Through step-by-step instructor demonstrations and hands-on brush painting projects using the "Four Treasures", you will explore this ancient and elegant art and leave class with two completed projects. Subjects for each workshop vary. Additionally, we explore the fundamentals of Chinese and Japanese calligraphy.
NO PREVIOUS ART EXPERIENCE NECESSARY. Classroom materials provided (bring your own if you have them). Against a backdrop of meditative music, these workshops are your doorway to the exciting, yet, contemplative world of Asian art.
Workshops at my studio are small (usually eight participants) and may fill up quickly. Workshops generally are from 10-4PM with a forty five minute lunch break. Bring a bag lunch or eat locally. Light beverages and snacks provided.
2024 Workshops
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"Meditations in Ink" : Plum Blossom Saturday, June 22,2024 10-4PM
Against a backdrop of meditative music, this day- long workshop is your doorway to the exciting, yet, contemplative world of Asian art!
This workshop is for those interested in learning & using the traditional tools & techniques of Asian Brush Painting ("sumi-e" in Japan).
Through step-by-step instructor demonstrations and hands-on brush painting projects, you will explore this ancient and elegant art form. Using the "Four Treasures" (bamboo brushes, handground ink, inkstone, and rice paper), you will leave class with two completed works. Subjects for the workshop will be Plum Blossom & Calligraphy. Plum is the symbol of late winter and for nature walking down the path to the gate of Spring. Previous art experience not necessary. All materials provided. Workshop fee: $185
Workshop held at Welcoming Pines Studio,
31 Boss Avenue, Portsmouth, NH 03801 (603) 433-8484
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"Meditations in Ink": Chrysanthemum Saturday, July 27, 2024 10-4PM
Asian Brush Painting Workshop: Chrysanthemum
Against a backdrop of meditative music, this day- long workshop is your doorway to the exciting, yet, contemplative world of Asian art!
This workshop is for those interested in learning & using the traditional tools & techniques of Asian Brush Painting ("sumi-e" in Japan).
Through step-by-step instructor demonstrations and hands-on brush painting projects, you will explore this ancient and elegant art form. Using the "Four Treasures" (bamboo brushes, handground ink, inkstone, and rice paper), you will leave class with two completed works. Subjects for the workshop will be Chrysanthemum & Calligraphy. Chrysanthemum is the symbol of Autumn, loyalty and enduring friendship. Come learn to paint this noble flower of the East!
Previous art experience not necessary. All materials provided. Class fee: $185
Workshop held at Welcoming Pines Studio,
31 Boss Avenue, Portsmouth, NH 03801 (603) 433-8484
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"Meditations in Ink": Landscape Saturday, Aug 24,2024 10-4PM
Against a backdrop of meditative music, this day- long workshop is your doorway to the exciting, yet, contemplative world of Asian art!
This workshop is for those interested in learning & using the traditional tools & techniques of Asian Brush Painting ("sumi-e" in Japan).
Through step-by-step instructor demonstrations and hands-on brush painting projects, you will explore this ancient and elegant art form. Using the "Four Treasures" (bamboo brushes, handground ink, inkstone, and rice paper), you will leave class with two completed works. Subjects for the workshop will be Landscape/Pine Tree & Calligraphy.
Hidden in mountain canyons, clinging to rocky cliffs…the pine tree, rocks, mist and mountains, are an enchanting combination. Previous art experience not necessary. All materials provided. Class fee: $185
Workshop held at Welcoming Pines Studio,
31 Boss Avenue, Portsmouth, NH 03801 (603) 433-8484