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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.
For extra peace of mind, all our bookings are covered by our £10 million public liability insurance.
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Discover first-hand what it takes to be a professional watchmaker and dive into the art of watchmaking.
Throughout the class, you will gain invaluable knowledge of the inner workings of a timepiece and begin to master the delicate skill of using watchmaker’s tools. Gain a deep understanding of the craftsmanship involved in creating a watch as you embark on an extraordinary journey guided by Jon, an experienced professional watchmaker.
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This is an amazing opportunity to experience what a watchmaker does every day in a small class of up to six students.
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10 Riverside Yard Riverside Road, London, SW17 0BB
Nearest tube: Tooting Broadway. Nearest Mainline station: Earlsfield. 5 minutes bus journey from either station. Free parking. Just 3 words location: ///tuned.taps.misty
Jon was always interested to know how things worked and became a mechanical engineer in his early life.
When he opened up a watch for the first time, he was amazed at how all those tiny parts could fit into such a small space and work with such simplicity and precision. That’s where his passion for watchmaking began.
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Jon never tires of opening up a watch and witnessing their stories and history, then returning them to life. He believes that watches are more than just wheels, cogs and springs, they need love and attention to be able to breathe life back into them.
Jon believes that watchmaking is love made visible.
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