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

Time: Sundays 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM CT (Please check your time zone)
Dates: January 16, 23, 30, and Feb 6
The emphasis is on the process! The Class will be introduced to the foundations of Sumi-e.
  • 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

The emphasis is on the process! The Class will be introduced to the foundations of Sumi-e.
  • 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.

 

Lubeznik Center For the Arts: Live Big Brush Painting Sept 25, 2021

Ikagai Sumi-e Ink Painting with Patricia Larkin Green

2021 Sumi-e Zoom classes

Japanese Culture Center with Patricia Larkin Green
will continue in 2021

February Sumi-e on Sunday : Love and Play  : Exploring themes of love while playfully practicing the vocabulary of Sumi-e strokes and techniques (Bird and Flowers, Chiriguri-e (Torn Paper Technique, Koi, Roses and more)
Time: Sundays 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Dates: February 7, 14, 21, and 28
March: Four Gentlemen and Beyond for Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced

March 7, 14, 21, 28 

Time:  10:30 to 12:30 a.m
 

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  4, 11, 18, 25 
Time:  10:30 to 12:30 a.m

learning the vocabulary of 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.

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

Japanese Culture Center 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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Thank you!
Patricia

Lafcadio Hearn Exhibition Kyoto, Japan

The Finale movie of The 170th anniversary of Lafcadio Hearn’s birth 2020 from JAPAN

Sanctuary City

Sanctuary City

9′ x 6′ Big Brush ink painting on Torinoko Paper by Patricia Larkin Green

live zen painting from 2019 Matsuri at New City Chicago

photo credit Hillary Johnson

Sumi-e (Ink Painting) Class at Japanese Cultural Center 日本文化会館

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
Sunday June 17th, 24th, July 1st, July 8th, July 15th from 10-12.
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 will offer a special Advanced Sumi-e

 Sumi-e Painting at Japanese Cultural Center 日本文化会館

Shozo Sato will offer a special Advanced Sumi-e at
The Japanese Cultural Center
Sunday, June 3rd from 10-2

Many of you have heard me talk about my sensei, Shozo Sato. We are excited to announce an extraordinarily rare opportunity to learn about Sumi-e and Shodo from the vision of a Tea Master and author.

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.

  1. Shodo lesson: The relationship of brushwork pressure, movement, energy and active space.
  2. Advanced techniques for sumi-e painting of trees: Step by Step, using calligraphy strokes to create a dynamic tree.
  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.

*There is a 8 student limit, so please preregister at:
info@japaneseculturecenter.com
or by calling the office directly (773) 525-3141.

Celebrate The Year of the Dog (戌年 ) Sumi-e Workshop

Posted by Japanese Culture Center – 日本文化会館 on Saturday, December 30, 2017

Celebrate the New Year with a workshop on ink painting Man’s Best Friend!

Learn techniques for ink painting animals while bringing life to your brushstrokes. Create in a playful environment. No experience necessary. If you’ve painted sumi-e before-you will learn some new techniques. Bring a photo of your pet and learn how to paint it with sumi-e techniques! (2018 is the Japanese Year of the Earth Dog)

Seats are limited so register with the office at (773) 525-3141 or info@japaneseculturecenter.com ASAP!

Workshop Fee: $60.00
*Bring a photo of your dog and take home your own work of art!

About the Instructor:

Patricia Larkin Green is a Sumi-e (Japanese Ink Painting) artist, with a specialty in birds and flowers. She is a longstanding member of the Sumi-e society of America and also serves as Exhibition Coordinator for the International Chinese Calligraphy and Painting Society. She teaches sumi-e to adults and children focusing on the process of creating, learning from nature and capturing the essence of the subject. Larkin Green teaches at The Japanese Culture Center, Morton Arboretum and Lillstreet Art Center. You can learn more about her at www.patricialarkingreen.com

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