Discover the quiet beauty of Suminagashi, the ancient Japanese art of painting on water. In this workshop, you’ll learn how to float ink across the surface, gently coax it into rippling, organic patterns, and capture a one-of-a-kind design on paper. Each print is a moment in time, impossible to repeat, yet endlessly beautiful.
Suminagashi is simple, meditative, and deeply creative. With nothing more than ink, water, and paper, you’ll discover a process that invites both calm reflection and playful exploration. Whether this is your first encounter with marbling or resisting it with fresh eye, you’ll find joy in watching ink drift, shift, and bloom before your eyes.
A short introduction to the history and tradition of suminagashi
A live demonstration of the technique
Plenty of hands-on time to experiment, explore, and create at your own pace
Gentle guidance and tips throughout, so you feel supported as you work
The chance to take home your own original marbled prints
All materials provided – just bring your curiosity
No experience needed – this workshop is open to all
Duration: 10am to 12.30pm
Location: The Bell in Ticehurst
Refreshments: Tea, coffee and Biscuits
For a very special experience, enjoy a night or three at The Bell in Ticehurst. If you would like to bring a partner who doesn’t want to do a course, there are plenty of great things to do locally – a perfect staycation to explore the delights of the Kent/Sussex countryside or our favourite arty places locally. Accommodation is subject to availability so please BOOK DIRECT with The Bell - by calling 01580 200300 or booking on their website. Please let them know you are attending a course.
Discover the quiet beauty of Suminagashi, the ancient Japanese art of painting on water. In this workshop, you’ll learn how to float ink across the surface, gently coax it into rippling, organic patterns, and capture a one-of-a-kind design on paper. Each print is a moment in time, impossible to repeat, yet endlessly beautiful.
Suminagashi is simple, meditative, and deeply creative. With nothing more than ink, water, and paper, you’ll discover a process that invites both calm reflection and playful exploration. Whether this is your first encounter with marbling or resisting it with fresh eye, you’ll find joy in watching ink drift, shift, and bloom before your eyes.
A short introduction to the history and tradition of suminagashi
A live demonstration of the technique
Plenty of hands-on time to experiment, explore, and create at your own pace
Gentle guidance and tips throughout, so you feel supported as you work
The chance to take home your own original marbled prints
All materials provided – just bring your curiosity
No experience needed – this workshop is open to all
Duration: 10am to 12.30pm
Location: The Bell in Ticehurst
Refreshments: Tea, coffee and Biscuits
For a very special experience, enjoy a night or three at The Bell in Ticehurst. If you would like to bring a partner who doesn’t want to do a course, there are plenty of great things to do locally – a perfect staycation to explore the delights of the Kent/Sussex countryside or our favourite arty places locally. Accommodation is subject to availability so please BOOK DIRECT with The Bell - by calling 01580 200300 or booking on their website. Please let them know you are attending a course.
