all of us to embrace our individual creativity and tackle challenges we were comfortable with. There’s a reason these classes book out so quickly. It’s such a fun thing to do and can easily turn into a very addictive hobby. Highly recommend

Silver Jewellery Making Workshop for Beginners review by Chani Unger - Melbourne

Alyssa Galbraith Feb 2023


Was a really great and informative class. Rhain was very patient and helpful and all the staff were very friendly. Also so lovely to support more queer owned businesses. Thanks again!

Lisa Edmonds Feb 2023


Very helpful teacher great instruction and guidance. No question to silly. Loved every second. Would come again.

Glassblowing and Mosaic class review by Lisa Edmonds - Melbourne

Stuart Hansford Feb 2023

5 ClassBento workshops attended • 5 reviews


This is a great experience. Sarah teaches the skills in a very effective and patient manner. She provides a variety of options on what to create and has everyone working in a very short period of time. Nothing is too much trouble and everything can be fixed is her motto. Sarah ensures you leave with a great piece of jewellery. I highly recommended this course. The admin staff at the auction house are super efficient and always willing to help where they can.

Jewellery Making class review by Stuart Hansford - Melbourne

Michelle Fielden Feb 2023

55 ClassBento workshops attended • 56 reviews


Absolutely fantastic class. I was totally blown away by the skills I learned by doing this class. Every one needs to try it

Alex Wood Jan 2023


Sarah was an amazing teacher! Patient and so accommodating, but also managed to keep the class moving so smoothly so that we were all really happy with our jewellery at the end! She was very compassionate and incredibly kind, warm and perceptive! And also very skilled Thank you so much Sarah, we highly recommend this to anyone! Also she has a few pairs of good noise cancelling ear muffs, but maybe bring a pair if you're sensitive to noise because the hammering is loud! I'm hoping to come back for the stone setting class :D Thanks Sarah

Silver Jewellery Making Workshop for Beginners review by Alex Wood - Melbourne

Ian Jelley Jan 2023


Calm and relaxed environment, Sarah was really nice and helpful! I love what I made

Silver Jewellery Making Workshop for Beginners review by Ian Jelley - Melbourne

Emily Honey-Kolacz Jan 2023


Sarah was absolutely wonderful, and created a calm, welcoming learning atmosphere that made the day all that more enjoyable.
I really enjoyed her teaching style and kind, fun approach to jewellery making. I would definitely book in again with her.

Tayla Ayliffe Jan 2023

2 ClassBento workshops attended


Rhain and Ettore are wonderful teachers. I highly highly highly recommend this class! I contemplated enrolling for a long time and my only regret is that I didn’t do it sooner.

Glassblowing and Mosaic class review by Tayla Ayliffe - Melbourne

Howard Jacobs Jan 2023


The teachers were great, helpful and knowledgeable. The spaces were well set-up and the exercise was such a good learning experience. I would recommend it to everyone.

Kevin Bray Jan 2023


Sarah did a good job with guiding the class participants through the various stages of making a silver ring.
The location and room for the workshop was adequate.
All things considered the workshop was a great way to begin one's journey into silversmithing.

Jennifer Moulder Jan 2023

8 ClassBento workshops attended • 6 reviews


Sarah was a very patient teacher and i was really pleasantly surprised by what i could achieve in 2.5 hours. Great fun and i would highly reccomend.

Tim McFarlin Jan 2023


I had a fantastic day! Linda created a very relaxed, fun, inviting and inclusive atmosphere.

Painting class review by Tim McFarlin - Melbourne

Charly Clare Jan 2023

3 ClassBento workshops attended • 3 reviews


Sarah was fantastic. Very helpful, informative, well paced, humorous & did not overload us with information. I liked that we could all choose our own project & that the class size was kept small enough to ensure that was feasible in the time frame. Materials provided & tools available were perfectly adequate. Yes, good value for the cost & would happily take the class again to learn/make more! I made a lapel pin for my partner which is the equivalent of the ring as we are soon to be married, & I think he will love it!

Helen Lovel Jan 2023


I was happily surprised at the amount of choice we were offered and the range of jewellery we were able to make. Sarah was absolutely the best. I do not know how she managed to look after all of us so well. The venue was very cool with lots of goods to enjoy browsing through as well. Staff were friendly and welcoming. I'd definitely do another course. Thank you Helen

Jemma Skeat Jan 2023

5 ClassBento workshops attended • 4 reviews


Sarah was fantastic. I had an idea in my mind for a piece and she worked with me every step to make it happen, problem solving with me so that I could get the look I wanted. All while also helping all the other participants make their unique pieces! I'm thrilled with my ring and earrings. Thanks Sarah!

Julianne Hand Jan 2023


Great workshop. Fun and practical as it was designed to encourage all of us to have a go at home. All the equipment used we could find for ourselves and we were encouraged to experiment.

Sandra Corkish Jan 2023


Sarah is a great instructor providing all necessary information and guidance. I am in awe of her talent.

Fiona Landford Jan 2023


Had a brilliant time at the Eco-Printing Paper Workshop. Everything was supplied and a huge choice of leaves and flowers to choose from. Janet was very knowledgeable and encouraging. It was fun experimenting with different options too. Class size was great in a nice open setting. I would highly recommend the class.

All Day Eco-Printing Workshop review by Fiona Landford - Melbourne

Karen Kinmont Jan 2023


Linda was absolutely fabulous and has so much experience behind her. She was able to simply explain both the methodology and the techniques to have us create the results we achieved. As a complete beginner I felt as though I have learnt so much and now need to practice what Linda taught us.

The venue was great and the lunch supplied was delicious. We received the tools that we need to move forward but also know where to come for extra supplies.

Thank you to Linda and the team at The Old Auction House.

Alisha Young Jan 2023


Sarah was lovely! High key recommend! Learnt lots, had fun! What more do you want?

Sylvia Alexander Dec 2022


My sister and I had a fantastic time learning how to make a lead light window. Our teachers were fabulous and generous with their time. The materials were great and the venue was perfect with plunder of space for each student. Would love to do it again!

Leadlight Windows Course review by Sylvia Alexander - Melbourne

Emmaliese Goodchild Dec 2022


Ettore and his daughter were excellent teachers. By the end of the weekend you’ll have a full leadlight window and understand the basics of what is required for lead lighting. Would highly recommend to anyone considering this course.

Leadlight Windows Course review by Emmaliese Goodchild - Melbourne

Danielle Lento Dec 2022

3 ClassBento workshops attended


Location was great. Small class size was fantastic. Sarah was an amazing teacher. Taught a solid foundation of techniques. Was able to create two rings & a pendant during the class. Will definitely be back & bringing friends with me.

Jewellery Making class review by Danielle Lento - Melbourne

Chelsea Hazendonk Dec 2022

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


The teacher and venue staff were very helpful and accommodating. I had a lot of fun experimenting and there was a large range of tools and materials.

Emily Hughes Dec 2022


I loved this course so much! Sarah, the teacher was fun and friendly and helpful. She explained things clearly and in a way that was easy to understand. The venue as well had a nice room with plenty of supplies. And for $150 dollars I got to make two silver rings and a necklace, which have become my most favourite jewellery now. I would most definitely recommend this course to anyone who likes jewellery, being creative and making things.

Jewellery Making class review by Emily Hughes - Melbourne

Jill O'Callaghan Dec 2022


My grandaughter and I had a great time. The venue was easy to find and welcoming. Sarah was warm, patient and explained the techniques clearly.
It was a friendly class of people.

Megan made three rings and was delighted - it was her birthday present and I made some earings. Very good value. We learnt new skills and left with
products we were proud of,

Jill O'Callaghan

Helen Haughton Dec 2022

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


Very informative session learning different ways with watercolour . Great lunch provided .Will continue painting with more knowledge .

Kerrie Jackson Dec 2022

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


Absolutely love the venue and Linda was fabulous. Maybe a bit fast for me at first but by the end of the lesson I was very comfortable and happy with what I produced and learnt! Love the materials we got to keep! Lunch was delicious
I will be back.
Thankyou so much
Kerrie

Kerstie Lee Dec 2022


Thanks really enjoyed the DIY approach to making beautiful pieces of jewellery. Great day Sarah

Bessie (Au) Dec 2022

2 ClassBento workshops attended


Our teacher was so amazing The girl knows her stuff. We had one of the most unforgettable experiences. We were welcomed, and shown everything we needed to know. The fun we had was priceless

Deborah Ware Dec 2022

3 ClassBento workshops attended • 3 reviews


Excellent class, very instructive and helpful teacher, who is passionate about silver jewellery. Thoroughly enjoyable.

Julie Tirpkos Dec 2022


Really enjoyed the class the teacher was fantastic, knowledgeable, friendly and definitely patient. The size of the class was just right. All materials were provided. Would definitely recommend this class.

John Lane Dec 2022


It was ok, instructor has good knowledge. lunch was not suitable for my diet requirements ( fructose allergy) but I had my own food anyway.
Art supplies were appreciated.
I gained some knowledge.

Monet Emert Dec 2022


Great experience, would be great to have a longer course. Learned alot and had a great time.

Illustration Workshop: Ink and Watercolour Wash review by Monet Emert - Melbourne

Melanie Berizzi Dec 2022

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


Sarah was so inspiring and helped in bringing alive this craft. She made me feel that I was of value and in a no mistake environment.

Silver Jewellery Making Workshop for Beginners review by Melanie Berizzi - Melbourne

Sophie Hollinrake Nov 2022

2 ClassBento workshops attended


Really enjoyed the experience, very much a 'get right into it' day after a quick safety run down and a few basic tips. Great environment with highly experienced glass crafters, will be going back for the Introduction to Leadlight course in a few weeks.

Kerrie Bayliss Nov 2022

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


Fabulous workshop with Sarah Munnings, she was a wonderful teacher with personal guidance for everyone.
I was very pleased with my results having never done silver smithing before.
I will be returning for another class next year.

Jewellery Making class review by Kerrie Bayliss - Melbourne

Erin Hart Nov 2022

3 ClassBento workshops attended • 3 reviews


We had such an awesome time at the silver jewellery making class with Sarah. It was such a fun, informative and relaxed class - we got the opportunity to try lots of different techniques and tools. Highly recommend this class! I loved that Sarah gave us the freedom to make whatever we want - I love my new rings ❤️ and earrings.

Jewellery Making class review by Erin Hart - Melbourne

Clare Price Nov 2022


I gifted this to my sister in law who is out from Indonesia and she really enjoyed the experience. The teacher was excellent at explaining the process clearly, she created a beautiful light catcher to take home with her.

Ms Tyndall Nov 2022


Had a great afternoon. Sarah was amazing, lovely and helpful. Really enjoyed the relaxed feel to the class with the assistance needed as we went.

Jewellery Making class review by Ms Tyndall - Melbourne

Erin Marut Nov 2022


Sarah was great at explaining the techniques needed to achieve the results you wanted. Beautiful location in Kyneton. Wonderful small class and great materials! Sarah helped me to resize some of my jewellery as well which was wonderful. Thank you so much, highly recommend this class :)

Silver Jewellery Making Workshop for Beginners review by Erin Marut - Melbourne

Emma Morris Nov 2022

116 ClassBento workshops attended • 83 reviews


Wow Sarah is a GREAT teacher, and the learning group was so much fun. I managed to make a set of matching earrings, ring, and pendant! I’m stoked.

Silver Jewellery Making Workshop for Beginners review by Emma Morris - Melbourne

Johanna Doyle Nov 2022


Sarah was an amazing, fantastic teacher! Loved the class. So creative and really fun! Thanks Sarah!

Mandy Gunn Nov 2022


Sarah was a great teacher and very helpful. There were a good range of options, good venue and plenty of materials and tools.

I was happy with the results.

Jewellery Making class review by Mandy Gunn - Melbourne

Enya Ferreira Nov 2022


Great class, nice and helpful instructor and all the materials provided were great. Lunch was yummy. Happy with the finished product I came away with, and the skills learnt during the workshop.

Melissa Jenkins Nov 2022


Sarah was fantastic, so patient and made sure we were all working through our projects with the assistance we needed. The venue was fabulous. All round great experience. We all made some beautiful pieces and left feeling very happy with ourselves with some new skills.

Mila Goluza Nov 2022


Teacher was terrific and very helpful. Some beautiful pieces were made. Would highly recommend this class.

Alison Byworth Nov 2022


A really enjoyable experience. Loved it all, worked at your own pace didn't feel rushed at all. Great space to work in not crowded, very knowledgeable instructor and very patient. Thumbs up all round.

Glass Light Catcher Workshop review by Alison Byworth - Melbourne

Vanessa Ortiz Nov 2022


Great class! I had a great time, the teacher was patient and very friendly.

Love it <3

Wan-Ling Kuo Nov 2022

5 ClassBento workshops attended • 3 reviews


I had super fun time to make my own kokedama plants, thank you so much Lil

Christine Lee Nov 2022


Loved this class with Sarah - really good pacing, patient teacher and the ability to choose what pieces to make and which metals to use. I’m keen to continue at home with the great resources sheet!

Jewellery Making class review by Christine Lee - Melbourne

Samantha Rodgers Nov 2022


I loved this workshop with Sarah! I walked in with no experience working with sliver or jewellery making and Sarah took us through each step of the process, with clear instructions, modelling and great tips. She gave each of us individual time and made sure we all walked away with a fantastic piece of jewellery. There was a huge selection of materials and equipment to work with and we all made very different pieces based on our interests. The time just flew by and by the end I had learned how to make a mock-up piece in brass, curve, cut and solder the silver, hammer to size and clean and polish it. I also learned about making a ring, using stamps, making small silver balls and soldering them on, and lots more! It was incredibly good value to learn a new skill and to come away with some jewellery that I made myself. I liked the entire process and The Old Auction House was the perfect location for this workshop. I will be back to do some more of Sarah's workshops in the future, and I recommend her without hesitation.

