Chinese Painting with Bamboo Brushes & Watercolour or Ink

25/04/25 - 30/05/25 Fridays from 10am to 1pm

A rt is a great activity to encourage mindfulness, relaxation and of course creativity.

This is a 6 week course where we will be exploring the style of Chinese Painting with Bamboo Brushes and watercolour.

Get Creative at the Sudbury Learning Centre

This is a fun and interactive workshop for anyone who is a fan of Chinese Art and / or likes to explore painting with ink or watercolour paints.

There are two styles of Chinese painting: xieyi style and gongbi style. Xieyi or freehand is marked by exaggerated forms and freehand brushwork. Gongbi or meticulous is characterized by close attention to detail and fine brushwork.

Subjects and themes in traditional Chinese paintings are the figurative painting, landscapes and painting flowers and birds.

What materials do l need ?

Traditional rise paper is the perfect choice (good quality watercolour paper is a great alternative), bamboo or wooden Chinese brushes (or similar to these), ink, watercolour paints, a few empty jars for water and some kitchen paper.

We will be painting at desks but if you have a tabletop or free-standing easel you are welcome to bring these along.

I don't have any experience with painting, is this workshop right for me ?

This short course is suitable for all levels of experience, from complete beginners to people looking to try a new style. Our art tutor Marina will explain, demonstrate and guide you through every step of the course.

Where do I source my art materials ?

According to your budget you can purchase your art materials from the professional art shop Goslings in Sudbury, or more affordable ones, including sets of watercolour paints, watercolour paper and sketchbooks can be found in The Works, Poundland, the local supermarkets, and of course from online retailers.

NUMBER OF PLACES LIMITED TO 8 so early booking is recommended

The cost of £120 is for the course only.

You will need to purchase materials which can be sourced from specialist stockists such as Goslings in Sudbury, or other outlets such as The Works or online stores, which means you can buy according to your budget.

If you have any questions regarding materials please ask.

Please note we run all our courses based on a minimum number of participants.

If you are no longer able to attend the class please contact the team at your earliest convenience. Cancellations received within 48 hours of the class start time are non-refundable.

If any of the courses you wish to attend are full or you cannot make the date, please let us know so that we can register your interest and let you know of future opportunities or add your name to a reserve list. You can contact the team on sudbury@easterneducationgroup.ac.uk or telephone 01787 880619.

PLEASE NOTE: When buying more than one ticket for you or someone else, you must put in the correct individual information of all who are attending. Information can not be completely the same all tickets perchesed.