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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.
* 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: How do you run workshops remotely?
We are able to bring ovens and equipment with us to host a workshop in your venue. We will run through the criteria and let you know what's possible by email.
Q: What are the venue requirements for remote workshops?
A good power supply, ventilation (windows/doors) and tables to work on are essential. The venue will usually dictate what kind of workshop we can run in the space - please contact us to find out more.
Q: What's the cancellation policy?
A: No cancellations, but free to reschedule up until 7 days before the class
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A: 6 hours, £150 per guest
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Make marbled homeware in your choice of colours at this recycling workshop in Hove!
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Welcome and Get Comfy
The day starts at 10am with a meet and greet, and an informal talk with videos and Q&A, and then a kneading and cutting demonstration for you to get a feel for working with the plastic.
Choose Your Colours
After this, it’s time to choose the colours of recycled plastic that you’ll use to make your piece/s; we have prepared LDPE discs in a wide variety of colours, so there is plenty of choice! Once decided, we’ll take a break.
Layer and Marble
After lunch, the plastic will have melted and we’ll explore layering and marbling techniques (about 2 hours). Once you’re happy with the result, we’ll either press or hand-shape your pieces, depending on the product. A carving demonstration will also be available for those who hand-shape their piece!
Finish and Admire Your Work
When we’re all done (4-5pm depending on group size), if anyone wants to stick around for a chat, we’ll have various drink options waiting in the fridge, and we can raise a glass to all your hard work and wonderful creations!
- Melt and reshape waste plastic into new forms.
- Create your own marbled colour effects.
- Make a piece of your choice, from coasters and vases to boards, candle holders, or sculptures.
- Learn how traditional craft techniques can merge with modern materials.
- Explore what sustainable design and materials mean in practice.
- Work in a hands-on, creative studio environment.
- Take part in a fun, practical day focused on rethinking waste.
- Pieces taken home on the day will have a natural edge; cutting and sanding can be done later for an additional fee.
- Health and safety guidance will be provided before each process, with support throughout.
- You won’t be liable for accidental damage unless caused by recklessness or negligence.
- The workshop is not unfortunately not wheelchair accessible.
- Please let us know in advance if you have any access needs so arrangements can be considered.
- Children under 16 are welcome to attend as observers with a parent/carer -- please inform us in advance.
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What you'll get
- All materials, tools, and personal protective equipment will be provided to make your unique recycled creation!
- Tea, coffee and water will be provided throughout the day, as well as some homemade snacks (vegan and gluten free) to keep you going through the afternoon.
Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly, no experience is required!
What to bring
- We welcome you to bring your own waste LDPE plastic (symbol 4) to recycle, if you want to!
- Just wear practical, warm clothing and footwear (in the colder months) that you wouldn’t mind getting dirty, just in case.
- We have a microwave and sofas if you want to bring lunch with you, alternatively there are some fab cafés just down the road, as well as supermarkets and other food shops on Western Road (1 minute walk).
Suitable for
This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a date idea, team building activity, birthday or hen do.
This experience would also be a unique gift for her, gift for mum or gift for couples.
FAQ
How do you run workshops remotely?
We are able to bring ovens and equipment with us to host a workshop in your venue. We will run through the criteria and let you know what's possible by email.
What are the venue requirements for remote workshops?
A good power supply, ventilation (windows/doors) and tables to work on are essential. The venue will usually dictate what kind of workshop we can run in the space - please contact us to find out more.
Location
Weez & Merl Ltd. - 5A Lansdowne Mews, Brighton And Hove, Hove BN3 1FW
We have some limited parking available in our mews - please contact us before booking if parking is crucial! Alternatively there are excellent transport links just a one minute walk from our workshop.
Your teacher
We are Louise and Merl, Swedish sisters who have lived in the UK since we were little. We’ve always loved making things, and from a young age were taught to be resourceful, and to love and respect our environment.Louise started experimenting with waste plastic in 2012 whilst at Brighton University, and started her studio in 2015, a year after graduating. She then spent two and a half years refining the processes and working on commissions, culminating in designing and building a large hydraulic press capable of producing sheets of recycled plastic for larger applications of the material.Merl joined in 2017 after a huge tabletop project was undertaken, and with her also having an artistic background, as well as having worked in interiors, it couldn’t have been a better pairing. In early 2018, Weez & Merl was founded.
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