Suminagashi Workshops
Candid Casual Courses
An hour to learn but a lifetime to master. Suminagashi combines meditative repetition and collaboration with nature to capture organic expressions anew in every print.
An artistic practice centered on focus and consistency offers mental health benefits while resulting in satisfying work without a lot of up front education.
Workshops available to be scheduled on a 1:1 basis or for groups up to 20. Schedule a call to inquire about details.
Suminagashi Supplies
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Sumi liquid ink is much easier to work with than traditional ink sticks. Likely because the liquid ink does not need a binder to stay in stick form before being ground into it’s usable state.
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Less is more for suminagashi brushes. Calligraphy brushes are ideal for the way they are able to maintain their shape and “load” ink.
Yasutomo SW00 All Purpose Brushes are my go to option.
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Paper for suminagashi varies wildly in the type of work you’re able to produce. The paper must be unsized and often Kozo is your best bet.
Yasutomo Hosho Sketch Pads are a good light weight option for simple designs.
Yasutomo Gasen Paper is extraordinarily resilient and captures amazing amounts of ink.
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Trays: You’ll want at least an inch deep, preferably white for ink visibility, and sturdy.
Inexpensive serving trays making a great starting point. Baking pans are a more fancy heavy duty alternative.
Palette: Any kind of paint receptacle will work. I enjoy Yasutomo’s porcelain trays for my practice.
Surfactant: I use Kodak Photo-Flo as my surfactant.