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

2nd March 2025
Sunday, 10:00am -1:00pm - Union Studio


6th April 2025
Sunday, 10:00am - 1:00pm - 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)

    March Workshop 

    • Date: Sunday 2nd March 2025
    • Time: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
    • Location: MAC Union Studio (Level 1, 85 Union Street, Armadale)
      • The March workshops is 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. 

      April Workshop 

      • Date: Sunday 6th April 2025
      • Time: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
      • Location: MAC Union Studio (Level 1, 85 Union Street, Armadale)

       

      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)

      2nd March 2025
      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)

      Sunday 16th March 2025
      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. 


      $155

      Japanese calligraphy Shodo with Junko Azukawa


      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