Message from the Founder of
the Professional Artistes Workshop
Ms Kam Wah Ho
I have been devoted to the media and performing arts industries for over 45 years, living an incredibly fast-paced life every day in Hong Kong. Until 2017, at the age of 60, I had the opportunity to receive comprehensive and professional bakery and pastry training at Le Cordon Bleu in Tokyo. Besides seeking knowledge and skill, at the same time, I learned to enjoy life and build new friendships during the course. Afterwards, I had the chance to learn further from many Japanese artisan teachers and to study at the Torigoe School of Baking. I always gain something new from every chance I study, and I gradually realise the impulse of the Japanese artisan culture which is worthy of my full respect.
The learning process allows me to regain motivation and enjoy life as a woman of the golden age which also gives out abundant positive energy. It is also a good opportunity for meditation to broaden my mind and allow more space to process my thoughts that may apply to daily life.
I sincerely hope to grasp the opportunity and share this sense of living with everyone. This is the reason I decided to establish my dream studio in Japan, the Professional Artistes Workshop, for the dedication to sharing with friends around the globe about the Japanese culture, the craftsman’s spirit, and the Japanese aesthetics of everyday life.
In terms of business collaborations, I would like to express my heartfelt thanks and sincerity for cooperating with all craftsmen and artisan teachers. Friendship is always the first, a win-win relationship is a goal. I hope we will establish a long-term cooperative relationship with each other in the years to come. I always treasure your advice and guidance. Thank you!
Biography of the Founder Ms Kam Wah Ho
Ms Kam Wah Ho has been engaged in the performing arts and media industries for more than 45 years. Over the years, her scope of work includes radio broadcasting, directing, event planning and production, film distribution, PR and marketing, dubbing, as well as artist management.
Being well known in the industry for her extensive network and coordinating skills, she has been elected as the Vice President and Executive Secretary of the Hong Kong Performing Artistes Guild from 2001 to 2007; the Executive Secretary of the Federation of Hong Kong Filmmakers; and the Director of the Hong Kong Film Awards.
The 1980s to the 90s was the golden time of the music, film and television industries in Hong Kong. Ms Ho was the Programme Officer of Radio Television Hong Kong (RTHK) who served as a producer of many prime-time radio programmes together with more than a hundred variety shows and concerts. She successfully arranged for the top 4 favourite male singers known as the “Four Heavenly Kings” Jacky Cheung, Andy Lau, Leon Lai, and Aaron Kwok to perform on the stage together at “Solar Project Concert”. She organised the “Christmas Night Parade and Concert” which the performance by Jacky Cheung and Takako Nishizaki set a precedent for the combination of classical music with pop songs. Ms Ho also coordinated the project “Mobile Live Broadcasting Studio” that brought the radio DJs and the broadcasting venue to the shopping malls. Furthermore, she was responsible for the training programmes of the new DJs.
After switching to work for the business sector in the late 1990s, Ms Ho was still creative and active in the media and publicity, including the launch of Circle K Convenience Store’s “Convenience Media” for new product promotions. She also advertised for the publicity of the Korean movie “Bichunmoo” which was released in Hong Kong. She also served as the Marketing Communications Director for the first Korean Extravaganza which successfully sparked the popularity of the Korean Wave in Hong Kong.
After 2000, with her profound resources in the performing arts industry, Ms Ho had been in charge of the Hong Kong artists’ coordination for mainland media and government agencies, including several film festivals and award ceremonies of the National Radio and Television Administration. At the same time, she was the Project Consultant for some mainland film and TV companies.
Culinary Qualifications
In 2015, she planned to retire and accidentally found an interest in cooking and baking. She studied in various culinary schools and obtained the qualifications as follows:
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Basic Boulangerie Certificate, Le Cordon Bleu Tokyo, 2017
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Boulangerie Diploma, Le Cordon Bleu Tokyo, 2018
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Bread Basic Course Certificate, ABC Cooking Studio, 2016
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Bread Master Course Certificate and License , ABC Cooking Studio, 2016
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Cake Basic Course Certificate, ABC cooking studio, 2016
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The 15th Basic Baking Class graduate 2019, Torigoe School of Baking, Japan (first place in the class for the written test)
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Certified Nerikiri Art Instructor, Japan Salonaise Association, 2018
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Certified Decosyokupan Instructor, Japan Salonaise Association, 2018
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Confectionery & Bakery Experience Course Certificate, Japan Cake & Confectionary College, 2019
In the autumn of 2018, Ms Ho met a famous Japanese baking craftsman Mr. Tsuyoshi Eitoku. She went to Yokohama at Mr. Tsuyoshi Eitoku 's bakery many times for learning master’s skills.
In the winter of 2019, she decided to combine her previous production work experience with her interest in cooking, making the art of living a career goal for the second half of her life. In Jan of 2023, Ms Ho started a business in Japan. "A life dedicated to work” with an unretiring spirit of Japanese craftsmen.