Sumi-e Painting Classes (Beginning and Advanced)

Sumi-e Painting (Beginning and Advanced) 2/11, 2/25/ 3/11, 3/18 & 3/25. 5 weeks for $150.00 Drop in is $35.00 The Advanced Students class at 11:00 – 1:00. Limit 8 students The Beginners students would be 12:00 – 2:00. Limit 8 student. Japanese ink painting, (sumi-e) is the art of painting using brush (fude), ink (sumi) and thin absorbent “rice-paper” (washi). Patricia Larkin Green will be instructing 5 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. 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.