Kissaten: Melon Soda & Pancake Gouache Painting Workshop

Step into the cosy world of a Japanese kissaten, a traditional Japanese coffee shop known for its nostalgic charm, classic café treats, and slow afternoons.

For this 4-hour gouache painting workshop, we’re bringing a little piece of that retro café magic to the painting table. We’ll be painting two Japanese café favourites: a refreshing melon cream soda topped with a scoop of ice cream, and fluffy Japanese pancakes that look almost too good to eat.

Whether you’re a complete beginner or looking to spend a little more time with your paints, this workshop is a chance to slow down, explore the lovely opaque colours of gouache, and create your own little café-inspired paintings.

No need to worry about drawing everything from scratch. Your outlines will be pre-traced, and I’ll guide you through the painting process step by step, from colour mixing and layering to adding those little details that bring your paintings to life.

Come for the melon soda, stay for the fluffy pancakes, and leave with two paintings you can proudly call your own. Think of it as a little café date, except you get to make the art yourself.

Workshop Details

• Date: 8 November 2026, Sunday
• Time: 2pm–6pm
• Venue: Stickerrific
• Duration: 4 hours
• Fee: RM170
• Suitable for: Intermediate students aged 18 and above (Beginners are welcome! Just a little heads-up that the pace may be challenging for first-timers as we’ll be painting two detailed pieces in 4 hours. I’ll guide you along the way!)

What You’ll Learn

• The basics of painting with gouache
• Colour mixing to achieve those nostalgic café colours
• Brush control, layering, and creating depth
• Painting glossy glass, fizzy soda, creamy ice cream, and fluffy pancakes
• Adding finishing details to make your paintings come alive

Materials Provided

All painting materials will be provided for class use, so you just need to come. Your drawings will be pre-traced, making this workshop a more painting-focused one. 

About the Instructor

Faer is the artist behind Faerslog, a creative art and journaling brand that celebrates cosy creativity, everyday moments, and finding joy in making art. Through gouache painting workshops, Faer hopes to make painting feel approachable, enjoyable, and a little less intimidating. Whether you’re picking up a paintbrush for the first time or looking to grow your skills, Faer is here to guide you along the way, one brushstroke at a time.