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 Grass Orchid leaves, petals, rocks and the basic composition of a Grass Orchid painting
- Each class begins with a Zen lesson followed by breath and hand exercises.
- Demonstration of the “Vocabulary of strokes followed by step-by-step guided instruction on how to paint “The Four Gentlemen: The Grass Orchid Path”
Int & Adv. will focus on Leaves, Petals, Rocks and composing paintings using Paper from The Advanced Paper Roll. Advanced Students will be provided individualized guidance, work at their own pace discovering “idea” paintings and advanced techniques. All levels are welcome, plan to let go and have fun while learning a few new stroke techniques.
All levels are welcome, plan to let go and have fun while learning a few new stroke 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
All levels are welcome, plan to let go and have fun while learning a few new stroke techniques.
Starting Sunday, April 7, 2024 · 10:30am – 12:30pm CST
April 7, 14, 21 & 28
4 weeks for $120
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/full-lotus-brush
- 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.com and 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.
