Sumi-E Floral

Sumi-e is a form of Japanese ink painting brought from China in the 12th century. Primarily done in black ink, the name literally means “charcoal drawing” in Japanese. Students grind their own ink using an ink stick and a grinding stone and learn to hold and utilize brushes to create the primary sumi-e brushstrokes. Floral and landscape classes will start with a review of the basic techniques before moving on to the main subject. Beginners welcome!

Class Details

Price

• 4-week Session: $70 ($65 members)
• 3-week Session: $52.50 ($48.75 members)

Note: Class sessions run 3 or 4 weeks and are purchased as a “session only,” not individual classes.

Prerequisite

• None

Material Fee

• None

Location

• Oki Education Center

Materials Needed

Please prepare these materials before the first day of class.  If you have any questions about class supplies please ask your instructor.

• Small flow brush (suggested for beginners)
• Orchid Large Bamboo or Large Flow Brush
• Medium soft brush
• Medium horsehair brush or fine-line brush
• Liquid Ink (sumi)
• 6″-8″ size small dish
• Shuen paper (27″ x 18″)
• Felt (approx. 3′ square)
• Quart size water container to wash brushes
• Xuan rice paper (optional)

Printable Sumi-e Materials List with Pictures

Materials can be purchased online and at local art stores such as below.  Some materials are available for purchase from the instructor as well.

• Amazon
• Dick Blick’s Art Supply
• Hobby Lobby
• Jerry’s Artarama
• Michael’s Art Store

*Felt is to be used under your paper and can be purchased at a variety of art, craft, or fabric supply stores.

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