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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 £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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What you'll do
Looking for new DIY crafts to try? Unleash your inner blacksmith and master fantastic forging techniques at this two-day axe making course in Preston.
Guided by a friendly local teacher, you'll begin your experience by drawing and planning your perfect shape before applying your design to a lump of metal to begin the transformation process. You'll cover every aspect of axe creation, from hammer control and grinding to heat treatment and fitting the handle.
Once you’re happy with the shape and design of your axehead, you'll begin to construct your handle and add a few decorative touches to create something truly unique.
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- Refreshments throughout the course.
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An open mind.
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