Japanese Ink Art Workshop for Kids Experience Melbourne

Learn traditional Japanese ink painting techniques in Melbourne!



8 to 12 years     2 hours Class size 1 to 12 guests

$43 (Afterpay available)


Looking for unique Melbourne kids activities that will tap into their creative side? Learn traditional Japanese ink painting techniques at Gloworm Studios in Fairfield.
Traditional Japanese calligraphy and Sumi-e painting artists are able to paint expressive poetry and vivid scenes of nature using only the various tones of black Sumi ink and brush techniques.
In this Melbourne workshop for kids, they will learn to make and use different Sumi ink tones and brush techniques to create traditional Japanese ink paintings on rice paper.
During the workshop, kids will:
  • Learn how to make ink and use materials
  • Understand ink tone, basic brush strokes and rhythm
  • Understand composition techniques used in traditional Japanese painting
  • Learn how to be creative in the moment
  • Experience a meditative process in the art
Kids will leave this unique workshop with a range of new Japanese ink painting skills and their own creations from the day.
Please note: Junko will also be running a Japanese ink art workshop for adults in July!- Children in year three and above wear a mask while in the studio.

Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly.
 
What you'll get
  • All materials provided including aprons, paper, brush, ink stick, inkpot, water containers and mat.
  • Whatever you create on the day is yours to take home.
What to bring
Clothing you don't mind getting a little ink on!
 
Suitable for

Suitable for kids from 8 to 12 years old.

Adult accompaniment is not required.

Location

11 Railway Place, Fairfield VIC

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Your teacher

Junko Azukawa

Junko Azukawa

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Junko Azukawa grew up in Toyama, Japan at the base of the central Japanese Alps, a region famous for the natural beauty of its landscape.

She started learning traditional Japanese calligraphy (Shodo) at the age of five and has experienced the vast possibilities that calligraphy and Japanese ink painting (Sumie) can express with just simple monotone brush strokes.
Since becoming a resident of Melbourne, Australia in 2005, Junko has brought her unique artistic talents and outlook to the Australian art scene. She started teaching Japanese calligraphy and painting with children and adults at numerous schools and organisations and also exhibited at a number of galleries in Australia and Japan.
One of her artwork is now in the National Gallery of Victoria’s collection. She is also sought after in commercial design work for her skilful brushwork from bottle label and package design to restaurant mural.




Your host

Gloworm Studios
Gloworm Studios

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Gloworm Studios is a unique art school located in the heart of Fairfield. It was opened in 2016 by artist Marianna Marx. Our programs specialise in painting, drawing and illustration for children and adults. Gloworm Studios is a warm and nurturing environment where artists both young and young at heart are invited to immerse themselves in their creativity and imagination.
We offer a range of classes including before and after school classes for kids, school holidays programs, life drawings, drawing and painting workshops and courses for adults, corporate workshops and workshops led by local artists and designers.
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