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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.
For extra peace of mind, all our bookings are covered by our £10 million public liability insurance.
* We may choose to limit our refund per customer at £500. In some rare cases, we may also require you to show us your photo ID before we process the refund.
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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 £10 million public liability insurance.
* We may choose to limit our refund per customer at £500. 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: What's the cancellation policy?
A: No cancellations, but free to reschedule up until 3 days before the class
Q: How long does the class run for, and what's the price?
A: 6 hours, £75 per guest
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Handcraft your own Highland Cow sculpture in our Thetford Forest workshop.
ClassBento donates
50p
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6 hours
6 to 8 guests
£75
What you'll do
Full Day Highland Cow Sculpture Workshop with willow artist Toni CrossStart off the New Year by learning a new craft!10am-4pm in our Brandon studioGift vouchers are available, just let us know when booking if you would like a voucher.In this workshop, we will build a large Highland Cow sculpture which can live indoors or outside.We start by making a willow framework, then weave in more willow to fill in the sculpture. Pieces usually measure about 70-80cm. As there is a lot to complete in one day, some hoops and other structural sections will be prepared for you.Our quirky Highland Cow is woven with brown willow which lasts well outside and a mixture of brown and dried white willow for the framework. They can also be varnished or painted with linseed oil to preserve them.There is no age limit but children under 16 must be accompanied by a parent.Willow is a lovely medium to work with and most people find weaving relaxing and therapeutic. However, it can be quite hard on the fingers. We can find ways to alleviate this for most people, but if you have arthritis or other mobility issues you might want to discuss this with Toni first to see what help we can offer.Tools will be provided, but if you have them please bring:
- Sharp secateurs or garden scissors (many people prefer using ones they are used to)
- A pruning knife if you have one
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This class is not available for purchase
What you'll get
All materials and an artwork to take homeTea/coffee and cake
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Suitable for beginners and more experienced weavers
What to bring
Your own secateurs if you prefer to use themA sandwich for lunchtime
Your teacher
Willow artist Toni Cross has been working in the arts for over thirty years, and with willow for almost twenty. She has worked with schools, groups of adults and young people, including adults with special learning needs. She has built living willow sculptures and structures with primary schools, made a ten foot high living Bittern with young birdwatchers, and made animal sculptures and garden decorations with adults, children, and families working together too.Toni runs workshops for wildlife trusts and other conservation organisations as well as schools and groups, and organises her own workshops from her studio in Thetford Forest.When not weaving willow Toni is also a nature and wildlife photographer, producing her own range of gifts and calendars, as well as using her images and time in the field to influence and inform her animal and wildlife sculpture.
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