SUMI-E Japanese Ink Painting Workshop

Sumi-e is a style of monochrome painting characterized by the use of just two things, black ink (sumi) and water. Deceptively simple, sumi-e artists make use of these two seemingly mundane materials to create a complex world of light, form, and even texture. 

 Discover the beauty of traditional Japanese ink painting with Sumi-e artist Mamiko, who will guide you through this ancient art form using various ink brush techniques and will also allow you to let your artistic imagination run free and use colors, for example.

• She will explain which basic tools are needed for sumi-e: Japanese brushes, ink, paper and colors
• She will teach how to make your own ink
• She will teach how to hold the brush, and will give you posture tips 
• She will practice basic brush strokes

For beginners, we provide the paper and tools (brushes, ink stones, ink sticks etc). For those who wish to continue sumi-e, you may rent the tools or we recommend you to purchase your own tool set.

Please find below the schedule of the workshops.

Each class will be from 2:00 pm to 5:00pm.

The fee for 1 class will be 7,000¥ (tax included)

Rental fee for tools: Ink stone and washi paper: ¥1,000 (tax included)

Ink stick and brushes: ¥1,000 (tax included)

Location: Hiroo 3-chome, Shibuya-ku (3-minute walk from the Red Cross Medical Center). The exact address will be provided upon registration.

How to Register:
To join, please review the available slots and click the registration button. Payment instructions will be sent after sign up.

Class Cancellation:
If fewer than three participants sign up, the class will be canceled.

Cancellation Policy:
Cancellations are accepted up to 2 days before the class. For cancellations made later, the full fee will be charged unless you find someone to take your spot.