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ClassBento money-back guarantee
Our mission is to improve mental wellbeing through our workshops and experiences. We curate our teachers and hosts carefully to ensure that they are of high quality.
That's why we provide a money-back guarantee*: If you're unsatisfied with this experience, just leave it at least 20 minutes before it ends, and tell us (the ClassBento team) the reason for your dissatisfaction within 4 hours of that time, and we'll provide you with a refund.
For extra peace of mind, all our bookings are covered by our $20 million public liability insurance.
* We may choose to limit our refund per customer at $1000. In some rare cases, we may also require you to show us your photo ID before we process the refund.
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Q: How long does the class run for, and what's the price?
A: 3 hours, $110 per guest
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Book Repairs and Restoration Workshop
Learn how to repair and restore a book
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3 hours
1 to 10
(public classes),
12 to 20
(private)
(private classes)
$110
What you'll do
Calling all bibliophiles! Are your beloved books crumbling? It’s time to restore your precious pals to their former glory. A dying craft, book restoration involves restoring and repairing all elements of the book, from sewing spines to patching paper.
In this Melbourne workshop, you’ll get the low down on repairing and restoring your favourite reads. We’ll cover how to properly assess the damage, how to tone paper to match the original, various methods for repairing broken/crumbling spines as well as paper repair.This workshop is for absolute beginners and includes all materials, notes, and direct access to Mitch’s mind for seasoned papery guidance. Start the next chapter in your literary adventure and get some shelf-awareness: it’s bound to happen.Please note: This class requires at least five students to run. In the unlikely event that we don't get this number of students, we'll cancel the class and fully refund you and inform you via email, so please watch your email a few days prior to the class.Please note: This venue is located on the first floor via a flight of stairs and does not have wheelchair accessibility.
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What you'll get
- All book repair materials provided
Expert guidance from one of Melbourne’s leading experts
What to bring
- Please bring 3 books that require some TLC. We suggest bringing one or two practice books to learn on and leave any sentimental books till the end once you've mastered the techniques.
Suitable for
This class is perfect for beginners - no prior experience is needed.
This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a date idea or hens party.
This experience would also be a cool gift for her, gift for mum or gift for couples.
Location
Work-Shop Melbourne - 136A Cromwell St, Collingwood, VIC
This venue is a short walk from Collingwood station (500m).
Your teacher
Mitch Lackenby
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Michelle (Mitch) Lackenby is qualified and lectures in the areas of Advertising, Graphic Design/Art and Photography and has always been obsessed with pushing the boundaries of art and design within the realm of paper and bookbinding. She has over 20 years industry experience in creative fields which lead to the opening of her own business specialising in artist services, design and workshops. As the creative Director of Paperazzi Design studio, Mitch oversees the branding, photo shoots, art/design direction for the business. Mitch is also the resident Paper Artist for Paperazzi Design Studio where she collaborates with other artists and is currently working on the prototypes for their new product range, as well as teaching at various tertiary institutions in Melbourne.
Your host
Work-Shop is a creative concept that will broaden your horizons and help you unleash your inner awesome. We provide affordable short courses in life skills and alternative art. We’ve teamed up with Australia’s brightest creative minds to share their knowledge and help teach you a new skill. From 3D printing and stencil art through to music and gardening – life skills and personal development through to cooking doughnuts and mushroom foraging, we offer a broad range of fun and creative short courses to suit our time poor lives. We will inspire you to pick up that pen, paintbrush, hammer or sewing machine and flick the switch that will kickstart a whole new way of life.Community values lie at the heart of our project. We collaborate with local artists and industry experts to teach classes and utilise local suppliers for any materials needed. We also provide a creative environment for emerging artists to produce and sell work, and meet like minded individuals. Work-Shop will be a space for everyone, with a rotating schedule of art shows, information nights on local issues and a whole range of events and community initiatives.
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