Japanese Black Ink Painting for Beginners

A Follow-on One-Day Japanese Black Ink Painting Workshop for those who have previously taken our Introductory Workshop will be held at the beautiful Brú Ború Cultural Centre beside the historic Rock of Cashel in Co. Tipperary on Thursday the 2nd of April (Book Here).

Sumi-e is the Japanese word for the Art of Black Ink Painting. It is a unique art form in which the fewest possible strokes are used to capture the essence of the subject being painted using only black ink, handmade paper and a special brush.

In this Workshop, participants who have previously attended our Introductory Workshop will continue on to new subjects.

WORKSHOP DETAILS/BOOKING:

Venue:

Brú Ború Cultural Centre, Cashel, Co. Tipperary, Ireland (beside the historic Rock of Cashel)

Workshop Date/Booking :

Thursday 2nd April 2026 (click here to BOOK)

Time:

10am - 4pm with break for lunch (please bring your own lunch)

Materials: 

No materials required: fee includes use of materials and refreshments.

Fee: €9...

A One-Day Japanese Black Ink Painting Workshop for beginners will be held at the beautiful Brú Ború Cultural Centre beside the historic Rock of Cashel in Co. Tipperary on Thursday the 26th of March (Book Here).

Sumi-e is the Japanese word for the Art of Black Ink Painting. It is a unique art form in which the fewest possible strokes are used to capture the essence of the subject being painted using only black ink, handmade paper and a special brush.

In this Workshop for beginners, participants will be introduced to Sumi-e materials and will learn basic brushstrokes and techniques used for painting grasses, flowers, distant trees and mountains.

WORKSHOP DETAILS/BOOKING:

Venue:

Brú Ború Cultural Centre, Cashel, Co. Tipperary, Ireland (beside the historic Rock of Cashel)

Workshop Date/Booking :

Thursday 26th March 2026 (click here to BOOK)

Time:

10am - 4pm with break for lunch (please bring your own lunch)

Materials: 

No materials required: fee includes use of materials and ...

Book your place for a One-Day Japanese Black Ink Painting One-Day Workshop for beginners at the beautiful Brú Ború Cultural Centre beside the historic Rock of Cashel in Co. Tipperary, Ireland on the 26th of February (Book Here).

Sumi-e is the Japanese word for the Art of Black Ink Painting. It is a unique art form in which the fewest possible strokes are used to capture the essence of the subject being painted using only black ink, handmade paper and a special brush.

In this Workshop for beginners, participants will be introduced to Sumi-e materials and will learn basic brushstrokes and techniques used for painting grasses, flowers, distant trees and mountains.

WORKSHOP DETAILS/BOOKING:

Venue:

Brú Ború Cultural Centre, Cashel, Co. Tipperary, Ireland (beside the historic Rock of Cashel)

Workshop Date/Booking :

Thursday 26th February 2026 (click here to BOOK)

Time:

10am - 4pm with break for lunch (please bring your own lunch)

Materials: 

No materials required: fee includes ...

A One-Day Japanese Black Ink Painting One-Day Workshop for beginners will be held at the beautiful Brú Ború Cultural Centre beside the historic Rock of Cashel in Co. Tipperary on the 26th of February (Book Here).

Sumi-e is the Japanese word for the Art of Black Ink Painting. It is a unique art form in which the fewest possible strokes are used to capture the essence of the subject being painted using only black ink, handmade paper and a special brush.

In this Workshop for beginners, participants will be introduced to Sumi-e materials and will learn basic brushstrokes and techniques used for painting grasses, flowers, distant trees and mountains.

WORKSHOP DETAILS/BOOKING:

Venue:

Brú Ború Cultural Centre, Cashel, Co. Tipperary, Ireland (beside the historic Rock of Cashel)

Workshop Date/Booking :

Thursday 26th February 2026 (click here to BOOK)

Time:

10am - 4pm with break for lunch (please bring your own lunch)

Materials: 

No materials required: fee includes use of materials...

There is a new In-Person Japanese Black Ink Painting One-Day Workshop at the beautiful Brú Ború Cultural Centre beside the historic Rock of Cashel coming up on the 26th of February (Book Here).

Sumi-e is the Japanese word for the Art of Black Ink Painting. It is a unique art form in which the fewest possible strokes are used to capture the essence of the subject being painted using only black ink, handmade paper and a special brush.

