A Happier Medium, paper craft and ink teacher

A Happier Medium

A Happier Medium

location_on Melbourne

local_activity classes: Calligraphy and Brush LetteringPaper Craft and Ink

4.9 (17)

Hi there,

I am teaching something Japanese;
Japanese calligraphy, Japanese Needle Therapy and Japanese Massage and more!

I started practicing Shuji Japanese calligraphy 40 years ago as it is compulsory in primary education which teaches children how to write Japanese words properly and neatly. At high school, I loved Shodo (way of drawing with a brush and ink) and was good at Shodo but my other talent (athletics) stopped me to pursue the way of Shodo.

In 2009, I resumed my Shodo journey and finally got a teaching qualification of artistic Shodo which allows you to express your insights and emotions (rather than Shuji educational shodo).

Beside Shodo, I have been practising Japanese style acupuncture and traditional Japanese massage since 1995. Establishing a popular clinic in Sydney in 2004, now I live in Melbourne to provide Japanese style gentle yet energetic acupuncture and massage treatments as well as teaching Japanese Needle Therapy and Japanese Massage in The Block Arcade since 2013.

I have successfully organised Meetup groups and taught my classes and courses to Australian and international participants. They enjoy my teaching way while I am happy to add Japanese essence into their lives.

I hope you also enjoy the Japanese witch's teaching to have life-changing experiences!






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(17)


Nathan Sampson Mar 2024


We had our one year wedding anniversary and we loved every minute learning about Shado. Thank you for a great experience.

Elizabeth Bennett Jan 2024

48 ClassBento workshops attended • 41 reviews


The teacher was approachable and helpful and instructions were very clear. End result was very nice.

Anne Hughes Jul 2023

4 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


Our teacher Yoshi was wonderful, great opportunity to learn something different. All items supplied. Lovely keepsake to take home with is.

Shodo Japanese Calligraphy Class review by Anne Hughes - Melbourne

Allison Piper Dec 2022


What a fantastic class! Our team loved spending time with Yoshi and learning about Shodo Japanese calligraphy. She brought along traditional dry and wet inks, beautiful paper to practise on and a great traditional fan to draw our final piece of artwork on.

She was a fantastic instructor who was very patient and provided clear instructions. We all had a very lovely time and left feeling refreshed. Couldn't recommend higher!

Mary Morris Dec 2022


We loved Yoshi, her energy and instruction was excellent and the class was fun and informative. Yoshi is obliging and supportive of all her students and having the class at the Block Arcade Melbourne added an extra element of class and gave us a lovely backdrop for the afternoon.

Zia Liddell Nov 2022

11 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


My teacher, Yoshie is amazing. She taught me so much and was very patient with my mistakes. I appreciate her very much. ありがとつ、せんせい!

Elizabeth Bennett Sep 2021

48 ClassBento workshops attended • 41 reviews


nice kit. nice lady I purchased from who made me an individual video. Products were good and still using them.

Sam Kenneally Nov 2020


We had such a lovely time with Yoshie today! She was a kind and encouraging teacher who was very patient and friendly. I would recommend this class to anyone :-).

Haruka Yoshida Oct 2020


Texture is really smooth and nice. Great aroma which make me relax. After applying it a few days, you will realize that difference. My skin is smooth and feels so nice!

I definitely recommend this product !

Kazumi Rotapel Oct 2020

2 ClassBento workshops attended


I got this couple of weeks ago and love it Nice natural fragrance and it’s good for someone has a dry skin specially.
Yishi also runs an online lecture how to use it. That online lecture encourages me to use it regularly.

Kazumi

Japanese Witch's DIY Healing Cosmetics Craft Box review by Kazumi Rotapel

Sadako Kashima Sep 2020


Thank you so much for your product.
I have received " Japanese Witch's DIY Healing Cosmetics Craft Box." is a beautiful. It is working very well to my skin. Thank you ClassBento.

Japanese Witch's DIY Healing Cosmetics Craft Box review by Sadako Kashima

Keiko Gerster Sep 2020


I like the texture and smell. And I feel that helps stop ageing ❤️
Thank you

Sagan-Indiana Culph Jan 2020


We had a wonderful time! Everything was provided and we didn’t have to bring a thing. Yoshie is a great teacher and very encouraging. I can’t recommend this enough, it was both relaxing and exciting. 6/5 stars!

Sagan-Indiana Culph Jan 2020


We had a wonderful time! Yoshie is a great teacher and very encouraging. I can’t recommend this enough, it was both relaxing and exciting. 6/5 stars!

Penny Liberogiannis Dec 2019


Loved the class and introduction to Shodo. Fantastic idea for a work team activity - everyone enjoyed it and could participate. Thanks, Yoshie, we had a great time.

Jesse Panzarino Nov 2019

2 ClassBento workshops attended


Yoshie was a great teacher. Very friendly and helped us learn the basics in the beginning to crafting a word into a fan and board. Highly recommend this class for anyone including people like us who have had no experience beforehand. Thanks Yoshie

Faith Hunter Sep 2019


Excellent class with a welcoming teacher. Very clear direction and encouragement. Will definitly be back!

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