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April & May In-Person & Live Online Workshop Dates 2025

 There are new dates scheduled for our live online Half-Day Introductory Workshops and our In-Person One-Day Workshops for April and May. For all upcoming dates, click HERE

See details below:

Beginners will be introduced to the Art of Black Ink Painting and will learn about materials, basic brushstrokes and techniques used for painting grasses, flowers, trees and mountains.

Sumi-e is the Japanese word for the Art of Black Ink Painting. It is a unique art form using only black ink, handmade paper and a special brush.

All In-Person One-Day Workshops: 10am - 4pm

  • One-Day Japanese Black Ink Painting for Beginners Workshops at the beautiful BrĂș BorĂș Cultural Centre, Cashel, Co. Tipperary from 10am - 4pm with break for lunch (please bring your own lunch)
  • Use of materials is included
  • Refreshments are included 

Online booking is now open. Please choose your Workshop date and register early by clicking here: BOOKING  

  

All Live Online Half-Day Workshops: 10am - 1pm

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In-Person & Live Online Workshop Dates for Spring 2025

 

There are three new live online Half-Day Introductory Workshops dates along with the three new In-Person One-Day Workshops dates now scheduled for February, March and April. For all dates, click HERE

See details below:

Beginners will be introduced to the Art of Black Ink Painting and will learn about materials, basic brushstrokes and techniques used for painting grasses, flowers, trees and mountains.

Sumi-e is the Japanese word for the Art of Black Ink Painting. It is a unique art form using only black ink, handmade paper and a special brush.

All In-Person One-Day Workshops: 10am - 4pm

  • One-Day Japanese Black Ink Painting for Beginners Workshops at the beautiful BrĂș BorĂș Cultural Centre, Cashel, Co. Tipperary from 10am - 4pm with break for lunch (please bring your own lunch)
  • Use of materials is included
  • Refreshments are included 

Online booking is now open. Please choose your Workshop date and register early by clicking here: BOOKING  




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Spring 2025 | Sumi-e: Japanese Black Ink Painting for Beginners One-Day Workshops in Ireland


Three new In-Person Japanese Black Ink Painting One-Day Workshops at the beautiful BrĂș BorĂș Cultural Centre beside the historic Rock of Cashel are now open for booking.

Sumi-e is the Japanese word for the Art of Black Ink Painting. It is a unique art form in which the fewest possible strokes are used to capture the essence of the subject being painted using only black ink, handmade paper and a special brush.

In these Workshops for beginners, participants will be introduced to Sumi-e materials and will learn basic brushstrokes and techniques used for painting grasses, flowers, distant trees and mountains. (In follow-on Workshops, additional subjects such as Zen circles and calligraphy will be introduced, with the formal writing of the Japanese character for ‘Eternity’ using basic brush strokes).

 

ONE-DAY WORKSHOP DETAILS/DATES/BOOKING:

Venue:

BrĂș BorĂș Cultural Centre, Cashel, Co. Tipperary, Ireland (beside the historic Rock of Cashel)

Dates/BOOKING :

Choice of:

Thursday 27th...

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Two New Live Online Half-Day Introductory Workshops

In these live online Half-Day Introductory Workshops, beginners will be introduced to the Art of Black Ink Painting and will learn about materials, basic brushstrokes and techniques used for painting grasses, flowers, trees and mountains. Sumi-e is the Japanese word for the Art of Black Ink Painting. It is a unique art form using only black ink, handmade paper and a special brush.

Dates: Thursday 6th Feb or Tuesday 11th Feb 2025

Time: 10am - 1pm

Location: Online (Zoom)

Suitable for Beginners or as a review/refresher for those who have previously attended.

These Workshops consist of four 40-minute segments with a 5-minute break between each segment.

The Workshop session invitations will be emailed to participants one hour prior to the Workshops.

Online booking is now open. Please choose your Workshop and register early by clicking here: Book Thurs 6th Feb Workshop or Book Tues 11th Feb Workshop

These Workshops can also be sent as a unique gift.

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Winter Registration Window Now Open for New Members

The new Member registration window for the 'Japanese Black Ink Painting for Beginners Online Program' course is open to enrol now through midnight on Thursday the 23rd of January 2025.

We invite those interested to join us in this online blended learning program where beginners will learn brushstrokes and techniques for painting grasses, flowers, trees, mountains and landscapes. Japanese Black Ink Painting (Sumi-e) is a unique art form using only black ink, handmade paper and a special brush. It is a calming and relaxing activity.

