Create & Frame Your Origami Koi Fish by Chie-no-wa origami creations
Discover the elegance of origami koi in this hands-on workshop in Melbourne, where tradition meets creativity.
This session offers a slightly more advanced experience, ideal for those looking to refine their paper-folding techniques. That said, enthusiastic beginners are absolutely welcome, just a willingness to learn and enjoy the process. Guided by Chieko, a skilled and encouraging instructor, participants will receive step-by-step support throughout the workshop. Using vibrant, high-quality Yuzen Washi paper, you’ll learn to fold a graceful koi — a cherished symbol of perseverance and good fortune in Japanese culture. Each fold will be clearly explained, making the process both approachable and rewarding. Whether you’re expanding your origami repertoire or trying it for the first time, you’ll find this to be a mindful and enriching creative journey.
By the end of the session, you’ll have your own beautifully folded koi, ready to be framed and proudly displayed.
10:00 – 11:30am 12:00 – 1:30pm 2:00 – 3:30pm Age: 12+ Cost: $95 per person
Christmas Mini Bonsai Workshop – Create Your Own Bonsai by Kokezo
Combining the beauty of Japanese bonsai with a festive Christmas touch, you’ll create your own unique mini Christmas tree. Feel free to style and decorate it just the way you like!
What You’ll Do:In this hands-on workshop, you’ll shape and decorate a small bonsai plant into a Christmas-themed tree, guided step-by-step by the instructor.
What You’ll Take Home:Your own mini bonsai Christmas tree in a pot of your choice.
Workshop Details: $90 per person – All tools, materials, and Christmas decorations included. Gloves provided. Ages 10+. Beginners welcome
Session Times: 10:30 – 12:00, 12:30 – 14:00, 14:30 – 16:00 …Limited to 8 people per session – please book to secure your spot!
Take a moment to slow down, get creative, and enjoy this festive bonsai experience
日本の盆栽にクリスマスの雰囲気をプラスして、自分だけのミニ・クリスマスツリーを作りましょう。飾り付けはお好みで自由に楽しめます！
内容: 自分だけのオリジナルな小さな盆栽をクリスマス仕様で作ります。
お持ち帰り: オリジナルのミニ盆栽ツリーとご自身で選んだ盆栽鉢
詳細: 参加費：$90、材料・道具・クリスマス用デコレーション込み、手袋付き、10歳以上、初心者大歓迎
開催時間：10:30 – 12:00、12:30 – 14:00、14:30 – 16:00 …各回8名まで。ご予約はお早めに！
クリスマス気分の盆栽づくりを楽しみましょう
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Sumi-e Japanese ink art workshop by Junko Azukawa (Waiting List)
Let’s experience Sumi-e Japanese ink art. Sumi-e is the ancient art of Japanese brush painting. There is much more to creating an image during the process of Sumi-e, it is also a meditative practice to explore and express your inner self.
You will learn to use different ink tones and brush techniques to create some simple but expressive paintings of our beautiful native bird, the kookaburra, on Japanese paper, complete with a traditional red stamp, to take home. All the materials will be provided, and all ages are welcome 🙂
墨絵を体験して自分らしい作品をおもいっきり描いてみましょう。
墨絵はシンプルな絵画芸術で、自分の心とゆっくり向き合う過程、
このワークショップでは様々な墨の濃淡や筆使いを学びながら、
道具は全てこちらで用意します。子供から大人まで、
10:30am – 12:30pm $115pp
Hanko stamp carving workshop by Junko Azukawa
Let’s make your own signature stamp! The red stamps or seals are often seen in traditional Japanese artwork and documents. In this workshop, you will design and carve your own Hanko stamp. You can use it for your artwork, Christmas cards, as your business logo and more. Please bring your reading glasses if you use them. All materials will be provided. Suitable for people aged over 12.
自分だけのオリジナル篆刻印を作ってみましょう。
参加される方は、
1:30pm – 3:30pm $120pp
KIMONO Craft By Sachi Japanese Handcrafts
Create your own piece of kimono history! In this workshop you’ll hand-sew your very own scrunchie
hair tie using exquisite vintage kimono fabric direct from Japan.
