Japanese Ink Painting (sumi-e) Beginners Workshop with Junko Azukawa

24 March 2024
Sunday, 10am -1pm - Glenferrie Studio


28 April 2024
Sunday, 10am -1pm - Union Studio


Sumi-e is the ancient art of Japanese brush painting. Traditionally, paintings feature subjects from nature, such as flowers and birds. Melbourne Art Class welcomes award-winning sumi-e artist, Junko Azukawa to host a three-hour Japanese ink painting workshop.

$145

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Description


Level: Beginner / All skill levels
Ages: This course is designed for adults
(Students aged 15 -17 who are studying art may be able to attend, please contact us to discuss suitability)

     

    February Workshop *SOLD OUT*

    • Date: Sunday 25th February 2024
    • Time: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
    • Location: MAC Union Studio (Level 1, 85 Union Street, Armadale)
    • Course fee: $145 incl. GST

     

    March Workshop

    • Date: Sunday 24th March 2024
    • Time: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
    • Location: MAC Glenferrie Studio (Level 1, 817B Glenferrie Rd, Hawthorn)
    • Course fee: $145 incl. GST

     

    April Workshop

    • Date: Sunday 28th April 2024
    • Time: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
    • Location: MAC Union Studio (Level 1, 85 Union Street, Armadale)
    • Course fee: $145 incl. GST

     

    • These workshops are followed by Junko’s next level ‘Ongoing’ workshop, which requires a previous course or workshop like this one to be attended. It builds on the knowledge and technique taught in this course and would be a wonderful way to extend ones learning and turning the whole day into a Japanese Ink intensive workshop.

     

    Melbourne Art Class welcomes award-winning sumi-e (Japanese Ink) artist, Junko Azukawa to host a three-hour Japanese ink painting workshop.

    Sumi-e is the ancient art of Japanese brush painting. Traditionally, paintings feature subjects from nature, such as flowers and birds.

    There is much more to creating an image during the process of Japanese ink painting; it is also meditative practice.

    The experience of Sumi-e brings a sense of peace and harmony to the artist, and finished artworks are created to arouse the same sense of joy and tranquillity in the viewer.

    Junko is an award-winning artist. She has exhibited widely in Japan and Australia, and her work, Bamboo Grove and the dragonfly, is in the permanent collection at the National Gallery of Victoria.

    All materials are provided, and the workshop is limited to ten students to ensure one-on-one tuition.

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    Junko Azukawa (Japanese Ink, Sumi-e)

    25 February 2024
    Sunday, 2pm - 4:30pm - Union Studio


    24 March 2024
    Sunday, 2pm - 4:30pm - Glenferrie Studio


    28 April 2024
    Sunday, 2pm - 4:30pm - Union Studio


    Melbourne Art Class welcomes award-winning sumi-e (Japanese Ink) artist, Junko Azukawa to host a 2.5-hour Japanese ink painting workshop. Sumi-e is the ancient art of Japanese brush painting. Traditionally, paintings feature subjects from nature, such as flowers and birds.


    $145

    Hanko Carving, Junko Azukawa (Japanese Ink, Sumi-e)

    19 May 2024
    Sunday, 2pm - 4:30pm - Union Studio


    Melbourne Art Class welcomes award-winning sumi-e (Japanese Ink) artist, Junko Azukawa to host a three hour Hanko Seal Carving workshop. Lovers of traditional Japanese art will be familiar with the red stamp or seal often seen on paintings or documents. This seal is used in place of a signature and forms an important part of traditional Japanese culture. 


    $145

    Japanese calligraphy Shodo with Junko Azukawa

    30th June 2024
    Sunday, 1:00pm - 3:30pm - Union Studio


    In this Workshop, you will learn various brush techniques, calligraphy styles, stroke order and balance of Japanese characters as well as the history of calligraphy and the meaning of Japanese characters so you don't need to know any Japanese to begin.


    $145

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    What you'll learn

    Grind their own ink using stone

    Mix different shades of ink

    Learn how to hold the brush

    Explore painting with an empty mind

    Experiment creating different brushstrokes

    Create traditional images