Sumi-e Japanese Brush Painting I – September 21, 2024

Sumi-e Japanese Brush Painting I

with Roycroft Campus Artist, Janet Nye Vedder
Saturday, September 21st from 9:00am – 1:00pm

The Roycroft Campus – 21 South Grove St. East Aurora, NY

Join us on an artistic journey through art and culture. Japanese brush painting is a beautiful and unique style of artwork. In this class, students will have fun learning about and creating in this beautiful ancient style. Using only three simple tools, ink, brush, and paper, students will learn to create captivating artwork using the beauty and freedom of the Sumi-e brush line, and the values created by the ink.

Students should bring a sketchbook for practice and taking notes. The supply fee covers all other tools and materials necessary for this class. Lunch will not be supplied. Please feel free to bring a bagged lunch or something to snack on.

Janet Nye Vedder has experience as a graphic artist, product illustrator, and art educator.  With a Masters in Education and twenty-two years of experience teaching art, she looks forward to teaching a variety of art classes on the Roycroft Campus.

As a Roycroft Artist-in-Residence, Janet currently has a studio in the Roycroft Print Shop where she creates her artwork.  Janet works primarily in watercolor and Chinese brush painting; however, she has a strong background in fiber arts and collage.

Class Tuition: $70 + $10 Supplies = Total $80
Registration is required and seating is limited. (Max. of 12 students)

This workshop is open to those ages 16 – adult

Class will take place at the NEW Castiglia Art Center in the Print Shop on The Roycroft Campus – 21 South Grove St. East Aurora, NY 14052

If you have any questions please call the Roycroft Campus at 716-655-0261 or email us.