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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.
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Coastal Embroidered Paper Baubles Workshop
5.0 (64) (teacher)
Only 1 date left
Manningtree
1 to 8 guests
£30
The Art of Paper Embroidery - Sew a Boat Taster Workshop
4.9 (12)
Only 1 date left
Manningtree
1 to 8 guests
£25
The Art of Paper Embroidery - Botanical Workshop
5.0 (8)
Only 1 date left
Manningtree
1 to 8 guests
£50
The Art of Paper Embroidery - Coastal Collage Workshop
5.0 (8)
Only 1 date left
Manningtree
1 to 8 guests
£50
The Art of Paper Embroidery - Coastal Workshop
5.0 (7)
Only 1 date left
Manningtree
1 to 8 guests
£50
Festive Christmas Decoration Workshop - 2 Hours
Your choice of time
Clacton-on-Sea
1 to 30 guests
£20
Sip and Paint Class - Colchester
4.8 (112) (teacher)
Only 1 date left
Colchester
/ Mobile
1 to 100 guests
£35
Beaded Jewellery Making Workshop
5.0 (2)
Runs regularly
Manningtree
1 to 12 guests
£35
Beaded Flower Workshop
5.0 (2)
Only 2 dates left
Manningtree
1 to 12 guests
£45
Mini Workshop - Make a Bracelet in 2 Hours
5.0 (1)
Only 1 date left
Clacton-on-Sea
1 to 15 guests
£20
Bargello for Beginners
Only 2 dates left
Manningtree
1 to 15 guests
£20
Leather Working Class: Half Day
4.7 (3)
Runs regularly
Colchester
1 to 4 guests
£95
Leather Craft Workshop: Dog Collar and Lead
3k followers
Runs regularly
Colchester
1 to 4 guests
£95
Christmas Reindeer - Paint and Sip Workshop
Only 1 date left
Long Melford
1 to 20 guests
£30
Belt Making Workshop
5.0 (3)
Runs regularly
Colchester
1 to 4 guests
£95
Whale and Boat - Paint and Sip Workshop
Only 1 date left
Long Melford
1 to 20 guests
£32
Painted Leather Purse Workshop
3k followers
Runs regularly
Wivenhoe
1 to 6 guests
£50
One Day Leather Bag Workshop
5.0 (1)
Runs regularly
Colchester
1 to 2 guests
£189
Leather Working Class: Full Day
5.0 (1)
Runs regularly
Colchester
1 to 4 guests
£169
Leather Craft Workshop: Rucksack in a Day
5.0 (1)
Runs regularly
Colchester
1 to 2 guests
£199
Leather Craft Workshop: Plant Hanger
3k followers
Your choice of time
Colchester
1 to 4 guests
£55
Leather Craft Workshop: Laptop Case
3k followers
Your choice of time
Colchester
1 to 4 guests
£135
Leather Craft Workshop: Make a Saddle Bag
5.0 (1)
Your choice of time
Colchester
1 to 2 guests
£189
One to One Leather Workshop
5.0 (1)
Your choice of time
Colchester
1 on 1
£245
Two Day Leather Bag Workshop
3k followers
Your choice of time
Colchester
1 to 2 guests
£265
One-to-one Sewing Workshop
4.9 (44)
Your choice of time
Colchester
1 on 1
£28
One-to-one Cricut Workshop
4.8 (45)
Your choice of time
Colchester
1 on 1
£28
One-to-one Crochet Workshop
4.9 (20)
Your choice of time
Colchester
1 on 1
£28
Beginner's Guide to Crochet
4.9 (43)
Your choice of time
Colchester
4 to 5 guests
£29
Paper and Thread Mosaic Workshop
Your choice of time
Mistley
4 to 12 guests
£35
Beginner's Guide to Acrylic Paint Pouring
4.8 (406) (teacher)
Your choice of time
Colchester
4 to 5 guests
£35
Embroidered Paper Bauble Workshop
5.0 (20)
Your choice of time
Manningtree
6 to 8 guests
£30
The Art of Paper Embroidery - Christmas Card Workshop
5.0 (64) (teacher)
Your choice of time
Manningtree
6 to 8 guests
£55
Zentangle®️ Workshop
12 years in business
Your choice of time
Comes to you
8 to 50 guests
£50
Mandala Drawing Class
12 years in business
Your choice of time
Comes to you
8 to 50 guests
£50
The Art of Paper Embroidery - Flower Head Collage Workshop
5.0 (64) (teacher)
Your choice of time
Manningtree
6 to 8 guests
£50
Highland Cow - Paint and Sip Workshop
5.0 (2)
Your choice of time
Long Melford
6 to 20 guests
£30
Halloween Pumpkin Needle Felting Workshop
6k followers
Your choice of time
Witham
1 to 30 guests
£35
Vase of Sunflowers - Paint and Sip Workshop
Your choice of time
Long Melford
6 to 20 guests
£30
Tropical Sunset Paint Party
Your choice of time
Witham
8 to 50 guests
£29
Moonlight Fox Paint Party
Your choice of time
Witham
8 to 50 guests
£29
Eiffel Tower Paint Party
Your choice of time
Witham
8 to 50 guests
£29
Beginner's Guide to Crochet
4.9 (122)
Runs regularly
Chelmsford
1 to 5 guests
£29
