Sumi-E: Japanese Ink Painting – Chrysanthemum

The theme for this class is the Chrysanthemum (kiku), one of the most beloved subjects in Japanese ink painting and a symbol of autumn and longevity. Students will learn to build the flower’s layered petals with soft, graded washes, then finish with the darker, decisive strokes of the leaves and stem. It is an ideal subject for practicing the balance of light and dark that gives sumi-e its depth.

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

PLEASE NOTE: Registration closes 72 hours before the session. Cancellations made within 72 hours of the session are nonrefundable.