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.