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A Mindful Creative Afternoon
Curated by Japanese Artists

Step into a thoughtfully curated afternoon

where Japanese artistry meets creativity, mindfulness, and cafe culture.

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Opening Live Performance

Please note: The performance at Vireu Macquarie Park will be carried on indoors, and in a different style from the above image.

Your journey begins with a Live Sumi-e (ink wash painting) Performance by Masayo, that sparks creativity and focus. Immerse yourself in a captivating performance designed to center your focus and set the tone for the afternoon.

Artist Feature

Masayo Colley is a Japanese artist, specialising in the Japanese art of ink brush painting, and is especially drawn to the expressive movement and beauty of brush and black ink. Inspired by both Impressionism and Japonism, she seeks to create a unique fusion of Eastern and Western styles through her art.

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4 workshops - to choose from

Choose your experience.
Following the performance, guests will transition into their chosen curated creative activities for an hour + of hands-on creation. Our team is dedicated to offer a mindful afternoon with a uniques craft session for you to enjoy.

The Art of Sumi-e

Discover the calming beauty of traditional Japanese ink wash painting through expressive brushwork and flowing monochrome tones. Guided by a Japanese artist, guests will explore simple yet elegant techniques inspired by nature and mindfulness.

This meditative creative session invites you to slow down, breathe, and experience the quiet beauty of Japanese artistry through ink, movement, and form.

Art Lab

Wearable Art:

Transform colourful recycled bottle caps into contemporary wearable art pieces through cutting, layering, and playful composition techniques. Each guest will create their own unique earrings or accessories inspired by modern design and sustainable creativity.

A fun and stylish workshop that blends fashion, colour, and environmental mindfulness into bold statement pieces you can proudly wear home.
Available as pierced or clip-on earrings　

Secret Twincle

Botanical Bloom Box Workshop:

Create a beautifully styled everlasting bloom arrangement using carefully curated dried and preserved flowers in rich, vibrant colours.

Despite being dried botanicals, the floral pieces remain wonderfully bright and expressive, bringing warmth and elegance into your home or workspace. Soft pink palette or a warm yellow-inspired theme to choose from.

Atelier Green Nest

Aroma Succulent Pot:

Create a miniature succulent arrangement using sculpting and artistic finishing techniques.
Paired with aromatic coffee beans in a ceramic pot, the piece brings a soft café-inspired aroma and becomes a unique decorative accent for your home or workspace.

A calming and mindful creative experience with no watering or maintenance required.

Minime Studio

Meet the artists

Cafe Catering

In partnership with our host café, we provide a refined culinary experience:

On Arrival: A curated café beverage to welcome you
Mid-Session: A selection of light, Japanese-inspired sweets and savory bites.

Door Prizes

As part of the experience, we are pleased to offer a selection of special door prizes for guests to enjoy. Each participating artist will contribute a small handcrafted gift, thoughtfully selected to reflect their unique creative style and artistic practice.