| "Suiboku Drawing in English!" |
| Experience the Essence of Chinese-Inspired Ink Painting Have you ever imagined expressing the vastness of nature with a single stroke of black ink? Join our Suiboku drawing class for beginners, taught in English, and explore the refined art of traditional Chinese-style ink painting ( næ, Suibokuga) ? a practice deeply rooted in classical Chinese and Japanese aesthetics. Unlike casual ink sketching or "Sumi-e", Suibokuga follows established brush techniques, composition rules, and philosophical concepts inherited from ancient Chinese masters. This is not mere illustration ? it is a sophisticated art form where even one stroke reveals the artist's spirit and worldview. Youfll learn how to prepare and use the brush and ink, and how to draw expressive lines and washes that form natural elements like flowers, leaves, Chinese landscape... (Color pigment techniques are also available upon request.) |
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| Schedule & Location |
| Option A 2nd and 4th Mondays, 1:30 PM ? 3:30 PM Musashino Chuo Community Center 15-minute walk from JR Mitaka Station (JC12) |
Option B 2nd and 4th Sundays, 1:30 PM ? 3:30 PM Mitaka Ekimae Community Center 5-minute walk from JR Mitaka Station (JC12) Fee 1,200 yen per session (no monthly commitment required) How to Register Please email us in advance to join, including for trial sessions: jcfaa@lankyu.com What to Bring For trial participants: No materials are needed ? just bring yourself! ?For regular students: We recommend purchasing your own brush and black ink (bokuju) from an art supply store. Other necessary tools and stationery will be explained in class. Brushes and materials are also available for purchase at the classroom. Instructors Lanqi Chen: Born in Tianjin, China. Graduated from the Central Academy of Arts and Design (now Tsinghua University). In 1990, she came to Japan through a cultural exchange program and later completed her Masterfs degree at Tokyo Gakugei University. Currently serving as: Guest Professor at Tianjin University Art Institute Art Advisor at Tianjin Normal University President of the Japan-China Friendship Art Association Naohisa Kamiyama (English Instructor) His main job is as a researcher in medical diagnostic imaging technology and has been developing various digital imaging diagnostic methods. He studied under Lanqi Chen for 10 years. Director of the Japan-China Friendship Art Association Instructors Lanqi Chen: Born in Tianjin, China. Graduated from the Central Academy of Arts and Design (now Tsinghua University). In 1990, she came to Japan through a cultural exchange program and later completed her Masterfs degree at Tokyo Gakugei University. Currently serving as: Guest Professor at Tianjin University Art Institute Art Advisor at Tianjin Normal University President of the Japan-China Friendship Art Association Naohisa Kamiyama (English Instructor) His main job is as a researcher in medical diagnostic imaging technology and has been developing various digital imaging diagnostic methods. He studied under Lanqi Chen for 10 years. Director of the Japan-China Friendship Art Association We welcome anyone interested in authentic Suiboku drawing ? not just as a technique, but as a cultural and spiritual practice. Whether you're a visitor or resident, come and enjoy this meditative art form, one meaningful brushstroke at a time. |