Top 10 Best Jesmonite classes, courses, learnings kits and gifts in the UK

Manzo Design London creates sustainable Homeware pieces from the eco-friendly material Jesmonite The material used to make the coasters is Jesmonite AC100 which is a water based resin material. It is solvent-free and has no VOC's making it safe to use and environmentally friendly. During the workshop you will learn how to: Mix and cast Jesmonite into silicone moulds Work with pigments to create your own bespoke base colour for your coasters (Terrazzo chips will be premade) Sand and polish your coasters to reveal your one of a kind terrazzo design Seal the coasters, by the end of the workshop they will be ready for you to take home and use! Price includes a drink from Hangar Bar, either a house wine, house draughts or soft drink. So come down and spend your Thursday evening getting creative with friends. Have a drink in one hand and your coaster mix in the other, ready to take back and add to your home.

A special collaboration event: By Shax X Mogami! Even if you’re not looking for romance, we want to help spread the love for creativity this February. Receive a SPECIAL 20% discount when you book a pair of tickets with your creativity mate this month to help bring the love of arts into your lives! Look for the 'MATES RATES' option in the tickets section. In the first section, you will learn about jesmonite crafting and work with By Shax founder, Shalaka Laxman, to make a pair of your own professional-looking coasters for your home or as a wonderful gift for someone else. Experiment with casting using pigmentation, marbling, and finishing techniques. You'll also learn about the versatility of Jesmonite AC100, a water-based eco-resin widely used to make decorative moulded objects. It is safe to use and contains no harmful chemicals. While we wait for your finished coasters to solidify, we will explore the world of Japanese wellness, a sustainable lifestyle approach based on longevity, with Mogami founder Saori Okada. Saori will walk you through the Japanese wellness puzzle, a five-piece wellness puzzle that can be utilized in your life today. We will focus on the art of presence and the need for creative flow with an intention-setting practice of Japanese calligraphy. What's included: All materials to make your own pair of hexagonal coasters. Protective gloves. Some refreshments as we wait for your coasters to dry. Calligraphy pens and paper for Japanese calligraphy writing. ABOUT: By Shax: By Shax is an independent, conscious London-based art and homeware brand which uses a variety of materials to create handmade, unique, and vibrant pieces. With a focus on sustainable and bespoke homeware, most pieces are made with jesmonite which is an eco-resin. Jesmonite is often used in construction as an alternative to concrete, however it is VOC-free and much lighter. By Shax is a one-woman business and is owned by Shalaka Laxman, who also works in Sustainable Finance alongside her creative business. Each piece is designed and handmade in her studio in the Isle of Dogs in East London. Instagram: @artbyshax Mogami: ​​Mogami is a London-based Japanese wellness brand that provides private coaching, group & team-building wellness workshops, and online learning focused on a sustainable wellness lifestyle for longevity. Mogami's (最上) brand name comes from the Founder, Saori Okada’s mother. Mogami was her maiden name and translates to "highest level". It is Mogami’s mission to empower individuals to achieve their best selves - one that is sustainable, holistic, mindful, and centred around longevity. Saori combines her training as a Certified Wellness Coach with her 20-year experience in Japanese calligraphy (gifted the calligraphy name 星洗 Seisen) to provide an authentic, achievable, and action-based approach to well-being. Instagram: @mogami_wellness

**A special collaboration event: By Shax X Mogami! ** In the first section, you will learn about jesmonite crafting and work with By Shax founder, Shalaka Laxman, to make a pair of your own professional-looking coasters for your home or as a wonderful gift for someone else. Experiment with casting using pigmentation, marbling, and finishing techniques. You'll also learn about the versatility of Jesmonite AC100, a water-based eco-resin widely used to make decorative moulded objects. It is safe to use and contains no harmful chemicals. While we wait for your finished coasters to solidify, we will explore the world of Japanese wellness, a sustainable lifestyle approach based on longevity, with Mogami founder Saori Okada. Saori will walk you through the Japanese wellness puzzle, a five-piece wellness puzzle that can be utilized in your life today. We will focus on the art of presence and the need for creative flow with an intention-setting practice of Japanese calligraphy. **What's included: ** All materials to make your own pair of hexagonal coasters. Protective gloves. Some refreshments as we wait for your coasters to dry. Calligraphy pens and paper for Japanese calligraphy writing. **By Shax: ** By Shax is an independent, conscious London-based art and homeware brand which uses a variety of materials to create handmade, unique, and vibrant pieces. With a focus on sustainable and bespoke homeware, most pieces are made with jesmonite which is an eco-resin. Jesmonite is often used in construction as an alternative to concrete, however it is VOC-free and much lighter. By Shax is a one-woman business and is owned by Shalaka Laxman, who also works in Sustainable Finance alongside her creative business. Each piece is designed and handmade in her studio in the Isle of Dogs in East London. Instagram: @artbyshax **Mogami: ** ​​Mogami is a London-based Japanese wellness brand that provides private coaching, group & team-building wellness workshops, and online learning focused on a sustainable wellness lifestyle for longevity. Mogami's (最上) brand name comes from the Founder, Saori Okada’s mother. Mogami was her maiden name and translates to "highest level". It is Mogami’s mission to empower individuals to achieve their best selves - one that is sustainable, holistic, mindful, and centred around longevity. Saori combines her training as a Certified Wellness Coach with her 20-year experience in Japanese calligraphy (gifted the calligraphy name 星洗 Seisen) to provide an authentic, achievable, and action-based approach to well-being. Instagram: @mogami_wellness