Come along and dive into the age-old Japanese marbling technique Suminagashi. Briefly, Suminagashi is about creating patterns with brushes and ink on the surface of a water vessel, which are then carefully transferred onto paper.
Suminagashi is a creative technique that is easy to use and that everyone can participate in. It's a very meditative process, and you might be surprised at how immersed you become in the activity.
Suminagashi - which translates to “dance of ink on the water” - builds on lightness and randomness. Droplets of ink are gently laid on the surface of the water and are formed by breathing, wind, or a light movement in space. Each tap is a unique and unpredictable snapshot that cannot be controlled. This makes it a fun and good exercise in letting go and being present in the moment, and helps to feel very relaxing and liberating to work with.
Suminagashi technique originated in the Heian period in Japan (794-1185) and was used, among other things, to decorate paper for calligraphy, poetry and books. The technique is closely related to the Japanese aesthetic of wabi-sabi, which is about seeing beauty in the imperfect, the simple, and the perishable.
- A brief historical introduction to Suminagashi.
- A demonstration of the basic technique with guide to materials and tools.
- Your own workstation with water tub, ink and various delicious Japanese paper in beautiful colors.
- Opportunity to immerse yourself and create a lot of beautiful prints.
- Knowledge of and opportunity to try out different manipulation techniques.
- Inspiration on how Suminagashi can be used as a meditative element in everyday life, including knowledge of the technique seen in a Craft Psychological perspective with a focus on health promotion and flow. (Takes place while the prints dry).
- A list of materials so that you can continue working with Suminagashi at home.
- You will get some beautiful prints with you, which can be used for bookbinding or other creative projects.
- All materials are included in the price.
- There are artist kits available in the room.
- Tea, coffee and bubble water and snacks will be available.
