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

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