Junko holds Japanese calligraphy (Shodo) and painting (Sumi-e) workshops around Melbourne at galleries, schools, organisations and cultural events. She also holds online lessons for people who are not able to attend an onsite workshop and also private lessons. Junko can work with you to create a program to meet your needs from 45 mins to whole day introductory experience workshops.
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In the workshop, you will prepare your own ink then learn to make and use different Sumi ink tones and brush techniques to create traditional Japanese calligraphy (Shodo) or ink painting (Sumi-e) on rice paper.
With Sumi-e, you will learn to feel and capture the meaning of objects from nature with your interpretation then you will express the objects variously with brush pressure, rhythm, tones and confidence in your strokes. You'll not only learn brush stroke techniques but also experience the whole process and understand yourself through your work.
With Shodo, you will learn various brush techniques, calligraphy styles, stroke order and balance of Japanese characters as well as the history of calligraphy and the meaning of Japanese characters so you don't need to know any Japanese to begin.
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Upcoming workshops
@ Japaneasy (2h Sumi-e / 2h stamp carving workshop)
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Address: L1, 183 Exhibition St, Melbourne VIC​
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14 Dec 2025 Sun 10:30am - 12:30pm Sumi-e Japanese ink art (Theme: Kookaburra) $115pp
14 Dec 2025 Sun 1:30pm - 3:30pm Hanko stamp carving $120pp
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Let's experience Sumi-e Japanese ink art or/and make your own signature stamp!
Sumi-e art 10:30am - 12:30pm
Sumi-e is the ancient art of Japanese brush painting. There is much more to creating an image during the process of Sumi-e, it is also a meditative practice to explore and express your inner self.

You will learn to use different ink tones and brush techniques to create some simple but expressive paintings of our beautiful native bird, the kookaburra, on Japanese Washi paper, complete with a traditional red stamp, to take home. All the materials will be provided, and you don't need any artistic talent, all ages are welcome :)
Hanko stamp carving 1:30 - 3:30pm
The red stamps or seals are often seen in traditional Japanese artwork and documents. In this workshop, you will design and carve your own Hanko stamp. You can use it for your artwork, Christmas cards, as your business logo and more. All materials will be provided. Suitable for ages 12+.​​​
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bookings and details:
www.trybooking.com/DHINH​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
​* bookings open on 23 Nov at 12 noon!
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@ Living & Learning Centre Nillumbik (3 hour Sumi ink workshop)
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Address: 739 Main Rd, Eltham VIC
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This is a monthly workshop. If you want to keep learning Sumi-e or/and Shodo, this is the one to join! You will learn something different each time and your practice will improve.
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16 Nov 2025 Sun 10am - 1pm beginners class - fully booked
7 Dec 2025 Sun 10am - 1pm ongoing class - fully booked
22 Feb 2026 Sun 10am - 1pm beginners class
15 Mar 2026 Sun 10am - 1pm ongoing class
details and booking:
www.livinglearningnillumbik.vic.gov.au
(03) 9433 3744
@ Melbourne Art Class (Sumi-e / calligraphy / stamp carving / children)
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Union studio: Level 1, 85 Union St, Armadale VIC​​​​
9 Nov 2025 Sun 10am - 1pm Sumi-e beginners
9 Nov 2025 Sun 2pm - 4:30pm calligraphy​​​​
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details and booking:
www.melbourneartclass.com​​​
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@ Box Hill Community Arts Centre (2 hour Sumi-e workshop)
Address: 470 Station St, Box Hill VIC
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11 May 2025 Sun 10am - 12pm Trees - fully booked
11 May 2025 Sun 12:30pm - 2:30pm Flowers - fully booked
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details and booking:
www.bhcac.com.au
(03) 9895 8833
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@ Strathdon House (2 hour calligraphy / stamp carving)
Address: 449–465 Springvale Road, Forest Hill VIC​
18 May 2025 Sun 10am - 12pm Japanese calligraphy - fully booked
18 May 2025 Sun 12:30pm - 2:30pm Stamp carving - fully booked
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details and booking:
https://www.creativewhitehorse.vic.gov.au/venues/strathdon-house-orchard-precinct
((03) 9262 6158
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@ Camberwell Community Centre (5 week Sumi-e course)
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Address: 33-35 Fairholm Grove Camberwell VIC 3124
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27 Feb to 27 Mar 2026 Fridays 1pm - 3pm​
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details and booking:
www.camberwellcommunitycentre.org.au/art
(03) 9882 2611
0478 766 683
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@ KAMI (2 hour Sumi-e workshop, Stamp carving workshop)
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​6 Dec 2025 Sat 10am - 12pm cat painting
6 Dec 2025 Sat 2pm - 4pm Hanko stamp making - fully booked​
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details and booking:
https://www.kamipaper.com.au/pages/workshops
(03) 9419 5735
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@ Artist Society of Canberra (Japanese ink art, Stamp making, mounting)
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Address: STUDIO D, M16 ARTSPACE, GRIFFITH ACT
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26 & 27 September 2026
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details and booking to be announced on:
https://asoc.au​​​​​
Invited workshops
National Gallery of Victoria, Australia.
St Ita’s Catholic Primary School, Melbourne.
St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Melbourne.
St Thomas the Apostle Catholic Primary School, Melbourne.
Genazzano FCJ College, Melbourne.
Hobsons Bay Arts Society, Melbourne.
Ashby Primary School, Melbourne.
Westbourne Grammar School, Melbourne.
Emerald Hill Library and Heritage Centre, Melbourne.
Arts Inspire, Melbourne.
Nunawading Christian College, Melbourne.
Geelong Grammar School, Melbourne.
Convenant College, Melbourne.
Strathcona Girls Grammar School, Melbourne.
Presbyterian Ladies' College, Melbourne.
Williamstown North Primary School, Melbourne.
Victoria University, Melbourne.
SEABUZZ Restaurant, Melbourne.
Cheltenham Primary School, VIC.
Kingswood College, VIC.
North Ringwood Community House, VIC.
Essendon Keilor College, VIC.
Chisholm Institute, Melbourne.
Parkdale Secondary College, Melbourne.
Chanoyu Spa, Melbourne.
International Conference In Health Care, Melbourne.
Lion Nathan Conference, Crown Casino, Melbourne.
Art Education Victoria Conference, Melbourne.
No Vacancy, Melbourne.
Peer Gallery, Sydney.
Boroondara Park Primary School, Melbourne.
St Anne's Primary school, Melbourne.
Solway Primary School, Melbourne.
Haileybury College, Melbourne.
Melton Secondary College, VIC.
Kilvington Girls' Grammar School, Melbourne.
The Mac.Robertson Girls' High School, Melbourne.
Simonds Catholic College, Melbourne.
Made In Japan, Melbourne.
Orchard Grove Primary School, Melbourne.
Box Hill Community Arts Centre, Melbourne.
The Centre Connecting Community, Melbourne.
Templestowe Park Primary School.
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Primary School.
RMIT University, Melbourne.
Mount Waverley Secondary College, Melbourne.
Ikebana International, Melbourne.
Ivanhoe Grammar School, Melbourne.
St Columba's College, Melbourne.
Xavier College, Melbourne.