Structured classes in an informal setting provide the opportunity for active participation and practice. Time permitting, you will learn how to read and write Hiragana, the basic Japanese alphabet. This traditional painting technique uses black ink or soluble water colours. The quality of the painting lies in the strength of the line, which depends on the artist's ability to control the brush, the shading or the colours and the composition. Choose the level and time that suit your schedule.
Materials are extra.
Bunka Shishu is a form of Japanese embroidery, using a punch needle and special rayon lily yarns. Different techniques are used to create dramatic and elegant works of art. Ikebana is the art of arranging flowers or plants to reflect their natural beauty. Its origin is early Buddhist, and it developed into a distinctive art form in the 15 th century, with many different styles and schools. The JCCC offers classes by instructors of the Sogetsu School and the Ikenobo School.