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  • Sunday, August 12, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm – Meditations in Ink: Asian Brush Painting – Orchids

    Students in this Massachusetts Horticultural Society workshop on August 12 from 10 – 4 will learn the art of Asian Brush Painting and focus on the orchid. This workshop is for those interested in learning and using the traditional tools and techniques of Asian Brush Painting (aka “sumi-e” in Japan). Through step-by-step instructor demonstrations and hands-on brushpainting projects using the “Four Treasures” (bamboo brushes, handground ink, inkstone, and rice paper) you will explore this ancient and elegant art and leave class with two completed works.

    NO ART EXPERIENCE NECESSARY. Against a backdrop of meditative music, this workshop is your doorway to the exciting yet contemplative world of Asian art!

    Bruce Iverson is an artist who has specialized in Asian Brush Painting since 1972 with master brush painters Jean Shen, Ning Yeh, and I-Hsiung Ju. He has exhibited in group and juried shows throughout the United States and has had several one-man shows in New England. He has traveled to China for a deeper understanding of the context of brush painting and is a juried member of the New Hampshire Art Association. His work is grounded in a three thousand year old tradition in which the tools, techniques and philosophy of this Asian art form have had a lifelong resonance. Additional information about Bruce can be found at his website http://www.iversonarts.com

    Instructor will provide supplies. Students must provide their own lunch and beverages.

    $160 Mass Hort members, $200 general admission. The class will be held in the Putnam Building at the Gardens at Elm Bank, 900 Washington Street in Wellesley. Register online at http://www.masshort.org/eventdetail/676/meditations-in-ink-with-bruce-iverson?filter_reset=1

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  • Wednesday, January 20, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm – Meditations in Ink: Introduction to Asian Brush Painting

    Students in this January 20 Massachusetts Horticultural Society workshop will focus on Calligraphy and Iris painting in ink and color.This workshop is for those interested in learning and using the traditional tools and techniques of Asian Brush Painting (aka “sumi-e” in Japan). Through step-by-step instructor demonstrations and hands-on brush painting projects using the “Four Treasures” (bamboo brushes, hand ground ink, inkstone, and rice paper) you will explore this ancient and elegant art and leave class with two completed works. NO ART EXPERIENCE NECESSARY. Against a backdrop of meditative music, this workshop is your doorway to the exciting yet contemplative world of Asian art! This day long class runs from 10 – 4 in the Putnam Building, 900 Washington Street in Wellesley.

    Bruce Iverson is an artist who has specialized in Asian Brush Painting (sumi-e in Japan) since 1972 with master brush painters Jean Shen, Ning Yeh, and I-Hsiung Ju. He has exhibited in group and juried shows throughout the United States and has had several one-man shows in New England. He has traveled to China for a deeper understanding of the context of brush painting and is a juried member of the New Hampshire Art Association. His work is grounded in a three thousand year old tradition in which the tools, techniques and philosophy of this Asian art form have had a lifelong resonance. Additional information about Bruce can be found at his website www.iversonarts.com Instructor will provide supplies. Students must provide their own lunch and beverages.Mass Hort Members $150 Non-Members $180, Register online at www.masshort.org.

  • Saturday, January 24, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm – Meditations in Ink: An Introduction to Asian Brush Painting

    This Massachusetts Horticultural Society workshop, to be held Saturday, January 24 from 10 – 2 at Elm Bank in Wellesley, is for those interested in learning and using the traditional tools and techniques of Asian Brush Painting. Through step-by-step demonstrations and hands-on projects you will explore this ancient and elegant art and leave class with two completed works. Subjects for the workshop will be Calligraphy and Orchid painting in ink and color. No art experience is required. Instructor will provide supplies.

    Bruce Iverson is an artist who has specialized in Asian Brush Painting since. He has exhibited in group and juried shows throughout the United States. He has traveled to China for a deeper understanding of the context of brush painting and is a juried member of the New Hampshire Art Association. Additional information about Bruce can be found at his website www.iversonarts.com

    Students must provide their own lunch and beverages. $150 for Mass Hort members, $170 for nonmembers. To register, call 617-933-4973 or email kfolts@masshort.org.