Jewellery Making class review by Samantha Rodgers - Melbourne

Rebecca Searcy Nov 2022


The teacher was incredibly patient and helpful. I'm very glad that i attended the class.

Kim Le Nov 2022

2 ClassBento workshops attended


Came here with my partner and my friend - specifically chose this workshop because of the neat twining Lil teaches!

Lil was so patient and enthusiastic. I could really feel her passion in making kokedamas.

All materials were provided for and also well prepared. The plants available were all hardy plants great for beginners! We got to make 2 kokedamas each, 1 small, 1 medium which was very generous of Lil.

This class gave me more appreciation for what Lil does and I am envious of her skill. She is definitely worth learning from.

The workshop was held at The Old Auction House which was an awesome art gallery, workshop space and a cute shop that goes with it all in one!

Highly recommend!

Kokedama class review by Kim Le - Melbourne

Katherine Milesi Nov 2022


Fabulous class in gorgeous old building. Lil was patient and kind, and I was happy with my work!

Swann Laurent Nov 2022


Sarah was fantastic. My partner and I had so much fun and made wonderful pieces. I really appreciated the relaxed class setting and freedom to be creative. It was such a wholesome experience. Sarah was super helpful and informative. We will
back. I cannot recommend this more.

Peter Outhred Nov 2022

4 ClassBento workshops attended


All aspects excellent thanks. I ran out of time to complete the series because my design was perhaps too ambitious for a beginner but it was a good experience anyway.

Sandra Davis Nov 2022


Experience was great. Teacher was helpful and was there when we had a query but also let us go at our own pace which was perfect. Everything was explained well and we walked away proud of our achievement and wanting to come back for more.

Andrea Nelson Nov 2022

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


Staff were knowledgeable, relaxed and accommodating. Staff also helpful realising your ideas, if you go with a concept in mind.

Tamsin Casey Nov 2022


Really fun day, so happy with what we learned and what we made. Sarah was a fantastic teacher.

Monique Clift Oct 2022


I was so happy with the earings I made in this workshop. Our teacher Sarah was, patient, clear and generous with her knowledge. I had a pretty clear design idea and Sarah was fantastic at stepping me through the process. I used a combination of silver copper and brass in my design. I learnt how to heat, hammer, cut, file and solder. Great value for money, I highly recommend!

Jewellery Making class review by Monique Clift - Melbourne

Sandra Corkish Oct 2022


Facilitator was very knowledgeable,helpful and encouraging.Venue was fit for purpose.Materials provided were adequate and I completed a lovely necklace.Have already booked a 2nd session for myself and friend next year.

Jewellery Making class review by Sandra Corkish - Melbourne

Cheryl Edwards Oct 2022


Just finished the silver jewellery workshop and it was fantastic. Sarah was an amazing teacher and it was great value for the money.

Carolyn Gipp Oct 2022


This class was so rewarding - starting from what looks like wire and turning into beautiful earrings is very gratifying. Sarah is a fantastic teacher spreading her time evenly to ensure every student left with something to cherish. All tools, materials are supplied and Sarah is all to happy to help or clarify her instructions if needed. Would highly recommend.

Jewellery Making class review by Carolyn Gipp - Melbourne

Jan Johannesen Oct 2022

4 ClassBento workshops attended • 4 reviews


Another fantastic class with a brilliant teacher - nothing is too much trouble and you get plenty of one-on-one time to complete your project. Highly recommended!

Kim Inness Oct 2022

2 ClassBento workshops attended


What a lovely afternoon. Sarah is a great teacher, very helpful and supportive. So much fun!

All Day Silver Gem Setting Workshop review by Kim Inness - Melbourne

Cindy Mikieciuk Oct 2022


Sarah was amazing. She was able to teach us all a huge variety of skills. Our finished pieces were beautiful. The two and a half hours went by so quickly.

Amanda Grimmer Oct 2022


Such a fun and informative class. Not only was it thoroughly enjoyable but we both left with jewellery that we love, pieces that we’ll wear forever and that will always be a reminder of a great day out. I highly recommend.

Silver Jewellery Making Workshop for Beginners review by Amanda Grimmer - Melbourne

Georgina Catto-Smith Oct 2022


Sarah was a great teacher, really supportive and the class was fun and really valuable. Loved what we made!

Silver Jewellery Making Workshop for Beginners review by Georgina Catto-Smith - Melbourne

Nicky Tepper Oct 2022

2 ClassBento workshops attended


Sarah was a wonderful, warm, informative and inclusive teacher. She put us all at ease immediately and did an amazing job teaching six people individually, each with a variety of styles and projects, quite a task. Everything was included in the workshop, just walk in and sit down. Sarah encouraged creativity and assisted where needed to make this a great afternoon and I am so pleased with the pair of bespoke earrings and necklace that I came home with. Wow. Don't hesitate, just do it.

Angela Doake Oct 2022


Sarah was very welcoming and set us at ease. 6 diverse customers with each unique piece being made and Sarah guided and help everyone in creating their jewellery and made us all want to do another class. We loved it. Thanks Sarah!

Elizabeth Johnston Oct 2022


My friend and I absolutely loved this class, the instructor was so friendly, patient and knowledgeable. The venue was fantastic and they had everything we needed. Couldn’t recommend this enough and now considering the term program. Thank you!

Glassblowing and Mosaic class review by Elizabeth Johnston - Melbourne

Angela Eichler Oct 2022


A fantastic workshop all round. Rae was super informative and helpful, the equipment was all supplied and the studio was lovely and bright. I lived learning this skill and felt my confidence grow as the day went on. Lunch was delicious too!

Debbi Grierson Oct 2022


Sarah was very patient and helpful during the whole process
Most others in the class same in with an idea of what to make, but not me. Sarah was very patient with me while I tried to figure out what to make

Jewellery Making class review by Debbi Grierson - Melbourne

Kim Jackman Oct 2022


Awesome class, lots of fun and great if you haven’t done lead lighting before. Learnt heaps and look forward to doing more.

Leadlight Windows Course review by Kim Jackman - Melbourne

Damonica Miller Oct 2022


Great introductory course. Just the right pace and the instructors were very patient and helpful with tips and tricks.

Diane Johnson Oct 2022

5 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


I had such a great time all my expectations were meet the teachers were amazing with so much knowledge n patience
Everything was provided n lunch was spectacular
I'd happily do another of their courses n the space was exceptional

Leadlight Windows Course review by Diane Johnson - Melbourne

Melinda Privitelli Oct 2022

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


What a wonderful experience. I loved the process and it definitely lived up to my expectations. The instructors were so knowledgeable, kind and patient. Everyone got help when needed and the work space was clean and full of tools required.
Having lunch provided on Saturday was great.
I wouldn't change a thing!

Emma Adams Oct 2022


Fantastic class Would do it again and highly recommend to family and friends! Did it with my partner- and he also thoroughly enjoyed it!

Kim Dillon Oct 2022


Teacher was amazing, very patient, knowledgeable. Value for money. Building was amazing. I would do it again

Jewellery Making class review by Kim Dillon - Melbourne

Holly Wilson Oct 2022


It was all good. Relaxed, enjoyable, knowledgeable. Good room n tools. Very helpful and personable. Perhaps class cud b half an hr longer

Elizabeth Quinn Oct 2022


Had a wonderful time. Sarah was a great teacher and I couldn’t believe that I could make such nice jewellery. Very friendly and supportive class.

Silver Jewellery Making Workshop for Beginners review by Elizabeth Quinn - Melbourne

Vicki Key Oct 2022

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


It was great to see a small and enthusiastic class and Sarah was a great facilitator and made the morning a fun class.
I would definitely recommend this class to family and friends.
Excellent facility and after being in Sunbury since 1983 this was my first time at the Old Auction House.

Maureen McIlquham Oct 2022

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


An interesting and enjoyable workshop. Linda introduced us to a few techniques and we had time to practice with a subject of our choice. She was encouraging and, with a group of 8 participants, was able to give one-on-one guidance and support, as needed. With good materials included and a delicious lunch provided, it was a great workshop, especially for someone with no prior experience.

Melissa Griffin Oct 2022

2 ClassBento workshops attended


The course was fun!
Sarah was a wonderful teacher.
We were able to choose from examples to make our first piece of jewellery. One person came with an idea and that was possible too. Creativity was encouraged.

The venue was terrific, buzzing with activity as there were two other courses running in different areas. You can also check out local exhibitions of art work and even do a little shopping of local work from earrings to ceramics.

The course was great value for money. We had plenty of time to learn and leave with a finished product and all materials were provided.

I left wearing my new earrings, and I even enjoyed some compliments on them later that day and was able to say “Thanks so much, I made these.”

The pic is just after soldering before the final clean. They finished up a beautiful shiny silver, but I liked these colours from the process too.

Jewellery Making class review by Melissa Griffin - Melbourne

Joan Erikson Oct 2022


We had a rich and rewarding experience learning a new skill. The staff were very welcoming and so knowledgeable about their craft. I absolutely loved the entire space and it's creative atmosphere.

Jennifer Hurrell Oct 2022

3 ClassBento workshops attended


Great teachers, fabulous teaching, excellent studio and lunch was also delicious.
I would definitely do other classes at The Old Auction House and will highly recommend the Mosaic class for beginners to everyone.

Mosaic Course for Beginners review by Jennifer Hurrell - Melbourne

Vanessa Kyte Oct 2022

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


Welcoming environment and great teaching, I enjoyed the class and learnt a new craft to do now

Val McNamara Oct 2022


Well organised class. Friendly helpful staff. Great explanations. Yummy lunch. Thoroughly recommend. Plus good fun!

Julie Dainton Oct 2022


What a fabulous venue for an art class. Great staff who made sure everyone achieved. We were taught the basics of mosaics and all our group are keen to do more at home. It also whetted our appetite to try other classes there

Veronica Scoyy Oct 2022


Hi, I found Sara to be very experienced and approachable. The class consisted of five students which provided enough time in the class to get around the table to help with each project. More students would have been not as beneficial to each student in the class.
The Sarah’s class was very relaxed and time was spent with each individual student helping with their particular projects.
All the materials were supplied and hands on information always given freely when required about use a particular tool and even suggestions about other tools that may used to give other creative effects on the use of silver etc.
I think for me it was money well spend and I learnt a lot about the use of silver.

Silver Jewellery Making Workshop for Beginners review by Veronica Scoyy - Melbourne

Moyra Douglas Oct 2022


This class was so much fun! A nice small group of 6 meant that Sarah was able to provide lots of help and guidance when needed. Sarah was a great teacher; very friendly, and supportive & put everyone at ease quickly. Would definitely recommend this class. I made a ring & bought a ring that Sarah had made previously.

Silver Jewellery Making Workshop for Beginners review by Moyra Douglas - Melbourne

Gina Murray Oct 2022


Fantastic I had a great time. Sarah was a helpful & knowledgeable teacher. Thanks very much Sarah

Jessica Sep 2022


Instructor was great, space was clean and tidy.
Lots of colours of material and endless possibilities but it would’ve been good to have a bit more inspiration from past works etc.

Glassblowing and Mosaic class review by Jessica  - Melbourne

Marina Riddiford Sep 2022

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 3 reviews


Just a great day out using glass in a beautiful studio, great teacher and beautiful town. I can't wait to do my next class.

Elizabeth Alexandrou Sep 2022

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


Thoroughly enjoyed this class, guidance was clear and informative. Was great to see all the different participants creativity to help and inspire. Great Venue in a lovely Victoria town. Looking forward to seeing the results are they have gone through the kiln.

Glassblowing and Mosaic class review by Elizabeth Alexandrou - Melbourne

Chelsea Cumings Sep 2022

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


Great value and really fun experience. Lovely teacher, very knowledgeable
The studio was really nicely set up, beautiful shop at the front as well. Will definitely be back again!

Fused Glass Workshop for Beginners review by Chelsea Cumings - Melbourne

Lisa Hocking Sep 2022


Sarah was fantastic, had a great time.
The venue and materials were very good.
Thanks very much.

Robyn McIntyre Sep 2022


Teacher (Sarah) was great, very patient and very knowledgeable.
Materials were all provided and ideas were freely shared. Great environment.

Sandy Timmins Sep 2022

5 ClassBento workshops attended • 4 reviews


The studio was easy to find and our room was comfortable and private. Sarah was a brilliant teacher - very patient and encouraging. I made a pendant and ring in the time we had there and I am very happy with the end products. Very enjoyable experience and one that I would highly recommend. I'm now keen to do her more advanced course in gem setting.

Lewis Schulz Sep 2022


This course worked very well for our 14 year old's birthday party, a great spacious venue with adjoining gallery, a private room for the jewelry work and a separate room where the group enjoyed party food and drink. The jewelry work was challenging enough to be interesting and engaging and the resulting pieces look amazing. Our teen liked the instructors and said the event was really engaging and fun.

Yuliya Kozenkova Sep 2022


The workshop was absolutely fantastic: the tutor Sarah has outstanding skills and ability to run completely different projects of five workshop’s participants at the same time. She managed it brilliantly: each of us learned how to make different jewellery pieces and finished two items of jewellery in 2.5 hours of the workshop.

Silver Jewellery Making Workshop for Beginners review by Yuliya Kozenkova - Melbourne

Heather Patsiouras Sep 2022


Awesome experience, very knowledgeable and patient teacher. Had lots of fun creating silver ring and earrings. Definitely recommend!’

Angus Zac Sep 2022


Sarah was amazing who would of thought we were such a talented family.
She is patient and creative she can even turn the mistake blob into amazing jewlery. She had lots of resorted for us to use.
We did this class as a family and it was so much fun.
Absolutely recommend this class

Silver Jewellery Making Workshop for Beginners review by Angus Zac - Melbourne

Elizabeth Parsons Sep 2022

5 ClassBento workshops attended • 3 reviews


Excellent teaching and demonstrations. Covered all the basic requirements to practice and advice on how to continue

Eva Glac Sep 2022


A fantastic learning experience with Sarah. The tools used are accessible and I made large hoop earrings that I now use as bangles:) perfect.

