Korean Ink Painting Workshop in Amsterdam 20 June

Ink, Breathe, and Gesture:
Korean Ink Painting Workshop
20 June, 13:00 - 16:00

Grind the ink. Settle the breath. Then pick up the brush.

In this 3-hour workshop, you are introduced to the brush techniques and sensibilities of Sumokhwa — Korean ink painting — through painting bamboo. Bamboo is one of the Four Noble Ones. in East Asian art, a classical motif representing summer, resilience, and flexibility. No experience needed. Just curiosity and openness to the process.

WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Open with a 1-minute meditation

- Learn about the ink stone and ink stick

- Grind your own ink — slowly, intentionally

- Practice line-making with breath and posture

- Paint bamboo: stem / branches / leaves

- Compose and complete your final piece

WHAT'S INCLUDED
- All brushes (large and small)

- Ink stone and ink stick — you grind your own ink

- Korean paper (hanji) to practice

- Korean traditional sweets & tea

- A special hanging scroll — take your finished work home, ready to hang immediately


Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions!
www.hanato.eu (Soonhwa)
www.smartkollective.com (Smart Kollective)

10-06-2026 t/m 10-12-2026