Pastel Nagomi Art: A Gentle Japanese Pastel Technique Course

Create peaceful, beautiful artwork with the gentle touch of pastels.



4 x 2 hours Class size 1 to 5 guests    

  $229 (Afterpay & PayPal Pay in 4 available)

Discover a gentle, meditative way to create beautiful artwork through the soft, soothing techniques of Japanese Pastel Nagomi Art. This course offers a calm, supportive space where you can explore colour, composition, and mindful creativity. Join this class to learn how to blend soft pastels with your fingers to produce luminous pieces that evoke harmony, balance, and joy.
Pastel Nagomi Art is known for its accessibility and therapeutic qualities, making it ideal for those seeking a peaceful creative outlet. In this four-session series, you’ll experience step-by-step demonstrations, guided practice, and time for reflection—all designed to help you build confidence and express yourself freely.
This course is suitable for absolute beginners as well as enthusiasts interested in Japanese art forms, mindful practice, and gentle creative expression.
What you'll get
Introduction to the origins and philosophy of Pastel Nagomi Art
Colour harmony, composition fundamentals, and accessible blending methods
Step-by-step demonstrations for florals, nature scenes, and abstract visual storytelling
Techniques for soft gradients, layering, shapes, edges, and depth
Mindful artmaking practices to reduce stress and enhance presence
Personal expression through colour choices, themes, and intuitive mark-making
Group discussion and reflection to build confidence and creative awareness
Developing a mini-portfolio across the full series
Knowledge required
All skill levels are welcome.
What to bring
Please purchase the kit at the checkout, as It's been specially crafted for this course.
Add-on available for this class
  • Pastel Nagomi Kit ($35)
You can add this when you book (optional).
Session repeats

This class series runs over 4 consecutive sessions, at the same time every week.

Location

Sydney Community College - 2A Gordon Street, Rozelle NSW

Public transport is available from Victoria Road and Darling Street. We cannot guarantee that there will be parking available onsite due to the limited number of spaces. On weekdays, there are 11 onsite car spaces available for free parking. On weeknights and weekends, 15 onsite car spaces are available for free parking. There is also free council parking on the corner of Evans Street and Victoria Road. The surrounding street parking is limited as it is a residential area. Please be mindful of residents if parking on the surrounding streets.

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Daphne Lim

Daphne Lim


Daphne is a certified Associate Instructor of Japanese Pastel Nagomi Art and the founder of Art to Form, a creative initiative offering gentle, beginner-friendly workshops that invite participants to slow down, play with colour, and reconnect with their creativity. With a background in interior design, she brings a thoughtful, emotionally attuned approach to artmaking - one that celebrates softness, mindfulness, and expressive freedom. Her workshops are inclusive and calming, using pastel powders and fingertip techniques to create heartwarming artworks that feel meditative and intuitive.

After nearly a decade in the design industry, Daphne pivoted toward community-based creative facilitation, seeking a slower, more nourishing way to engage with art. She holds a Diploma in Pastel Nagomi Art (2025), awarded by the Japan Pastel Hope Art Association (JPHAA); an Advanced Diploma in Interior Design (2013) from TAFE Enmore; a Bachelor of Arts in Media Studies (2003) from Murdoch University; and a Diploma in Interactive Design (2000). Daphne’s practice is grounded in accessibility and a deep belief in the power of art to restore inner calm and creative confidence.




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Sydney Community College
Sydney Community College

4.8 (303)

Sydney Community College is a social enterprise with a mission to offer innovative continuing adult education programmes that support individual efforts and facilitate sustainable social change.
Our mission is to enrich lives, to strengthen adult individuals and to build communities through innovative high quality continuing education and training.

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