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Artist-in-Residence on the Historic Roycroft Campus
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watercolor, mixed media, fiber,
Sumi-e & Chinese Brush Painting
Janet Nye Vedder
Welcome! Please scroll down to view class information. Click included link tor more information and to register!
Workshops/Classes
organized by date
Chinese Brush Painting: Flowers in-person
Chinese Brush Painting is a dynamic spontaneous colorful style of painting. Using only simple tools,
ink, opaque watercolor paint, brush, and paper, you will learn to create captivating artwork.
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September 26, 2024 10:00am - 1:00pm Springville Arts Center, Springville, NY
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https://springvillearts.org/sca/events/chinese-brush-paining-flowers/
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Punch Needle in-person
Learn to punch needle! Punch needle art is a simple form of rug-hooking which uses a large needle-like tool to
punch loops of yarn into your chosen fabric. Design patterns and ideas will be provided. You are also encouraged
to bring an idea for your design. Punch needle fabric is often used to create items such as cushions, wall hangings, hoop art, or upcycled clothing and bags!
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​September 30, 2024 6:00pm - 8:30pm Roycroft Campus, Castiglia Art Center, East Aurora, NY
https://www.roycroftcampuscorporation.com/event/learn-to-punch-needle-september-30-2024/

Gyotaku Japanese Fish Printing in-person
Gyotaku is the traditional Japanese method of printing fish, a practice that dates to the mid-1800’s. This form of nature printing was used by fishermen to record their catches but has become a popular art form of its own.
In this class, we will use latex molds as our printing plates – not real fish!
There will be a variety of different fish molds to choose from, as well as other sea creatures such as starfish, seahorse, and seaweed. Students will learn about composition, color, and how to create a monoprint
using paint, Sumi ink and washi paper.
October 5, 2024 10:00am - 12:30pm Springville Arts Center, Springville, New York
​https://springvillearts.org/sca/events/gyotaku-japanese-fish-prints/
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Sumi-e Brush Painting online Zoom class
Join us on an artistic journey through art and culture. Chinese brush painting is a beautiful and unique style of artwork. In this class, students will have fun learning about and creating in this beautiful ancient style. Using only
three simple tools, ink, brush, and paper, students will learn to create captivating artwork using the beauty and freedom of the Sumi-e brush line, and the values created by the ink.
October 16, 2024 through View Arts Center, Old Forge, New York
10:00am - 1:00pm
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Sumi-e 2 Brush Painting in-person
Join us on an artistic journey through art and culture. Japanese brush painting is a beautiful and unique style of artwork. Using only three simple tools, ink, brush, and paper, students will learn to create captivating artworks using the beauty and freedom of the Sumi-e brush line. A continuation of Sumi-e Japanese Brush Painting I, this class will build our Sumi-e brush stroke vocabulary, skills, and techniques.
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October 19, 2024 9:00am - 1:00pm Roycroft Campus, Castiglia Art Center, East Aurora, NY
https://www.roycroftcampuscorporation.com/event/sumi-e-japanese-brush-painting-ii-october-19-2024/​
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Suminagashi & Japanese Bookbinding in-person
Create your own marbled paper through the Suminagashi method. Then, assemble your a book/journal using Japanese Stab Bookbinding method.
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November 2, 2024 10:00am - 1:00pm Springville Arts Center, Springville, NY
https://springvillearts.org/sca/events/suminagashi-bookbinding/​​



Chinese Brush Painting: Flowers online Zoom class
Chinese Brush Painting is a dynamic spontaneous colorful style of painting. Using only simple
tools, ink, opaque watercolor paint, brush, and paper, you will learn to create captivating artwork.
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November 6, 2024 10:00am - 1:00pm through View Art Center, Old forge, NY
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Chinese Brush Painting: Flowers in-person
Chinese Brush Painting is a dynamic spontaneous colorful style of painting. Using only simple
tools, ink, opaque watercolor paint, brush, and paper, you will learn to create captivating artwork.
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November 9, 2024 10:00am - 1:00pm Roycroft Campus, Castiglia Art Center, East Aurora, NY
https://www.roycroftcampuscorporation.com/event/chinese-brush-painting-flowers-november-9-2024/


Color Theory & Color Mixing 1 - Virtual Online Zoom Class
Color theory and color relationships is an integral part of art and everyday living. Join us as we explore COLOR!! Learn how to create all those luscious vibrant colors you love. Also, learn how to create captivating neutral tones
and muted colors. Using watercolor paint as our medium, students will learn about color theory, color relationships and color mixing.
January and February 2025. Specific times and dates coming soon !