ART CLASSES

Available by appointment

Learn the basics of Gyotaku printing in 2 class formats

1. Hands On - Make your own print to take home!

2. Art Demo - Watch and learn the specialised process

Classes are available 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

• Coffee, tea, water provided

• Resource sheet for suppliers and practising at home

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 too)

FAQS

• Best for 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. $300pp for minimum 4 people private class

• 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

• Resource sheet for suppliers and practising at home

RUN SHEET

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

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

FAQS

• Max 14 people due to space (standing or seated at kitchen counter)

• Bookings are required 1 week ahead. $1500 ($150pp at 10pax)

• Demos can be added to any private dining bookings at discounted rates

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

ART & PRIVATE DINING PACKAGES

We offer exclusive gyotaku art and dining experiences that are a truly one-of-a-kind!

1. Class & Lunch Package. 2 hour hands-on class with light lunch (private dining). Best suits 4-6 people

2. Art & Dining Package. 30min art demo with private dining. Best suits 8-18 people.

3. Fishing, Art & Dining Package. Add on a local fishing charter that lets you catch and print a fish you caught yourself. Best suits 4-6 people.

Email admin@pipitrestaurant for our art & dining brochure

The ethos of the artwork (and Pipit’s food) is grounded in maximising whole animals and connecting to local coastal landscapes.   The prints also explores:  

1. biology (features, textures, how fish swim)  

2. connection to recipes (each artwork is connected to a menu dish)  

3. locality of produce (noted by supplier, latitude and longitude)  

4. seasonality of produce (prints only can happen when the ingredient is available)  

Contact us for a full artist statement/ artist CV

RECENT WORKS

Ben’s gyotaku works are on display at

1. Shosho Adelaide. See > HERE

2. Tweed Valley Hospital (public art program)

3. Reed House, Melbourne

4. Reverie Restaurant, Washington

5. Contra, New York

6. Three Blue Ducks, Bellingen

7. Restaurant Elsie, Magnetic Island

COMMISSIONS

Contact admin@pipitrestaurant.com for custom projects

This can include:

• Recipe commissions (original prints based on your recipe)

• Fishing commissions (original prints of something you caught)

• Wallpaper and Wall Art commissions

• “Artist in Residence” with sustainable fisheries, farmers and agri-tourism businesses Australia-wide.

• Specialised decal prints (eg prints for surfboard decals)