The workshop includes:
– sewing supplies to use on the day and take home with you afterwards
– extra fabric and elastic cord to make another scrunchie for yourself at home
– a cute mini pincushion souvenir
– access to an instructional video after the workshop
This workshop is suitable for everyone from complete beginners to intermediate sewers, ages 12
and up.
12:00-13:30, 14:00-15:30 $55
ビンテージの着物を素敵なアクセサリーに変身！
このワークショップでは、オリジナルのシュシュをゼロから手縫いをします。初心者から中
級までの、12歳以上の方が対象です。小さな裁縫セット（針、糸、手作りピンクッション）
と、自宅でもう一つのシュシュを作るための布とゴムをプレゼントします。
Mizuhiki Earrings and Necklace Workshop by Anna Konecny
Discover the beautiful Japanese art of Mizuhiki and create your own matching earrings and necklace using traditional decorative paper cords. Perfect for all skill levels, this hands-on workshop guides you through essential knots — including the Awaji and Plum knots — and lets you personalise your pieces with over 30 vibrant colours and a range of hardware options. What You’ll Get: Learn Awaji and Plum knots Make one pair of earrings + one necklace Choose from 30+ colours Select your preferred hardware Take home a 12-page instruction booklet
日本の伝統素材「水引」を使って、あなただけのイヤリングとネックレスを作るワークショップです。 基本の結び方からていねいにお伝えするので、初めての方でも大丈夫。 30色以上の中から好きな色を選んで、自分らしいアクセサリーを一緒に作りましょう。
10:00~ or 14:00~ $85
Shimenawa – Japanese New Year Wreath Workshop by Anna Konecny
Celebrate the festive season with a creative cultural experience! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll make your own mini Shimenawa — a traditional Japanese New Year wreath — and decorate it in either a classic Japanese style or a festive Christmas theme. Perfect for all skill levels! What You’ll Get: Learn the meaning and tradition behind Shimenawa Make one wreath to take home Choose your decorations: Christmas or traditional Japanese All materials included
日本のお正月に飾る「しめ縄」を水引でつくるワークショップです。 今回は、伝統的な紅白スタイルか、クリスマスらしい赤×緑のアレンジ、どちらか好きなデザインを選べます。 1時間で気軽につくれるので、季節の飾りづくりを楽しみたい方にぴったりです。
12：30-13：30 ＄65
Matcha Cupping Workshop by Cha Haus
Cha Haus invites you to a special matcha-tasting experience featuring a curated selection of our matcha — from all-time classics to limited-batch varieties. Curious about the differences in quality, origin, and tasting notes? We’ll guide you through this sensory workshop where you’ll explore new flavours by blind-tasting matcha side by side, enjoying the process, and discovering the one that becomes your new favourite.
$65+GST
Session ① 10:00-11:00, ②11:30-12:30 ③13:00-14:00, ④14:30-15:30
Japanese ceramic (Bowl) design workshop by Kiku Pottery Studio
Let’s have fun decorating ceramics – BOWL
In this workshop, you can create your own original ceramic tea bowl, travel cup, or a pair of mini bowl. Each session offers a different item to make, so please choose the one you’d like to create and join accordingly. You’ll be decorating a bisque-fired piece handcrafted by Naoko in her own studio, using underglaze colors and a beautiful selection of handmade tissue transfers imported directly from Japan. Your creation will be professionally glazed, fired and delivered back to Japaneasy (or if you’d prefer, have it delivered to your home at the cost of shipping) around 4 weeks later, ready to use or gift to someone special!
age: 7+
Session 1 : 10:00 – 10:50 (Bowl) $80
Japanese ceramic (tea bowl) design workshop by Kiku Pottery Studio
Let’s have fun decorating ceramics – MATCHA TEA BOWL
In this workshop, you can create your own original ceramic tea bowl, travel cup, or a pair of mini bowl. Each session offers a different item to make, so please choose the one you’d like to create and join accordingly. You’ll be decorating a bisque-fired piece handcrafted by Naoko in her own studio, using underglaze colors and a beautiful selection of handmade tissue transfers imported directly from Japan. Your creation will be professionally glazed, fired and delivered back to Japaneasy (or if you’d prefer, have it delivered to your home at the cost of shipping) around 4 weeks later, ready to use or gift to someone special!
