This New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill course on June 25 from 9:30 – 11:30 introduces you to “the four treasures” of Chinese brush painting—ink stone, ink sticks, brush, and paper—allows you to explore a variety of techniques. Through demonstration and hands-on practice, you will learn the Chinese brush methods of painting poppies and butterflies, as well as compositional development. Take this two hours class to relax, create, and meditate with Chinese brush painting inspired by the beautiful garden at New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill. Instructor is Sau-Mei Leung.
Required Materials (Not included with registration):
- Two containers (one for clean water and the other for cleaning brushes, minimum size: 2 cups)
- Two flat white 6-8 inches plates (small dinner plate is ok)
Sau-Mei Leung is a graduate with the Natural Science Illustration Certificate from Rhode Island School of Design Continuing Education. She also has a Ph.D. in Biochemistry from University of Connecticut. Her interest in art was sparked by studying Chinese calligraphy in primary school in Hong Kong. Mei has exhibited in many shows including Davis Art Gallery, Tower Hill Botanical Garden, and Art Providence. One of her watercolor paintings was also featured in Scenes and Seasons of a Small New England Village published by Leonard A. Haug. Mei is passionate about teaching and sharing her love of art, nature, and science. $55 Member Adult; $70 Adult (Registration includes admission to the Garden) Register at www.nebg.org
