Japanese Ink Art Workshop

Recent reviews of Japanese Ink Art Workshop

• 5/5 from Olivia Hines, attended Feb 2025: Junko was such a lovely teacher and the class was very relaxing.
• 5/5 from Nathan Thomas, attended Feb 2025: Excellent and interesting class with a relaxed atmosphere and great instruction. My son and I had a wonderful time.
• 5/5 from Amardeep Kaur, attended Jul 2023: Loved this workshop. Liked how the instructor had a nice, calming approach and soft voice and set a nice tone in the class.
• 5/5 from Thomas Ellison, attended Jul 2023: Junko was a very lovely and patient teacher. Her work is beautiful and she effectively explained some of the basic painting techniques she uses. The materials used are simplistic. I found this to be very helpful as I never became too overwhelmed. Thanks to Junko, the work we created was actually frame worthy.
• 5/5 from Joe Gleeson, attended Jul 2023: Very good presentation, clear, precise and helpful. Teacher has activated my interest in Japanese art. Thanks Joe Gleeson
• 5/5 from Jessica Kendall, attended May 2023: My partner and I loved this class. The timeframe was perfect (not too long or too short), Junko was very knowledgeable and a great teacher, the space was perfect, we learnt how to grind our own ink, different brush strokes, traditional composition and gradient layering. We purchased the ink stick and grinding stone and Japanese paper to continue playing at home :) Thanks Junko ありがとうございます
• 5/5 from Julia Bottegal, attended Mar 2023: Junko is such a beautiful down to earth artist. I’m not very artistic and she made me feel so comfortable and confident in class. I can’t wait to have another art class with her. The art tools were provided and the location was perfect. Highly recommend :)
• 4/5 from Helen Rogers, attended Mar 2023: A focused space to practice brush stroke after brush stroke; until bamboo leaves and stems arise in tones of gray, koi with splots, and drawings of birds, mountains and trees- May after all be in reach. Fun.
• 5/5 from Sharyne Doensen, attended Feb 2023: Amazing! Do yourself a favour and book into one of Junko's classes. You will not regret it.
• 5/5 from Wendy Sammells, attended Feb 2023: I attended the workshop yesterday and thoroughly enjoyed my time. Junko was friendly, informative and her teaching methods were easy to follow and she was very patient and the class was not rushed. All the equipment was supplied which was excellent. I actually bought a Japanese Ink Art package and am very much looking forward to practising this art form.
• 5/5 from Christine McCombe, attended Feb 2023: Very enjoyable and relaxing class. Junko is an excellent teacher. A lovely introduction to the art form.
• 5/5 from Linh Ly, attended Nov 2022: Wonderful and fun class :) learned great techniques, ink painting is easy for all levels of art experience
• 4/5 from Svetlana Volochina, attended Nov 2022: The teacher was great. However class was too big, and she really struggled with this volume of students. People could not get enough of her attention, because it is essential to have her one to one time. Which some lucky students had and some didn't. A better idea would be to have a student sit around a large table so the teacher does not have to walk around the large rectangular table. It seems to be wrong.
• 5/5 from Heather Walker, attended Sep 2022: I enjoyed every moment of this class. Junko taught me so much in such a short amount of time with a true joy for her art I have come home inspired. The venue was lovely. The class was well prepared. I could do this every week.
• 5/5 from Kathy Henschke, attended Sep 2022: A wonderful teacher. Enjoyed learning the various brush techniques through merging our body and soul. Thank you.
• 5/5 from Cecelia Fandert, attended Sep 2022: She is a fantastic teacher! I learned so much from her in such a short time. I wish to join more of her lessons in future.
• 5/5 from Hazel Finnie, attended Sep 2022: Excellent class with expert instruction and a super calm and welcoming atmosphere. Recommend t all.
• 5/5 from Darren Briggs, attended Sep 2022: The teacher was very nice, the place was colourful and fresh. I learnt alot while having alot of fun
• 5/5 from Helen Morgan, attended Sep 2022: Loved the afternoon spent with Junko, it was a really nice vibe. We all managed to create something memorable to take home
• 5/5 from Bernadette Healy, attended Jul 2022: Beautiful and mindful creative experience under gentle, encouraging and expert guidance. Aesthetically pleasing materials and references. Cannot believe how much I learnt - from complete novice starting position. Thankyou for a memorable creative experience.
• 5/5 from Diane Larke, attended Jul 2022: What a lovely way to spend a Sunday winters afternoon in Melbourne. Learning the ancient art of Japanese ink painting. Jenko a very giving and encouraging teacher, in a warm and inclusive class enviroment.
