The Art And Technique Of Sumi-E Japanese Ink Pa... =LINK=

Reba Dickerson-Hill was a self-taught Philadelphia artist who painted in the ancient Japanese ink-and- brush technique called sumi-e. She was also a watercolorist and oil painter who primarily produced landscapes and portraits.

The Art and Technique of Sumi-E Japanese Ink Pa...

Time: Floral - 10:30am - 12:30pmLandscape - 1:30pm - 3:30pmCost: $70 (Morikami Members $65) Advance Registration RequiredSumi-e is a form of Japanese ink painting brought from China in the 12th century. Primarily done in black ink, the name literally means "charcoal drawing" in Japanese. Students grind their own ink using an ink stick and a grinding stone and learn to hold and utilize brushes to create the primary sumi-e brushstrokes. Floral and landscape classes will start with a review of the basic techniques before moving on to the main subject.Saturday, Feb 4Shibori Indigo - Apron (Workshop)Time: 10am - 3pmCost: $70 Advance Registration RequiredThe use of indigo dye, or aizome, has a long and cherished history in Japan. The deep blue colors for which Japanese textiles are celebrated come from the leaves of the tade ai, a plant introduced to Japan from China in the sixth century. Shibori is a Japanese technique of manual resist dyeing used to make patterns on fabrics. Learn various shibori techniques and cook in style by making your own shibori apron to wear. 041b061a72