Halloween Wagashi Workshop

Create Beautiful Gluten-Free Japanese Sweets for Halloween.

Sumi Saikawa
(Sumi's Kitchen In Sydney)

5.0 (214)

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1.5 hours

3 to 6 guests

$70 (Afterpay & PayPal Pay in 4 available)

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What you'll do

Discover how to create adorable Halloween Wagashi in this fun, beginner-friendly Japanese sweets class!

Celebrate Halloween with a Japanese twist by learning to make beautiful Wagashi—traditional Japanese confections that reflect the beauty of the seasons.

In this hands-on workshop, you'll create three delightful Halloween-themed Nama Wagashi (fresh sweets). From cute pumpkins and playful ghosts to charming black cats or other spooky seasonal designs, you'll learn traditional shaping techniques while enjoying a fun and relaxing creative experience.

Made with rice flour and bean paste, these elegant sweets are naturally gluten-free and vegan, making them perfect for a wide range of dietary needs.

Whether you're new to Wagashi or simply looking for a unique Halloween activity, you'll leave with beautiful handmade treats and skills you can use again at home.

Class outline:

Learn how to make key ingredients such as Nerikiri paste and bean paste.
Learn how to create three Halloween Wagashi.

Worried about your skill level? Don't be! This workshop is specifically designed for beginners, so you'll feel comfortable and confident as you learn.

Please note:

All ingredients will be gluten-free; however, the environment is not totally gluten-free.
Two friendly dogs are on the premises; however, they will be kept outside during the lesson.
This class does not include a "Tea Ceremony."

What you'll get

Take home three delicious Japanese wagashi and recipes.
All boxes and bags are provided to take your creations home.
All tools and ingredients are provided.

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Knowledge required

This class is for anyone interested in Japanese sweets. Beginners are welcome.

What to bring

Please bring your favourite apron, tea towels, and pen.

Suitable for

This class is great for a team building activity, Christmas party, birthday or hens party.

This experience would also be a unique gift for her or gift for mum.

Location

St Ives, NSW

Exact location is masked for privacy. You'll automatically get the specific address after booking.

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Sumi Saikawa
(Sumi's Kitchen In Sydney)

5.0 (214)

Women-owned

I was born in a Zen temple in Kobe Japan, which was an amazing environment to grow up in as a little kid. I was always in the kitchen to help make shojin ryori with mum (Temple cooking) for as long as I can remember for the temple. This was where my curiosity and fascination of food came from especially its part to play in culture and role it plays to keep the body and mind healthy.

From there, I graduated from university and worked as a dietitian in Japan for many years before meeting my husband and coming to Australia. My husband and I immigrated to Australia over 27 years ago now where we have made ourselves a family with 2 (not so young anymore) children. Now, I run lots of health oriented - cooking classes including "shojin ryori" for people living in Australia and Japan from all stages of life from the elderly to children.

My meal style: I try to give to initiative to prepare the foods even in a busy life. I appreciate the foods and I try to make food which will make me be happy.