In this 3.5-hour workshop, you will be introduced to (or revisit) various techniques for mark making with rich, black sumi ink and walnut ink. We will create severalsheets of textural marks and capture the best small marks clusters to place in a sampler book that you will make. We will explore various tools (both commercial and handmade) and visit some new areas of contemporary sumi art. No art experience required.

Date & Time

Saturday, March 14, 2026 Ÿ 10:00 – 1:30 PDT

How it will work on Zoom:

Two weeks before class, Sally will send you a materials kit via snail mail that will include some tools, a viewfinder and the makings for the sampler book. Shortly before class time, Sally will email the handouts and a Zoom link for entering the class.

Supplies:

• A basic pointed Sumi brush (several sizes, if you have them)

• Pointed pen and other favorite writing tools

• Foam brush, 2” wide

• Sumi ink (e.g., Yasitomo or Moon Palace)

• Walnut ink

• 2 or 3 small saucers for holding sumi and walnut ink (like small dipping sauce dishes)

• Various papers—some smooth, some textured like cold press watercolor paper

• Craft knife, metal ruler and small cutting board

• Double-stick tape (recommend Sookwang ½” tape, available on Amazon)

• Water container

• Plastic mat for work surface (e.g., “chopping mats” from Dollar Tree)

• Paper towels

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