Japanese Painting Workshop & Matcha Latte's

With your ticket, you can enjoy any hot drink from the café menu while you paint - the perfect companion for a slow, creative afternoon.

We’re Floating Art, an independent arts business, and for over seven years we’ve been helping people reconnect with creativity through relaxed, welcoming workshops inspired by traditional Japanese painting.

In this session, you’ll be introduced to Nihonga (日本画), a traditional Japanese painting style that celebrates nature & seasonality. Using bamboo brushes, sumi ink, Japanese mineral colours, gold leaf and rice paper, you’ll learn the foundations of the practice while creating a piece that feels completely your own.

The workshop begins with a live demonstration, where you’ll be introduced to the materials, techniques and ideas behind traditional Japanese painting. after that, you'll settle in, you’ll begin creating your own piece with guidance throughout the session. Inspired by the changing seasons - an important part of Japanese culture - each workshop explores carefully chosen seasonal themes and references drawn from both classic and contemporary Japanese artists.

Most people who join us haven’t painted in years — many are complete beginners. Whether it’s your first time picking up a brush or you already have some creative experience, you’ll be feel perfectly at home with us.

By the end of the class, you’ll leave with your finished artwork, new creative skills and that calm, satisfying feeling that comes from spending a few hours completely absorbed in making something by hand.

Make a day of it.

This workshop takes place inside 92 Degrees Café at their No.1 Spinningfields location in Manchester - a bright, relaxed café space that’s perfect for slowing down and settling into the process. Your ticket includes one hot drink on arrival.

Workshop Location:
No.1 Spinningfields
Quay Street
Manchester
M3 3EB
United Kingdom

A few things to know before you arrive:

• Beginner-friendly — all experience levels are welcome

• All materials are provided.
• Aprons and protective materials will be available
• Please wear comfortable clothing you don’t mind getting a little paint on
• Bringing a bag or folder for carrying your artwork home is recommended
• This workshop is suitable for ages 16+ but we can make exceptions where young people are accomanied by a ticket paying adult.

Towards the end of the workshop, there may be an opportunity to have your photo taken for our social media and promotional material. If you’d prefer not to be photographed, just let us know on the day.

Please note that the workshop begins with a demonstration from the teacher. If you arrive late and miss this section, we may not be able to repeat the full demonstration as priority will be given to guests who arrived on time.

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