age: 7+
Session 2 : 11:30 – 12:20 (matcha tea bowl) $88
Japanese ceramic (Mamezara x 2) design workshop
Let’s have fun decorating ceramics! – MAMEZARA x 2
In this workshop, you can create your own original ceramic tea bowl, travel cup, or a pair of mini bowl. Each session offers a different item to make, so please choose the one you’d like to create and join accordingly. You’ll be decorating a bisque-fired piece handcrafted by Naoko in her own studio, using underglaze colors and a beautiful selection of handmade tissue transfers imported directly from Japan. Your creation will be professionally glazed, fired and delivered back to Japaneasy (or if you’d prefer, have it delivered to your home at the cost of shipping) around 4 weeks later, ready to use or gift to someone special!
age: 7+
Session 3 : 13:00 – 13:50 (Mamezara (mini bowl) x 2) $82
Japanese Pottery Workshop by Kiku Pottery Studio
In this workshop, you will learn how to make Japanese style pottery to create a cup and a mini bowl. Naoko will provide all the tools and clay. Your cup and mini bowl will be professionally trimmed, fired, glazed, and delivered back to Japaneasy (or if you’d prefer, have it delivered to your home at the cost of shipping) around 4 weeks later, ready to use or gift to someone special!
age: 15+
Session 4 : 14:30 – 15:45 (making teacup and mini bowl) $98
TSUMAMI-ZAIKU JAPANESE KANZASHI FLOWER MAKING WORKSHOP BY Moomsy au
Would you like to try making traditional Japanese Tsumami Zaiku using chirimen fabric?
TSUMAMI ZAIKU artist, Mayumi is going to have a workshop at the Japaneseasy.
Would you like to make a one of kind special hair accessory.TSUMAMI ZAIKU is one of the traditional Japanese crafts born in the Edo Period, and is a decoration made by combining pieces of cloths cut into small squares which then we pinch with tweezers to make flowers.
TSUMAMI means pinch and ZAIKU means craft.I will be holding 3 different workshops:
WS1: 2 layered flower 1.5HRS
WS2: Snow flake. 1.5HRS
WS3: Camellia 1.5HRS
*I’ll provide all tools to use on the day (e.g., scissors and sharp tweezers)
* If you also require reading glasses, I recommend that you pls bring it as wellSession time
WS1: 10:00 – 11:30 (6 seats)
WS2: 12:00 – 13:30 (6seats)
WS3: 14:00 – 15:30 (6seats)
Age: 12yrs+
Cost: $65 p/p
TSUMAMI ZAIKU artist, Mayumi is going to have a workshop at the Japaneseasy.
Would you like to make a one of kind special hair accessory.TSUMAMI ZAIKU is one of the traditional Japanese crafts born in the Edo Period, and is a decoration made by combining pieces of cloths cut into small squares which then we pinch with tweezers to make flowers.
TSUMAMI means pinch and ZAIKU means craft.I will be holding 3 different workshops:
WS1: 2 layered flower 1.5HRS
WS2: Snow flake. 1.5HRS
WS3: Camellia 1.5HRS
*I’ll provide all tools to use on the day (e.g., scissors and sharp tweezers)
* If you also require reading glasses, I recommend that you pls bring it as wellSession time
WS1: 10:00 – 11:30 (6 seats)
WS2: 12:00 – 13:30 (6seats)
WS3: 14:00 – 15:30 (6seats)
Age: 12yrs+
Cost: $65 p/p
Iron-on Shopping Bag Workshop By Koko Design
Get creative with Heat Transfer Vinyl (iron-on)!
Design your own one-of-a-kind shopping bag using pre-cut vinyl shapes.
No experience needed – just bring your imagination and enjoy making something uniquely yours!
