Sumi-E: Japanese Ink Painting – Bamboo (Four Noble Ones)
$60 / person
All materials included
PLEASE NOTE: Registration closes 2 hours before the session. Cancellations made within 72 hours of the session are nonrefundable.
The theme for this class is Bamboo (take), one of the Four Noble Ones (shikunshi) along with the orchid, chrysanthemum, and plum blossom. For centuries these four plants have been the foundation of ink painting practice in East Asia, and bamboo, evergreen and able to bend in the wind without breaking, is cherished as a symbol of resilience and integrity. Students will learn to paint the jointed stalk with steady, confident strokes, mark the nodes, and finish with clusters of leaves in dark and light ink that capture the movement of the wind.
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.
In the classroom
Past themes painted in this class