Victoria Ariston Sep 2022


A fantastic class simply coz the teacher Sarah was fantastic! Walked away with a couple of good items that you get to create. Awesome feeling to be able to wear something you have made- pure elation!
Class size was great also, everyone got their one on one time with any queries they had. The venue was awesome too. A wonderful gallery with all the necessities provided. You walk away with knowledge that you can go home and start your own jewelry making straight away. Def will endeavour to do the next stage of jewelry making class with gemstones in the very near future. Recommend for anywho wants to try something new and discover where their own creativity can take them.

Tay Freeman Sep 2022

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


Sarah is a beautiful teacher I enjoyed the way in which she allowed us to learn and grow at our own pace, Creating a no-judgment space for all students. I HIGHLY recommend this class to everyone.
Sarah also began the class by saying we would be hooked and she was not wrong! :)

Amelia Fletcher Sep 2022


I definitely recommend this class!

I enjoyed everything about this class, Rhain and Ettore were excellent teachers with endless patience and helpful guidance that resulted in something I'm proud to have created. Even when things went wrong - like my carefully selected glass breaking in the wrong spot - they helped me adjust my plan to work with what I had.

The location of the class was just as good as the teachers! It's a really awesome space with all sorts of art supplies and finished crafts available for purchase, a gallery off to the side, and the work area out the back. It was just a really welcoming creative space that was nice to be in.

When you arrive they go over the basics you'll need to know and give you time to practice scoring and breaking the glass. After that you pick from one of three patterns they provide (two flower type designs and a fish) and they walk you through setting up your piece and getting started. You get to pick whatever glass you want from a great collection that had some really awesome and unique options in it, then you get to work on the design. Help is always nearby as Rhain and Ettore walk around the room as you work, and the small class size means everyone gets plenty of attention. Time flew by on the first day, and on the second day we all came back to finish things off. People were at all different points with their piece, so don't worry about falling behind. It also meant there wasn't long to wait if you needed the soldering iron or putty - with everyone at different points there wasn't really any bottleneck.

An excellent use of a weekend, and a fun new interest that I'm excited to explore further.

Leadlight Windows Course review by Amelia Fletcher - Melbourne

Wendy Geitz Sep 2022

3 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


Wonderful course with great abd generous teachers. Creative fun. So close to Melbourne. Gorgeous little town.

Jan Johannesen Sep 2022

4 ClassBento workshops attended • 4 reviews


exceeded my expectations. We were able to make more than one piece with plenty of positive encouragement and one on one tuition, being a small class of 4 people. It was brilliant and I have booked another of her classes. Thank you Sarah!

Elizabeth Stevenson Sep 2022


Sarah was a great, patient and engaging teacher. We weren’t expecting to come out with anything so good. Haven’t taken my rings off since the class! I definitely recommend. I’ll be doing more. Sarah was right - it is addictive.

Jenny Orford Aug 2022


A very interesting and inspiring workshop. The teacher was very organised and shared her ideas and expertise as well as materials and an excellent lunch. Venue was very good - both for location and facilities. Excellent value. Attached - my follow up art work.

Painting class review by Jenny Orford - Melbourne

Nina Isabella Aug 2022


Sarah is fun, knowledgable and ever so helpful and encouraging. The venue is perfect.
Sarah supplies all the materials you could want.
I made a sweet little tea cup pendant and Sarah graciously helped me incorporate a repurposed silver detail into it. I couldn't be happier!

Silver Jewellery Making Workshop for Beginners review by Nina Isabella - Melbourne

Helen Nicoll Aug 2022


Sarah made the whole experience fun and was very encouraging with help and ideas. All the tools although alien to me were shown to be easy to use and the small group had a wonderful time connecting and making some truely wonderful pieces of jewellery- will definitely be back and highly recommend to friends.

Silver Jewellery Making Workshop for Beginners review by Helen Nicoll - Melbourne

Anna Rhind Aug 2022


The workshop was AMAZING! Sarah was a fantastic teacher and was very helpful. She allowed 1:1 time with everybody and made sure our pieces were going in the right direction. Highly recommend for everyone! Don’t need to be creative in order to take this class!

Yvonne Rhind Aug 2022


Awesome relaxing afternoon making jewellery. Sarah is so patient and informative of techniques. Loved every minute of it.

Jonathon Lane Aug 2022


Sarah is a great teacher. Simple easy to follow instructions. I recommend this class if you want to learn basic jewellery making.

Tiffany Thirogood Aug 2022


Awesome- thank you. Had a good time and came away with something lovely, that I made. Good paced course and good venue and class size. Sarah is lovely and very helpful.

Shona Robertson Aug 2022


Sarah was a very encouraging teacher. There was a good range of materials to choose from and lots of ideas for inspiration.
A thoroughly enjoyable class that was great value for money.

Caroline Mohr Aug 2022


I really enjoyed my day at the Ink and Watercolour class. I’m a raw beginner and learnt a lot but more experienced class mates also seemed to be challenged to try new things. The teacher, Linda, gave plenty of individual help and feedback as well as group instruction. The food was delicious! And we all went home with pen, paints and paper to keep our art practice growing. All in all, a happy fun day and great value. I’m planning to return.

Illustration Workshop: Ink and Watercolour Wash review by Caroline Mohr - Melbourne

Trish Ioannou Aug 2022


Lead lighting stain glass sun catcher class was enjoyable, well taught and comprehensive. Raine was an excellent, patient teacher, and very considerate of different skill levels.

Michelle Lynch Aug 2022

3 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


Great way to spend a Sunday afternoon. Great teacher and the other students weee terrific company. Loved making the earrings and pendant. I will wear them lots. Thanks Sarah for being so down to earth but also so wonderful at your craft. Loved today. Thanks.

Silver Jewellery Making Workshop for Beginners review by Michelle Lynch - Melbourne

Leanne Manniche Aug 2022


We had a fabulous time and Sarah was very generous with both her time and materials. I have come home 'hooked' and with lovely jewelry!

Silver Jewellery Making Workshop for Beginners review by Leanne Manniche - Melbourne

Kathleen Murphy Aug 2022

6 ClassBento workshops attended • 6 reviews


Great class. Really supportive and knowledgeable instructor. Excellent venue for workshops. Will definitely do another.

Susan Aug 2022


This was such a fun and interesting class that I’d highly recommend to anyone who loves doing any sort of arts and crafts. The teacher, Rhain, was very good at explaining everything. I loved that by the end of the day we had made a piece that we could take home with us. It was a fun day out.

Glass Light Catcher Workshop review by Susan  - Melbourne

Rachelle Warnecke Aug 2022


Fantastic experience, Rhain was a patient and very knowledgeable instructor and everyone’s sun catchers looked incredible at the end. Lunch was delicious and the studios in which the course was held was warm and welcoming. Highly recommend doing this course.

Glassblowing and Mosaic class review by Rachelle Warnecke - Melbourne

Allison Baker Aug 2022

3 ClassBento workshops attended • 3 reviews


This is the second course I have done with Sarah. Sarah is a wonderful easy going teacher who is willing to pass on all her skills and knowledge generously. I plan on doing future courses with her.

Lisa Kabashi Aug 2022


Great value for money! The worship was informative, fun and creative with a beautiful studio/setup and was the right amount of time to compete the task. Highly recommend!

Karon Kavanagh Aug 2022

3 ClassBento workshops attended • 3 reviews


Thanks Sarah for a wonderful class this afternoon. So thrilled with my new silver bezel set ring, your knowledge, help and encouragement was fabulous. I Enjoy attending The Old Auction House.

Jewellery Making class review by Karon Kavanagh - Melbourne

Liz Stewart Aug 2022


* What was the teacher like? Linda was very good made us all feel comfortable encouraged and provided us with great tips snd instruction
* How was the venue (if applicable)?room was good and lunch lovely
* If materials were provided, did you like them?materials good starter pack
* Was the experience good value for money?yes we thought so
* What did you do / learn?watercolour
* What did you like most? Technique tips and advice

Cathy Bateman Aug 2022


The Mosaic Workshop for beginners was fantastic. The teachers -Rhain and Ettore love their craft and it shows in the class. Everything provided as well as inspiration to create a mosaic piece to take home and continue your mosaic journey. We also enjoyed a delicious local lunch provided with the weekend course. I have wanted to do this for a long time and now I’m set up at home to continue the craft. Well worth the weekend away. Cathy

Mosaic Course for Beginners review by Cathy Bateman - Melbourne

Holly Thurgood-Dove Aug 2022


This workshop was really fun. We learned a lot in a short time. Sarah was very knowledgeable and assisted every step of the way. My partner and I ended up making two rings each and everyone had creative freedom in what they wanted to make. I definitely want to keep making jewellery. The auction house in Kyneton had many fun workshops happening so I'm keen to return in the future.

Silver Jewellery Making Workshop for Beginners review by Holly Thurgood-Dove - Melbourne

Anna Metaxas Aug 2022

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 3 reviews


Teachers were amazing and this course was jam packed with great tidbits and ideas on how to perfect mosaic. Venue was wonderful and spacious and course price was fantastic and not overpriced. Would definitely recommend this course and I may enroll for another soon!

Jayne McDonald Aug 2022


What a great workshop I had a wonderful time learning and making my 2 Kokedama's Lilian was a delight.

Charlene Taylor Aug 2022


Excellent tutor. Clear instructions. Everything set up ready to go on time. We made two beautiful kokedami balls to take home. Loved this class. Highly recommend it.

Letitia Townsend Aug 2022


Sarah was great! She stepped us easily through the steps we needed to take to bring our ideas to life in silver. I made a lovely solid silver chunky heart shaped brooch and my sister made 3 gorgeous rings. The length of the class was ideal, the venue was in a good location and was comfort and spacious. Having a total of 4 of us in the class was perfect. Thank you Sarah.

Renee Tse Aug 2022

7 ClassBento workshops attended • 4 reviews


Sarah was so patient with each of her students. It was fun and hands on! Recommend Sarah to everyone.

Silver Jewellery Making Workshop for Beginners review by Renee Tse - Melbourne

Lynne Jarvis Jul 2022

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


This workshop was so much fun and gave us such a feeling of pride in ourselves for the beautiful and personal piece of jewellery we created. Sarah is an absolutely lovely teacher. She gave each participant one on one instruction, help, support and encouragement. She explained things well and in an easily understandable way. Such a pleasant, relaxing and fun way to spend a couple of hours and learn about silversmithing as a craft and to explore your own ability to create your very own piece of jewellery.

Cindy Hobbs Jul 2022


I had an amazing day.
I fully enjoyed every moment of the class, my teacher was very friendly and informative and was there when you needed her.

Jewellery Making class review by Cindy Hobbs - Melbourne

Diane Lovrin Jul 2022


Really enjoyable great teacher, a
Fun workshop with great support provided by Sara many thanks

Henriette Vis Jul 2022


Totally enjoyed myself.
A two day class. Very quick with hands on, which was great. The atmosphere was quiet enthusiasm as each person got on with their own work. We were called together to learn the next stage. A large range of glass to choose from, the leaders were happy to cut into a new sheet if you needed them to.
I was extremely pleased with my finished product and look forward to perhaps a different class in the future.

Peter Waltham Jul 2022


Very enjoyable class. Great venue, well organized and terrific and helpful instructors. Nice lunch as well.

Leadlight Windows Course review by Peter Waltham - Melbourne

Elizabeth Parsons Jul 2022

5 ClassBento workshops attended • 3 reviews


Excellent teachers on both days - great explanations and help throughout. Tools provided were great and easy to use, location is easy to find and the studio had tons of space to work. Definitely recommend this workshop

Tennille Balaz Jul 2022

2 ClassBento workshops attended


This course was a great introduction to lead lighting and working with glass. Rhain and Ettore were great teachers, maintaining a good pace and always available to help! Highly recommend!

Leadlight Windows Course review by Tennille Balaz - Melbourne

Emma Morris Jul 2022

116 ClassBento workshops attended • 83 reviews


I’m glad I went into this with some glass working and metal working experience! I was able to finish quite early today, which was nice. The facilitators were funny, knowledgeable, and helpful. I feel quite accomplished

Leadlight Windows Course review by Emma Morris - Melbourne

Kim Dalzell Jul 2022


One of the best weekends I have had in a long time. The workshop is wonderful. The teachers were so knowledgeable and extremely helpful and patient. It’s amazing that after only 2 days you are walking away with a beautiful finished window to hang at home. The time goes so fast as you are so focused on what you are going and it’s so much fun. The lunch was lovely and the coffee machine a bonus. All equipment is supplied along with an amazing array of glass to choose from so all you need to do it turn up. Highly recommend.

Mil Batchelor Jul 2022


Teacher excellent and very friendly. We all had our own tools and lots of pretty glass. Explanations were clear. Lunch was lovely. Premises spacious & light. Really enjoyed and would thoroughly recommend.

Glassblowing and Mosaic class review by Mil Batchelor - Melbourne

Margaret Chandra Jul 2022


Presenter was good with
demonstrating how to do the processes involved and assistance for individuals and technical explanations once we started our own work. As a rank outsider I would have appreciated a one page summary of what happens (eg turning on gas and its purpose) and the names of things used eg a "mandrel". But there was plenty of support and useful tips and suggestions once we attempted our own work. Location was good and lunch appreciated and healthy.

Jenny Steele Jun 2022


The 5-hour workshop with Linda went by so fast. Linda was a wonderful teacher who imparted her wealth of knowledge and experience in organized bite-size pieces. She had wonderful attention to detail when mentoring each student. I joined the class to learn more about painting with watercolor, l wasn't disappointed, l came away from the class with much more clarity and learned many new techniques through Linda's amazing teaching. The whole workshop was well organized and the lunch was delicious. I will be definitely booking into more classes in the future. Thank you Linda for a truly wonderful experience.

