Sumi-e Ink Painting Landscape 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 and 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 landscapes.
Materials: Medium/hard idea brush*, grinding ink stone (suzuri)*, ink stick (sumi)*, small soy sauce dish*, ma paper (12" x 18")*, felt (1 yd) and water container to wash brushes. *Available in the Museum Store.
4-week session: Jan. 7, 14, 21, 28
Cost: $60 (Members $55)
Advance Registration Required