Suminagashi: The art of Japanese ink marbling (Spring 2027)

What to Expect:

• In this two and half hour workshop we will cover:
  
  • The history and meaning behind suminagashi
  • The tools; the inks and papers you'll need
  • Step-by-step instructions to create beautiful marbled patterns using traditional and more modern techniques
  • How to avoid common mistakes and more advanced pattern-making
  • Ideas of how you can use your beautiful marbled papers

What to bring/wear:

All materials are included. You will be using inks so please wear old clothes or bring an apron.

Benefits:

This ancient Japanese art is relaxing and suitable for absolute beginner and experienced artist alike, but be warned it is quite addictive!

Who is your tutor:

Liz Chaderton lives in a small village in Berkshire, working mainly in watercolour and ink. Liz paints to capture a moment of awe in a joyful watercolour. She aims for her art to remind you to appreciate life no matter busy your day gets.

While painting flora and fauna is at the core of Liz’s art practice, she is endlessly curious about combining traditional and new techniques in novel ways. Suminagashi, the ancient art of Japanese marbling combines her fascination with the flow of water, her interest in travel, the desire for mindfulness and her wish to bring new techniques into her practice.

Liz has also written five practical art books, teaches extensively and shares her knowledge on YouTube.