Kimberley Hintner Jun 2022

8 ClassBento workshops attended • 8 reviews


Our teacher Linda Newton was wonderful, extremely patient, had plenty of tips & tricks to share with us, explained everything in detail but in an easy & straightforward way. The materials provided were excellent, & we got to keep them to take home & continue working on becoming better artists. I believe the experience was good value for money as Linda has years of experience & talent. Linda also has the unique ability to show & guide you in the right direction & as I was an absolute beginner with watercolors & very nervous she gently encouraged me & gave me pointers on where I needed to work on (which you cannot get from reading a book). I learnt that nothing can really go wrong & if you are learning it's all good, it's really about having fun & learning something new. I'm most definitely going home & will be practicing my artwork & watercolors to get better at it. It was also great to see other participants' artwork which had been made in the workspace. Do yourself a favor & do this class - you will absolutely love it. 10/10 Thank you, Linda.

Painting class review by Kimberley Hintner - Melbourne

Kaye Brown Jun 2022

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


A really lovely day from start to finish. Teacher was knowledgable and fun, materials were excellent and subjects were fun. We maybe tried to do too much so I didn’t leave with a finished piece, but will most definitely be using the take home set to push on. Great atmosphere and a lovely lunch too. Loved it :)

Danielle Ormandy Jun 2022


Great class for exploring different techniques and getting comfortable with water colours. Linda is an encouraging and experienced teacher - and the lunch was terrific!

Louise Marcello Jun 2022


Excellent in explaining techniques. Introduced many techniques. Great at giving feedback. A very pleasant environment

Sasha Planinic Jun 2022


Teacher was fabulous, very friendly and helpful. Was a lot of fun. Can't wait to see final product.

Glenda Fehring Jun 2022

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


Raine our teacher was wonderful and we had loads of fun coming up with our patterns and using the different glass materials.

Kate Bowman Jun 2022

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


Fantastic morning and class. Lots of freedom to create, and support/tips as needed. Highly recommended.

Emily Yong Jun 2022


Great fun! Sarah makes silversmithing easy and enjoyable. Looking forward to doing more classes in future

Sarah Roberts Jun 2022


I loved this course! Sarah was a fantastic teacher - she was patient, fun and encouraging. She allowed us to chat during the class and create our own designs without limitation! The tools / materials she provided were great and her instruction was really helpful. The class was small so we were all able to finish our projects and walk away with a unique item. Loved it. Highly recommend.

Leeanne Miller Jun 2022


I brought this as a present for my mum and we both really enjoyed it! The teacher was fantastic, it was well organised and the location was great. Best of all we had two Kokedamas to take home each!

Maxine Reynolds Jun 2022


Lil was absolutely lovely, very helpful and patient.
She gave time to everyone individually.
We learnt a new skill and need to keep working on learning the twining process.
The plant choice was fantastic and plenty of product to use. Will definitely be attempting to make more Kokedamas in the future.

Kay Henthorn Jun 2022

3 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


I had a great weekend very friendly teachers. Would highly recommend this course. Yummy lunch and coffee.

Glassblowing and Mosaic class review by Kay Henthorn - Melbourne

Kay Henthorn Jun 2022

3 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


Had a lovely morning, great teacher and very friendly group. Would highly recommend this course.

Silver Jewellery Making Workshop for Beginners review by Kay Henthorn - Melbourne

Cathy Horne Jun 2022


Our teacher was magnificent, patient and very good at imparting her knowledge. The group of women were a delight to spend the afternoon with. I am thrilled with the earrings I made and have already had compliments! The character of the venue added to the spirit of the day. LOVED IT! Will be coming back wit my daughter and best friend ❤️

Carole Breust Jun 2022

3 ClassBento workshops attended • 3 reviews


We had a fantastic time in class today, terrific teacher and a fun group. Sarah was very helpful, explained things clearly and the time flew.
Definitely want to come back for another lesson, really enjoyed it.

Silver Jewellery Making Workshop for Beginners review by Carole Breust - Melbourne

Piper Huynh Jun 2022

4 ClassBento workshops attended


Sarah was very friendly and nice. She was able to tailor the sessions to every individual whether we were creating rings, necklaces or earrings. Her instructions were very clear and guidance helped us build confidence. The session was very relaxed and chilled. We were able to create 2-3 pieces each! Highly recommend.

Jewellery Making class review by Piper Huynh - Melbourne

Pip Garner Jun 2022


Loved the class this past Saturday! Our teacher and guide was super patient and answered all our questions (Thank you!).
Love the two rings and earrings I made. Will be wearing these daily.
Will be back very soon - and will bring all my friends with me ;)

Silver Jewellery Making Workshop for Beginners review by Pip Garner - Melbourne

Jennifer Moulder Jun 2022

8 ClassBento workshops attended • 6 reviews


Great teacher, beautiful lunch. A fun day with a great piece of work to show off at the end

Claire Warnett Jun 2022

2 ClassBento workshops attended


An amazing experience, Sarah was so lovely and great at instructing how to make rings. We had a really great time.

Trisha Roberts Jun 2022


Had a wonderful day, with a great teacher, in an inspiring venue. Class was well structured, easy to follow and fun. Highly recommend this to anybody wanting a taster of working with glass.

Cindy Zhou Jun 2022

2 ClassBento workshops attended


What a beautiful day spent doing something completely new. Excellent support and encouragement from staff, who were extremely generous with their time. Thank you.

Melissa Antolovic Jun 2022


Great space, great teacher Rhain made sure everyone was capable of completing their sun catcher by giving advice and guidance along side the instructions she gave.
Would love to come back and make another one.

Glassblowing and Mosaic class review by Melissa Antolovic - Melbourne

Debra Dickinson Jun 2022


Everything was fantastic, The teacher was encouraging & knowledgeable. The venue was amazing, and the supplies were plentiful. The 5hr course only felt like an hour, time went so quickly. Also the lunch was yummy.

Fiona Pole Jun 2022

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


I have only positive things to say about the course and Sarah as a teacher. It was such a relaxed and amazing experience. Recommend!

Fiona Pole Jun 2022

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


Loved this class. Sarah was patient and a wealth of knowledge.
I would totally recommend Sarah’s classes!
Amazing is all I can say!

Deborah Brandon Jun 2022

3 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


Oz was such a wonderful teacher, so friendly, professional and extremely helpful.
Everything was provided which made the day super easy.
The space was really rustic and great for photo ops
Looking forward to doing more classes as this is my second

Macrame Plant Hanger Workshop - Macedon Ranges review by Deborah Brandon - Melbourne

Chris Cregan Jun 2022

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


I walked out of my workshop today after 2.5 hours with 2 pieces of original jewellery created by me and couldn't be happier Our teacher Sarah was so knowledgeable and patient and gave us excellent ideas but allowed our enthusiasm and ideas to flow. The studio at The Auction House in Kyneton is a great place to learn - and lots of interesting art and products to purchase after creating something special of your own. Can't wait to do another class.

Jewellery Making class review by Chris Cregan - Melbourne

Deirdre Chance Jun 2022


Loved it. Oz is a good teacher. She started us with a package with all we needed to make our plant holder and then patiently guided us through knot making.

I am very satisfied with the class and my ‘made by me’ effort.

Steve Walters Jun 2022


Great job made everyone welcome, was instructive flexible and highly proficient. Very outcome orientated. Thanks Sarah. .

Tina Kaszick Jun 2022

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


Great class for relaxing and enjoying to do something a little different and creative. Oz was a very hands on teacher and very interactive with us. Would recommend to anyone

Textiles class review by Tina Kaszick - Melbourne

Sandra Wilson Jun 2022


Great workshop, and you get to go home with a finished flower and ingredients to make at least one more flower! Very relaxing and super helpful tutor

Robin Dettmann Jun 2022


Sarah is a very patient and multitalemted teacher. How lucky was myself and neice Elise to be able to produce exciting results from a standing start. Well done, and a great way to spend a cold Kyneton day.
Many thanks, Robin.

Sofia Dimovski May 2022


Great session! Lots of guidance given by our instructor- Sarah. Hands on session using various and materials The best part is you take a piece of jewellery home!

Silver Jewellery Making Workshop for Beginners review by Sofia Dimovski - Melbourne

Sarah May 2022


Sarah was energetic, enthusiastic and patient. We were allowed to use Sarah's designs as inspiration to help forge our own memorable pieces. Value for money, apsaloutley. I love that Sarah makes it feel achievable for anyone and has wonderful hints and tips. I will be back absaloutoey, and will be purchasing tickets for birthday gifts from now on. Such a wonderful experience and easily accessible.

Silver Jewellery Making Workshop for Beginners review by Sarah  - Melbourne

Laura Balmaceda May 2022


I was unable to attend as I had to work thank you.
Laura
Cheers
Thank you

Robyn Boyle May 2022

2 ClassBento workshops attended


I made earrings, with Sarah's guidance. She was most helpful and I enjoyed the lesson very much. Everything was provided and I'm very happy with the result. Would highly recommend the workshop and thank you again Sarah. Cheers, Robyn Boyle

Angela Zienow May 2022

6 ClassBento workshops attended • 6 reviews


We had so much fun! Sarah was such an amazing teacher and she made us feel like we can do anything! Super patient and supportive- we will definitely be doing more of her classes

Jewellery Making class review by Angela Zienow - Melbourne

Renae Moss May 2022


A fun workshop learning basic techniques. Eda is a friendly and very talented artist and teacher.

Neil Robinson May 2022


Enjoyed the class. Eda was a great host and teacher. Great location for an art class

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Angela Cassar May 2022


It was enjoyable and great atmosphere, lunch was also nice. Teacher was fantastic. Learnt a lot.

Charly Clare May 2022

3 ClassBento workshops attended • 3 reviews


Amazing venue, really well set up class, with good range of colours/resources/tools to make our beads. Lunch was healthy and delicious. Teaching good overall, though more individual instruction would have been helpful, and more background information about the craft/skill/tradition.
Thanks, Charly

Sandra Jarrett May 2022


The venue was great and the teacher Pauline Delaney was fantastic - very good at explaining the procedure and the materials. I would be interested in further workshops.

Monique Pinczewski May 2022

3 ClassBento workshops attended


It was a really fun, informative and hands-on class. The teacher was very generous with her time and the materials provided. Would definitely recommend! Easy to find location and delicious lunch provided too!

Glass Lampwork Bead Class - Macedon Ranges review by Monique Pinczewski - Melbourne

Karin Poppel May 2022


Excellent class- excellent tuition. Instructor with the patience of a saint. Great environment to learn in and be surrounded by all things ‘artistic’. Everything included- and completed glass beads at the end of the session. Highly recommended

Glass Lampwork Bead Class - Macedon Ranges review by Karin Poppel - Melbourne

Julie Kiroluch May 2022


Pauline is a great teacher - very supportive & encouraging. Managed to make 15 beads! Raine & Jo provided a wonderful venue and the catering was fabulous. Can't wait for class 2. :)

Andrea Bulluss May 2022


Lil was a lovely teacher, all the materials and plants were well organised and good quality. I feel as though I can now make my own Kokedama. Recommended!

Peter Anderson May 2022


Course was well worth it, the knowledge and skill of the trainers made it easy for a learner to enjoy and complete the project, great group of class mates added to the experience.

Nicole Farrelly May 2022


This class was absolutely brilliant! Sarah was wonderful, such a great teacher, and very patient with us beginners! Would definitely recommend, and I'm tempted to join another class too!

Kate Marizza May 2022


We had such a fun morning with Sarah learning how to make our own silver jewellery. We all had a great time, learned some new skills and had a great chat while we did it. We all loved the pieces we left with and have definitely got a new hobby to continue with. Thanks Sarah for such a great time and for being such a patient teacher.

Emelie Willmott May 2022


Sarah was friendly and attentive. The small class size meant everyone could get individual assistance for their specific projects. Nice venue, the other staff there were lovely too.

Jennifer McLennan May 2022


Absolutely loved this course. Teachers were fantastic, relaxed environment and lots of support. Lunch was great, and a good op shop next door. Highly recommend

Andrea Ford May 2022


Great teachers who are very supportive. Everything supplied that you need to make an leadlight panel. Fun and interesting workshop to complete.

Tracey Tiktin May 2022

3 ClassBento workshops attended • 3 reviews


Small class so you get lots of time with the teacher.

Some beautiful pieces made.

Teacher was flexible when I wanted to make something that was not jewellery…

Kelly Smith Apr 2022


Fantastic class, the venue was amazing, so interesting. Instructor Oz was fantastic, patient and had a well thought out program.

Melissa Wright Apr 2022


Loved the macrame class. Oz is a great teacher, so clever & encouraging. Really enjoyed making my very own macrame pot plant holder. Thankyou for a great new hobby.

Macrame Plant Hanger Workshop - Macedon Ranges review by Melissa Wright - Melbourne

Liz Meadows Apr 2022

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


Sarah was so warm and funny and approachable. Having the smaller group of four of us made it easy to get some real one on one time being instructed. I love the free roam aspect to the class, where you are literally guided by your own curiosity and creativity.

Jewellery Making class review by Liz Meadows - Melbourne

Andrea Mills Apr 2022


A great teacher and venue. Just what I was hoping for. Enough instruction and inspiration to go home and start painting.

Glenice Warner Apr 2022


I thoroughly enjoyed the ink and watercolour class, learning lots of new skills, in all aspects of these media and pencil work, too.
Linda was a superb teacher, putting everyone at ease and giving lots of individual help, along with the general class teaching.
(I can’t wait to put it all into action, to produce my first masterpiece!)
I must add that lunch was magnificent, too, and the venue perfect for the class. Real coffee was a surprise treat, too.

