Japanese Hanko Stamp Carving Workshop

Join artist Junko Azukawa to create your very own hand carved Hanko Block.



2.5 hours Location Prahran Class size 1 to 7 guests   $175 (Afterpay available)

Join us for an immersive Japanese Hanko Carving Workshop with renowned artist, Junko Azukawa.
Discover the rich tradition of creating personalized seals, known as 'Hanko, ' and explore the artistry of carving your own unique design. In this workshop, you will learn about, design and carve your own Hanko stamp.
A Hanko is a type of seal or stamp used in Japan as a signature on official documents, contracts, and other paperwork. It typically consists of a cylindrical or rectangular piece of material, often made of wood, stone, or plastic, with a person's name or symbol carved into one end.
Secure your place now for an enriching and memorable artistic adventure.
All materials supplied.

Upcoming dates for Japanese Hanko Stamp Carving Workshop

Times are Melbourne time. Dates and prices as of 28 Oct 2026, 3:14pm; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

1 upcoming date between 16 Mar 2027 and 16 Mar 2027.

  • Tue 16 Mar 2027, 1pm-3:30pm
What you'll get
Take home your own special stamp.
Knowledge required
No previous knowledge or skills are required.
What to bring
Clothes you can get messy.
Location

40 Grattan Street, Prahran VIC

Japanese Hanko Stamp Carving Workshop location
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  • 5/5 from Nick Hardy, attended Oct 2025: Exactly as described; I have made my own - quite unique - Hanko and will use it to identify my work.
Your teacher
Junko Azukawa

Junko Azukawa

5.0 (1)

Junko Azukawa grew up in Toyama, Japan, and started learning traditional Japanese calligraphy, Shodo, at the age of five. She has experienced the vast possibilities that calligraphy and Japanese ink painting, sumi-e, can express with just simple monochrome brush marks.

Since becoming a resident of Australia in 2005, Junko has exhibited her artwork at a number of galleries, taught Japanese calligraphy and painting to children and adults at numerous schools and organisations, and collaborated with other creative people such as musicians, filmmakers, dancers, animators, and writers. One of her artworks, "Bamboo Grove and the Dragonfly, " is also now in the National Gallery of Victoria’s collection. Junko is committed to sharing her Japanese culture in Australia. Together with a lifelong study of traditional calligraphy and ink painting, Junko has found peace and appreciation deep within and loves sharing with her audience the intimate relationship between mother nature, including animals, and human nature through her brush.




Your host

Prahran Place
Prahran Place

4.7 (15)

Prahran Place (formerly Prahran Community Learning Centre) brings people together to learn, create and connect.
Prahran Place serves its local residents by bringing them together to share in a wide range of activities - all designed to create a sense of community. People of all ages and backgrounds participate in our recreational programs, educational workshops, and social events. Additionally, we offer support services to members of our community who are facing challenges, these services include employment assistance and food programs.
We're located near Prahran Market in Grattan Gardens in the City of Stonnington.

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