“Yumi was very helpful and polite. She is very skilled and talented and has no problem sharing her techniques.
We had lots of fun learning this new form of art and would happily return to more of Yumi's classes.”
“Yumi was an excellent teacher, who patiently showed us the basics of Shine Carving and provided guidance and encouragement throughout the workshop. Alison assisted the class and made us an authentic Matcha Latte to drink while working on our carving. The experience was a lot of fun and very relaxing. It was great to destress and learn something new at the same time.
Would highly recommend!”
“Yumi and Alice are very friendly and patient with us, they even made us an authentic matcha latte for the class! The shine carving is easy to pick up as a beginner and super fun when you know how to create your own pattern. Would love to come back to do more!”
“Ayumi is an amazing, patient, and encouraging teacher who created a calming and relaxing space to learn the craft of Japanese carving. For a few hours, my friend and I were able to slow down, focus on something creative, enjoy a stunning view, soothing music, and a delicious cup of matcha prepared by Alison.
One of the most rewarding parts was seeing our progress throughout the workshop. With Ayumi’s gentle guidance, we went from beginners to creating something we felt truly proud of, and left with a handmade keepsake to display. We couldn’t stop talking afterwards about how much we enjoyed the entire experience! I would highly recommend this workshop and encourage anyone to try it!”
“Yumi was very knowledgeable and patient. It was interesting to use the carving tools to create beautiful intricate patterns. The complimentary matcha latte was a lovely accompaniment. Thank you again Yumi for being a lovely and friendly teacher and would definitely recommend and book another class in the near future!”
“Yumi is a warm, friendly and enthusiastic teacher who passes on her culture and art to her students with vibrance. It’s an absolute delight to learn Shine Carving from her. The experience is very therapeutic and also easy to learn. I’ve been twice and both times have been wonderful, you are even offered traditional matcha whilst you are there!”
