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Our mission is to improve mental wellbeing through our workshops and experiences. We curate our teachers and hosts carefully to ensure that they are of high quality.
That's why we provide a money-back guarantee*: If you're unsatisfied with this experience, just leave it at least 20 minutes before it ends, and tell us (the ClassBento team) the reason for your dissatisfaction within 4 hours of that time, and we'll provide you with a refund.
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Experience the joy of creating your own handcrafted journal in our immersive three-hour bookbinding workshop. What is the difference from our other bookbinding workshops to this one? It's all in the spine! In this workshop, we create a hardcover and hard spine journal.Held in the welcoming workshop space of Zetta Florence, nestled in the vibrant Brunswick Street, Fitzroy, this workshop is led by a practising artist and experienced educator, Nicole Wassell. Nicole brings years of teaching experience across all levels, making this session perfect for both complete beginners and those looking to enhance their current skills.You'll start by exploring the stunning array of papers available at Zetta Florence, selecting your cover and endpapers to craft a truly one-of-a-kind journal.Throughout the workshop, Nicole will guide you through essential techniques, from sewing pages into signatures and constructing book blocks, to adding endpapers, building hardcovers and spine.At the end of the session, you'll leave with a 64-page journal or sketchbook, meticulously bound using exquisite handmade and beautifully printed papers. Even more, you'll gain the skills and knowledge to continue your bookbinding journey at home.All materials and tools are provided, along with detailed step-by-step notes, so all you need to bring is your passion for creativity and a love of beautiful things!
This class will suit beginners, people with some prior skills, or people who have done other workshops with us and wish to build on their current skills - no prior experience is needed. Our teacher is very skilled in supporting each participant at their individual point of need to ensure a positive experience and outcome for everyone.This class is ideal for individuals, couples, as well as for small group sessions by arrangement. This experience could be gifted to a friend or loved one and would make a great couples gift for weddings, engagements, or the birth of a child.
What you'll get
Hands-on experience with basic and foundational bookbinding techniques.
The skills needed to create beautiful hard spine hardcover sketchbooks and journals, including sewing and gluing techniques.
A beautiful handmade book covered with exquisite handmade and/or printed papers that can be used for journaling, note-taking, or sketching.
The intense satisfaction of creating beautiful individual hardbound books (for you or for gifts!).
What to bring
Just you!
A passion for beautiful things.
Creativity and enthusiasm.
We will provide light snacks and refreshments but you are welcome to BYO alcohol and extra snacks. We have all the glassware and plates sorted for you.
Suitable for
This class is great for
individuals
and couples
as well as for
a date idea or hens party.
The shop is in the heart of Brunswick Street, Fitzroy. It is on tram line 11 and a short walk to Parliament station. There is parking around Brunswick street and the side streets, most 2 hour parking ends at 6pm and is unlimited for the rest of the night.
More about this class
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44 reviews for their other experiences
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At Zetta Florence, our workshops are an extension of our deep-rooted love for preserving Australia’s rich history and cultural treasures. Born from our passion for vintage finds and storytelling, we’ve spent decades collaborating with museums, galleries, and libraries to create Australia’s first premium archival range—a legacy that still houses much of our nation’s history today.Our mission is to bring art and creativity into everyday life. Through our workshops, we invite you to explore your creative side, learn new skills, and make meaningful connections—all within the beautiful, calming environment of our shop.Our workshops are led by teachers that are experts in their medium. Whether Calligraphy or Letter Writing, these teachers have been doing it in their own lives for years. Whether you're crafting for a special occasion or simply looking to infuse more creativity into your day-to-day life, you'll find inspiration and guidance here.Join us for a workshop that’s more than just a learning experience—it’s a journey through time, culture, and creativity, all within the walls of Zetta Florence.
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