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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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I started making shoes in 1974. Self taught, I created a custom shoemaking business and have made over 10, 000 pairs of shoes since then. In 2011, I opened the Chicago School of Shoemaking & Leather Arts so I could share the satisfaction and delight of making shoes and leather goods.
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