School holiday program-Japanese cultural experience for kids

At this workshop participants will be given a tasty introduction to Japanese culture and discover a love for the arts and crafts of Japan.
Participants will experience making traditional Nerikiri (Japanese confectionery).Participants will also choose from the three sets of Japanese written characters; Hiragana, Katakana, and Kanji and will be instructed in their chosen script. Between each of these sessions there will be a break to eat sushi rolls (1 free sushi roll will be provided per child) and Japanese craft games such as Origami, Ayatori (cat's cradle) and Japanese quizzes will be played during this break.

Please select your favourite sushi from the following;
Avocado, Chicken, Cooked Tuna
If you leave this blank, we will provide an Avocado roll for your child/ren.

*Strictly ages 7-12
*Bookings required
*Materials provided
*The participants are able to take their own art home after the workshop
*BYO drinks
*Nerikiri is gluten-free and vegan friendly.
*Nerikiri ingredients: Adzuki beans, Lima beans, sugar, glutinous rice flour (gluten-free, despite its name), agar, and natural food colouring.

*Please inform us if your children have food allergies.

Nerikiri(Japanese confectionery) instructor-Minako Stewart

Minako has started making Nerikiri regularly since 2021 and has graduated from two Nerikiri courses with Japanese teachers. She is also a Kimono teacher, Tea ceremony and Japanese dance practitioner. She is excited to share the beauty of Japanese culture with you!

Japanese calligraphy instractor-Maiko Howell

Maiko was born and raised in Tokyo, Japan and began doing calligraphy at age 5 under the guidance of her mother - also a calligrapher. Maiko became a master of Japanese traditional calligraphy in 2017 and has held workshops for children and adults throughout Eastern Japan, and now lives in Tasmania with her family.

Host or Publisher Minako from Budokan Tasmania Sakura Dojo