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Online Workshop | Half-Day Introduction to Japanese Black Ink Painting with Karen Colbert

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Karen Colbert
Published 05/08/2025 - 3 days ago
€40.00
Category
Courses / Workshops
Website
https://www.karencolbert.ie/
Date(s)
5th August 2025 or 11th August 2025
Times
10am - 1pm
Address
Online
Description

In this live online Introductory Workshop, beginners will be introduced to the Art of Japanese 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.

Includes list of recommended basic beginner’s materials.

This Introductory Workshop is suitable for both beginners and as a review/refresher for those who have previously attended.

Workshops consist of 40-minute segments with 5-minute breaks between each segment.

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

Online booking is now open:

Book 11th August here

For details on both new upcoming in-person and/or live online Workshops and Programs, interested people are encouraged to visit our website and subscribe to our newsletter.

For details on our Japanese Black Ink Painting Beginners Online Program (registration window opens quarterly), click here or to start basic monthly course program, click here.

Tutor: Karen Colbert MFA, VAI Member

For more information and to book click here.

 
 
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Online Workshop | Half-Day Introduction to Japanese Black Ink Painting with Karen Colbert