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Sumi-E Japanese Ink Painting

takashi — Fri, 01 Apr 2022 07:24:25 +0000

“If we study Japanese art, we see a man who is undoubtedly wise, philosophic and intelligent, who spends his time doing what? …
He studies a single blade of grass.”

-Vincent van Gogh

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. All materials such as ink, brushes, calligraphy paper, etc. will be provided for the students.

Upcoming In-person Class Schedule

Cherry Blossoms and Mount Fuji
Apr 10th 6:00 pm – 7:05 pm / 7:30 pm – 8:35 pm
Apr 16th 6:00 pm -7:05 pm / 7:30 pm – 8:35 pm

Cherry Blossoms and Mount Fuji
May 8th 6:00 pm – 7:05 pm / 7:30 pm – 8:35 pm
May 22nd 6:00 pm -7:05 pm / 7:30 pm – 8:35 pm

Carp Fish
June 5th 6:00 pm – 7:05 pm / 7:30 pm – 8:35 pm
June 19th 6:00 pm -7:05 pm / 7:30 pm – 8:35 pm

Bamboo and Fireflies
July 10th 6:00 pm – 7:05 pm / 7:30 pm – 8:35 pm
July 24th 6:00 pm -7:05 pm / 7:30 pm – 8:35 pm

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Virtual Interactive Japanese Ink Painting Class

If you are looking for a therapeutic time for yourself, or fun activities at home, please join our virtual ink painting Sumi-e class!

Participants are responsible for providing their own supplies below needed for the class. Please contact us if you have any questions:

A round soft brush
Suggestion: YASUTOMO Calligraphy brush size 3
https://www.dickblick.com/items/yasutomo-bamboo- calligraphy-brush-size-3/
Liquid Sumi ink
Suggestion: YASUTOMO liquid ink
https://www.dickblick.com/items/yasutomo-liquid-sumi-ink-2-oz-black-water-resistant/
Washi paper
Suggestion: YASUTOMO Japanese Sketch Paper 9×12”
https://www.dickblick.com/items/yasutomo-japanese-sketch- paper-48-sheets-9-x-12/
Regarding paper
If you use Newsprint paper or copy paper, the eVects of ink and brush strokes will not be as visible.
A container forwater
A couple of small dish or shallow containers for ink
Papertowel
Mat
Something to put under the paper. Felt cloth is best, but you can also use newspaper instead.
Paperweight or similar

You can buy the items at DickBlick online store or Amazon.

Upcoming Virtual Class Schedule

Cherry Blossoms and Mount Fuji
Apr 13th 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Cherry Blossoms and Mount Fuji
May 18th 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Carp Fish
June 23rd 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Bamboo and Fireflies
July 28th 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

**Classes will be held via the Zoom Video Conferencing application, a private Zoom link will be sent to participants before the class begins. Classes are held in Eastern Time.

Check out the Instagram account for sample Sumie work !! : @kohfusumie

And Facebook: The World of Suiboku

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Sushi Making Class

takashi — Thu, 31 Mar 2022 17:46:07 +0000

Let’s learn how to make sushi rolls with ingredients you have at home!

In this class, we are going to teach you how to make your own creative sushi rolls with a few simple ingredients that are usually kept in the normal household.

Let’s learn new cooking skills and use them for your birthday parties!

All materials will be provided to participants!

Although this is an in-person class at our venue in NYC, a private virtual sushi making class is also available (please contact at class@resobox.com). It would be a perfect cooking activities with friends you cannot see in person.

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Virtual Manga Drawing Workshop for kids

takashi — Mon, 19 Apr 2021 19:16:46 +0000

If you like visual novels and animated series, and if you find yourself doodling characters from those stories on your off time, this is the place for you!

In this workshop, you will learn how to make manga (Japanese-style comics) and basic animation techniques using your own vision and design.

Our Japanese professional illustrator will teach you all Manga techniques, such as symbols, visual expressions, and character facial expressions, so that you can quickly make a polished piece.

You will not need any special talents or drawing skills to create good manga. With just some tips and techniques, anyone will be able to learn the basics at our workshop. Let’s learn how to make manga magic together!

– What you need for the class

Black marker (Thin felt-tip pen)
Pencil (B/2B is preferred)
Eraser
Ruler
Colored pencils

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Virtual Japanese Flower Arrangement Misho Ikebana Class

takashi — Sun, 14 Mar 2021 08:01:23 +0000

Simple and easy Ikebana at your home

When you hear about Ikebana, maybe you think you need special tools and skills. For this class, we will help you make a simple Ikebana arrangement at your home using standard tools you probably already have. A few things you will need:

You will need to find your own flowers. We are sorry that we are unable to deliver flowers to your home (try calling around; some local shops will deliver). But any flowers are OK! Just make sure to get 2-3 varieties, and choose what you like. We don’t need a lot.
You will need clippers or scissors that you don’t mind using to cut flower stems.
A vase. If you don’t have a vase, you can use a glass, a coffee cup, a cereal bowl, or your choice of container, as long as it has a little depth. You might even surprise yourself with how nice a non-traditional vase can look with a cute arrangement of flowers.

*If you have your own Kenzan, Flower Pin, or Pin Frog, you can use it. And if you want to buy one, you can order on Amazon online. Go to the link.

In this class, we will check each student’s tools and flowers, then help you with tips on how to build up and create your own Ikebana arrangement.

For this Ikebana class, bring your creativity and we will support you with some Ikebana theory. The most important thing is that flowers can help you relax and this class can be a therapeutic time for you to focus and create. You don’t need so many rules: let’s relax and enjoy touching flowers while adding life and warmth to your home in this class.

**Classes will be held via the Zoom Video Conferencing application, a private Zoom link will be sent to participants before the class begins. The classes will be held in Eastern Time.

Ikebana, well-known as traditional Japanese flower arrangement, was developed as a Buddhist expression of the beauty of nature. There are many Ikebana “ryuha”, or schools, and various styles of arrangement within each. In this class, instructor Ryoko Arnwine will introduce you to Misho-Ryu Ikebana and teach you how to have fun arranging flowers in an open and approachable environment.

In class, Ryoko will first demonstrate how to arrange Ikebana and teach participants a few basic techniques and rules. After the demonstration, participants will be able to get hands-on and arrange their own Ikebana, while the instructor provides help along the way. When you learn by doing, it’s easier to internalize the process and techniques than if you focus on memorizing a bunch of rules first.

Instructor Ryoko Arnwine wants all participants feel how beautiful the Japanese art of flowers is. Join her to experience a new hands-on way of expressing the beauty of nature.