Sumi-e Ink Painting Floral Class

Sumi-e is a form of Japanese ink painting brought from China in the 12th century. Primarily done in black ink, the name literally means, "charcoal drawing" in Japanese. Students learn to grind their own ink using an ink stick and a grinding stone. They will also learn how to hold and utilize brushes to create the primary sumi-e brushstrokes. The course begins with a review of basic techniques and then students are guided as they create paintings of floral subjects. Advance Registration Required
Materials: Orchid-bamboo brush*, medium flow brush* or medium soft brush*, medium horsehair brush or fine line brush*, grinding ink stone (suzuri)*, ink stick (sumi)*, small soy sauce dish*, shuen paper (27" x 18")*, felt (1 yd), and water container to wash brushes.
*Available in the Museum Store.
4-week session: Apr. 8, 15, 22, 29
Cost: $60 (Members $55)