Monthly Workshop - August 2026 "Rose after the rain"

"Rose after the Rain"

I will introduce the basics first, then how to paint Rose petals, leaves and stems, then raindrops first, then put them together.

Please be prepared 10 minutes before the workshop starts.
1. Greeting & Explanation of the lesson plan
2. Introduction of the basics of brush movements and ink control
3. Introduction of how to paint rose petals, leaves and stems, then droplets.4. (short break time)
5. Layout and order of painting 

6. Creating the artworks
7. Q & A (extra 10-15 minutes after the workshop finishes)


< Equipment needed for the class >

Please prepare this equipment by yourself before the workshop starts.
1. One pair of 1 medium or big brush and 1 small brush for Sumi, mensoufude for a white colour
2. Ink: black Sumi ink (liquid ink or ink stick and inkstone)
3. Paper, roughly 15 papers, please have a few good quality papers for wetting effect.
4. Three small plates, one flat bigger plate
5. Cloth (felt): put under the paper.
6. Paperweight (or anything heavy to put on the paper or Washi paper to fix)
7. Water for washing brush (water in a jam jar etc.)
8. Some Kitchen towel or cloth