In this Workshop for beginners, participants will be introduced to Sumi-e materials and will learn basic brushstrokes and techniques used for painting grasses, flowers, distant trees and mountains. (In follow-on Workshops, additional subjects such as Zen circles and calligraphy will be introduced, with the formal writing of the Japanese character for ‘Eternity’ using basic brush strokes).

ONE-DAY WORKSHOP DETAILS/DATE/BOOKING:

Venue:

Brú Ború Cultural Centre, Cashel, Co. Tipperary, Ireland (beside the historic Rock of Cashel)

Workshop Date/Booking ...

 A new Japanese Black Ink Painting One-Day Workshop at the beautiful Brú Ború Cultural Centre beside the historic Rock of Cashel this November is now open for booking.

Sumi-e is the Japanese word for the Art of Black Ink Painting. It is a unique art form in which the fewest possible strokes are used to capture the essence of the subject being painted using only black ink, handmade paper and a special brush.

In this Workshop for beginners, participants will be introduced to Sumi-e materials and will learn basic brushstrokes and techniques used for painting grasses, flowers, distant trees and mountains.

For students who have previously attended our Workshop for beginners, variations of the strokes and techniques will be introduced and practised (concurrently with introduction of basic material for new students).

ONE-DAY WORKSHOP DETAILS/BOOKING:

To secure your place on our Japanese Black Ink Painting One-Day Workshop at the beautiful Brú Ború Cultural Centre beside the historic Rock of Cashel, Book Here Now as places are limited and on a first- come, first served basis.

Details:

Sumi-e is the Japanese word for the Art of Black Ink Painting. It is a unique art form in which the fewest possible strokes are used to capture the essence of the subject being painted using only black ink, handmade paper and a special brush.

In this Workshop for beginners, participants will be introduced to Sumi-e materials and will learn basic brushstrokes and techniques used for painting grasses, flowers, distant trees and mountains.

For students who have previously attended our Workshop for beginners, variations of the strokes and techniques will be introduced and practised (concurrently with introduction of basic material for new students).

ONE-DAY WORKSHOP DETAILS/BOOKING:

 There are new dates scheduled for our live online Half-Day Introductory Workshops and our In-Person One-Day Workshops for April and May. For all upcoming dates, click HERE

See details below:

Beginners will be introduced to the Art of Black Ink Painting and will learn about materials, basic brushstrokes and techniques used for painting grasses, flowers, trees and mountains.

Sumi-e is the Japanese word for the Art of Black Ink Painting. It is a unique art form using only black ink, handmade paper and a special brush.

All In-Person One-Day Workshops: 10am - 4pm

• One-Day Japanese Black Ink Painting for Beginners Workshops at the beautiful Brú Ború Cultural Centre, Cashel, Co. Tipperary from 10am - 4pm with break for lunch (please bring your own lunch)
• Use of materials is included
• Refreshments are included 

Online booking is now open. Please choose your Workshop date and register early by clicking here: BOOKING  

All Live Online Half-Day Workshops: 10am - 1pm

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There are three new live online Half-Day Introductory Workshops dates along with the three new In-Person One-Day Workshops dates now scheduled for February, March and April. For all dates, click HERE

See details below:

Beginners will be introduced to the Art of Black Ink Painting and will learn about materials, basic brushstrokes and techniques used for painting grasses, flowers, trees and mountains.

Sumi-e is the Japanese word for the Art of Black Ink Painting. It is a unique art form using only black ink, handmade paper and a special brush.

All In-Person One-Day Workshops: 10am - 4pm

• One-Day Japanese Black Ink Painting for Beginners Workshops at the beautiful Brú Ború Cultural Centre, Cashel, Co. Tipperary from 10am - 4pm with break for lunch (please bring your own lunch)
• Use of materials is included
• Refreshments are included 

Online booking is now open. Please choose your Workshop date and register early by clicking here: BOOKING  

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Three new In-Person Japanese Black Ink Painting One-Day Workshops at the beautiful Brú Ború Cultural Centre beside the historic Rock of Cashel are now open for booking.

Sumi-e is the Japanese word for the Art of Black Ink Painting. It is a unique art form in which the fewest possible strokes are used to capture the essence of the subject being painted using only black ink, handmade paper and a special brush.

In these Workshops for beginners, participants will be introduced to Sumi-e materials and will learn basic brushstrokes and techniques used for painting grasses, flowers, distant trees and mountains. (In follow-on Workshops, additional subjects such as Zen circles and calligraphy will be introduced, with the formal writing of the Japanese character for ‘Eternity’ using basic brush strokes).