Japanese Pastel Nagomi Painting

With DIY craft kit delivered to you

Learn to paint with your fingers



1.5 hours

Class size 1 to 6 (public dates), 1 to 30

  $110 - $140 ($110 for Class only, no box; $140 for Class and box) (Afterpay available)

How it works


Book or Request your preferred time
We'll send a ClassBento Box to you (a craft kit with what you'll need). Shipping is free, and it should arrive within 2 to 4 business days for Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra; 4 to 9 days elsewhere. We ship nationwide.
Enjoy the online class - after booking, you'll get a link to join the interactive class.
Looking for a creative activity to try at home this weekend? Join us for a Japanese Pastel Nagomi Art painting class! In this workshop, you'll learn how to create beautiful artwork using just your fingers. No brushes or complicated techniques required!
Throughout the class, we'll guide you through the background of Pastel Nagomi Art and how it can provide emotional and mental benefits. You'll discover how this art form can soothe emotions, reduce stress, increase self-awareness, and enhance self-esteem. Plus, it's a wonderful way to bring joy and harmony to your heart.
During the session, we'll provide step-by-step instructions to help you create a masterpiece in just a few short hours. You'll learn different finger painting techniques and have the opportunity to explore your creativity.
All you need to participate is some pastel colors and paper. Don't worry if you're a beginner – we'll make sure you feel comfortable throughout the class.
Join us for this transformative workshop and discover the joy of Pastel Nagomi Art. Make the most of your weekend by exploring your creativity and indulging in a fun and relaxing activity. So, get ready to make beautiful artwork with just your fingertips!
  • Explore the soothing and therapeutic art of Pastel Nagomi Art
  • Learn different finger painting techniques
  • Create a masterpiece in just a few hours
  • Experience the calming and joyful effects of this art form
Indulge in a weekend of creativity and relaxation with our online finger painting workshop. Join us and let's unlock your inner artist together!

Upcoming dates for Japanese Pastel Nagomi Painting

Times are Sydney time. Dates and prices as of 11 Oct 2026, 9:52am; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

32 upcoming dates between 25 Oct 2026 and 26 Dec 2027.

  • Sun 25 Oct 2026, 10am-11:30am
  • Sun 1 Nov 2026, 10am-11:30am
  • Sun 22 Nov 2026, 10am-11:30am
  • Sun 13 Dec 2026, 10am-11:30am
  • Sun 20 Dec 2026, 10am-11:30am
  • Sun 3 Jan 2027, 10am-11:30am
  • Sun 17 Jan 2027, 10am-11:30am
  • Sun 24 Jan 2027, 10am-11:30am
  • Sun 14 Feb 2027, 10am-11:30am
  • Sun 7 Mar 2027, 10am-11:30am
  • Sun 14 Mar 2027, 10am-11:30am
  • Sun 28 Mar 2027, 10am-11:30am
  • Sun 11 Apr 2027, 10am-11:30am
  • Sun 18 Apr 2027, 10am-11:30am
  • Sun 9 May 2027, 10am-11:30am
  • Sun 30 May 2027, 10am-11:30am
  • Sun 6 Jun 2027, 10am-11:30am
  • Sun 20 Jun 2027, 10am-11:30am
  • Sun 4 Jul 2027, 10am-11:30am
  • Sun 11 Jul 2027, 10am-11:30am
  • Sun 1 Aug 2027, 10am-11:30am
  • Sun 22 Aug 2027, 10am-11:30am
  • Sun 29 Aug 2027, 10am-11:30am
  • Sun 12 Sep 2027, 10am-11:30am
  • Sun 26 Sep 2027, 10am-11:30am
  • Sun 3 Oct 2027, 10am-11:30am
  • Sun 24 Oct 2027, 10am-11:30am
  • Sun 14 Nov 2027, 10am-11:30am
  • Sun 21 Nov 2027, 10am-11:30am
  • Sun 5 Dec 2027, 10am-11:30am
  • Sun 19 Dec 2027, 10am-11:30am
  • Sun 26 Dec 2027, 10am-11:30am
What you'll get in your craft kit
  • Soft pastel colour box of 12
  • 15 cm x 15 cm pastel art papers
  • Clear pocket protectors
  • Scrap papers, masking type
  • A colour plate
  • A colour scrapper
Knowledge required
This is a beginner-friendly class.
What you'll need
With Box Package:
  • Color pencils
  • Scissors/Pen Knife
  • A ruler
  • Pencils
  • An eraser
  • Wet and dry tissues
Without Box Package:
  • Soft pastel colour box of 12
  • 15 cm x 15 cm pastel art papers
  • Clear pocket protectors
  • Scrap papers, masking type
  • A colour plate
  • A colour scrapper
  • Color pencils
  • Scissors/Pen Knife
  • A ruler
  • Pencils
  • An eraser
  • Wet and dry tissues
  • Fixative Spray if possible, or else hair spray might also work
Suitable for

