5-Week Art Retreat: Japanese Dry Pastel Art Course

Pastel Nagomi Art Basic Instructor Certificate Course - A mindful pastel art course for absolute beginners.



3 x 7 hours

Class size 1 to 4 (public classes), 1 to 30

  £600 - £700 (£700 per guest when you book for 1 guest, £600/guest for 2+ guests) (PayPal Pay in 3 available)
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Colouring with your fingertips

Colouring with Your Fingertips

Familiarise yourself to apply dry pastel colour with your fingertips.


Create natural gradations

Create Natural Gradations

Make a smooth and watercolour like transition simply with fingers.


Make stencils from simple sketches

Make Stencils from Simple Sketches

Prepare paper stencils together to make small details where necessary.


Use rubbers and kneaded erasers for more details

Use Rubbers and Kneaded Erasers for More Details

Learn to use rubbers and kneaded erasers to create different shades and effects.


Discover the soothing world of Pastel Nagomi Art in this immersive certification course, a Japanese mindful practice designed to foster healing and relaxation. Since its inception in 2003, this unique medium has been celebrated for its ability to reduce stress and enhance mental wellbeing – making it a favourite tool for educators and social workers across the globe.
In this workshop, you'll bypass traditional paintbrushes and learn to draw directly with hard pastel colours using your fingertips. There’s a certain kind of magic in the tactile experience of touching the paper; it allows you to express yourself freely while your daily worries naturally fade away. Whether you're a complete beginner or a seasoned creator, you'll find it easy to produce beautiful, transparent artworks with warm and gentle tones in just a short amount of time.
Throughout this comprehensive training, you'll be guided through the following:
  • No painting experience required – Start from the very beginning in a low-pressure environment.
  • Master Nagomi Art techniques – Learn the essential skills through step-by-step guidance.
  • Become an associate instructor – Complete at least 20 paintings to earn a globally recognised qualification.
  • Personalised training – Enjoy private or small-group sessions tailored to your specific needs.
  • Expert mentorship – Learn from a highly experienced instructor with deep knowledge of the craft.
  • Expressive therapeutic art – Gain the skills to host your own experience workshops and share the joy with others.
By the end of these sessions, you'll have moved beyond simple sketching to find a deep sense of serenity and accomplishment. You’ll walk away with a portfolio of 20 hand-painted pieces and a professional certificate issued from Japan, marking your transition into a qualified instructor ready to inspire your own community. This experience offers a refreshing shift in perspective that stays with you long after the final pastel is put away.

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What you'll get
  • Pastel colours and a full set of tools to take home.
  • An official teaching manual.
  • Your finished artworks in 15cm squares to take home.
  • An option to apply for a certificate from Japan JPHAA with no additional costs (submission of assignments will be required within 3 months after course completion).
Knowledge required
Completely beginner-friendly.
What to bring
Just yourself. If you need any snacks, it's advised to bring them along.
Session repeats

This class series runs over 3 consecutive sessions, at the same time every week.

Suitable for

This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a date idea, birthday or hen do.

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

Location

KOPPEL Kingston, Thames Street, Kingston Upon Thames

7 minutes walk from Kingston Train Station

Your teacher can also travel within 10 miles of Kingston upon Thames, to a venue of your choice for a private class.

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LITTLE DOU DOU
LITTLE DOU DOU

female Women-owned

I founded Intuitive Mandala in 2019. I discovered this meditative drawing method when I started practicing hypnotherapy, meditation, and other holistic healing. At the beginning, it was more like a self-help remedy for myself when I tried to find my own tranquility out of the hectic life. I enjoyed doing it a lot, and I started sharing it in my neighborhood in Hong Kong to help people find peacefulness in their hearts.
I taught hundreds of students my intuitive mandala techniques and received a whole lot of positive feedback. Please join me if you're interested in experiencing this mindfulness drawing.
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