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Live Online Introduction to Japanese Black Ink Painting Workshop

In this live online Half-Day Introductory Workshop, 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.

Date: 15th July 2024

Time: 10am - 1pm

Location: Online (Zoom)

Suitable for Beginners or as a review/refresher for those who have previously attended.

This Workshop consists of four 40-minute segments with a 5-minute break between each segment.

The Workshop session invitation will be emailed to participants one hour prior to the Workshop.

Online booking is now open. Please register before 5pm on the 14th July by clicking here: BOOKING

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Learn the Art of Black Ink Painting with Live Online Private Lessons

 

Live Online Private Sumi-e Lessons for Beginners are now available.

Learn brushstrokes and techniques for painting grasses, flowers, trees, mountains, landscapes and more in the comfort of your own home. 

Sumi-e: Japanese Black Ink Painting is a unique art form using only black ink, handmade paper and a special brush. It is a calming and relaxing activity.

Details:

Click to Book One-hour Lesson: €48 

Click to Book two or more lessons and receive 15% Off. (When booking, select two or more lessons, then use Coupon Code: PRIVATE15 and click 'Apply'.)


After booking, you will be sent a scheduling email. Please reply within five days to schedule your lesson(s).

Book now and learn more about this beautiful art form.

 

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Our Registration Window is Now Open for New Members

Our enrolment window for new Members for the Japanese Black Ink Painting Beginners Online Program is now open. 

Learn brushstrokes and techniques for painting grasses, flowers, trees, mountains and landscapes in this online blended learning program for beginners. Japanese Black Ink Painting (Sumi-e) is a unique art form using only black ink, handmade paper and a special brush. It is a calming and relaxing activity.

There are three new membership subscription levels available to choose from: BASIC €39/monthly, STANDARD €50/monthly and PREMIER €590.00/yearly subscription (with 12 months for the price of ten – equivalent to €49.17/month).

Please see the details below to find out the features available in each Membership level. 

Details:

This program includes the following:
LIVE GROUP LEARNING ONLINE SESSIONS including guidance and feedback to improve personal progress.
ACCESS TO PRE-RECORDED INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEOS that you can watch...

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New Member Registration Window Opening Soon

Our enrolment window for new Members for the Japanese Black Ink Painting Beginners Online Program will be opening soon. 

Learn brushstrokes and techniques for painting grasses, flowers, trees, mountains and landscapes in this online blended learning program for beginners. Japanese Black Ink Painting (Sumi-e) is a unique art form using only black ink, handmade paper and a special brush. It is a calming and relaxing activity.

There are three new membership subscription levels available to choose from: BASIC €39/monthly, STANDARD €50/monthly and PREMIUM €590.00/yearly subscription (with 12 months for the price of ten – equivalent to €49.17/month).

Please have a look at the details below to see the features available in each Membership level. 

Details:

This program includes the following:
LIVE GROUP LEARNING ONLINE SESSIONS including guidance and feedback to improve personal progress.
ACCESS TO PRE-RECORDED INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEOS that you...

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New Member Window Opening Soon

The enrolment window for new Members to join our Japanese Black Ink Painting for Beginners Online Program will be opening soon! Please have a look at the details below to see the features included in this Membership. 

Learn brushstrokes and techniques for painting grasses, flowers, trees, mountains and landscapes in this online blended learning program for beginners. Japanese Black Ink Painting (Sumi-e) is a unique art form using only black ink, handmade paper and a special brush. It is a calming and relaxing activity.

This program includes the following:
LIVE GROUP LEARNING ONLINE SESSIONS including guidance and feedback to improve personal progress.
ACCESS TO PRE-RECORDED INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEOS that you can watch in your own time.
POP-UP ONLINE CAFÉS where Members can meet up for tea and a chat.
REVIEW/REFRESHER WORKSHOPS Half-Day Online Workshops that also review Introductory material.
PRIVATE MEMBERS’ ART COMMUNITY where Members can meet,...

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New Member Window Opening 19-26th October 2023

Japanese Black Ink Painting (Sumi-e) is a beautiful art form that uses only black ink, handmade paper, and a special brush.

In our online beginner's course membership, you will learn basic brushstrokes and techniques for painting grasses, flowers, trees, mountains and landscapes. The emphasis is in the process rather than the finished work.

Sumi-e is an art form that teaches self-awareness and helps the artist learn to see and feel. The mind must be clear and the body relaxed. In Japanese Black Ink Painting, the fewest possible brushstrokes are used to capture the essence of the subject being painted. It is a remarkable, unique and expressive art form.

The enrolment window for new Members will be opening soon. If you'd like to join the waitlist and be the first to know when it opens, click here.

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Live Online Half-Day Japanese Black Ink Painting Workshop

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.

In this live online Workshop, participants will be introduced to materials, basic brushstrokes and techniques used for painting grasses, flowers, trees and mountains.

Sumi-e uses the fewest possible brushstrokes to capture the essence of the subject being painted. It is a beautiful and expressive art form.

Details:
 
Date: Tuesday 15th August 2023
Time: 10am - 1pm (GMT)
Place: Live Online Zoom Workshop
Fee: 40Euro

Registration: Open now through 8pm on the 14th August at: Register Here 

This workshop will be divided into 40-minute segments with a five minute break between each segment.

Registration is OPEN NOW through 8pm Tuesday the 14th of August 2023.

Come, relax and learn more about this beautiful art form. 

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Learn the Art of Black Ink Painting: Registration Now Open

We are NOW OPEN for new member enrolment for our Japanese Black Ink Painting for Beginners Online Program course. JOIN NOW through midnight on Monday the 31st July 2023.

Join us in this online blended learning program where beginners will learn brushstrokes and techniques for painting grasses, flowers, trees, mountains and landscapes. Japanese Black Ink Painting (Sumi-e) is a unique art form using only black ink, handmade paper and a special brush. It is a calming and relaxing activity.

The program involves live group learning online sessions including guidance and feedback to improve personal progress, access to pre-recorded instructional videos members can watch in their own time, as well as Pop-Up Cafés (where people can meet up for tea and a chat), and a private members art community area where members can keep in touch and participate in events, meet-ups, and relaxing challenges in our own 'Live Room'.

Each subscriber can decide on their own way to engage with the...

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Half-Day Workshop | Sumi-e for Beginners

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. In this live online Workshop, participants will be introduced to materials, basic brushstrokes and techniques used for painting grasses, flowers, trees and mountains.

Sumi-e uses the fewest possible brushstrokes to capture the essence of the subject being painted. It is a beautiful and expressive art form.

Details:
 
Date: Tuesday 9th May 2023
Time: 10am - 1pm (GMT)
Place: Live Online Zoom Workshop
Fee: 40Euro

Registration: Open now through midnight the 8th May at: Enrol Here 

This workshop will be divided into 40-minute segments with a five minute break between each segment.

Registration is OPEN NOW through midnight the 8th May  2023.

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Online Workshop | Introduction to Japanese Black Ink Painting with Karen Colbert

 

Try Something Relaxing, Creative and Inspiring

In this live online Workshop, participants will be introduced to 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. It is an art form that teaches self-awareness and helps the artist learn to see and feel. The mind must be clear and the body relaxed. In Japanese Black Ink Painting, the fewest possible brushstrokes are used to capture the essence of the subject being painted. It is a beautiful, unique and expressive art form.

Details:
 
Date: Wednesday 26th April 2023
Time: 10am - 1pm (GMT)
Place: Live Online Zoom Workshop
Fee: 40Euro

Registration: Open now through midnight the 25th April at: Register Now

 
This workshop will be divided into 40-minute segments with a five minute break between each segment.
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