Wagashi Workshops

Date & Time

Sunday, October 4, 2026
10:00am - 11:00am
12:00pm - 1:00pm

Fee

$36.75 / Member $29.40

A beginner-friendly series of hands-on cooking workshops to learn the fundamentals of Japanese style confections (commonly called 和菓子 wagashi), traditionally enjoyed with tea.

Celebrate autumn's beauty with a hands-on Japanese wagashi-making class during a day to explore Japanese arts, culture, and history.

Step into the delicate and creative world of Japanese sweets with Sen from Kintoki Sweets.

In this fun, hands-on workshop, Sen will guide you in creating Kaede (楓)—beautiful Japanese maple leaf-shaped mochi rice nougat candies with a subtle, delicious maple flavour.

Inspired by the vibrant colours and quiet beauty of autumn, these autumn-inspired sweets capture the flavour of Canada’s maple season. Beautiful to look at and delicious to eat, they are also vegan and gluten-free!

🍁 Everyone Is Welcome

Whether you love Japanese culture, enjoy making sweets, or simply want to try something new, this workshop is a wonderful way to celebrate the season.

  • Anyone curious about Japanese sweets and culture
  • Anyone who loves Japanese foods and sweets
  • Beginners welcome—no previous wagashi-making experience is required

Come create something beautiful with your hands, discover the artistry behind Japanese sweets, and take home a taste of autumn.

What to Bring

Please bring your own apron and a small container to take home your creations at the end of the class.

About the Instructor

Sen Sakamoto of Kintoki Sweets

English/日本語
Sen Sakamoto is a Vancouver-based creative designer, wagashi maker, and passionate educator on traditional Japanese foods and culture. Follow her at KintokiSweets on Instagram for regular deep dives into the world of seasonal wagashi and other Japanese traditions.