ART CLASSES

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

Public classes are available on Mon mornings (or any day with private dining)

These unique classes suits chefs, artists, fishermen, foodies, families, couples and corporate groups.

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 fish and 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)

• $280 pp when minimum 4 people

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

• No prior art experience needed. This is designed for beginners

• Suits all ages. Kids and teenagers are welcome with parents

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

• Suits 10-14 people due to space (standing or seated at kitchen counter)

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

• Art Demos can be added to any private dining booking 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 from Gold Coast/ Ballina with Reveling (tour partners) that lets you catch and print a fish you caught. Best suits 4-8 people.

Email admin@pipitrestaurant for our art & dining prices

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)  

5. sustainable seafood (we buy based on MCS’ Good Fish guide)

Email 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

8. Alphabet Cafe, Brisbane

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.