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.
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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.
Ravens and Yūrei (幽霊と病人) Sumi-e Workshop at JCC
2017.10.21: Sumi-e Painting at Japanese Cultural Center 日本文化会館 Sunday, Oct 29th-Nov 19th Ravens and Yūrei (幽霊と病人) Sumi-e Workshop Celebrate the Season of Spirits with a workshop on ink panting Ravens and Japanese Ghosts / Yūrei! Learn techniques for creating apparitions in ink while bringing intensity to your brushstrokes. Create in a playful environment. No experience necessary. If you’ve painted sumi-e before-you will learn some new techniques.
Katsukawa Sunsho Yurei and Crow
Painting the Essence of Flowers
2017.4.13: Painting the Essence of Flowers/Sumi-e Painting Demonstration and Workshop at The Japanese Cultural Center, Thursday, April 13th, 2017 6-7:30 pm. During this event, participants will witness Larkin Green sensei’s live performance of her work and learn about the Four Treasures of Asian Ink Painting. Participants will also get a chance to paint spring flowers and Roosters (2017 is the Japanese Year of the Fire Rooster).
Location: Japanese Culture Center – 日本文化会館
1016 W. Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60657
New Sumi-e curriculum at Japanese Culture Center – 日本文化会館
Sumi-e Painting-New classroom and curriculum! Returning and advanced students receive individual assignments. Beginners receive hands on instruction. Click here for more info You have to call the JCC to register. info@japaneseculturecenter
Japanese ink painting, (sumi-e) is the art of painting using brush (fude), ink (sumi) and thin absorbent “rice-paper” (washi).
This 4 week workshop will begin Sunday, April 2nd and 23rd; May 21st and 28th: 12:30pm -2:30 pm.
The price for the 4 sessions is $120.00
Patricia Larkin Green Live Painting
Patricia Larkin Green will be instructing 4 classes of Sumi-e (each 2 hr 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! New students will be introduced to the “Four Treasures” (The ink stick, the ink stone, brush and paper).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
Sumi-e Ink Ensō Painting demonstration and workshop
Japanese Cultural Center: Nov. 7th, 2015-12:30 Enso Demonstration & Workshop
Patricia Larkin Green’s studio
Scrolls from both the Nakashima Collection and the private collection of the JCC will be on display in addition to Ikebana flower arrangements.
Additionally, an ensō demonstration and sumi-e workshop by Patricia Larkin Green, sumi-e artist, who will demonstrate painting ensō and lead participants in meditation before practicing their own ensō at 12:30 PM on Saturday. The Artist will provide hands-on guidance and discuss a brief history of the ensō (a hand-drawn circle in one uninhibited brushstroke to express a moment when the mind is free to let the body create).
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