The Grass Orchid Path: New Class Series in 2022
The Path of the Four Gentlemen
The Grass Orchid Path
2022 Feb/March Sumi-e on Sunday: The Grass Orchid Path
Grass Orchid on Rock by Patricia Larkin Green Sumi-e painting
Time: Sundays 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Dates: Feb 20, 27, March 6, 13,
2022 Feb/ March Sumi-e on Tuesday: The Grass Orchid Path
Time: Tuesday 3:00 PM CT- 5:00 PM CT
Dates: Feb 22, March 1, 8, 15,
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
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- 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.
2022 Classes for Jan-Feb
Japanese Culture Center Sumi-e Zoom classes Patricia Larkin Green 2022
Jan-Feb: Four Gentlemen; Bamboo and Beyond for Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced
Dates: January 16, 23, 30, and Feb 6
- Introduction to an appreciation of Chinese/Japanese calligraphy and painting
- and the equipment and supplies: “Four Treasures” (The ink stick, the ink stone, brush and paper)
- Basic exercise on painting bamboo trunks, branches, and leaves, and the basic composition of a bamboo painting
- Each class will 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: Bamboo I”
- Int & Adv. will focus on Stems, Branches, Leaves and composing a painting 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.
Jan-Feb New Class TIme on Tuesday: Four Gentlemen; Bamboo and Beyond for Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced
Time: Tuesdays 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM CT (Please check your time zone)Dates: January 18, 25, and Feb 1 & 8
- Introduction to an appreciation of Chinese/Japanese calligraphy and painting
- and the equipment and supplies: “Four Treasures” (The ink stick, the ink stone, brush and paper)
- Basic exercise on painting bamboo trunks, branches, and leaves, and the basic composition of a bamboo painting
- Each class will 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: Bamboo I”
- Int & Adv. will focus on Stems, Branches, Leaves and composing a painting 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.
教土格: Passed Genshin-kai Shodo Exam
Genshin-kai: The Japanese Calligraphy Association in Japan, 教土格 (Teacher) 2021 under the teachings of master calligrapher Hekiun Oda.
2021 Sumi-e Zoom classes
Japanese Culture Center with Patricia Larkin Green
will continue in 2021
Dates: February 7, 14, 21, and 28
The emphasis is on the process! The Class will be introduced to the “Four Treasures” (The ink stick, the ink stone, brush and paper) and each class will begin with a demonstration then guided instruction on how to paint “The Four Gentlemen” (The lessons introduce the student to the four basic strokes groups). Int & Adv. will focus on Stems, Branches, Leaves and composing a painting 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.
April: The Language of Trees: Beg/Int & Adv:April 4, 11, 18, 25
Time: 10:30 to 12:30 a.m
June and July: Birds and Blooms; August Summer Blooms (Willow/Wisteria/Lotus/Iris These lessons expand on the four basic strokes groups) and September
All of the Zoom classes have a Zen focus
Larkin Green Sumi-e classes via ZOOM
Sunday mornings from 10:30 -12:30 CT
Sumi-e Zoom classes with Patricia Larkin Green
will continue in June
All of the Zoom classes have a Zen focus
• Saturdays, June 6, 13, and 20, 2020, 9:00 to 11:00 a.m
The 3 Saturdays are a condensed 4 gentlemen session-emphasis on meditative practice and the process
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/virtual-sumi-e-workshops-june-tickets-106683045862
• Sundays, June 7, 14, 21st and 28th, 2020, 10:30 to 12:30 a.m
The Sundays will include more advanced techniques and composition
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/virtual-sumi-e-classes-june-tickets-106125512264
Virtual Sumi-e Classes June
Japanese ink painting, (sumi-e) is the art of painting using brush (fude), ink (sumi) and thin absorbent “rice-paper” (washi).