• 5/5 from Adele Locke, attended Jul 2022: I had such a great time and I was really proud of what I managed to create. A very fun, relaxed and informative class. thank you
• 5/5 from Suzanne Rogers, attended Jul 2022: A very enjoyable class. Junko is a talented artist and explained techniques and methods clearly. All materials were supplied and we were able to take first steps in an engaging art form. This wonderful class that has opened the way for me to continue with ink painting. Thank you, Junko!
• 5/5 from Anna Ewen, attended Jul 2022: Great workshop, I enjoyed the process. It was great to get access to unlimited paper/tries and individual palettes for ink. I learnt a lot but mainly enjoyed being present with something new. Junko is lovely and a wonderful teacher!
• 5/5 from Sally Casey, attended Jul 2022: Junko is a delightful teacher and the class had lots of valuable content covering both basics and particular techniques
• 5/5 from Jie Chong, attended May 2022: I learnt a lot about sumi-e in this class. The teacher was very friendly and insightful.
• 5/5 from Peter Giles, attended May 2022: The teacher knew so much and her instructions were easy to follow we were so pleased with our take home artwork
• 5/5 from Dianne Oon, attended May 2022: Junko was lovely sharing her story about learning Japanese calligraphy and ink painting as a child and sharing her skill with us.
• 5/5 from Chloe Bernett, attended May 2022: Junko was a great teacher who shared her significant knowledge of Japanese ink painting with patience and enthusiasm. The class provided a opportunity to practice a mindful art form in a comfortable space and was perfect for me, who had never done this kind of art before. Junko uses authentic imported Japanese brushes, ink and paper to get the full experience. Highly recommend this class and Gloworm Studios!
• 5/5 from Sharon Hayward, attended May 2022: Loved the class. Very relaxing but also skill building. Can definitely look differently at those fine Japanese artworks now and understandmore about how they are constructed. Junko was lovely and showed us what to do, but also left us time to experiment and play. Good quality materials.
• 5/5 from Shirley Kumar, attended Feb 2022: Everything about this class, from our teacher, the location, materials etc were all 10/10. It was so interesting learning a Japanese technique. Just humbled by this experience itself. Thank you so very much
• 5/5 from Kim Gordon, attended Feb 2022: Junko is the most fantastic teacher - funny, quirky and very engaging! I could not recommend this class more highly. It was a fantastic, fun-filled introduction to the surprisingly challenging art of Japanese Ink Painting. I now have a new-found respect for this subtle, meditative art - Junko truly is a master of this beautiful art form!
• 5/5 from Charlotte Cole, attended Feb 2022: What a fantastic experience, the teaching style informative and patient. I came away with a piece of art that I felt so proud of. The experience was so positive I bought a starter kit and am looking forward to continuing to learn this art form.
• 5/5 from Kirsti Assendelft, attended Feb 2022: The instructor was very knowledeable, patient, and kind. I feel like I learned a lot in a very short period of time. Would highly recommend!
• 5/5 from Roni Greenwood, attended Feb 2022: The teacher was a marvel to watch, very easy going and moved around to make sure we're all learning and enjoying ourselves. We had an endless supply of ink and rice paper, many of her paintings to use as reference / inspiration. They have us a break in the middle and offered some water. It was a lot of fun!
• 5/5 from Rochelle Condon, attended Feb 2022: Best fun, learnt amazing brush techniques and was thrilled with the whole experience. Thank you for being so generous teaching us all how to approach each technique. The stamps made it very special and the folder to take the art work home in was the icing on the cake
• 5/5 from Julia, attended Aug 2021: Teacher was incredibly knowledgeable and helpful. Could not rate this class high enough. Will definitely come back with bells and whistles.
• 5/5 from Mary Marx, attended Aug 2021: What a fabulous way to spend a Sunday afternoon in this lovely sunny studio! The teacher was very knowledgeable, very approachable, very patient and helped to guide us in making some beautiful Japanese art. We were a mixed group from beginners to accomplished artists and everyone created something amazing. Would highly reccomend this class.
• 5/5 from Elana Berton, attended Aug 2021: It was a great class, the teacher was extremely knowledgeable and helpful. I was able to make some great pieces by the end! So it was rewarding
• 5/5 from Annie Quail, attended Aug 2021: An afternoon trip to Japan! Such a joy to visit gloworm studios and play with brushstrokes under the gentle, entertaining and inspiring guidance of lovely Junko. Thank you all.