バイナル(Heat Transfer Vinyl)を使ってクリエイティブな作品を作りましょう！
色々な形にカットされたバイナルを使って、
経験は不要。想像力を働かせて、
You’ll receive:
- Your choice of heat transfer vinyl images
- Plain tote bag to iron-on the images.
- All the necessary tools are provided during the class.
- Take home pack, including applying & washing instructions, heat transfer images of your choice so you can create your own project! (On cotton materials only such as T-shirt, bags etc.)
SESSION TIME:
10:00 – 11:00
11:30 – 12:30
13:00 – 14:00
14:30 – 15:30
Japaneseque IRIS Folding BY SACHI JAPANESE HANDCRAFTS
Iris folding is a simple craft method that involves layering materials in a preset pattern. In this
workshop you’ll use the iris folding technique in combination with festive seasonal materials to
create your very own framed Christmas artwork. Select from a range of silkscreened yuzen origami
paper, then follow a cutout pattern and template to layer your paper/fabric and bring your art to
life. At the end of the workshop, you’ll also receive some complimentary materials so you can make
your own iris fold Christmas card at home.
The workshop is suitable for everyone from complete beginners, ages 12 and up. It is led by Yukimi
Breaden, who transforms pre-lived kimonos into fashion garments and accessories.
The workshop includes:
– all supplies and tools you’ll need on the day
– a card base, template, and extra yuzen origami to make your own greeting card at home
10:00-11:30AM $75
アイリスフォールディングとは、あらかじめ決められたパターンで素材を重ねていくシンプ
ルなクラフト技法です。このワークショップでは、この技法と日本の伝統的な素材を組み合
わせて、自分だけのフレーム作品を作ります。友禅折り紙からお好きなものを選んで、クリ
スマスツリーの型紙とテンプレートに従って紙や布を重ねて、作品を仕上げていきます。
このワークショップは12歳以上の初心者から参加できます。
ワークショップには以下が含まれます：
– 当日必要なすべての材料と道具
– お持ち帰り用に、クリスマスカードの台紙とテンプレート、友禅折り紙
Experience the Healing Touch of Japanese Massage By POKAPOKA
We are excited to present three special offers that promote relaxation and well-being, perfect for yourself or as a thoughtful gift for a loved one!
1. **15-Minute Neck and Shoulder Massage – Just $20** Unwind with a soothing neck and shoulder massage designed to relax your muscles and rejuvenate your spirit through mindful breathing.
2. **Special Massage Voucher for Your Loved Ones
– 90-Minute Message Voucher for $130 (Regularly $150)**
Treat that special someone in your life to a luxurious 90-minute massage that will enhance their health and wellness. Ideal for Christmas, birthdays, or any special occasion!
Don’t miss this opportunity to indulge in relaxation and gift wellness to your dear ones. Join us and experience the peaceful benefits of Japanese massage!
For reservations, please send a message with your preferred duration and time – 0432524715
Thank you.
Japanese Calligraphy Workshop by Nami
Japanese Calligraphy Workshop by Nami
Japanese calligraphy (書道, shodō), also called 習字 (shūji), is the art of creating beautiful and expressive characters using traditional tools.
Come and explore the art of Japanese calligraphy in a relaxed, hands-on workshop. Using brush and ink, you’ll learn how to write beautiful kanji characters and create your own piece to take home.
We can write your favorite word as a Christmas gift for your family or yourself. Your imagination, your creation!
No experience needed—just bring your curiosity!
[How it works]
・ Choose the kanji that resonates with you.
・ Practice writing the kanji on newspaper and hanshi (Japanese washi paper).
・ Create your final artwork on a shikishi board of your choice.
・ Add your name in Japanese as a personal touch.
・ Choose from several handmade stamps to give your piece a unique style.
・ Take your creation home and share the inspiration—or gift it to someone special!
25 minutes – $25 including all materials and tools
up to 4 people each session.
10:00 / 10:30/ 11:00/ 11:30/ 12:00 / 12:30/ 13:00 / 13:30 / 14:00/ 14:30/ 15:00/ 15:30
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