ART CLASSES
Available by appointment

Learn the basics for Gyotaku printing in 3 class formats

1. Hands On - Make a print to take home!

2. Art Demo - Learn the specialised process

3. Food x Art Demo - Watch art demo and taste food demos connecting our whole-animal ethos

Classes are on Mon or Tues mornings (or any day when in conjunction with private dining)

The hands on class includes

• Specialised info and direct access to chefs in a fun and small setting

• All art equipment (inks and rice paper).

• Fish to print (species are subject to seasonal availability). Must be comfortable to handle whole animals

• Vegetarian classes are also available - please request at the time of booking

• BYO FISH OPTION - If you are fisherman you can bring a whole fish you caught yourself! Best to be dried in fridge for 24-48hrs

• Coffee, tea, water, snack provided

• Art prints and posters are available for purchase on the day

• Resource sheet for suppliers and practising at home

SAMPLE RUN SHEET

1. Intro and print demo by Ben (30min)

2. 1 x practice print + 1 x rice paper print (1 hour)

3. Retouch linework demo by Ben (30mins)

   You will have a base print at the end of the class (extra linework can be done at home as optional)

PRIVATE BOOKING FAQS

• Best with 4-5 people due to space and nature of the activity (larger groups please book the demo class format)

• Bookings are required 1 week ahead. $250pp for minimum 4 people

• The class is standing at kitchen benches and seated at counters

• No prior art experience needed, This is for beginners

This demonstration format includes

• Specialised info and direct access to chefs in a fun and small setting

• Vegetarian classes are also available - please request at the time of booking

• Coffee, tea, water provided

• Art prints and posters are available for purchase on the day

SAMPLE RUN SHEET

1. Intro and print demo by Ben (30min)

2. Open question and answer time (+ 15mins)

PRIVATE BOOKING FAQS

• Best for 8-10 pax. Max 14 people due to space (standing or seated at kitchen counter)

• $1450 ($145pp at 10pax) when stand-alone event

• Demos can be added to private dining bookings at reduced rates

• For larger groups over 14pax or off-site demos (class excursions etc), please email us for options

“Food x Art” Class shows the gyotaku art process and how that connects to maximising whole ingredients (see our Produce Ethos > HERE)

This class includes

• Specialised info and direct access to chefs in a fun and small setting

• Gyotaku art talk and demonstration

• Food talk and demonstrations with tasters (4-6 savoury snacks)

• Art prints and posters are available for purchase on the day

• Coffee, tea, water, food tasters/snacks provided.

• Vegetarian classes are also available - please request at the time of booking

SAMPLE RUN SHEET

1. ART - Intro and art print demo by Ben (30-45min)
   Gyotaku print process of 1 x squid or fish (type is subject to seasonal availability)

2. FOOD - cooking demos by Ben (45-60mins)
   How to maximise produce and minimise waste by showing 5-6 ways the printed ingredient can be used in cooking
   Techniques and principles may include preserves, garums, vinegars, ferments, wood-fire cooking and cured meats
   Includes eating canapés that demonstrate these techniques

BOOKING FAQS

• Bookings are required 1 week ahead. $280pp minimum 4

• The class is seated at counters looking into open kitchen. Max 8 people for best viewing

• Food is included, please note any food allergies and dietaries

The print works explores the:

• kitchen journey. Each artwork is connected to a menu dish

• features and textures of ingredients

• produce connections in recipes  

• geographic location and connected suppliers/ farmers 

• seasonality of produce (prints only happen when it is available)  

Learn more > HERE (download PDF artist statement/ artist CV)

Commissioned works can be seen at

1. Shosho Adelaide. See > HERE

2. Tweed Valley Hospital Public Art program (opening early 2024)

Contact admin@pipitrestaurant.com for custom projects

This includes:

• Recipe commissions (original prints based on your recipe)

• Fisherman commissions (original prints of something you caught)

• Wallpaper and Wall Art commissions (large scale works where we scan and scale works).

• “Artist in Residence” with sustainable fisheries & farmers Australia-wide. Customise prints for mutual exchange on produce that informs our kitchen.

• Specialised print (eg rice paper prints for surfboard decals)

• Demos & excursions for school groups and corporate groups