Suitable for adults, and kids (minimum 12 years old).

An adult must be present whilst kid(s) engage with the box.

This experience would also be a fun gift for her, gift for mum, Xmas gift or gift for couples.

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Recent reviews of Japanese Pastel Nagomi Painting

  • 5/5 from Parvinderjit Dhillon, attended Jun 2024: Wonderful teacher, wonderful class, wonderful work of art :) Highly recommend to anyone wanting a short class to help express your creativity!
  • 5/5 from Anastasia Joseski, attended Dec 2023: A wonderfully relaxing and mindful class. Caroline is super lovely and gives very clear directions. Art forces you to slow down and focus on the process which is very calming. I’m very inspired to keep practicing and creating and teaching my family. Look forward to joining future classes.
  • 5/5 from Ying Soon, attended Oct 2023: I feel so fortunate to have Caroline as my teacher for my first experience with this unique pastel Nagomi style. It was such a relaxing and enjoyable class. Thanks Caroline for sharing her experience, skills and techniques, I learnt so much! Highly recommend this class for anyone who likes “getting dirty” (using their fingers) and working with fine details to explore this therapeutic art form :)
  • 5/5 from Christina Sheers, attended Jul 2023: A great Class to learn how to do Japanese Pastel Nagomi Painting. This art is very calming and relaxing. Also a lot of fun. The instructor was very good with explaining each step.
  • 5/5 from Denny Hudson-Bayliss, attended Jan 2023: This was a very enjoyable class with Caroline, who described the process of Nagomi painting in an easy to follow way. I would definitely recommend this class to anyone, even if you think you can’t draw/paint (like me)
  • 5/5 from Robyn Stiles, attended Aug 2022: Easy to follow instructions, simple techniques, lots of time to work on own piece. You do need a fixative spray though - not included or mentioned.
  • 5/5 from Suk Chung, attended Jul 2022: Caroline is a fantastic teacher. I had the workshop online. I learnt some interesting techniques and did my first Japanese pastel art piece on ginkgo leaves.
  • 5/5 from Kerry-Anne Rappell, attended Jun 2022: Such an enjoyable class - relaxing, lovely instructor, thoughtful bag of materials provided (well presented too). A good way to spend a quiet Sunday morning with my sisters.
  • 5/5 from Janine Morris, attended Jun 2022: Very peaceful and relaxing moment, thankyou for sharing this with us. As a person with a brain injuryit was easy and rewarding
  • 5/5 from Lang La, attended Apr 2022: Caroline is a very patient and enthusiastic teacher, it was a pleasure learning a new skill with her!
  • 5/5 from Liza Tse, attended Apr 2022: It was fun and calming, loved it! Thanks Caroline for giving me a great introductory lesson to the nagomi painting world, Caroline is great and patience, would love to do more lessons with Caroline :)
  • 5/5 from Rini Ismail, attended Mar 2022: amazed on what can be created with pastel. Caroline taught us a few techniques and homemade templates, and presented various nagomi painting she made. it is a good relaxing online class.
  • 5/5 from Elspeth Crosby, attended Mar 2022: This class was very enjoyable and the process easier than I had expected. Thank you
  • 5/5 from Amber Schrattenholz, attended Jan 2022: This art was super fun and relaxing to do, and you end up with a beautiful image. My teacher Caroline was great! Easy to understand and follow. I would highly recommend!
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Japanese Pastel Nagomi Art
Japanese Pastel Nagomi Art

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Japanese Pastel Nagomi Art is a form of Japanese art healing founded in Japan, using pastels and fingers to create a gentle, transparent, warm and heart-touching art through simple yet unique ways of painting techniques. I am an advanced instructor who was certified by the Japanese Pastel Hope Art Association.

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