Synopsis of the workshop 
     Art Supply  21.2.15

What a wonderful afternoon and way to spend a Saturday. Many thanks to those that                     challenged themselves to try the simple yet profound art of Sumie. The level of enthusiasm and concentration was a delight to feel.  It was a true pleasure to be with all the students that         attended. The level of artwork was amazing for first timers and seasoned painters. It was a       pleasure to share Sumie with one and all.
   
As those who were there can attest, Sumie is not difficult yet it is illusory to perfect. 

Gerard

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Sumi E Workshop 

A  Introduction to Sumie Term

Sat 21 / Feb 2015         

Time 1300 – 17.30

Payment options and instructions

          1 Click the RH column here to find the sumie enrolment Name/email/mob/class
          2 Email it to gmenzel@hotmail.com
          3 Pay the fee ( see below how)

Cost $65

          postal order to

G. Menzel C/O Carisbrook GPO 3464 Vic

or Payment to 

Gerard Menzel

Bendigo bank

633 000 128569274

Booking Confirmation and listing

Please notify me by email / SMS when the money is deposited on; 

0407734479 or gmenzel@hotmail.com

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Tips

Go to my website and view the information and videos there to prepare yourself for the class.

If you wish to purchase Sumie materials Brushes inks etc for later use at the class let me know.

I will source a kit for you which I will send info on if you ask me. I will put it up on my blog

wildlotus-arts.blogspot.com

New classes 2015 Ongoing class proposed after the workshop

Preferred day

Please think about your preferred day for an ongoing class and I will try to accommodate.

for example morning / afternoon / evening and what day

I look forward to seeing you soon

Gerard Menzel

Booked / Paid students for 21/2/15

1. Sam Grumont
2. Paula Mackie  
3. Leah Mow Yoffee
4. Ross Vroland
5. Sophie dessens
6. Lurlene salmon

Sumie Workshop Castlemaine Art Supply

Sumie   Zen Brush  Painting

A  Introduction to Sumie Term

Sat 21 / Feb 2015         

Time 1300 – 17.30

Prepaid $65
                                                           

Workshops with Gerard Menzel artist

Booking @ gmenzel@hotmail.com

Mob 0407734479

 Go to https://wildlotus-arts.blogspot.com.au                          

Sumie is a beautiful way to paint nature and the world in all its beauty & grace as we see the world in a different light.

Chan Buddhism from China travelled to Japan in the 13 C. Sumie is a discipline made famous by the Zen monks in Japan who painted in order to train their minds in observation, patience & art technique. Sumie is Zen in creative meditative action.

The art requires a change of perspective and philosophy in order to see the world in the Zen way.  In Zen nature and humanity is one, joined by the same elements of water, wood, fire etc...and in the painting process we join with nature to express the very essence of the world in a minimalist fashion.

Therefore, a reflective quietened mind which leads to a peaceful heart and spirit is, The Way of Zen Sumie.  Rice paper, a brush and monochrome black ink art the simple tools.

Learn to concentrate and relax. Find a lifelong discipline for the soul and discover nature’s essence, or ‘Chi’ from Gerard, a respected artist, Tai Chi teacher.

Teacher: Gerard a Tai Chi and Aikido teacher with a Masters in Asia studies imbibes in the class a rich background & perspective from Asia where he has studied and lived.  Gerard has toured schools, has had art residencies in Vic and SA colleges/schools taught in Adult education and exhibited widely.

NUMBERS LIMITED TO 8 SO BOOK EARLY Where Art Supply 209 Barker st Castlemaine Pre booked - Sat 1 day $65 including materials BYO Kit $55 Plus; Free Brush to take home A Planned Term is set to follow in March                          Program includes; Sumie practical art videos/discussion on Zen and Art

2.Refunds

14  days prior to event 100% less a booking fee of $15, / 13 -7 days prior to event 50% refund /  less than, less than 7 days 20% refund

Sumie 1 Day Workshop Moonanbel Art Society

                                      

           

          

Workshops with Gerard Menzel artist

Booking Go to; http://www.mahg.org.au./   
Google : Moonambel art and history group

 artist Gerard Menzel wildlotus-arts.blogspot.com                           

Sumie is a beautiful way to paint nature and the world in all its beauty & grace as we see the world in a different light.