Mandy Brennan Apr 2022


Sarah was fantastic. So knowledgeable yet down to Earth and honest. We loved having the more 1:1 teaching/learning experience.

Chelsea Large Apr 2022


great class! lots of fun and a very supportive teacher who was engaging :) my father and I really enjoyed ourselves!

Carolyn Stephens Apr 2022


Excellent instruction and really good class plan, with all the right equipment. Couldn’t be better!

Yvette Rowland Apr 2022


Venue & food great - well organised.
Teacher lovely, knew her craft but was a bit too focused on one student that took her fancy & prob didn't need the help that the rest if us newbies did.
Otherwise great would do again

Heather Wallace Apr 2022


Thank you so much Linda for an inspiring and encouraging workshop. Loved Linda’s humour and relaxed manner. Really appreciated learning techniques and new skills. Great teaching style.

Joy Marsh Apr 2022


Sarah was helpful and patient. I enjoyed the class. The work area was very good and in an interesting art works/gallery setting in The Old Auction House. There were only 5 students in class, so Sarah was able to assist all.

All Day Silver Gem Setting Workshop review by Joy Marsh - Melbourne

Ashlea Matthews Apr 2022


Was such a wonderful course and a great day out.
The teacher was friendly and super helpful and just a great experience :)

Krista Fitzgerald Apr 2022

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


Thanks Sarah, you’re a wonderful and patient teacher! I love the pieces I made today

Melva Ryan Apr 2022


Teacher was energetic and very helpful. Catered for both the experienced and the experimental.
Being the latter I learnt lots about watercolour paints and how to use that medium with black pen. We learnt the art of using graphite pencils and technique to master the black outline pen. So much in one day! Really enjoyed it… thank you Linda and the old auction house team.

M

Erin Waller Apr 2022

2 ClassBento workshops attended


Sarah is a great teacher. Really patient and willing to give new ideas a go, she has a wealth of knowledge to make all your design ideas become real. This is our second class and loved every minute.

Lizzie Tongway Apr 2022

4 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


I really enjoyed this copper foiling class. The teacher Rhain was very knowledgeable and approachable, the studio well lit and comfortable. All tools and materials were readily available, with a lot of coloured glass options. I was able to complete the project, which turned out well, within the class time slot. The artist shop and gallery out front are a delight!

Sue Rivett Apr 2022

2 ClassBento workshops attended


A great course conducted in a friendly atmosphere with easy to understand instructions and all the help one needed to complete a one off piece!

Mary McLaughlin Apr 2022

3 ClassBento workshops attended


Linda is such an encouraging teacher; she gave me not just techniques but, importantly, the confidence to try them.

Suzanne Sutton Apr 2022


Sarah was lovely, knew what she was teaching, easy to understand and made me feel at ease.

Emily Reedy Apr 2022


Great class! Informative, approachable craft and Sarah made everything feel so easy. I would recommend :)

Sue Bussell Apr 2022


Glenda is a fabulous instructor with a wealth of experience.
Great l o cation, plenty of space and facilities.

Textiles class review by Sue Bussell - Melbourne

Carly Kling Apr 2022


The class was lots of fun for our group of five girlfriends. We got to make a cheese platter and matching coasters with all kinds of glass objects and our instructor Rhain was incredibly knowledgable and helpful. Would recommend for people looking for something different and creative to do on your weekend in kyneton.

Glassblowing and Mosaic class review by Carly Kling - Melbourne

Bernadette Sutton Apr 2022


Absolutely lovely outing, Sarah was great very informative and created a relaxed and happy class. I picked up some new skills while managing to make a ring and some earrings. Well worth the outlay and trip.

Vicki Paynter Apr 2022

5 ClassBento workshops attended • 5 reviews


Absolutely loved the Silver Jewellery making class. Our teacher Sarah, was wonderful, which made it very enjoyable. We all had different ideas and everyone came away with unique pieces. Very relaxing and rewarding. As always a great venue.

Silver Jewellery Making Workshop for Beginners review by Vicki Paynter - Melbourne

Samantha Smith Apr 2022


Sarah is a brilliant teacher. She's so relatable and encouraging. Great experience to try techniques and designs that i wouldn't have normally tried

Jewellery Making class review by Samantha Smith - Melbourne

Lynn Duguid Apr 2022


Pleasant venue, easy to get there by public transport.
Very good teacher, relaxed and gave easy to follow instructions.
Looking forward to seeing my finished work.

Natalie Isborn Apr 2022

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


Really fun class. The teacher helped as much or little as you liked. Plenty of time to finish your pieces.

Fused Glass Workshop for Beginners review by Natalie Isborn - Melbourne

Susan Griffith Apr 2022


Janet is very knowledgeable and provided much useful information so that we can repeat the activity at home
I found it a very satisfying class to participate in.
The facility is old and historic, well resourced, with diverse work spaces. I will participate again
Thank you

Penny Reilly Apr 2022


I had a wonderful day, learning new things. Janet was lovely, her humour dry and she is very good at what she does and her free teaching methods.
If there's a future, advanced workshop I'll be there.
What I learnt will be a great asset to my own work.
I haven't as yet, taken photos of the work we did but happy to, when it's dry.
The venue is great airy, spacious and well thought out. I will encourage others to take this little course with enthusiasm.
Thank you Janet, Rhain and Jo!

Moira Buchholtz Apr 2022

3 ClassBento workshops attended


Had a fabulous time with lovely people and great instruction. Learnt a lot and would do it again

Julie Pocklington Apr 2022


A well structured yet relaxed workshop with Elizabeth. A great venue. Lunch was suitable and yummy. A very positive way to spend a Sunday. Worth the drive from Echuca

Jane Campbell Apr 2022


Great class. Tutor was very friendly and helpful and materials were provided, as well as lunch and a hot drink. We enjoyed ourselves so much we went over time! We also got to take some straw home to practise.

Vicki Paynter Apr 2022

5 ClassBento workshops attended • 5 reviews


Had a wonderfull day at my Straw weaving (Corn Dollies) class. The venue at the Old Auction House is great, with plenty of well lit room. Our teacher was lovely and patient, giving us all 1 on 1 attention. A yummy lunch was provided. Will be back for more classes.

Textiles class review by Vicki Paynter - Melbourne

Allison Baker Mar 2022

3 ClassBento workshops attended • 3 reviews


Had a wonderful day at the old auction house and the silver jewellery workshop. Sarah was extremely knowledgeable and helpful. The class was small so we were able to spend a lot of time one on one with Sarah. Thank you Allison

Karon Kavanagh Mar 2022

3 ClassBento workshops attended • 3 reviews


Thanks so much to Sarah for her guidance, encouragement and knowledge during my Silversmiths workshop. l had such a wonderful day with my sister and Loved the fact there were only four in the group.
So thrilled with my finished piece.
What a pleasure to visit The Old Auction House. Karon

Linda Woodlands Mar 2022


Did a silver jewellery making class, everything was supplied and Sarah our instructor was friendly, helpful and quite knowledgeable. Absolutely stoked with the ring I made and will definitely go back to do another class with Sarah - thanks for all your help and patience

Jewellery Making class review by Linda Woodlands - Melbourne

Jerry Zoumis Mar 2022

5 ClassBento workshops attended • 4 reviews


I had a great time during this 2 day workshop. All materials were supplied, the teachers were great, and the venue was big, spacious and inspiring. A tasty lunch was provided on day 1. All the students were really happy with their finished stained glass pieces. I'm already looking into other workshops these guys offer. Very satisfied customer here.

Leadlight Windows Course review by Jerry Zoumis - Melbourne

Robyn Henderson Mar 2022


Sarah is just wonderful - she is very friendly, engaging, fun and very patient and calm.

Vanessa Kyte Mar 2022

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


Great venue, amazing staff wonderful weekend to explore your creative side.
Will do more classes

Debbie Cox Mar 2022


Highly recommend Sarah and her teaching style. The class was open ended which I loved, with the four of us making our own unique pieces. Using a blow torch for the first time was especially fun. Sarah was relaxed, friendly, patient, and obviously enjoying teaching. Thank you :) Debbie

Keira Blake Mar 2022


Loved loved loved this class! The venue was a great space - full of relaxing and creative vibes with a gorgeous gift shop too. Our teacher Sarah was lovely and encouraging, and gave us freedom to create whatever design we wanted, and made it a safe space for us to play around with ideas and not worry about making mistakes. I learned a lot and came home with a ring I love and feel proud of! Can’t wait to do more :)

Silver Jewellery Making Workshop for Beginners review by Keira Blake - Melbourne

Kim Hintner Mar 2022

8 ClassBento workshops attended • 8 reviews


The Mosaic Workshop for Beginners was fantastic, I had so much fun on the weekend. It was a two-day class & the teachers were great, both Rhain & Ettore were very thorough & patient with each student. The venue was in a great location, we had lots of room to work, all of the materials were provided, lots of colors to choose from for our mosaic piece. A lovely lunch with coffee was provided on-site, we were very relaxed & felt like we were amongst family by the end of the weekend's session. I learnt how to do the mosaic process from start to finish, beginners of course but I left feeling confident knowing the steps needed & materials to go ahead & start my own project at home. I can see myself doing this craft as a fun hobby at home. It's great value for money & I would recommend this beginners class to anyone interested in learning mosaics. Thank you again. Take care, Kimberley.

Glassblowing and Mosaic class review by Kim Hintner - Melbourne

Jessy Baker Mar 2022


Teacher was fantastic, very patient and encouraging. Had the opportunity to make multiple pieces. It was also really nice that it was an intimate class.

Silver Jewellery Making Workshop for Beginners review by Jessy Baker - Melbourne

Beth McCubbin Mar 2022


This jewellery workshop for beginners was fantastic! Great fun in a wonderful space! Sarah is really lovely, very patient and also generous with the materials and metals! We made several pieces out of silver, and were encouraged to make as many as we could in the time available! My friend and I had such a great afternoon! Thank you Sarah, I will recommend this workshop to as many people as I can and I’ll see you again for another one!

Silver Jewellery Making Workshop for Beginners review by Beth McCubbin - Melbourne

Jane Neville Mar 2022


Sarah is an excellent teacher : very patient, flexible and SO generous with her time and materials. I wasn't expecting to make such beautiful jewellery and can't wait for the next class. Lovely venue, make a weekend of it!

Kathleen Murphy Mar 2022

6 ClassBento workshops attended • 6 reviews


Enormous fun! Lovely teacher. Great venue. Got so much done in the course. Small class of really friendly funny people. Fabulous value for money. Absolutely brilliant!

Jewellery Making class review by Kathleen Murphy - Melbourne

Liz Lelliott Mar 2022


Such a good day. All materials were provided, and instructions were fantastic as was our teacher.

Paula Crotty Mar 2022


Had so much fun doing the Kokedama class. Lilian was helpful and so patient with our questions.
It was great to take home our finished product at the end of the class.

Grant Gould Mar 2022

3 ClassBento workshops attended • 3 reviews


This was an amazing class, was so great to build and create our Kokedamas with this technique of neat stringing. Highly recommend

Kokedama class review by Grant Gould - Melbourne

Aileen Armour Mar 2022


Great class. Lily was a fabulous teacher and very patient! Great value for money. All equipment needed was laid out at our stations and everyone went home with 2 Kokedamas. Did this class with my daughter and we both loved it. Next time we are in the area we are going to do one of the other classes. Would highly recommend The Old Auction House classes to anyone.

Blaise Weinrich Mar 2022


I loved the class, it was practical with clear instructions as we went. There was a lovely friendly atmosphere. Thanks so much for the experience and inspiration.

Bron Chandler Mar 2022


Had a good time learning about the technique of Kokedama. Lilian was patient with me as I tried to master it. I don't think I did, but I certainly have the tools to try it for myself. Thanks so much

Jennifer Finley Feb 2022

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


Another great workshop with Sarah. 1:2 this session so a lot of individual support. All materials supplies, silver, stones, solder etc. My piece was a bezel set labradorite pendant. Bit of filing left to do at home, can't wait to make another one!

All Day Silver Gem Setting Workshop review by Jennifer Finley - Melbourne

Sue Sutton Feb 2022


Awesome class and came away with a lovely completed piece. Lots of patterns and different types of glass and colours to choose from. Process and steps were explained clearly and Raine was happy to assist everyone throughout the day. The studio was amazing. Lunch was provided and was delicious. It was alot of fun and I now feel comfortable to try this at home. Highly recommend this course.

Glass Light Catcher Workshop review by Sue Sutton - Melbourne

Tara McIntosh Feb 2022

2 ClassBento workshops attended


Teacher was amazing! Was very easy to grasp what was needed
Venue great also. 10/10 for everything

Margie Howden Feb 2022

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


This is the second class I’ve done at The Old Auction House and it was as awesome as the first. Thanks Rhain and staff.

Jennifer Finley Feb 2022

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


Great experience. I'm already signed up for "part 2, stone setting" with Sarah. 1:5 class ratio ensured time for individual instruction and assistance. All resources, tools, metals etc provided. I made a chunky ring using techniques such as: soldering, stamping, bending

Patricia Crisfield Feb 2022

2 ClassBento workshops attended


We really enjoyed the workshop. Sarah was a terrific teacher… positive, helpful clear and very well organised. It was lovely to have prepared notes too.
Everyone wore masks which was great and having 4students allowed social distancing.
I would like to do another workshop with Sarah. Big Thankyou to Sarah

Fay Stuart Feb 2022

3 ClassBento workshops attended


I thoroughly enjoyed this course. Elizabeth is an excellent teacher and her own work is fantastic. She was very patient and encouraging.
The stories of the meanings behind each type and shape of plaiting was fascinating.
I would recommend this course to anyone who has an interest, and The Old Auction House is a wonderful venue.

