Work-Shop
4.9 (4,158)
29k followers
Work-Shop is a creative concept that will broaden your horizons and help you unleash your inner awesome. We provide affordable short courses in life skills and alternative art. We’ve teamed up with Australia’s brightest creative minds to share their knowledge and help teach you a new skill. From 3D printing and stencil art through to music and gardening – life skills and personal development through to cooking doughnuts and mushroom foraging, we offer a broad range of fun and creative short courses to suit our time poor lives. We will inspire you to pick up that pen, paintbrush, hammer or sewing machine and flick the switch that will kickstart a whole new way of life.
Community values lie at the heart of our project. We collaborate with local artists and industry experts to teach classes and utilise local suppliers for any materials needed. We also provide a creative environment for emerging artists to produce and sell work, and meet like minded individuals. Work-Shop will be a space for everyone, with a rotating schedule of art shows, information nights on local issues and a whole range of events and community initiatives.
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Jasmine Bougher • Dec 2023
I've been to a few of Caity's silver ring workshops, and recently attended her gemstone setting workshop,
every time I've gone in I've been surprised to learn new techniques and tools to use,
I really love that she embraces a more alternative style and encourages us to experiment with designs
Emily Penn-Tonkin • Nov 2023
Great workshop!
The teacher, Jess is extremely informative and knowledgeable and explains the basics (and more) in a condensed timeframe. It was simplified in a way that is great for people starting out or wanting to get back into baking sourdough.
Would highly recommend this class.
Yvonne Anagnostidis • Oct 2023
Teacher, Helena was friendly and greeted us on arrival. . The instructions was easy to understand. The venue was great and very spacious. Learnt alot about the various tools used. Thankyou.
Catherine John • Oct 2023
Organised, encouraging , patient , good humoured and responsible teaching .
Instructions on safety precautions and step by step demonstrations of how to construct the planter box were clear and well delivered.
Jane Moroney • Oct 2023
I had the best time at the Handy Woman class! Helena was full of helpful information & advice, and her instructions were clear, and easy to follow. I can’t wait to put my new skills in action!
Lucy Clark • Oct 2023
This class was fantastic! Exactly what I hoped it would be. I’ve always considered myself “handy” (with very little to back this up) and it was great to get confident with some new tools and better on tools I thought I was across. I was nervous about going by myself, but it was the most welcoming wonderful environment. I couldn’t recommend this higher. More classes please! Thanks Helena, you’re the best.
Alex Stead • Oct 2023
What a fabulous workshop. We did this nipple tassle making workshop for our friend hens and it was so much fun. Loved that we could bring all our own drinks and food (but Helena provided all glassware and tables). The workshop itself was super fun. Emma was a brilliant teacher and we can’t wait to wear our pasties
Naina Knoess • Oct 2023
Absolutely fabulous- fun as well as informative. Great teacher with the expertise and sunny disposition as a bonus!
Sara • Oct 2023
2 ClassBento workshops attended
A fantastic class run by Helena who shared her tips and tricks brought about by extensive experience working with the medium. It was great to get advice on best materials and tools to use if you were thinking about doing this at home and every hands on demo was clear and easy to follow. The space itself was great and welcoming and there were snacks and a tea/coffee station if you needed some extra energy while tufting. Helena also roamed around the room pretty regularly and was really great at troubleshooting! Also she was more than happy to help you out with achieving your chosen design and helping tuft/trim. Would highly recommend for anyone looking to start up tufting at home or even looking for a great one-off tufting experience!
Sarah Wolfe • Oct 2023
Caity is an excellent teacher - so generous in sharing her knowledge and experience and equally enthusiastic about the creations of the class. I learnt so much and feel very confident to be able to start my own jewellery making at home.
Elyssa Ho • Oct 2023
2 ClassBento workshops attended
Knowledgeable and enjoyable class. My husband and I learned a lot about soap making and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. We’re still talking about it to this day and can’t wait to pick up our soaps!
Rachael Roberts • Sep 2023
Well paced class with clear step-by-step instructions. The teacher was friendly and talked us through different materials and techniques throughout the class. I decided to try my own design and sketch for the lino cut which worked out better than I anticipated!
Josephine El Srouji • Sep 2023
2 ClassBento workshops attended
Clear and easy instructions about how to use the tools and great guidance through the process to finish the project!
Maryam Mostofi • Sep 2023
Really enjoyed the 3 hour workshop with Helena! She explained every detail step by step, and was always there to help every individual!
The gust of honour, Mr.Doggo also checked in on our work and made the class even more fun
Anna Brasier • Sep 2023
5 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews
Loved the handy woman class. Helena was a thoughtful and considerate instructor who explained every step of the project thoroughly.
Claudia Soler • Sep 2023
Loved the class! Most of us were designers so the class got more in depth about the techniques etc which was what I was interested in. However Gaston modifies the class to suit the needs of the group - so if there’s anything you are wanting to learn be sure to tell him. The class is focused on giving you the knowledge to go home and continue with your practice. Materials were provided and the space was beautiful. Thanks so much! Would be interested in further workshops!
Suse Baker • Sep 2023
3 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews
I really enjoyed this class. The space was nice and open, and easily accessible by public transport. Helena was a really great instructor who was welcoming, and provided really good practical instruction and tips.
Everything was provided and the time allowed was appropriate for the piece we created.
Definitely recommend!
Jonny Fenix • Sep 2023
2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews
Loved the class with Gaston! He was super kind and knowledgeable. Made the whole process look so fun and easy! I’ll keep going, was really a really inspiring mentor.
Sasha • Sep 2023
2 ClassBento workshops attended
I’ve always wanted to learn sign painting techniques and it’s rare to find opportunities learn it in Sydney. Having Gaston fly from Melbourne is such a privilege! Not only is he deeply passionate about sign painting, he also has an excellent teaching style including giving every person plenty of one-on-one assistance. Gaston has so much depth and breadth of knowledge in this specialist skillset - it’s super unique. I learnt so much in one day that I feel confident trying more fonts on my own at home. I also made friends in the class (we’re going to practise together). The venue was lovely too - spacious, airy, with loads of free street parking. I hope there’s a continuers class sometime soon. Thanks to both Gaston & the venue for an awesome day! A super worthwhile experience. I will be bringing friends with me next time.
Taylah Hunn • Sep 2023
4 ClassBento workshops attended
I had so much fun. And hopefully i make a good batch of sourdough tomorrow
Leah • Sep 2023
The teacher was super friendly and the vibe of the entire workshop was really lovely and laidback. Really loved having the freedom to choose our own plants and decorative rocks etc. It was a simple, quick and easy workshop!
