The Art of Asian Ink Painting Creative Retreat

Learn the art of Asian sumi-e ink painting and the symbolism behind it. Spend time experimenting with basic sumi-e brush strokes and techniques. Each participant will create several small paintings of the traditional Asian flora bamboo, plum blossom, chrysanthemum and orchid. Then use your new brush stroke skills and apply them to silk to create your own colorful hand-painted silk scarf. This retreat also includes a morning guided meditation session and delicious catered lunch.

At this retreat you will:

- enjoy a relaxing guided meditation

- learn the basic sumi-e brush strokes

- experiment with mark making

- create small ink paintings

- experiment with various painting techniques on silk

- take home a hand painted silk scarf

Skill level:  No experience needed.