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Virtual October Sumi-e Classes (Sundays)

October 1, 2023 @ 10:30 am - 12:30 pm

Japanese ink painting, (sumi-e) is the art of painting using brush (fude), ink (sumi) and thin absorbent “rice-paper” (washi).

The Language of Trees: Classes meet Virtually on Sunday

Introduction to an appreciation of Chinese/Japanese calligraphy and painting.

Learning the vocabulary of sumi-e strokes through the language of trees.

Int and Adv (prerequisite Trees class) will focus on “Tsuke Tate” technique: 10 stroke Tree, 3 stroke Tree, 1 stroke Tree, Dots; “Bokashi” shading technique and composing a painting using Paper from The Advanced Paper Roll 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.

Sundays Starting Oct 1.

Sunday Time (CST) :10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

October 1, 8, 15, 22

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:

The following paper is recommended:

Beginning Tutorial Lessons are on YouTube. Please subscribe to Larkin Green Studio YouTube Channel. New lessons will be added on a regular basis

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.