There are three Membership options:

Our BASIC MONTHLY and BASIC YEARLY Memberships include monthly live online Half-Day Workshops, access to our Pre-recorded Online Lessons, Pop-up Cafés and Quiet Practise Sessions. Our STANDARD MONTHLY Memberships include all of the above along with Membership in our Private Online Art Community. 


Our Registration Window is NOW OPEN: 
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER NOW through midnight on Thursday the 23rd of January 2025...

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Send the Unique Gift of a Live Online Half-Day Japanese Black Ink Painting Workshop

 

Treat yourself or a friend with the unique gift of a live online Half-Day Introduction to Japanese Black Ink Painting Workshop. Participants will be introduced to the Art of Black Ink Painting and will learn about materials, basic brushstrokes and techniques used for painting grasses, flowers, trees and mountains. Sumi-e is the Japanese word for the Art of Black Ink Painting. It is a unique art form using only black ink, handmade paper and a special brush.

Date: Thursday 9th January 2025

Time: 10am - 1pm

Location: Online (Zoom)

Suitable for Beginners or as a review/refresher for those who have previously attended.

This Workshop consists of four 40-minute segments with a 5-minute break between each segment.

The Workshop session invitation will be emailed to participants one hour prior to the Workshop.

Online booking is now open. Please register early by clicking here: BOOKING 

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Half-Day Introduction to Japanese Black Ink Painting Live Online Workshop

 

In this live online Half-Day Introductory Workshop, beginners will be introduced to the Art of Black Ink Painting and will learn about materials, basic brushstrokes and techniques used for painting grasses, flowers, trees and mountains. Sumi-e is the Japanese word for the Art of Black Ink Painting. It is a unique art form using only black ink, handmade paper and a special brush.

Date: Thursday 5th December 2024

Time: 10am - 1pm

Location: Online (Zoom)

Suitable for Beginners or as a review/refresher for those who have previously attended.

This Workshop consists of four 40-minute segments with a 5-minute break between each segment.

The Workshop session invitation will be emailed to participants one hour prior to the Workshop.

Online booking is now open. Please register early by clicking here: BOOKING

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Autumn Registration Window Now OPEN for New Members


The new Member registration window for the 'Japanese Black Ink Painting for Beginners' Online Program course is open to 
enrol now through midnight on Wednesday the 9th of October 2024. 

We invite those interested to join us in this online blended learning program where beginners will learn brushstrokes and techniques for painting grasses, flowers, trees, mountains and landscapes. Japanese Black Ink Painting (Sumi-e) is a unique art form using only black ink, handmade paper and a special brush. It is a calming and relaxing activity.

We have simplified our Membership types as follows:

Our BASIC MONTHLY and BASIC YEARLY Memberships include monthly live online Half-Day Workshops, access to our Pre-recorded Online Lessons, Pop-up Cafés and Quiet Practise Sessions. Our STANDARD MONTHLY Memberships include all of the above along with Membership in our Private Online Art Community. 

 
Our Registration Window is NOW OPEN: 
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER NOW through midnight on Wednesday the 9th of Oc...

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Live Online Introduction to Japanese Black Ink Painting Workshop

In this live online Half-Day Introductory Workshop, beginners will be introduced to the Art of Black Ink Painting and will learn about materials, basic brushstrokes and techniques used for painting grasses, flowers, trees and mountains. Sumi-e is the Japanese word for the Art of Black Ink Painting. It is a unique art form using only black ink, handmade paper and a special brush.

Date: 15th July 2024

Time: 10am - 1pm

Location: Online (Zoom)

Suitable for Beginners or as a review/refresher for those who have previously attended.

This Workshop consists of four 40-minute segments with a 5-minute break between each segment.

The Workshop session invitation will be emailed to participants one hour prior to the Workshop.

Online booking is now open. Please register before 5pm on the 14th July by clicking here: BOOKING

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Learn the Art of Black Ink Painting with Live Online Private Lessons

 

Live Online Private Sumi-e Lessons for Beginners are now available.

Learn brushstrokes and techniques for painting grasses, flowers, trees, mountains, landscapes and more in the comfort of your own home. 

Sumi-e: Japanese Black Ink Painting is a unique art form using only black ink, handmade paper and a special brush. It is a calming and relaxing activity.

Details:

Click to Book One-hour Lesson: €48 

Click to Book two or more lessons and receive 15% Off. (When booking, select two or more lessons, then use Coupon Code: PRIVATE15 and click 'Apply'.)


After booking, you will be sent a scheduling email. Please reply within five days to schedule your lesson(s).

Book now and learn more about this beautiful art form.

 

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