Birds and Blooms
Step by step painting workshop series that explores the Japanese visual language of bird-and-flower painting celebrating the relationship between man and nature.
The emphasis is on the process! The class will review the foundations of Sumi-e:
- Introduction to an appreciation of Chinese/Japanese calligraphy and painting
- “Four Treasures” (The ink stick, the ink stone, brush and paper), the equipment and supplies
- Basic exercise on painting birds and composing compositions with flowers.
- Each class begins with breath and hand exercises followed by demonstration, time to paint and contemplate the associated Zen lesson.
- Demonstration of the “Vocabulary of strokes” followed by step-by-step guided instruction on how to paint Birds and Blooms
All levels are welcome, plan to let go and have fun while learning a few new stroke techniques. Int & Adv. will focus on developing their own compositions using The Advanced Paper Roll.
Advanced Students will be provided individualized guidance, work at their own pace discovering “idea” paintings and advanced techniques.
If you need course materials a full sumi-e kit is available here.
Beginning Tutorial Lessons are on YouTube. Please subscribe to Larkin Green Studio YouTube Channel. New lessons will be added on a regular basis
To be added to the wait list, or If you have any questions or want to share the work you plan to mount, please email info@japaneseculturecenter.comand or jcc.sumie@gmail.com.
Starting Sunday July 14, 21, 28th
10:30 AM-12:30 PM CT
or
Tuesday July 16, 23, 30th
3pm – 5pm CT
3 weeks for $90
If you need course materials a full sumi-e kit is available here.
The following brushes are recommended by Larkin Green Sensei:
- https://orientalartsupply.com/collections/frontpage/products/happy dot
- https://orientalartsupply.com/collections/frontpage/products/double-happiness
The following paper is recommended:
- https://orientalartsupply.com/products/patricia-larkin-green-beginners-assorted-roll
- https://orientalartsupply.com/products/patricia-larkin-greens-advanced-assorted-roll
Beginning Tutorial Lessons are on YouTube. Please subscribe to Larkin Green Studio YouTube Channel. New lessons will be added on a regular basis.
To be added to the wait list, or If you have any questions or want to share the work you plan to mount, please email info@japaneseculturecenter.comand or jcc.sumie@gmail.com.
A Zoom link to join the class will be provided upon registering in the Eventbrite confirmation email.
*Registration closes one hour prior to the class time.
