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- $60.00
- Single Session
Decorative Sushi Roll Making: Cat & Paw Print
Description
Learn decorative sushi roll making in NYC through Kazari Maki Zushi, Japan’s art of patterned sushi.
In this hands-on workshop, you’ll make two playful designs: a cat face roll and a cat paw print roll. The picture is built inside the sushi roll, so when you slice it, the design appears in every piece.
This process is different from regular sushi making. You’ll create small sushi “building blocks,” then assemble them into an image inside the roll. It may look detailed at first, but the class is beginner-friendly and no sushi experience is needed.
For this Cat & Paw Print theme, the colors come from food ingredients such as black sesame, beet powder, nori, cheese stick, and yamagobo, a pickled burdock root. The result is both cute and edible, bringing together Japanese food culture, visual design, and the simple fun of making something by hand.
This class is a good fit for cat lovers, food lovers, families, friends, and anyone looking for a creative cooking experience. You can enjoy your sushi during class or take your rolls home to share.
The workshop is taught by Hiroyo Belmonte, a native of Hokkaido, Japan. She has studied baking, pastry, and wagashi in Japan, completed bread technique training at the Institute of Culinary Education in New York, and holds a Level 1 instructor certification in decorative sushi from the Japan Sushi Instructors Association.
What to Expect
- A beginner-friendly introduction to Kazari Maki-Zushi, the Japanese art of decorative sushi roll making
- A hands-on cooking experience where you create small sushi “building blocks” and assemble them into a pattern inside the roll
- A fun reveal moment when the roll is sliced and the design appears
- A creative way to experience Japanese food culture through color, shape, and taste
- Decorative sushi rolls to enjoy and share at the end of class
How It Works
- The class begins with a short introduction to Kazari Maki Zushi and the ingredients used for the Cat & Paw Print designs
- Hiroyo will guide learners step by step as they build, assemble, and roll their sushi
- After the rolls are complete, learners will slice them open to reveal the cat face and paw print patterns inside
- Learners can enjoy their sushi during class or take the rolls home to share
Supplies And Materials
- All ingredients and tools are provided
- Nori: used to wrap and outline parts of the design
- Sushi rice: used as the base for the decorative rolls
- Beet powder: used to color the rice for the pink paw pads
- Black sesame seed: used to tint the rice for the cat’s coat
- Cheese stick: used for the cat’s eyes
- Yamagobo: pickled burdock root used for the cat’s nose
- Basic sushi-making and kitchen tools will be provided for assembling, rolling, and slicing
Space and Atmosphere
- Simple and minimal setup, Dedicated classroom or studio room, Clean and well maintained, Bright with natural light
What To Bring
- If you have mild food allergies or dietary restrictions, please let the instructor know at the beginning of class
Cancellation Policy
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Some classes have a class-specific cancellation, refund, or credit policy. If applicable, it will be listed in the class description and will apply where it differs from the general policy below. Please review the full class description before booking.
Tickets are refundable if canceled at least 7 days before the event. If you cancel, a cancellation fee equal to the payment processing cost for the transaction, approximately 3% of the booking total, will be deducted from your refund.
If you’re unable to attend, you’re welcome to give your ticket to a friend. Please have them check in using your name.
In the rare case that the event does not meet minimum participation requirements, we’ll contact ticket holders at least 48 hours in advance with the option to reschedule or receive a refund, excluding the nonrefundable payment processing cost.
To learn more or if you have questions, please review our cancellation details. If you need to request a cancellation under a class-specific policy, please email support@dobedous.com with the class name and your order number, or use the contact form in the footer.
Location
Bo Lee – Primary Location, 964 Dean Street, 201, Brooklyn, NY, 11238 View Direction
Who This Is For
- Adults, 18+
- This workshop is beginner-friendly and can be enjoyed by adults, teens, and older children. Recommended for ages 10 and up, with adult participation for younger learners.
Good To Know Tips
Arrive a little early
Please arrive about 10 minutes before the class starts so you can settle in comfortably.
Check your confirmation email
After booking, you’ll receive a confirmation email with directions and any important details for the class.
What to expect
Class format, materials, and preparation are all outlined in the class description. Most classes are beginner-friendly unless noted otherwise.
About the instructor
All classes are taught by vetted artists and makers who are experienced in both their craft and teaching.
Why DoBeDoUs
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