Learn the ancient art of Japanese ink painting from the comfort of your own home. Discover the therapeutic and contemplative nature of Sumi-e as you create beautiful and minimalist artwork using just a few essential materials. Join the class and unlock your creativity today!
Great class. Enjoyed learning the basics of Japanese Ink Painting. Instructor was great and there was plenty of time for questions and practice.
If you are looking for a therapeutic time for yourself, or fun activities at home, please join our ink painting Sumi-e class!
Here are a few things you will need to prepare for the class:
Classes will be held via the Zoom Video Conferencing application, a private Zoom link will be sent to participants before the class begins.
Sumi-e, also called Suibokuga, is the art of ink wash-painting. Characteristically, it is an East Asian art, and has been practiced there for well over a thousand years. Sumi-e depicts the spirit or essence of an object or scene rather than its outward appearance — and does so in the fewest possible strokes. Because of this simplicity, the painter’s character and personality come through in his/her work. In both viewing and creating, Sumi-e is a very contemplative form of painting.
In this class at RESOBOX, a Japanese cultural center in New York, all students will start from the basics of ink-wash painting, such as how to hold a brush.
The theme of the class is:
March: A Small Bird (Uguisu) perched on a plum twig
April: Cherry Blossom and Mt. Fuji or a Butterfly
This course is available for "remote" learning and will be available to anyone with access to an internet device with a microphone (this includes most models of computers, tablets). Classes will take place with a "Live" instructor at the date/times listed below.
Upon registration, the instructor will send along additional information about how to log-on and participate in the class.
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In any event where a customer wants to cancel their enrollment and is eligible for a full refund, a 5% processing fee will be deducted from the refund amount.
Students expressed immense satisfaction and admiration for the Virtual Interactive Japanese Ink Painting (Sumi-e) classes. They found the instructor to be extremely knowledgeable, patient, communicative, and skilled in presenting both the basic Sumi-e painting techniques and the cultural and philosophical background of the art. Students enjoyed learning about this unique art form and appreciated that there was ample time for questions and practice. Even as beginners, they felt confident and informed about the tools used for Sumi-e painting. The instructor's style and ability to use digital platforms efficiently for teaching were also appreciated. Many expressed interest in attending further classes or iterations of the existing one. Quotes: 1. "The instructor was not only well skilled in presenting the basic Sumi-e painting techniques, but also skilled in providing the cultural and philosophical background for this type of artwork." 2. "She gave great suggestions on what tools are best to use. I am a beginner, so I found the ideas useful." 3. "A very good teacher who presented her subject well and used Zoom in a way which was easy to follow the class."
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Featuring Japanese-inspired works by artists from all over the world, RESOBOX is a Japanese cultural center dedicated to sharing and celebrating Japanese influence in the arts. Our workshops, cafe, gallery and event space allow us to celebrate Japanese culture in many ways.
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