In this workshop, participants will learn the fundamentals of Sumi-e, the traditional Japanese art of ink painting. Through hands-on practice, they will explore basic brush techniques, how to create a range of ink values, and several distinctive brush strokes unique to this art form. Participants will also learn how to appreciate Sumi-e paintings and gain a deeper understanding of the Japanese aesthetic sensibility and cultural values reflected in this timeless artistic tradition.
2026-2027 Schedule
Details
Three date and two time sessions are available.
Dates
- Saturday, March 27, 2027
- Saturday, May 22, 2027
- Saturday, July 31, 2027
Times
- 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
- 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Price
- $60
Material Fee
- $5 (cash payable to the instructor)
Location
- Oki Education Center
Meet Your Instructor
Masumi Sakagami is a classically trained Japanese master calligrapher and contemporary artist from Nara, Japan. Her calligraphy journey began at the age of seven and has continued for the past 50 years. She graduated from Nara University with a special degree in Calligraphy Education. After graduating she went on to become a high school calligraphy teacher, a position she held for twenty years. Over the years she has received many awards for her calligraphy and her works have been featured in exhibitions all around Japan. Ten years ago, she began her career as a contemporary artist. She has held solo art exhibitions at the Kita Museum in Nara, the Kawata Gallery in Kobe, and Gallery Q in Ginza, Tokyo. Her solo exhibitions in the United States include the Walter Wickiser Gallery in Chelsea, PS122 gallery in New York City, and the Hammond Museum in Westchester County, New York.
