WAGASHI 和菓子
Wagashi are traditional Japanese sweets that come in a range of shapes and sizes; some seasonal, some available all year around. Often simple but intricate in their design, they are morsels of edible art that channel the beauty surrounding culture and nature.
Class listing updated on December 30, 2025
Format: In person, Hands-on from scratch
All materials included
# of Students: 4 - 6
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$120 or 4 prepaid points /person
Approx. 3 hours
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$215 or 7 prepaid points /person
Approx. 5 hours
Nerikiri "Snowflake" 練り切り「雪花」
Each snowflake, with its intricate crystalline pattern, falls silently through the air, reminding us that even the coldest days bring moments of pure artistry. In nerikiri, this fleeting beauty is captured through delicate handwork, creating geometric patterns that mirror nature's mathematical perfection.
Nerikiri “Chrysanthemum” 練り切り「玉菊」
A quiet bloom: calm, even petals gathered around a small yellow heart, with a soft leaf set to one side—gentle, balanced, and quietly elegant.
Nerikiri "Sakura" 練り切り「櫻」
Steamed Yuzu Manju 柚子饅頭
Winter citrus in a warm, tender bun. Soft steamed manju scented with yuzu wraps a smooth white-bean centre—clean, rounded, and quietly aromatic for tea.
Sweet Potato Kintsuba 芋きんつば
On the rural streets in Japan where pedestrians stroll, the warm aroma of roasted sweet potato fills the air. Crisp breeze tells the passerby of the season when these warm wagashi are most desired. Kintsuba, with its crispy skin and tender centre, captures the very essence of this nostalgia. Our version transports the memory to Canada with a twist of local flavours.
Nerikiri “Winter Plum” 練り切り「寒紅梅」
In the stillness of winter, the first colour is plum—tight buds holding warmth against the cold. This nerikiri captures that moment as a wrapped blossom with a quiet yellow heart and a calm soft red.
Private class available for booking from 4 people. Please send us an email with your group’s preferred dates and time, we will try to accommodate.
Class fee is per person per set of materials, subject to HST.
Buddy discount available. See FAQ.
HANDS-ON CLASS INCLUDES:
Relevant recipes
Hands-on practice on recipes as guided by chef instructor
All materials needed – the tools and ingredients we use in class are of top quality
An apron to use during class (you are welcome to bring your own)
Container for you to take away your finished product