Art Course
with Takumasa Ono 10am – 5pm
Maximum Participants: 12
This one-day workshop which will introduce you to Sumi-e, the ancient art of creating Japanese ink pictures, or Japanese brush painting. Traditionally, these paintings feature subjects from the natural world such as flowers and birds. The Japanese experience painting as a form of meditation that brings peace and harmony to the artist and the finished pieces are intended to inspire the same sense of tranquillity and joy in the viewer. This practical course will help you master all the techniques you’ll need to create striking paintings and discover the spiritual aspects of this unique art form.
Course Cost
Members: £42
Non-members: £55
Course Suitability: Absolute beginners – Advanced
ART COURSE BOOKING FORM
Materials List The tutor will supply materials for the additional cost if £5 payable on the day.
Artist’s Profile Taku is a well known Japanese painter and artist. Born in Tokyo he is a long standing friend of Nature in Art. He has travelled to various regions of Japan and, in support of environmental protection activities, painted the nature in Japan that he hopes will be left untouched. Now, he is working vigorously to introduce traditional Japanese culture to foreign countries and to share it with others.
He also was awarded the “Japan Society Award 2014 for making significant contributions in the field of UK Japan relations.