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Patricia
New Sumi-e Classes
Upcoming in 2020:
Sumi-e Painting (Beginning and Advanced) at the Japanese Culture Center
1016 West Belmont Avenue Chicago, IL 606575 classes of Sumi-e (each 2 hours long).
Advance at your own pace—you do not need to know how to paint with ink, all levels are welcome, and course materials will be provided. (Limit 8 Students)
Time: Sundays 10:30-12:30;
Dates: 1/5; 1/19; 2/2; 2/16; 3/1
Autumn Fragrance Sumi-e Scroll by Patricia Larkin Green
Sumi-e Brush Painting Workshop: Flowers at the Morton Arboretum
Saturday, June 6th, 2020, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Thornhill Education Center
Sumi-e Brush Painting Workshop: Flowers (Morton Arboretum)
Morton Arboretum
Saturday, June 16, 2018, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Thornhill Education Center
Learn to simplify a specimen into a few well placed strokes with the minimalist approach of brush painting. We will view examples of this minimalist art form and then try your hand at a simple brush painting using photographs of flowers as inspiration.
Instructor: Patricia Larkin Green, sumi-e artist
Notes: No art experience necessary. Limit 15
Supplies: Please bring a set of 3 basic sumi-e brushes.
Option 1: $14.95 3 traditional brushes from Blue Heron Arts (Good quality brushes-great value)
Option 2: For those who would like a complete sumi-e kit, you can purchase the Oriental Art Supply Sumi-e Kit for $46.75. This includes the brushes along with other materials needed to continue the practice on your own.
Sumi-e (Ink Painting) Class at Japanese Cultural Center 日本文化会館
Sumi-e Painting (Beginning and Advanced)
Sunday June 17th 10:00 – 12:00.: 5 weeks for $150.00 Drop in is $35.00
Limit 8 students
Japanese ink painting, (sumi-e) is the art of painting using brush (fude), ink (sumi) and thin absorbent “rice-paper” (washi).Advance at your own pace—you do not need to know how to paint with ink, all levels are welcome, and course materials will be provided.The emphasis is on the process! The Class will be introduced to the “Four Treasures” (The ink stick, the ink stone, brush and paper) and each class will begin with a demonstration then guided instruction on how to paint “The Four Gentlemen” (The lessons introduce the student to the four basic strokes groups). Advanced Students will work at their own pace discovering “idea” paintings.Course materials will be provided and there is a 5 student minimum, so please preregister at: info@japaneseculturecenter.com or by calling the office directly (773) 525-3141.
Shozo Sato’s Advanced Sumi-e Workshop
We are excited to announce Shozo Sato’s Advanced Sumi-e Workshop at The Japanese Culture Center. This will be an extraordinarily rare opportunity to study with Sato Sensei and learn about Sumi-e and Shodo from the vision of a Tea Master and author.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/shozo-satos-advanced-sumi-e-workshop-tickets-44946940509?aff=efbeventtix
Shozo Sato, is an internationally renowned Japanese master of traditional Zen arts, and has received the Order of Sacred Treasure from the Emperor of Japan for his contributions in teaching Japanese traditions. His areas of expertise include ikebana (flower arranging), chanoyu (tea ceremony), and Japanese theater as well as sumi-e (ink painting). He conducts workshops on ikebana and sumi-e throughout the U.S., Asia and Europe and is the author of numerous books including The Art of Arranging Flowers: A Complete Guide to Japanese Ikebana, Tea Ceremony, Shodo: The Quiet Art of Japanese Zen Calligraphy and The Art of Sumi-e. He was the founding director of Japan House at the University of Illinois, where he is Professor Emeritus and continues to teach Japanese arts. Shozo Sato resides in Champaign, IL.
Advanced Sumi-e Workshop: Exploring the Relationship between Shodo (Japanese Calligraphy Brush strokes) and Sumi-e.
Brush use for calligraphy and painting share a rich history of over 100 years with established methods and rules traditionally transmitted from teacher to student for 110 generations. Sato Sensei will demonstrate techniques developed to transfer the artist’s internalized “chi” or “ki” from brush-ink to sensitive paper. Controlling the amount of ink to create a wide variety of lines can be daunting. Sato Sensei is known for his clear explanations of the history, philosophy and energy that are essential to sumi-e.
Part 1: Shodo lesson: The relationship of brushwork pressure, movement, energy and active space.
Part 2. Advanced techniques for sumi-e painting of trees: Step by Step, using calligraphy strokes to create a dynamic tree.
Part 3. Final works: Participants are encouraged to bring examples of trees to paint for the final painting.
Pre-work: Participants are encouraged to bring their own practice sketches or paintings of trees for feedback.
All materials included, however participants are welcome to bring their own supplies to work with.