Tom Hungerford Jan 2022


The teaching was clear. The venue light and airy. It was easy to enjoy the subject whilst taking it very seriously. Elizabeth came across as being genuine and positive with a very real love of the tradition. I would certainly like to do more.

Charly Clare Jan 2022

3 ClassBento workshops attended • 3 reviews


Nice and practical straight into making, which is great because we really achieved a lot in two hours! Lovely space, friendly and helpful teacher. Lots of fun! Excited to see what comes out of the kiln :)

Peter Pinney Jan 2022


I came with a vague idea of what we were going to do. I liked some finished glasswork I had seen for sale. The teacher made the process we were engaging in very clear and how we could make some finished pieces. She was helpful during the class answering peoples’ questions and offering guidance. I would like to do a longer class.
I would recommend this to friends.

Ms Mercieca Jan 2022


The teacher explained well, the processes we were about to administer to our wotk. Options were provided, workspace was professional. Equipt. & Materials were supplied as needed. Great workshop.
Thankyou so much.

Kim Hintner Jan 2022

8 ClassBento workshops attended • 8 reviews


I recently had the opportunity to do the Intro to Leadlight Windows Weekend & I must say that I was pleasantly surprised at how much fun I had at making the piece. The location was great in picturesque Kyneton, easy parking, gift shop on site. The studio had everything you needed, you were gently guided by Ettore & his daughter on how to proceed & step by step through the process at your own pace, (as well as Ettore's wife & another lady assisting) they were all extremely knowledgeable, very patient & organised. Lunch & coffee was provided on day one, which hit the spot. I believe the class was great value for money, I thoroughly enjoyed the experience, was proud of what I made & will definitely be back for another class. I also loved looking at the other students work as their finished product. Top teachers, great people, pleasant venue & well run business. Highly recommended. Thank you ♡♡

Leadlight Windows Course review by Kim Hintner - Melbourne

Lizzie Tongway Jan 2022

4 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


This 2 day workshop was excellent value for money. The workspace was clean, comfortable and well lit. The instructors friendly and knowledgeable. I had never cut glass prior to this lead lighting workshop, now I can't wait to do it again!

Paige Damman Jan 2022


I bought silver smith kits and figured youtube was the way to gono. Learning from Sarah has taught me a lot and i can't wait to attend more of her work shops.
She's patient, experienced and everyone created two unique pieces to take home.
I'm so glad to have done this, stayed at Air bnb Galahad's animal sanctuary and made it a weekend trip.
Sarah has given me confidence to try again on my own and has even given a supply list and contact details if needing any more advice.
I'm looking forward to learning from her in the future.

Jewellery Making class review by Paige Damman - Melbourne

Robyn Duncan Jan 2022


Sarah was a great teacher. Very patient and instructive. She spent time with all of us

Sarah Wells Jan 2022


Wonderful teacher who explained everything very well. The class was all set up and ready to go when we arrived and the instruction was very clear and helpful. Certainly felt this class was value for money and we had something beautiful to take home with us. Thank you!

Greg Arnoldussen Jan 2022


Lots of fun and great instructors letting you go at your own pace. Highly recommended if lead lighting takes your interest.

Jennifer Murray Jan 2022


Great teacher, very generous with her knowledge, calm unhurried class, enjoyable. I got to make two pairs of earrings and lessened new skills. Great facilities.

Julie Swann Jan 2022


Fantastic class

Great teacher and all supplies provided.

Thoroughly enjoyed.

Really nice venue, good location.

Marg Allan Jan 2022


I loved the class. Sarah was very generous and n sharing her knowledge and all the equipment and supplies. She encouraged us all create the jewellery that we requested. I was very happy with the earrings I made.

Jewellery Making class review by Marg Allan - Melbourne

Andi Smith Jan 2022


Wow, what a sensational class. The teacher Sarah was able to give each student the one on one time they needed. She was thoughtful, gentle and engaging. There was a fantastic load of product to choose from to make you very own creations. I highly recommend you have ago. Thank Sarah.

Isabella Radau Jan 2022

4 ClassBento workshops attended • 3 reviews


Fantastic class. Al tools and materials provided in an open, friendly and supportive environment. Sensitive teacher who made you feel like you could create anything.

Lesley Robinson Jan 2022


Loved the class. Lilian explained everything clearly and gave personal assistance when needed. It was great value for money as materials were supplied and we took our creations home. The room is large enough to be able to have some distance and has an opening door to outside. I would recommend this class 100%!

Kokedama class review by Lesley Robinson - Melbourne

Kim Brabham Jan 2022


It was great fun. Lilian was very knowledgeable. She demonstrated how to make the kokedama in easy steps and was very helpful with one to one instruction. The location was great and we got to take home our creations and notes on how to make them at home.

Vicki Paynter Jan 2022

5 ClassBento workshops attended • 5 reviews


Had a wonderful time learning the art of Kokedama. Lillian was a lovely teacher, very patient and easy to follow. All materials were supplied, great value for money. Highly recommend this class

Kokedama class review by Vicki Paynter - Melbourne

Laura Coshan Jan 2022


Fantastic class! We were all beginners and the teacher was really kind and helpful, offering a terrific balance of giving guidance when it was asked for but also enabling us to be creative and male our own designs. Loads of materials available to experiment with too. We gave the voucher as a gift and attended in a group of 4. It was such a fun morning together! Thank you!

Joy Rutter Jan 2022


Great venue, excellent teacher, plenty of products provided, friendly staff, I will definitely go again

Sarah Wilson Jan 2022


I highly recommend this class to anyone who wishes to attend. Raine and all the staff were incredibly friendly and Raine was a great teacher who was always there if you needed help or to answer any questions that you may have. Lunch was provided to us which was really nice.
Thank you again to Raine and all the staff I really had a great day.

Glass Light Catcher Workshop review by Sarah Wilson - Melbourne

Christiane Ferguson Jan 2022


even though I couldn't attend due to PCR testing, my sisters who went in my place had a blast! They all said the place was amazing and they had a great time

Vincent Leung Jan 2022


This class was a great introduction to copper foil. It was very laid back and got a lot of hands-on practice. Highly recommended.

Veronica Asuncion Jan 2022


wow I had a great experience doing this class and I have fallen inlove with glass art even more after this experience. Raine was really chill and patient helping us and giving tips with out work. The venue had a really nice vibe. I'm looking forward to check out another class here :)

Isabella Douglas Dec 2021


Teacher was awesome - so friendly and supportive to learn
Great space
Loved the class so much - definitely will do more

Sue Petterson Dec 2021


We loved Sarah’s class! We all went home with excellent pieces of jewellery that we made ourselves. Sarah goes out of her way to guide you through the processes to create something that looks fantastic. We are planning on using our new found knowledge and the information from Sarah to have a go at home.
Thanks Sarah! We really enjoyed the afternoon in the workshop.

Silver Jewellery Making Workshop for Beginners review by Sue Petterson - Melbourne

Kerryn Gibson Dec 2021


Thanks so much for this class it was amazing I would definitely go again and i really recommend:))

Leeanne Dowel Dec 2021

6 ClassBento workshops attended • 4 reviews


Great teacher
Generous with resources
Let you do your own thing
Recommend it without reservations

Jewellery Making class review by Leeanne Dowel - Melbourne

Heather Hunter Dec 2021

4 ClassBento workshops attended • 4 reviews


Another excellent class at the Old Auction House. Raine is a great tutor…all supplies for the class of a wonderful quality…would not hesitate to recommend this class.

Karen Hofer Dec 2021

7 ClassBento workshops attended • 6 reviews


I had a great day learning to make a glass light catcher. The teacher was great - patient and knowledgeable, venue was great - set up perfectly with enough equipment for everyone, lunch and coffee were great- all in all a great day out and worth every cent.

Stephanie Kuczer Dec 2021

3 ClassBento workshops attended • 3 reviews


So fun! And informative. The teacher was highly skilled and a really effective communicator. Very helpful, and understanding. The lunch was very yum. And you get to leave the class with a beautiful, finished product

Nadia Rajab Dec 2021

8 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


I had such a lovely time. Great way to switch off and learn something new in such a welcoming, fun environment. Highly recommend!

Kellyanne Moschetti Dec 2021


Sarah was a great, enthusiastic teacher.

I managed to make 3 x rings and got shown lots of different techniques.

It was a really personal class, in which I learnt lots.

Jewellery Making class review by Kellyanne Moschetti - Melbourne

Dan Kelly Dec 2021


Super fun, I'd love to come back and try my own design.

Rhain was lovely and knowledgeable and the included lunch even catered for my obscure dietary requirements which was a surprise.

Reuben Myers Dec 2021


Fantastic day - highly recommended - staff are phenomenally experienced, helpful and friendly plus the meal and coffee included were both excellent - fun creative day priceless

Aristi Furmanczyk Dec 2021

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


Sarah Munnings was a fabulous teacher. The class was so relaxed and fun. Very good value for money class. The venue was inspiring.

Silver Jewellery Making Workshop for Beginners review by Aristi Furmanczyk - Melbourne

Aristi Furmanczyk Dec 2021

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


Sarah was absolutely wonderful. She made everything seem achievable even as beginners. She is very accommodating and very patient. The class was amazing. We created jewellery that was just beautiful. The class was very well priced. I can't wait to join in another of her classes.

Jewellery Making class review by Aristi Furmanczyk - Melbourne

Anthony Petniunas Dec 2021


Great experience. Rhain was a patient and supportive teacher, the venue was terrific, lunch was delicious, materials were in great condition and offered a wide range of options for creativity. The class was excellent.

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Sophie Mancey-Jones Dec 2021

2 ClassBento workshops attended


Fantastic class, Sarah was so welcoming,generous, informative, relaxed and encouraging. Loved the day and the jewellery we made.

Leah Andrianopoulos Dec 2021

21 ClassBento workshops attended • 9 reviews


Great class, very patient and lovely Teacher . Wonderful venue. Perfect class for beginners, with lots of hints on tools and techniques.

Jewellery Making class review by Leah Andrianopoulos - Melbourne

Kerrie Carter Nov 2021


What a great class for beginners. Sarah was so patient and open to questions and I learnt alot about techniques and we were all encouraged to use our imaginations while creating our beautiful pieces. Overall a very calm and productive workshop, perfect for a beginners.

Leanne Sawyer Nov 2021


I thoroughly enjoyed my first experience at jewellery making with Sarah - she is a warm and engaging teacher with loads of patience and provides encouragement in assisting you to create your own pieces. The venue and room set up was very good, large and airy, materials were ample for choice and class size (4) was perfect with fellow students also friendly. I would recommend this class to all in starting on your jewellery making journey - thanks Sarah :)

Fleur Bain Nov 2021


Such an enjoyable and exciting weekend!
I am so thankful for the wonderful guidance from Rhain and Ettore, they were so knowledgeable, patient and friendly. The course is so well structured, set out beautifully when you arrive to find a spacious studio with a variety of tools and a plethora of glass to choose from!
I have always been enamoured by leadlight windows since I was a child and I never thought I would be able to make a panel myself, but I did!

Tantoo Young-Cowie Nov 2021


What a fantastic class! Unbelieveably good value for money. Fantastic personable and patient teachers and a beautiful setting to learn this craft! I'll definitely be back.

Heather Hunter Nov 2021

4 ClassBento workshops attended • 4 reviews


Another fantastic course at Old Auction House Kyneton. Sarah is a fantastic teacher, totally enjoyed the class. Materials available for use in class excellent.
Would certainly recommend this class.

Jewellery Making class review by Heather Hunter - Melbourne

Nerida King Nov 2021


Great small class, absolute value for money and relaxed atmosphere. Would definitely recommend! Great teacher willing to share all her tricks of the trade and offering to give advice if we were to try it at home. Very encouraging and went home with some amazing pieces I will wear everyday.

Shan Xing Nov 2021


Overall had a great time. Would definitely recommend it for anyone wanting to try something new.

Jean Sheridan Nov 2021


Absolutely brilliant workshop! Super fantastic teachers, brilliant venue, delicious lunch. Love all the co-students and all the finished pieces. An all round sensational course.

Leadlight Windows Course review by Jean Sheridan - Melbourne

Amanda O'Brien Nov 2021


Great fun, Eda made everything easy to understand and was very helpful. Highly recommend this class!

Andrea Napthine Nov 2021


A great introduction to marbling. Enjoyed it immensely. Loved trying the different techniques and the end product.

Traditional Marbling Workshop: Turkish Ebru review by Andrea Napthine - Melbourne

Clare Brennan Nov 2021


I loved the class. The venue was great, the room large with plenty of space to work. Having a small class was also a bonus. Eda was a great teacher, clearly demonstrating the skills and assisting individuals as needed. She was very organised, with workstations set up for each person, and papers named so we could collect them easily at the end. Eda showed us a variety of patterns and there were plenty of tools to practice with. There were also a great range of colours to use. We were able to practise each technique a number of times and use our own creativity to create mini works of art. I could have kept going all day! The Turkish coffee at the end of the class was delicious. Eda's husband was very helpful drying our work and making the coffee. Thank you, Eda!

Fluid Art class review by Clare Brennan - Melbourne

Mary Potter Nov 2021


Very enjoyable, well organised and easy for crafty beginners! Can’t wait to see our finished works.

Elizabeth Seamer Nov 2021


Had a lovely time with Sarah as teacher. She is patient, and fun to be with.
I learnt heaps and finished a piece.
I felt it was good value for money.
Thank you.

Nicole Mason Nov 2021

6 ClassBento workshops attended


Sarah was very friendly, patient and a great teacher. The class was fun and looking forward to the next class!
We were so impressed with our silver jewellery making ability.

Stuart Worner Nov 2021


Very supportive and helpful tutor who explained techniques in good detail. Well lit & comfortable work area with ample materials provided. Very social environment to learn new skills. Easy access and close parking. Thank you to all the staff.

