W-PT212 Sumi-E Shochikubai The Three Friends of Winter with Noriko Kuehn and Scara Abe (Mar 15 2025)
W-PT212 Japanese Sumi-E Shochikubai: The Three Friends of Winter with Scara Abe and Noriko Kuehn
Time 12pm - 2pm
Tuition: $100
$20 material fee paid directly to instructor
All Levels Welcome
Shochikubai" (松竹梅) is a traditional Japanese artistic motif that combines these three plants which bring good fortune:
- Matsu (松) - Pine
- Take (竹) - Bamboo
- Ume (梅) - Plum blossom
Together, these plants are known as the "Three Friends of Winter" because they remain hardy during cold weather and symbolize perseverance and resilience.
In Japanese culture and art:
- Pine represents longevity and steadfastness as it stays green year-round
- Bamboo symbolizes flexibility and strength, as it bends but does not break
- Plum blossoms represent renewal and perseverance, as they bloom beautifully in late winter
This combination is frequently used in Japanese art, particularly in painting (sumi-e), ikebana (flower arranging), and textile designs. The term "shochikubai" appears often in traditional Japanese artwork and is considered a symbol of good fortune and nobility.
Scara will teach the students how to paint Matsu, Bamboo and Ume with her original Sumi-e brush stroke technique and will teach while wearing a kimono.
There will be a $20 fee for the brushes that she will bring from Japan for each student
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