Beginner's Guide to Acrylic Paint Pouring
5.0 (41)
Runs regularly
Chelmsford
1 to 5 guests
£35
Beginner's Guide to Crocheting a Granny Square
5.0 (20)
Only 1 date left
Chelmsford
1 to 5 guests
£29
'Tis the Season Candle Making Experience
14 years in business
Runs regularly
Ipswich
/ Mobile
1 to 15 guests
£48
Christmas Calligraphy Gift Tag Workshop
5.0 (17) (teacher)
Only 1 date left
Southend-on-Sea
1 to 15 guests
£60
Sip and Paint Class - Ipswich
4.8 (112) (teacher)
Only 2 dates left
Ipswich
/ Mobile
1 to 100 guests
£35
Italian Cooking and Pasta Making Masterclass
5.0 (2)
Runs regularly
Chelmsford
1 to 16 guests
£75 - £80
Festive Christmas Decoration Workshop
Your choice of time
Frinton-on-Sea
1 to 30 guests
£35
Linocut Christmas Card Workshop
Only 1 date left
Southend-on-Sea
1 to 6 guests
£50
Spanish Tapas Cooking Class
Runs regularly
Chelmsford
1 to 16 guests
£75 - £80
Paint Your Pet Workshop
5.0 (4)
Only 2 dates left
Ridgewell
1 to 10 guests
£49 - £56
French Macaron Making Class
Only 1 date left
Chelmsford
1 to 16 guests
£75 - £80
Modern Calligraphy Workshop
5.0 (17) (teacher)
Only 1 date left
Bury Saint Edmunds
1 to 15 guests
£60
Painted Wire and Bead Flower Workshop
Runs regularly
Frinton-on-Sea
1 to 30 guests
£35
One-to-one Sewing Workshop
5.0 (87)
Your choice of time
Chelmsford
1 on 1
£28
One-to-one Cricut Workshop
4.9 (65)
Your choice of time
Chelmsford
1 on 1
£28
One-to-one Crochet Workshop
5.0 (23)
Your choice of time
Chelmsford
1 on 1
£28
One-to-one Sewing Workshop
5.0 (66)
Your choice of time
Southend-on-Sea
1 on 1
£28
Mini Hanging Pot Plant Workshop
Your choice of time
Frinton-on-Sea
1 to 30 guests
£35
Photography Printing Workshop: Alternative Surfaces
4.8 (32) (teacher)
Your choice of time
Ipswich
1 to 4 guests
£95
Intensive Chef Skills Masterclass Course
Runs regularly
Chelmsford
1 to 10 guests
£249
One-To-One Knitting Workshop
5.0 (7)
4.9 (822) (teacher)
Your choice of time
Chelmsford
1 on 1
£28
Intensive Chef Skills Workshop
Only 2 dates left
Chelmsford
1 to 10 guests
£249
Full Day Glassblowing Course
Your choice of time
Ashdon
1 to 4 guests
£390
Life Drawing Untutored Class
Only 1 date left
Margaretting
1 to 10 guests
£12
Christmas Light Up Bottle Decoupage Workshop
4 years in business
Your choice of time
Rayleigh
1 to 6 guests
£55
Christmas Decoupage Bauble and Lantern Workshop
4 years in business
Your choice of time
Rayleigh
1 to 6 guests
£55
Beginner's Guide to Acrylic Paint Pouring
5.0 (22)
Your choice of time
Southend-on-Sea
4 to 5 guests
£35
Beginner's Guide to Crochet
5.0 (55)
Your choice of time
Ipswich
4 to 5 guests
£29
One-to-one Sewing Workshop
4.9 (28)
Your choice of time
Ipswich
1 on 1
£28
Looking for more options? Please message us or call us on 0488 839 505, and we'll quickly organise a class for your group
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Whether you're a local or tourist, our creative workshops are a great way to meet other people, and learn from artisans in Colchester. A great idea for experiences for individuals, couples (a nice romantic escape?), families and even groups.
Do something unique and memorable, and in most classes you'll get to take what you make, so you'll have a treasured souvenir or gift.
Try something this weekend or plan further ahead - whatever your situation, we've got you covered.
Speaking of gifts, our classes are also a great way to show your appreciation to someone living or travelling to Colchester.
Our classes are fun, relaxed, casual, personal and authentic. You'll be either attending by yourself or as part of a small group, enjoying a guided experience designed by an artist.
In most cases you won't need any experience or skills, or even any materials - our classes are perfect for beginners. Just book, turn up and enjoy!
You'll be supporting mental wellbeing in this community too; ClassBento donates to Mental Health UK with every booking.
Try textiles in Manningtree, or something else in Clacton-on-Sea, Colchester or Long Melford, or somewhere in between.
So go ahead and book a new experience with us; Colchester's artisans are looking forward to welcoming you!
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