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2011-2012

CALENDAR

MEETINGS/PROGRAMS/WORKSHOPS

SEPTEMBER 26, 2011

MEETING 

PROGRAM:  SUMIE ON FABRIC - PAINT YOUR OWN T-SHIRT! 

MARILYN OFFER will show the techniques of painting on fabric.  This is a "hands on" meeting where members will paint a sumi-e design on a t-shirt.

OCTOBER 31, 2011

MEETING

PROGRAM:  GYOTAKU - PRESENTED BY HEATHER FORTNER. 

Guest artist, HEATHER FORTNER, will demonstrate the oriental art form of Gyotaku - fish (gyo) rubbings (taku) using actual fish to create an ink or pigment image with variations in color and shading. 

NOVEMBER 14, 15, 16, 2011

WORKSHOP 

TAUGHT BY SHOZO SATO

SHOZO SATO a renowned master of traditional Japanese ink painting, received the Order of Sacred treasure from the Emperor of Japan for his contributions in teaching Japanese traditions.  He is the author of numerous books including, "Sumi-e The Art of Japanese Ink Painting".

NOVEMBER 28, 2011

MEETING

PROGRAM:  TARASHI KOMI

LINDA BEAUDOIN will demonstrate this Sumi-e technique using sized paper and "floating or pooling ink or pigment" on water.

DECEMBER 12, 2011

HOLIDAY LUNCHEON

HELD AT THE BIRD KEY YACHT CLUB 11:00 AM

PROGRAM:  THE ART OF JAPANESE GIFT WRAPPING

KIMIKO IKEDA AND YUKIKO BROWN will demonstrate Japanese gift wrapping which is similar to orgami. In Japanese culture wrapping a gift equates with "wrapping the heart". So every gift is marked by thoughtfulness and consideration.

JANUARY 23, 2012

CHINESE NEW YEAR - THE YEAR OF THE DRAGON

JANUARY 23 and 24, 2012

WORKSHOP

TAUGHT BY PROFESSOR I-HSIUNG JU

PROFESSOR I-HSIUNG JU states, "... a Chinese artist is not only a painter, but also a poet and a philosopher."  In this workshop Professor Ju will teach the subjects of flowers and birds with backgrounds in his traditional, masterful style.

JANUARY 30, 2012

MEETING

PROGRAM: ZEN WORD CALLIGRAPHY

KEIKO ROMERSTEIN will demonstrate this unique form of calligraphy.

FEBRUARY 27, 2012

MEETING AND MEMBERS ART SUPPLY SALE

PROGRAM:  "DRAGONS- MY FAVORITE ANIMAL"

FREDERICA MARSHALL, brush painting artist, teacher, lecturer and author will entertain us with the legends, symbolism and tales of the wonderful dragon.

MARCH 5, 6, 7, 2012

WORKSHOP

TAUGHT BY DANNY HAN-LIN CHEN

DANNY HAN-LIN CHEN is a member of the Federation of Canadian artists, will bring his strong love of nature to our workshop teaching shorebirds such as sandpiper, curlew as well as birds of prey.  He will also cover washes, backgrounds, and special effects. 

MARCH 26, 2012

MEETING

PROGRAM: PO'MO PAINTING

JUDY McENANEY will demonstrate the art of Po'Mo [splash ink] painting on shikishi boards.

APRIL 30, 2012

SPRING LUNCHEON AND INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS

 Grapes by Marilyn Offer

Grapes by Marilyn Offer

 

   
 

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