Glassblowing and Mosaic class review by Stuart Worner - Melbourne

Josette Aldridge Nov 2021


Great fun, Rhaine was very approachable, easy going, friendly and informative. Lovely atmosphere and very friendly bunch of ladies in our class.

Fused Glass Workshop for Beginners review by Josette Aldridge - Melbourne

Jill Pope Nov 2021


Venue was very good; teacher was extremely good, and very helpful. The length of time seem very adequate

Julie McLaren Nov 2021

4 ClassBento workshops attended • 4 reviews


Great teacher and venue. Learnt the basics of glass fusing and will have a useful and unique momento.

Heather Hunter Nov 2021

4 ClassBento workshops attended • 4 reviews


Beginners Mosaics. Excellent weekend(day and a half) class. Lunch provided on first days was fabulous. All materials supplied to complete a take home piece. Teachers very knowledgeable and friendly. Certainly recommend this class.

Mosaic Course for Beginners review by Heather Hunter - Melbourne

Vicki Paynter Nov 2021

5 ClassBento workshops attended • 5 reviews


What a great venue for learning a new craft. The Mosiac for beginners class was very enjoyable. The teachers were lovely and made it easy to follow and fun. All materials were supplied, with lots of glass tiles, broken porcelain pieces and beads to choose from. Everyone's piece turned out so different. Thank you to The Old Auction House crew, I will be back for more classes in the future

Mosaic Course for Beginners review by Vicki Paynter - Melbourne

Helen Goodman Nov 2021

2 ClassBento workshops attended


We had a great time doing the jewellery making course with Sarah. She was a great teacher - full of knowledge and patience. We were delighted with the outcome. Our group of three each made a pendant. Would highly recommend this course to anyone. We had no experience coming into the course and all produced a gorgeous piece. Thanks for a great day Sarah

Helen

Jewellery Making class review by Helen Goodman - Melbourne

Melanie Buuren Nov 2021


Sarah was lovely, helpful and patient and very generous in sharing her expertise. Produced a quality piece of jewellery that will give lasting happy memories.

Gillian Damonze Nov 2021

3 ClassBento workshops attended • 4 reviews


Great workshop on making jewellery making. Sarah was encouraging and really able to help people along in getting their ideas into beautiful creations. It’s wonderful to discover an art that is not overly complex to master.

Gillian Damonze Nov 2021

3 ClassBento workshops attended • 4 reviews


Overall the class was good and it was enjoyable and good to have a product to walk out with

Wendy Hallinan Oct 2021


Great venue with tools provided. Friendly atmosphere, easy access. I will be doing more classes when they are available.

Fran Spain Oct 2021

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


Very welcoming Great simple directions. All organised.with tools and materials.Well done.
Loved the result.

Elizabeth Woodroofe Oct 2021


I really enjoyed the classit was so nice to be able to learn new techniques and experiment with the medium. Linda was very knowledgeable, patient and the small class size encouraged a very supportive environment. Thank you for a great day!

Debbie Ware Oct 2021

3 ClassBento workshops attended • 3 reviews


An interesting and productive day learning new techniques with watercolours. Good venue with great spaces.

Andrea Simpson Oct 2021

2 ClassBento workshops attended


Such a great day out ! Relaxed and informative instructor , delicious food and coffee just how you like it
Will book again for sure

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Andrea O'Donnell Oct 2021

3 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


Excellent value for money. Teacher was very flexible and worked with everyone needs. Materials supplied were excellent. Lunch was very well received with thanks. Staff at venue were very welcoming and helpful. Overall, fantastic day learning so many new skills.

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Jenny Symons Aug 2021


Unfortunately the class was interrupted by lockdown.
The time we had was great!
Everything was explained really clearly and there were ample supplies to select from.
I can’t wait for the rest of the class to take place.

Lucy Head Aug 2021


Sarah was fantastic, she was very relaxed and cheerful. We learned the basics which was good - now I want to keep learning! Sarah was very generous and we were able to make as many pieces that we could fit into the time we had. Everything was supplied. We had 4 in our class which was perfect, any more than that might have been difficult as we couldn’t all have Sarah’s attention at once! We made a couple of pieces each and they are amazing. I will treasure and wear them for years to come.

Caron Lane Jul 2021


Sarah, I absolutely loved everything about the workshop. Loved learning a new skill. Nice small group - didn’t have to wait too long for help. Great venue- so rustic and an amazing shop and gallery. Will definitely look out for another one of your workshops! Thanks so much
Caron x

Fiona Lerk Jul 2021

35 ClassBento workshops attended • 35 reviews


The teacher was very informative and helpful and generous with materials I made 3 rings and the venue was good in Kyneton a nice trip to the country.

Silver Jewellery Making Workshop for Beginners review by Fiona Lerk - Melbourne

Shikira Chislett Jul 2021


Sarah was a fantastic teacher, so kind and helpful. We absolutely loved the class, it was great value and we made multiple items each. Would definitely recommend Thanks Sarah

Jewellery Making class review by Shikira Chislett - Melbourne

Eileen Clements Jul 2021


Amazing class. Relaxed, but learnt many basic silversmithing skills including soldering. Teacher is very skilled, patient, and down-to-earth. You can choose what you want to make and you are guided throughout the process. Very happy I attended. Good value for money. Location was lovely. Recommended!

Jewellery Making class review by Eileen Clements - Melbourne

Alison McGeachy Jul 2021


Sarah was very patient, enthusiastic and encouraging. We had a great time making our creations. We were thoroughly impressed with the end results. So much so, plans are in place to do it all again. Thanks Sarah

Silver Jewellery Making Workshop for Beginners review by Alison McGeachy - Melbourne

Jennifer Macaulay Jun 2021


A good, fast presentation with ample time to experiment with the various techniques along the way. Catered for all abilities and encouraging comments for all. Very happy with the quality of the equipment provided, and a jolly nice lunch.
Thank you.

Tina Kaszick Jun 2021

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


Was a great weekend to get away and do something different. The teacher was very easy to get along and made the class interesting and fun.
Thanks

Glenda Anstey-Sprigg Jun 2021


The teacher was knowledgeable and generous about her information, the venue was good, light and airy, the other class members were interesting and fun. I would have liked a more extensive range of papers to experiment on/with.

Bernadette Aitken Jun 2021


What a marvelous way to spend a morning, making beautiful, traditional and contemporary Ebru (marbled papers). Our teacher was passionate and skilled in her Art form, and passed on that enthusiasm to the class. We learned several patterning methods, using the various hand-prepared colours and traditional awls and combs, and ended the session by marbling a fan, to add to our array of papers and gift cards, to take home. A thoroughly enjoyable and satisfying class. Thank you Eda Tevrizci from Marbling Art Studio, for your knowledge and expertise, and "The Old Auction House" Kyneton, for the venue.

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Julie McLaren Jun 2021

4 ClassBento workshops attended • 4 reviews


Passionate and knowledgeable teacher. Friendly and comfortable venue. Learnt heaps and had great fun with this creative craft. Hoping to follow up with printing on fabric.

Belinda Doolan Jun 2021


Throughly enjoyed the class. Eda was very knowledgeable and friendly. You felt comfortable from the moment you stepped into the class. Learnt a lot about the paints, different tools and methods of pattern making. Would highly recommend

Sophie Byass Jun 2021


I loved doing this workshop. Eda is a lovely teacher who simplified everything for us and also gave us the history of ‘Marbling’ or ‘Ebru’. It’s is lots of fun and you don’t need to be artistic to get great results with this medium.

Traditional Marbling Workshop: Turkish Ebru review by Sophie Byass - Melbourne

Brooke May 2021


Rhaine was a great, down to earth teacher. The venue was fantastic along with the coffee and catering. The class was fun and interesting and I'm keen to go back for more. I love to do workshops and this was great

Manuela Jorg May 2021

6 ClassBento workshops attended • 3 reviews


Great studio and teacher. Easy class no prior experience needed. Location easily accessible by public transport.

Kate Car May 2021

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


Highly recommend.
This class was run by Rhaine who was so helpful and friendly. Great value for money and so much fun I have done it twice already. Terrific venue, easy to find and park then spent the afternoon exploring Kyneton.
Excited to collect our finished plates and coasters in a couple of weeks.

Glassblowing and Mosaic class review by Kate Car - Melbourne

Melinda Hogeboom May 2021


Great value and easy instructions that let you be creative rather than directing what you do. I had a lot of fun. I went by myself but would also make a fun group activity. Loved it!

Colleen Nolan May 2021


A beautiful workshop space and plenty of opportunities to create something special. Great activity to do with a group of friends.

Simone Healy May 2021


Excellent course with a teacher that was very welcoming and helpful.
It was a very well paced day.
The catered lunch and coffee provided was fabulous.
I am seriously thinking of doing it again.
The only part that could be a little better is once ready to solder there was only one teacher to the whole class which just meant that we needed to wait around a bit - but that really wasn't a big deal.

Zoya Makarova May 2021

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


Sarah is a lovely patient and friendly teacher, who clearly explained and demonstrated various techniques. I was able to make two pendants, which I love.

Beth Shelton May 2021


The class was a great experience. The teacher was terrific - very knowledgeable and very good at giving the feedback you needed when you needed it. Lots of lovely glass and good equipment to work with. And great coffee and lunch!
Very highly recommended from me

Monique Simpson May 2021

2 ClassBento workshops attended


Staff were very friendly and helpful, the food was amazing. Highly recommended!
Can’t wait to do the next class.

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Belinda May 2021


I enjoyed this class so much, the instructor was clear and extremely helpful when lost of questions were asked, lunch was great too.
thanks heaps

Melisa Sincock May 2021


Great ladies day out for us. They accommodated our large groups last minute needs to work together without a fuss. The teacher always made herself available for 1:1 time, was adaptive to our individual unique needs, and conducted herself in a very professional manner. We had an amazing lunch that catered for everyones dietary requirements. Thank you! We left with a wonderful piece of individual artwork, very satisfied bellies and lifted spirits from the delightful time we experienced.

Glass Light Catcher Workshop review by Melisa Sincock - Melbourne

Julie McLaren May 2021

4 ClassBento workshops attended • 4 reviews


Very friendly, helpful and knowledgeable teacher. Friendly and comfy venue. Learnt and achieved a lot. Great value for money.

Mum May 2021


Sarah was amazing, a patient and helpful teacher.
She made the whole process so easy and fun.
Two gorgeous pieces of handmade jewellery to love forever, made by me!

Sally Davis May 2021


Friendly, chatty instructor, she was great.
This class was lots of fun, clear instructions, and plenty of time to make the two kokodama.

Ashlee Basile May 2021


Really good workshop. Had lots of fun choosing plants and making the Kokedamas. Great learning experience and now have all the tools to make more at home.

Megan Parker Apr 2021


All great. Great contribution to community and art development in Victoria.

Only thing I would say is I rang to get more info about the workshop and I was told it was a two day workshop only to find out on the day it was one day and I had booked accommodation I didn’t have to.

Lauren Shearman Apr 2021


Jo was a fantastic teacher - she accommodated our hens party group at the last minute and helped us through some tech difficulties when booking. In the class she was so fun and helpful! She has a very clear eye for design and was able offer all the best guidance. The class itself was an absolute blast, loved creating something so different and unique. I love that I have such an awesome little momento of our weekend stay. Would highly recommend this activity for a bridal shower group.

Renny Bouchier Apr 2021


Renny loved this and wants to do more classes like it. Thanks

Michelle Holland Apr 2021


Class was a good size and the teacher was informative. Was a great environment and would definately recommend to anyone.

Michelle Stanhope Apr 2021


The teacher Jo and her friends were amazing! Great fun and clearly very experienced. There was a wide range of materials and clay colours, and we were supported to express our own unique style. Jo and Rain went above and beyond to accommodate our group, who were there on a hens weekend.

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Hannah Williamson Apr 2021


Generous with their time and fantastic fun instruction with some hilarious humour mixed in. Brilliant to come out of the workshop having created multiple pieces of jewellery, all while having a tremendous time.

Laura Boehm Apr 2021


Jo was so accommodating and generous hosting this class for us with only a few days notice. Jo was a fantastic teacher, and made a very comfortable and fun environment to learn (we loved your wicked sense of humour!). They were very patient with us and stepped us through everything we needed to know to make something amazing. No one in our group of six had ever made Polymer Clay jewellery before but we all walked out with a number of beautiful, unique pieces that we will treasure and wear proudly. Thank you so much to Jo and Rhain for helping make such a special day for Lauren our Bride-to-be and the hens crew- we will be raving about your class for a long time!

Leonie Brien Apr 2021


Great venue, yummy lunch & supportive & knowledgeable teacher. I really enjoyed this class & completed a lovely piece of glass art.

Ebony Barker Apr 2021


Very informative helpful and friendly. Sarah was patient and l wouldn't hesitate to recommend her.

Ebony Barker Apr 2021


So patient and easy to get along with. Supper helpful. Thank you so much for your time will definitely do another one Sarah was awesome

Silver Jewellery Making Workshop for Beginners review by Ebony Barker - Melbourne

Judith Gammie Apr 2021

2 ClassBento workshops attended


Sarah was a wonderful teacher. I found her to be very engaging and encouraging and she made sure to give each of the class participants equal attention. We got stuck straight into making things and I learnt lots of great techniques.

Silver Jewellery Making Workshop for Beginners review by Judith Gammie - Melbourne

Juan Campos Apr 2021


100% recommended.
Fun and creative afternoon with my family.
Sarah was patient, kind and supported everyone of us with our ideas. She offers all sorts of material you might need.
The venue is also beautiful.

Sangeetha Bashyam Apr 2021


The turkish Erbu class was well organised, Eda explained the Erbu history, how each components/colours etc., are made and took time to practically show each patternthe class was so much fun, 2 hours went quickly I'm going to frame my work for sure. Would recommend this class to anyone , esp for beginners like me.

