T4 Ink and Wash Painting on Rice Paper
All levels welcome - with Chen He
12 spots left
Course Description
You will explore the fundamental techniques of traditional ink and wash painting on rice paper, including the disciplined practice of holding and using the brushes. Each week features a new reference subject and students are encouraged to apply the techniques to create their own interpretations and expressive responses. About your Tutor: Chen He, a China-born visual artist now based in Perth, Australia creates evocative works that explore the transient beauty of nature and life's impermanence. Her recent series, Ephemeral Echoes, captures the fluidity of ocean waves and the passing of time. Employing handmade brushes from natural materials and techniques rooted in Chinese ink painting, Chen developed her unique "symbiotic Motion Painting' style, blending Eastern aesthetics with contemporary expression. Her art, celebrated for its reflective depth and innovative form, bridges cultural connections and invites contemplation on nature's cyclical essence. About the Course Subjects cover a broad range, from flower & birds category to mountain & water category. Meticulous style to instantaneous style, and Chinese calligraphy, will all be taught, so students can build a strong brush stroke foundation. What to bring 1. Black/Grey colour felt or thick white cotton cloth, minimum size 60cm x 55cm 2. Paperweights 3. Watercolour paints or Chinese painting colour or Japanese watercolour 4. Sumi-e or Chinese black Ink (or purchase from the tutor in class) 5. Chinese Raw Rice Paper and Ripe Rice Paper (also called Raw Xuan paper and Ripe Xuan Paper or purchased from the tutor in class) 6. White ink plate 7. SUMI-e BRUSH or Chinese calligraphic brush *Tutor will have some calligraphic brushes for students if you don’t have one. Materials required for stamp carving (Optional): Your tutor will discuss these with you in the first class. To purchase from tutor: Your tutor will have Rice Paper and Japanese Sumi-e ink available to purchase in class. - Raw Rice Paper @$10 for 4 sheets 34x138cm - Ripped Rice Paper @ $2/sheet 46x69cm - Black ink @ $7/bottle 100g - A range of brushes @ different prices from $3 up for each
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Terms and Conditions
A 20% administration fee applies to cancellations made before the beginning of the term. No refund will be given once the term has started. Participants in the term courses must be 18+ unless attending the After School or School Holiday workshops. Classes are not held on public holidays. Course start and finishing dates may vary due to public holidays and the availability of the course tutor. A full refund will only be given if a course is cancelled by the Tresillian Arts Centre. A refund will only be given if you have a medical certificate for the dates you have missed. No pro-rata payments are available for term courses or if classes are unattended by the student.
