Date: Fri 14 August | 2pm–5pm
Suminagashi, meaning 'floating ink', is one of the oldest forms of paper marbling, dating back to 12th-century Japan. Gentle, meditative and beautifully unpredictable, it's a practice that encourages you to slow down and become sensitive to the movement of water.
During this workshop, you'll learn about the history of Suminagashi before exploring the process for yourself. Using sumi ink and brushes, we'll gradually build delicate patterns on the surface of water before carefully transferring them onto paper. Every print is unique, making each sheet a quiet record of the moment it was created.
You will learn:
The history and principles of Suminagashi.
How to create and control floating ink patterns.
Techniques for transferring patterns successfully onto paper.
How to embrace the calm, mindful nature of the process.
No previous experience is necessary, and all materials are provided. If the weather is kind to us, we may even take the workshop outdoors and work surrounded by Abbotsbury's beautiful landscape. Please wear clothes you don't mind getting messy or bring an apron, as we'll be working with ink throughout the session. Tea and coffee are provided, and Cherry Farm Café is next door if you'd like refreshments.
Date: Fri 14 August | 2pm–5pm
Suminagashi, meaning 'floating ink', is one of the oldest forms of paper marbling, dating back to 12th-century Japan. Gentle, meditative and beautifully unpredictable, it's a practice that encourages you to slow down and become sensitive to the movement of water.
During this workshop, you'll learn about the history of Suminagashi before exploring the process for yourself. Using sumi ink and brushes, we'll gradually build delicate patterns on the surface of water before carefully transferring them onto paper. Every print is unique, making each sheet a quiet record of the moment it was created.
You will learn:
The history and principles of Suminagashi.
How to create and control floating ink patterns.
Techniques for transferring patterns successfully onto paper.
How to embrace the calm, mindful nature of the process.
No previous experience is necessary, and all materials are provided. If the weather is kind to us, we may even take the workshop outdoors and work surrounded by Abbotsbury's beautiful landscape. Please wear clothes you don't mind getting messy or bring an apron, as we'll be working with ink throughout the session. Tea and coffee are provided, and Cherry Farm Café is next door if you'd like refreshments.