Traditional Marbling Workshop: Turkish Ebru review by Sangeetha Bashyam - Melbourne

Blaise Adamson Apr 2021

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


Delightful teacher who exudes joy and passion. Loved how Sarah worked with each of us individually helping us to achieve our goals and discover this intriguing arts form. Highly recommend!

Amanda Loder Apr 2021


This was a great hands on class learning a wide range of traditional marbling techniques. The teacher was great offering tips and help as needed and it was interesting learning a bit about the history of Turkish Ebru as well.

Megan Hanna Apr 2021


I was really looking forward to this class and I was not disappointed! Eda was lovely and she was an excellent teacher. She had completed a lot of preparation for the session, and when we arrived all the equipment was set up and ready for us to use. She explained the history and processes of making ebru very clearly and concisely, and she demonstrated and described the techniques in small blocks, allowing us to have a go at various ways of making ebru art. We left the session with numerous pieces of marbled art on paper, a marbled bamboo fan and a greeting card and envelope. We also shared some delicious Turkish delight and lovely Turkish coffee at the end of the workshop. The venue was perfect, with lots of parking and a great workspace. I must also thank Eda’s husband who patiently dried our art and prepared the coffees. I highly recommend this workshop to anyone who is interested in learning a new skill and understanding more about the history of this beautiful art form. Eda’s passion for ebru translated wonderfully into quality teaching.

Traditional Marbling Workshop: Turkish Ebru review by Megan Hanna - Melbourne

Zoya Makarova Apr 2021

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


The kids had wonderful time and enjoyed learning a new technique in a friendly and fun environment. Thank you

Rosalie Toomey Apr 2021

3 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


It was fun using the blowtorch. It was interesting to learn about making art using things like conditioner. It was cool mixing science and art. - Mariella & Brigid

Fluid Art class review by Rosalie Toomey - Melbourne

Kathleen Spain Apr 2021


Venue excellent
Teacher excellent
Definitely value for money
Totally enjoyable
Turkish coffee and Turkish delight at the end of the session a lovely touch.
Thankyou all.

Fran Spain Apr 2021

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


Well organised and charming. She knew her materials. Love the Turkish delight. I would come again.

Susie Sherratt Apr 2021


Such a great class - lovely group and gorgeous teacher. We learnt so much about this amazing art form and became pros (almost!).

Priya Naidu Apr 2021

6 ClassBento workshops attended • 5 reviews


The teacher was great and shared a lot of tips to keep going with the illustrations at my own time beyond this class. She was really inspirational and is highly skilled at what she does.

Cassie-Lee Osborne Apr 2021

2 ClassBento workshops attended


I really loved this class! Linda was very lovely and personable and gave each student tips and tricks on how to improve their artwork. I think everyone in the class left with at least one piece of their work they really loved. Highly recommend.

Priya Wagner Apr 2021

2 ClassBento workshops attended


My daughter loved the class and instructor hope we can do another very soon in Macedon

Rosalie Toomey Apr 2021

3 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


I liked making the frames I now know how to do a different type of mosaic when you use grout.

Kailla Coffey Apr 2021

3 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


We made glass platters which were a great new learning opportunity. The teacher was wonderful and we would definitely do it again

Laura Mason Apr 2021


What a great class for the kids to do the teacher was so helpful and the kids just loved this class

Tamsin Whaley Apr 2021


The venue for the glass class was a bright, spacious and attractive workshop. The instructors, Rain and Ettore, were attentive, clear in their instructions, and gently helpful. They made suggestions, and kept an eagle eye out to make sure that tool use and glass handling was safe, but they didn't 'hover', and the kids could just get on with things in their own time.
The class was good value for money and I wish I'd bought myself a ticket to make something too!
By the way, the artist-made items in the showroom of The Old Auction House were universally delightful, and we came away with a few lovely things from there.
We look forward to collecting the kids' creations in a week or two when they have been fired.

Eloise Berry Apr 2021


This was such an amazing class I had never done anything like this but just had the best time and learnt so much! I had anticipated it would be much harder than it was and was pleasantly surprised at how easy it was and how much fun we had! Sarah was such an amazing teacher and explained everything so well! We were able to make whatever we wanted and she was there to guide us in how to best go about making what we wanted. During the 3 hours I was able to make two sets of earrings and a ring. Cannot recommend more Also loved exploring Kyneton before the class, was a lovely day trip!

Kate O'Sullivan Feb 2021


Loved this workshop with Sarah. Very clear instructions and great support. Everything we needed was supplied. Excellent value for money. Would gladly do it again. I didn't know whether it would be possible to make something I was happy with but I love the ring I made.

Jane Nixon Feb 2021


Sarah offers an amazing class! Every skill level and and creative vision you could possibly have is catered for perfectly! The materials are easy to use and Sarah's instruction is tailored to your needs. I'll certainly be back!

Jewellery Making class review by Jane Nixon - Melbourne

Shirley Hardy-Rix Feb 2021

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 3 reviews


This is the second glass fusion workshop I have done and I enjoyed it more the second time. It is amazing what you can create in just two hours. I would highly recommend this workshop.

Shirley Hardy-Rix Feb 2021

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 3 reviews


The class was great fun. We were able to trim glass to fit our designs and got plenty of good advice - can't wait to see the finished product.

Marg McDonald Feb 2021


Great day. Wonderful to extend our creative side in a safe and supportive environment. Many thanks.

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Valerie Hickey Feb 2021


The teacher was amazing. Giving all kinds of tips and gently guiding me to be more confident. I felt very at ease and feel that so much was learned today. I would pay this again for the same teacher.
Liked the kit we went home with.
I enjoyed the space and the meal. Everything ran at 100% for me.
Thank you

Rob Alexander Feb 2021


Linda is a terrific teacher. This was my first time attempting watercolours and Linda explained the process very clearly at a pace I could understand. I came away wanting to have a further lesson from Linda. The venue was perfect and they provided a tasty lunch. A great experience all round. Rob

Emma Halloran Feb 2021

3 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


Lovely, helpful, knowledgeable teacher in a beautiful gallery setting. Time flew by such fun creating my glass project.

Annie Burns Jan 2021

2 ClassBento workshops attended


We had a fun day learning and using tools to produce some creative pieces with wonderful support and a fun learning environment. We will most certainly be do this again!

Elli Minter Jan 2021


Sarah was so helpful and kind. Wonderful small class so feels very personalised. Defiantly perfect for beginners, loved every minute of it! Thank you!

Geoffrey Sherwood Jan 2021


Jan and Geoffrey totally enjoyed the experience and thank you for a very lovely day

Glassblowing and Mosaic class review by Geoffrey Sherwood - Melbourne

van Uong Jan 2021


I had a wonderful time today - the teacher Rhain was fantastic - friendly and informative and the class was well-paced. The venue was comfortable and lunch was delicious. I’m inspired to start a new hobby!

Glassblowing and Mosaic class review by van Uong - Melbourne

Sarah Macdonald Jan 2021

3 ClassBento workshops attended • 3 reviews


Sarah was such a great teacher and only having four people in the class meant that you got a lot of attention from her. It was great to have all the examples provided to give some inspiration. I made two pairs of earrings which I absolutely love. Highly recommend

Silver Jewellery Making Workshop for Beginners review by Sarah Macdonald - Melbourne

Raeleen Flint Jan 2021


A wonderful mother and daughter bonding experience making jewellery together. Lots of materials and tools to choose from and samples to look at.
The small class size made it easy for Sarah to help us all.
Thanks.

Jewellery Making class review by Raeleen Flint - Melbourne

Emilia Karam Jan 2021


I like the class and the nesting dolls

Kailla Coffey Jan 2021

3 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


My 7 year old learnt about processes for glass making. She loved it and was very proud of the outcome

Nicole Pawley Jan 2021


I booked this class for my 8 year old son, and I wasn't sure what to expect. Reine, the teacher, was great in explaining the different texture and finishes to the class, and was super helpful during the class. My son loved it - He created 4 creatures during the class, and I can't wait to collect them after they have been in the kiln, and think we will love these in our home.

Linda Andrea Jan 2021

2 ClassBento workshops attended


My daughter loved this class. Teacher was very helpful and patient.
“It’s my favourite making class ever” - Brielle

Görkem Acaroğlu Jan 2021

2 ClassBento workshops attended


The teacher was amazing and I learnt so much and it was amazing how we were given a free watercolour set and paintbrushes if it was on again I would definitely go it was so much fun

Melita George Jan 2021

3 ClassBento workshops attended • 3 reviews


Great teacher and such a fun activity! Was so patient with answering all my questions :) Absolutely recommend!

Ingrid Mulholland Jan 2021


Teachers were great with the children, the venue is lovely, lots of space and great relaxed atmosphere. Will definitely be going back for more.

Fiona Chisnall Jan 2021


Great creative school holiday activity making fused glass artworks. The two children 7&10 really enjoyed their class.
Such a lovely space to have in Kyneton. Thank you!Can’t wait to pick up the finished pieces.

Yvonne Rhind Jan 2021


Thoroughly enjoyed this workshop. Venue excellent .
Lots of help from Sarah but all able to design our own pieces of jewellery. Absolutely value for money as came away with more than one piece of jewellery.
Highly recommend this work shop.

Deb Turner Jan 2021


My friend & I both thoroughly enjoyed Sarah’s workshop & were pleasantly surprised at the standard of the pendants & rings we made. She was very informative & encouraging. We’d happily recommend her Silver Jewellery Making class to others.

Christina Cregan Dec 2020

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


Fantastic workshop - within 2 hours it's easy to create something very individual and beautiful under the guidance of Rhain - and the space is so fabulous!

Georgi Cahill Dec 2020

2 ClassBento workshops attended


Fabulous fun with a great teacher who explained the process clearly and encouraged the creativity in everyone. Highly recommended.

Glassblowing and Mosaic class review by Georgi Cahill - Melbourne

Margaret Dec 2020


My first go at working with silver and metals and it was very engrossing once I got started. One on one method was effective with a small class of 4 and I would really recommend this as a good opportunity to try a new craft and also take home a couple of completed and very professional looking pieces of jewellery! Margaret

Paula Harris Dec 2020


Highly recommend this wonderful Silver Jewellery making workshop! Sarah Munnings, the teacher, creates a lovely relaxed learning environment, that’s very collaborative, informative and supportive. She has all the equipment you’ll need to create your beautiful personalised bespoke silver pieces. In 3hrs I managed to finish four keepsake pieces. I’ll be doing one of her classes again for sure! Loved it!

Jewellery Making class review by Paula Harris - Melbourne

Sara Scott Dec 2020


Lovely patient teacher ‘Sarah’ - great advice & materials & guidance.
Will be recommending these classes to others.

Gail Priebatsch Dec 2020


I cannot recommend this course enough The teacher is amazing, it surpassed all my expectations Can’t wait to book in again

Phelia Anderson Dec 2020

2 ClassBento workshops attended


Sarah was an amazing teacher. The class is really value, and productive. I took home three pairs of earrings! I highly recommended this workshop

Pamela Godden Nov 2020


Very helpful and supportive instructional environment, also ensuring it wasn’t intrusive making sure you did things yourself to maximise learning. Good course length, and you come away with what you made. Tasty lunch as well.

Margie Howden Nov 2020

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


OMG this course was awesome
I’ll definitely be back to do more
Thank you

Emily Middag Nov 2020


Loved the whole leadlighting experience, everyone went home with an amazing piece. The teachers provided lots of help and encouragement with patience and good humor.
A delicious lunch was provided.

Denise Bant Nov 2020


We arrived as total novices. Rhain and Ettore with both excellent teachers. We left there feeling that we could tackle our own projects. The atmosphere is great. Plenty of light and good work spaces. Would recommend this course to anyone that has been interested in leadlighting for as long as we have.

Jayne Linton Nov 2020


We had a great day. Learnt a lot and enjoyed ourselves. Lunch was delicious - thankyou

Katy Stiffe Oct 2020


The course was really enjoyable and Im really happy with what I've made. Everything in the studio was so organised and the instruction clear and accessible. I definitely recommend this class to anyone who is interested in trying leadlight.

Michael Dahl Oct 2020


Great work area, excellent supply of required hand tools, easy to follow instructions and helpful advice. Very satisfying to see my project coming together.

Lee Atkinson Oct 2020


Loved this class so much I’m going to sign up to do another one!

Maree Barkla Jul 2020


Linda was very helpful very enthusiastic. For cold kyneton the venue seemed warm which was good. I was please with the kit we received and the meal at lunch time was delicious.

Jenn Spencer-Stewart Jul 2020


This was a great class very well taught and with great tools and materials available. The workspace was large and warm and I’d love to do it again. LOVE my earrings and ring.

Pauline McCarthy Jul 2020


Relaxed environment with a relaxed teacher Sarah was great and helpful. A class where we could choose whatever we wanted to make absolutely recommend this class to all who may be interested.

Silver Jewellery Making Workshop for Beginners review by Pauline McCarthy - Melbourne

Dayle Walker Jul 2020


It was my first time doing mosaics. Rhaine was a fantastic instructor, very attentive and helpful, whilst letting us have free reign with the materials we used for our designs. There was plenty of beautiful tiles to choose from, and Rhaine advised if our selection may not give the end result we wanted. I was really happy with what I learned in the class, and really love the piece I made. My friend and I purchased some tools and tiles to continue with mosaics at home. Highly recommend a class here.

Cathy Beckham Jul 2020


Brilliant class with a brilliant teacher. Never done anything with mosaics before and think, for a first piece, I’ve created a masterpiece. Having never used a glass cutter or clipped a tile, think I’m confident to really get started on some ideas I’ve had for a while. Rhain has some great tips and really helped us understand how to start then work through our project from start to finish and to problem solve along the way. Will be enrolling for smoother course when I’m on holiday again next year. Thanks everyone. Great experience!

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