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Beginner's Sumi-e

  • Beginner
  • 16 - 18 years old
  • $50
  • Earn 500 reward points
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  • Virtual Classroom
  • 2 hours

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  • $50
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Class Description

Description

What you'll learn in this beginner painting class:

Gain the freedom of brush strokes that give excitement to art work. Sumi-e is a Japanese term that refers to ink brush painting, originated in China and has its spiritual base in Zen and Wabi Sabi. Continuous Sumi-e practice makes you aware of our world and allows you to capture the spirit of the subject.

This workshop will cover the use of materials, paper, ink and brush. How to paint Orchid, one of the four gentlemen, most important sumi-e subjects, containing essential strokes, and techniques for painting a fine sumi-e will be also covered.

Material List:

  • A large bamboo brush
  • Porcelain plum palette(6-8inch) or multiple white porcelain plates(3-8inch) as a palette
  • Felt (about 30x40 inches)
  • Ink and inkstone or liquid sumi-ink
  • Some Hanshi rice paper for practice /Newsprint can be used as substitute.
  • Some Shikishi for final work
  • Kitchen Paper Towel or rag
  • Paper weight
  • Water Bowls
In addition:

  • A decent brush such as Choryu brush and some more (large medium small for ink and for colors)
  • Gansai Colors or watercolors
  • Quality Sumi-e paper such as Gasenshi paper, Hosho paper, Xuan paper for final work
Most of the items can be found on Amazon.com: or Japanese online shop, Hiraobunmeido.com http://www.hi-bun.jp/index-english.html

Some may take time to arrive. Recommended to prepare early.
Further information about the supplies will be covered in class or workshop.

Please Note:
This class is designed for Adults and accepts mature students 16+.

Remote Learning

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.

Refund Policy

When class/workshop enrollment is below the minimum three days prior to the first day of class, the class may be cancelled. If there is a cancellation, we will contact registered students at least 2 days before the start of the class/workshop by email or by phone.

We will offer students the option to transfer into another class or receive a full refund for the amount paid.

Classes are not refunded due to failure to attend class, planned absences, minor illnesses, or vacations.

If you drop a class:

  • If you drop a class at least 8 business days before it starts, you will receive a 100% refund minus a $20 administrative fee.
  • If you drop a class between 7 to 2 business days before it starts, there are no refunds. At this point students may receive a class credit if the school is able to replace your seat with another student before the start of class. If this is not possible, crediting will not be offered.
  • If you drop a class on or after the class start date, no refunds or credits are possible.

Transfers:

  • If you transfer to from one class to another class of equal value or more, there is no administrative fee.
  • Otherwise an admin fee will be charged for transfers.

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.


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