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ClassBento money-back guarantee
Our mission is to improve mental wellbeing through our workshops and experiences. We curate our teachers and hosts carefully to ensure that they are of high quality.
That's why we provide a money-back guarantee*: If you're unsatisfied with this experience, just leave it at least 20 minutes before it ends, and tell us (the ClassBento team) the reason for your dissatisfaction within 4 hours of that time, and we'll provide you with a refund.
* We may choose to limit our refund per customer at £500. In some rare cases, we may also require you to show us your photo ID before we process the refund.
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Q: What ages is this class suitable for?
A: 7 to 11 years. Adult accompaniment is not required.
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A: Free to cancel or reschedule up until 7 days before the class
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A: 1.5 hours, £20 per guest
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Meet the Four Treasures
Introduce children to sumi-e's essential tools: soft brushes, rich ink, delicate rice paper, and inkstone, ready for young artists to explore bamboo leaves and seasonal blossoms with mindful strokes.
Mindful Strokes Build Focus & Calm
Watch children discover sumi-e's magic: one breath, one stroke. The single, intentional mark teaches patience and presence, turning screen time into mindful creativity that boosts focus and emotional wellbeing.
Authentic Masterpieces with Red Seals
Children create 1–2 genuine sumi-e paintings and proudly add traditional red seals: their authentic artist signature! This empowering ritual transforms young painters into confident creators who take home gallery-worthy art.
- Learn about the traditional “Four Treasures” of sumi-e: brush, ink, paper, and inkstone.
- Practise brush techniques and pressure to create flowing lines.
- Paint various natural-inspired subjects of the day's theme on rice paper.
- Explore focus and creativity through mindful, single-stroke painting.
- Seal finished paintings with a traditional red artist chop!
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Children will create 1–2 completed sumi-e paintings of the day's theme, each stamped with a traditional red artist's seal – their signature as official creators!
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Beginner-friendly.
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Just themselves!
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Suitable for kids from 7 to 11 years old.
Adult accompaniment is not required.
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Recent reviews of Children's Sumi-e Workshop: Japanese Ink Painting
- 5/5 from Michelle Poole, attended Aug 2026: Our eldest (11) and middle child (8) both took this class with a friend on separate occasions. They loved every second. It was such a creative but peaceful workspace. Jasmine was an excellent teacher. Knowledgeable, patient and inspiring.
- 5/5 from Eric, attended Apr 2026: My 9-year-old had an amazing time at Jasmine’s workshop! She learns real Japanese ink techniques which I don’t think are available anywhere else in the area. Highly recommend
- 5/5 from Krista Cheng, attended Apr 2026: My 8 years old first time tried the Japanese ink painting. She loves it! The paintings taken home are beautiful and Jasmine the tutor is amazing. Definitely a go for future workshops!
- 5/5 from Anonymised ClassBento customer, attended Apr 2026: In my daughter's words: The sumi - e worksop was amazing experience. Jasmine is very kind, patient and talented teacher/ artist. The studio is very nice, comfortable and has everything you need for your lesson. I can not wait to come back. Thank you
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Kapok House Sumi-e brings the serene beauty of Japanese ink painting to Altrincham and Didsbury, where delicate rice paper meets mindful brushstrokes that capture nature's quiet moments. Rooted in Zen philosophy, each stroke reflects your inner calm as you explore bamboo's gentle sway or lotus blossoms unfolding. Our beginner-friendly workshops welcome all ages and skill levels, including special sessions for children ages 7+ who love discovering ink's magic. You'll hold the Four Treasures (brush, ink, paper, and inkstone), learn fluid pressure and dilution, then lose yourself painting simple leaves to flowing forms in our peaceful studios. It's less about perfect pictures and more about presence.— Jasmine Lau, Kapok House
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