A Japanese Painting Workshop

We’re Floating Art, a small arts business based in the Manchester. We’ve been teaching people how to paint here for over 7 years now. At our workshops you’ll be taught by our founder & practicing local artist, Ula Fung.

Our Japanese Painting Workshop is our flagship workshop. We’ll teach you some basics of the 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. We'll paint specially selected seasonal topics and often finish off our painting with some curated calligraphy or with a symbolic stamp.

We’ll bring a large selection of seasonal references from a wide range of Japanese Artists, both classic and contemporary. We often focus on specially selected topics Our Workshops are not about copying what’s in front of you but designing and making something of your own. You’ll learn all you need to know about how to do that in the session.Many of our students haven’t painted in a long time.

This painting class is suitable for beginners as well as those with a little more artistic experience, so don't worry if it's your first time. Your teacher will be on hand to provide guidance and answer any questions. We just ask that you treat Ula with respect by listening to her demonstration as well as her advice.

Afterwards, 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.

Location & Refreshments:

The workshop takes place at the Brewdog Outpost, located on Oxford Road, Manchester. The venue offers a relaxed atmosphere with food and drinks (both hot and alcoholic) available throughout and after the workshop. Why not make a day of it? It's the perfect way to spend a Sunday.Brewdog outpost is an accessible venue, we work on the first floor however there is a lift if you want to avoid the stairs.Brewdog outpost is easily accessed by public transport with a train station located on the same road. If you're driving because the workshops here are on sundays, there is plenty of free parking within a 5 minute walk. Check on and around Boundary Lane and you should find something.

At the end of the session, we’ll take photos of your artwork and the class for our social media and promotional materials. If you’re not comfortable with this, please let us know before the workshop.

• Duration: 2.5 hours
• Materials Provided: All art materials, including Sumi ink, Gansai Tambi mineral paints, gold leaf, rice paper, and protective aprons.
• What to Bring: Just wear comfortable clothes (something you don’t mind getting a little paint on) and bring a bag to carry home your artwork.
• Age Group: This workshop is for ages 16+. For any concerns, feel free to reach out at .

This workshop begins with a demonstration, If you are too late for the demonstration we will do our best to help you make the most of the workshop but we wouldn't be able to prioritise late comers above those that attend on time.

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For more information and to book your spot, visit our website: www.floatingart.co.uk.

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