Japanese Ink Painting/Sumi-e Workshop

Sumi-e Cat by Patricia Larkin Green

2018 is Lunar Year of the Dog, but what about the Cat? In Lunar New Year mythology, the cat fell asleep before the banquet where the animals were assigned their years – and was left out!

We aren’t leaving any animals out of this fun workshop that will introduce you to Sumi-e/Japanese ink painting!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 while learning the sumi-e process!

Saturday, April 14th

1-3PM

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

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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

Sumi-e Painting Workshop at Lillstreet

2017.4.25: Sumi-e Painting Workshop at Lillstreet, Sunday, April 25th, 2017 11-4 pm

Patricia Larkin Green Lillstreet Art Center Sumi-e Demonstration

Creative-Brunch-Lillstreet-Students-workPR Experience the meditative practice of traditional Japanese ink painting, sumi-e, the art of painting using a brush (fude), ink (sumi) and thin, absorbent “rice-paper” (washi). Fundamental brushstrokes will be reviewed and insights into the “way of the brush” will be discussed, while you experiment with your original work.

Creative Brunch Series workshops are held in our private event space, Lillstreet Loft, and include a catered brunch. All ages and skill levels are welcome, but guests must be 21+ to participate in adult beverages.

Location: Lillstreet Art Center

4401 N. Ravenswood Ave.
Chicago, IL 60640
(773)769-4226

Link: Sumi-e Class Lillstreet

Supplies: Sumi-e Kit

Sumi-e One Day Workshop at Lillstreet