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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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Join us for a relaxing raffia embroidery workshop where you will learn the basics of raffia embroidery and create a piece of tropical raffia embroidery wall art.Don't worry if you're new to embroidery – this two-hour workshop is designed for beginners, and your experienced teacher, Tihara, will guide you through every step - all you need is the enthusiasm to try something new! It’s a lovely activity if you’re looking for something new to try on the weekend in London with friends, family or even solo.During the workshop, you'll have the opportunity to work with natural and paper raffia in your choice of vibrant colours. Tihara will teach you the fundamentals of raffia embroidery so that you can create a beautiful piece of tropical art to proudly display in your home. You have the option to choose between a floral hibiscus flower or a tropical monstera leaf design. Don’t worry about bringing anything with you - all the materials and equipment will be provided.You'll leave the workshop with a beautiful piece of raffia embroidery and some newfound embroidery skills. If you don't finish on time, you'll have everything you need to finish at home.It's a relaxing and mindful way to spend an afternoon, and you'll also learn something new about the Caribbean.*Please note that filming/photography will take place at the workshop for promotional and archival purposes. The photographs and recordings made are likely to appear on our website and social media and may be used in third-party publications. If you would prefer not to be photographed, just let us know on the day.
Walworth Town Hall Community Space - 155 Walworth Road, Elephant & Castle, London SE17 1RS
This venue is conveniently located just a 6-minute walk from Elephant & Castle railway station and a 7-minute walk from the Northern Line entrance of Elephant & Castle Underground Station. It's also easily accessible by several bus routes, including the P5, 12, 35, 40, 45, 68, 148, 171, 176, and 468.
The brand, Tihara Smith, is a vibrant celebration of Caribbean culture I founded the brand after graduating from UCA Epsom back in 2018, where I found my love for raffia embroidery. I developed this unique craft while creating my Windrush-inspired graduate collection. This was a special time in my journey, where I had the opportunity to explore my Caribbean heritage through design. One of the outfits from my graduate collection was even acquired by the London Museum in 2021! It’s lovely to know that my designs will help preserve and tell the Windrush story to present and future visitors to the museum.I'm passionate about sharing my love for the Caribbean and raffia embroidery – it's a beautiful way to connect with my heritage and my grandparents from St Lucia and Jamaica who have inspired me. I've been lucky enough to teach workshops for amazing organisations like the V&A and Somerset House, and I've even led team sessions for companies like Sage Publishing, Not On the High Street and Palantir. Beyond raffia embroidery, I also design and create a range of products like greeting cards and accessories, all with a touch of Caribbean inspiration. You can find my work on my website and in some wonderful shops across the UK and even in Bermuda and the British Virgin Islands!As a creative entrepreneur, I'm driven by my passion for design, my Caribbean heritage, and the power of storytelling. I hope my work brings a little bit of joy and a touch of the Caribbean to everyone who encounters it.
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