Join us for some Japanese painting in a beginner friendly painting workshop where we will teach you the art of Nihonga (Japanese Painting)

Floating Art is small arts business based in the North. We’ve been teaching people how to paint here for over 7 years now. All of our workshops are led by the same person, a local Artist, Ula Fung.

You'll learn some basics of a Japanese Painting style known as Nihonga (日本画) and teach you how to paint using traditional materials that includes bamboo brushes, sumi ink, Gansai Tambi 顔彩耽美 (Traditional Japanese colours), gold leaves on rice paper.

The seasons are a big part of Japanese culture and for that reason we keep the themes and topics of our workshops seasonal. We’ll bring a large selection of topical references from a wide range of Japanese Artists, both classic and contemporary.

Most of our students are beginners. This painting class is suitable for people of all painting abilities,so don't worry if it's your first time. Ula will be on hand to provide guidance and answer any questions.

At the end of your art class, you'll get the chance to stand back and admire your beautiful Japanese painting. You'll head home with your piece and a new skill that's perfect to practice whenever you're looking to clear your head.

Make a day of it!

This workshop is located in the private space at Duke Street Market in Liverpool. Drink and food is available to order before, during and after the workshop.

*Towards the end of the workshop there will be an opportunity for you to get your photo taken. We will use these photos for social media and promotional use. Please let us know if you're not comfortable with this.

Knowledge Required

Beginner-friendly: All levels are welcome!

Materials Provided

Sumi ink

Mineral paints

Gansai Tambi 顔彩耽美 (Traditional Japanese colors)

Gold leaves

Rice paper board

What You'll Receive

All necessary equipment and materials for the class

Protective gear, such as aprons

What to Bring

Comfortable clothing that you don't mind getting a little paint on

A bag to carry your artwork home

This workshop is for ages 16 and older. If you have any concerns, please email us at floatingartuk@gmail.com.

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Note: this workshop begins with a teacher demonstration, if you're late enough to miss the demonstration then please understand that we have to prioritise those that arrived on time ahead of repeating the demonstration.

Description supplied by the event organiser.