Learn different techniques of traditional Chinese ink painting that has been passed on be generations of Chinese ink painters. After demonstration, instruction and a practice session, all students will create their own masterpieces on Chinese Xuan paper. The price of the class includes all of the materials; ink, color paint, brushes, practice paper and Xuan paper.
Start Time: Tuesday, April 6, 2010 at 6:30pm
End Time: Tuesday, April 27, 2010 at 8:30pm
Location: 136-17 39th Avenue (at Main Street) Ground Floor
Location: Crossing Art 136-17 39th Avenue (at Main Street) Ground Floor
Flushing, NY 11354
Directions: Take the 7 train to Main Street Flushing
Walk one block on Main Street to 39th Ave
(Opposite direction of the LIRR Overpass)
Turn Right on 39th Ave & enter Queens Crossing
(Large Glass Façade with Blue & Pink Flowers)
Take the stairs or elevator to the Ground Floor
For Weekends, take N train to Queensboro Plaza and transfer to 7
Materials:
Painting materials used in the class are 3 brushes, practice paper and Xuan paper. Students will be allowed to take these materials home with them as well. The ink, color, pigments and water containers will be provided for the class, but will not be given to the students to take with them. Students can purchase these materials from Crossing Art.
Cost per session: $60
There will be FOUR classes in total. You can sign up for all 4 for a total of $220 or individually for $60 per class.
Class 1 – Chameleon Flower
Date: Tuesday, April 6th, 6:30-8:30pm
The class will learn how to draw long and elegant flowers also known as Chinese bell flowers. Students will be instructed on how the lines of the flower stalks are elegantly drawn.
Class 2 – Birds
Date: Tuesday, April 13th, 6:30-8:30pm
The class will learn how to draw birds. The strokes involved in depicting the bird will capture the motion of a bird in flight.
Class 3 – Plum Trees and Blossoms
Date: Tuesday, April 20th, 6:30-8:30pm
The class will learn how to draw the petals from blossoms. The five petals of the plum tree symbolize the five gods of good luck.
Class 4 – Goldfish
Date: Tuesday, April 27th, 6:30-8:30pm
The class will learn how to paint goldfish.
For additional information or to sign up, contact Jennifer at Jennifer@crossingart.com or call 212-359-4333.