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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.
* 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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Use this captivating printmaking technique to pause and reflect at this drypoint printing workshop in Bollington.
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arrow_right_alt arrow_downward- Learn the basics of mark-making on drypoint plastic
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- 5/5 from Jennie Summers, attended Jan 2026: I didn’t know what to expect with this class but as always Ben was knowledgeable helpful and informative with the process. I was really chuffed with my prints & would certainly recommend tbh is class & Ben as a teacher too!
- 5/5 from Nola McGaul, attended Jan 2026: I thoroughly enjoyed learning the new technique of dry point with Ben. Two of my friends came and both also really enjoyed the session. Ben is an excellent t and patient teacher and created a relaxed atmosphere. It was sociable as there were several others taking part who I had not met before. We learnt from each other too. If you made a mistake you didn’t feel embarrassed. I would recommend the class and look forward to attending more myself.
- 5/5 from Katie Kershaw, attended Jan 2026: Absolutely loved the dry point workshop!! Was so interesting to learn a different medium and skill. Ben is a wonderful teacher; very relaxed, knowledgeable and easy going. He makes a point of getting to everyone in the workshop and is very encouraging. Would highly recommend this workshop (and any of Bens workshops actually as I've done a few!).
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Believe it or not, print-making saved my life!A few years ago, my life looked pretty normal: I was a Dad, a garden designer, and a keen walker. Suddenly everything changed. One day I simply couldn’t get off the sitting-room floor. I’d had a nasty bug and the next thing I knew: I was diagnosed with ME/CFS.For a long time, things were pretty tough, but as the weeks passed, I began to discover painting and printmaking. And as the weeks turned to months I was making more and more art, and steadily feeling better. Print-making was a refuge: a place to get better from. As I recovered my health I realised I wanted to share the magic of making things with other people; and the dream of Hope Press was born! Everyone could do with more space in their life, more time for creativity, more peace and flow. I now run a variety of classes and workshops in printmaking – including a course for people with illnesses like mine – I hope you'll find something for you.
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