Chan Buddhism from China travelled to Japan in the 13 C. Sumie is a discipline made famous by the Zen monks in Japan who painted in order to train their minds in observation, patience & art technique. Sumie is Zen in creative meditative action.

The art requires a change of perspective and philosophy in order to see the world in the Zen way.  In Zen nature and humanity is one, joined by the same elements of water, wood, fire etc...and in the painting process we join with nature to express the very essence of the world in a minimalist fashion.

Therefore, a reflective quietened mind which leads to a peaceful heart and spirit is, The Way of Zen Sumie.  Rice paper, a brush and monochrome black ink art the simple tools.

Learn to concentrate and relax. Find a lifelong discipline for the soul and discover natures essence called Chi from a respected artist. 

Teacher: Gerard a Tai Chi and Aikido teacher with a Masters in Asia studies imbibes in the class a rich background & perspective from Asia where he has studied and lived.  Gerard has toured schools, has had art residencies in Vic and SA colleges/schools taught in Adult education and exhibited widely.

Time  May 9 09.00 to 16.00 Pre booked -   Sat 1 day $55 inc materials Materials brush,inks provided or BYO                            Program includes; Sumie practical art videos/discussion

Shikoku: Kobo Daishi and Zentsuji

In 2002 I was fortunate enough to work at Shikoku Gakuen University in the tiny city of Zentsuji.  The latter being the birthplace of the famous Zen monk 'Kobo Daishi'.

The temple is a beautiful place infused with spirit and life.  I daily practiced meditation in the gardens and played Tai Chi. Like most temples it sells religious trinkets but has also a wonderful wood pagoda and in the spring season the priests throw mochi cakes from high up to the throngs waiting underneath. If one catches a mochi cake its good luck.

Here is a link to the temple and Kobo Daishi. (also known as Kukai)

http://www.zentsuji.com/english/

If you would like to read about the island I suggest Japanese Pilgrmage by Oliver Statler

Below is the temple Zentsuji at dawn.

Carnarvon WA

Fascine Carnarvon WA 2013 watercolor/pencil

The Carnarvon Fascine or Foreshore, truly one of the breathtaking coastlines of remote Australia.

Wild Lotus - Tai Chi

with Gerard Menzel

Masters Asia Studies Memb.Tai Chi Aust, Artist

Gerard has studied since 1981 Yang, Chen and Wu forms overseas including in China and directs the Wild Lotus school; see website Founding President Tai Chi Assoc SA see;

 ..https://wildlotus-arts.blogspot.com.au

Starting with the fundamentals of the forms including;

Suitable for beginners and non beginners.

We study ; Tai Chi and Chi Kung exercises to prepare for Yang Tai Chi Form.

What is Chi , the martial art understanding of the forms.

Private + Group classes or workshops

Start a private class

Change your energy and world view.

Bring peace into your life with daily discipline and practice of a tai chi form.  Just 20 minutes a day can bring changes and a positive attitude.

Forms 

There are many forms and the number of movements vary and the length of time to practice them and learn them.

Below are the forms that Gerard knows and can teach.

Short Yang forms can be learned in half a year and take 10 min. to do

For example Yang Family short form

Long forms 

They can take up to one year to learn and take 20 to 30 min to do.

Yang Family 86 New form

Wu form 108

Chen form

Weapons

Dao broad sword

Dao fast cutlass

Xiang Long sword

Fan Form

Email gmenzel@hotmail.com for info.

Enrol by emailing your details. or ring 0407734479 Click here