Simply Native
location_on Surry Hills, Sydney
local_activity classes: Book Binding • Body and Soul • Woodworking • Painting • Print Making • Paper Craft and Ink
4.9 (23)
10k followers
Founded in 2016 by Yukino Matsumoto, the daughter of a traditional Kimono (Japanese clothing textiles) family, Simply Native represents the belief that beauty in the simplest form can be found in craftsmanship and its connection to the artisan.
Simply Native works closely with Japanese artisans to introduce traditional Japanese crafts that can be incorporated into a modern Australian lifestyle.
Classes
Reviews
(23)
Adeline Teoh • Aug 2022
3 ClassBento workshops attended • 3 reviews
Whether you're new to matcha or are already in love with this specialty green tea powder from Japan, Chakabuki is a fun and immersive way to discover more about this tea while testing your tastebuds. Fair warning: you'll be drinking six (small) cups of matcha, two of each kind.
Lily Chen • Jan 2022
Amazing experience with the best hostesses! Very and knowledgeable and experienced! Had fun and learned a lot :)
Jaylin Kan • Nov 2020
4 ClassBento workshops attended
We had a such great time at Yukino's Chakabuki class! A unique and authentic way to experience a piece of Japan in Sydney. Yukino was extremely knowledgeable, the tea was delicious (and so were the homemade Japanese sweets), and it was overall a very relaxing time. Thanks Yukino (and Asami) :)
Lalyne Ing • Oct 2020
2 ClassBento workshops attended
It was an interesting experience; our teacher was lovely and the workshop also included a cup of coffee from the cafe!
Tamara Stanley • Oct 2019
6 ClassBento workshops attended • 5 reviews
I really enjoyed learning to make something unusual and was happy to find that the garden was easy (and fun) to make and low maintenance to look after. Really appreciated the effort by the teacher to incorporate genuine Japanese materials. Recommended.
Kenny Mak • Oct 2019
Had a lot of fun making the moss garden! The materials provided were also beautiful and unique. The teacher is friendly and explains well.
Rickie-Lee McLaurin-Smith • Oct 2019
Nice & cosy venue and setup, warm & friendly welcome, with beautiful & high quality materials provided to be able to make very our Mini Zen Moss Garden. The lovely teacher also shared some very interesting information about the materials (what they were, where they came from), the elements of zen gardens, AND about moss (it is an amazing and diverse living thing that is actually very hardy and feeds on air pollutants! And now I have some for my home!) Thank you for the very relaxing and enjoyable class :)
Stephanie Ng • Oct 2019
4 ClassBento workshops attended • 3 reviews
I am a complete, terrified newbie when it comes to painting. This workshop, however, was such a fun, at times meditative process, in a beautifully curated space (by Simply Native).
The teacher, Andrew Yee, was awesome! He provided genuine support and encouragement throughout the class, whilst also demonstrating a deep knowledge about painting, drawing, and the process of creativity. He provided great ideas for the beginners and the painting veterans alike.
Didn’t think it was possible but Andrew and the class made me want to pursue painting! 5 stars
Nicole Welsh • Oct 2019
8 ClassBento workshops attended • 6 reviews
The class was interesting & the teacher explained the history quite well. Really fun & simple so great for all abilities & ages. WARNING: Stacking the rocks is very addictive :)
Kristie Corbett • Oct 2019
Fantastic day full of fun.
Well priced and organised. Everything required was supplied in price including 3 timber blocks, Organic paint, Painting sponges, gloves and hand wipes.
All ages were welcomed.
The day started with welcome translated for us. The teachers were very welcoming and got around to each table with ease.
Looking forward to seeing them again.
