Sumie Day in Moonambel

Sumie Day in Moonambel Vic

Some places by their very environmental nature make you feel safe, happy and close to nature, and Moonambel's one of these.

Jan and Ray asked me from the Arts Group early this year 2015 to present a sumie workshop and she said there were a lot of artists in the area.  A lot of work was put in by the group and it paid off. We had a great class of diverse people from Vic and NSW. They came from varying walks of life. Not all were artists but they were all eager and interested.

The meditative energy and quiet reflection in the class was palpable while painting continued, and the fun also as laughter was heard from time to time.

The lunch was provided in the form of tasty hot pumpkin or chicken soup with fresh brown bread and there were lots of yummy cakes provided.  The sports club hall location is set in a backdrop of native forest and is stunning. It feels remote yet is only 18klms from Avoca the nearest town.

The town is well known for its pub and the general store and is on the Pyrenees wine trail. We could not have had better hosts, setting, food, or attentive students.  I think they got a lot out of the video I played of Andre Sollier my teacher too.

Students seemed to take to the Haiku style painting and prose and here I can present you with some of their insights into life and Zen.

Teachers and students feedback Woodcroft PS sumie workshop

students sumie

A few years ago I had a wonderful few days at Woodcroft Primary in SA. In fact they invited me back twice.  It was '05 and '06 and woodcroft is down in the south side of Adelaide towards the Southern Vales and and not far from the coast.

When you get to a school there is always a little apprehension as to whether the teachers have understood your preparation info. and got the students primed and ready.  Well, this was one of those times when it was such a joy to share the spirit of Sumie.

Some classes and schools just stay in your emory like stars in the sky.  I remember waiting outside the school after the days workshops and feeling the sun on my back and the feeling of the sea nearby as I waited for my bus back to Adelaide, as I always like to support public transport although I have wheels.



Here are some of the thoughts of teachers and students.

class at work

Sumie and Zen are intertwined and teach us to have a clear and stable mind.

Krishna devotional singing

Krishna is one of the most popular dieties in India. It is the focus of devotional Yoga followers.  In 2006 I was fortunate to be able to play tabla in the Muscat Krishna temple with Kanhaialal the resident singer, daily.  Bajaan devotional music is one of the most profound ways to open up your heart to the universe.  The breath opens and the vibration of the voice with the power of the seed syllable of the mantra work to free your consciousness in a master,y way.

Here is a link to Jagjit Singh singing Jai Radha Mahadeva, one of my favourite bajaans.

Jai Radha Madhav

Jagjit Singh Krishna Bhajans (1998)

Jai radha madhav jai kunj bihari / Jai radha madhav jai kunj bihari /Jai radha madhav jai kunj bihari / Jai radha madhav jai kunj bihari

Jai radha madhav jai kunj bihari / Jai radha madhav jai kunj bihari / Jai radha madhav jai kunj bihari / Jai radha madhav jai kunj bihari

Merile Mahnohala keruna sathe / Merile Mahnohala keruna sathe / Merile Mahnohala keruna sathe / Merile Mahnohala keruna sathe

Jai gopi jan wallabh / Jai gopi jan wallabh Jai gopi jan wallabh / Jai gopi jan wallabh
Jai gopi jan wallabh / Jai gopi jan wallabh Jai gopi jan wallabh / Jai gopi jan wallabh

Jai gopi jan wallabh jai giridhar hari

Jai radha madhav jai kunj bihari / Jai radha madhav jai kunj bihari / Jai radha madhav jai kunj bihari / Jai radha madhav jai kunj bihari

Yashoda nandan braj jan ranjan / Yashoda nandan braj jan ranjan / Yashoda nandan braj jan ranjan / Yashoda nandan braj jan ranjan
Yashoda nandan braj jan ranjan / Yashoda nandan braj jan ranjan / Yashoda nandan braj jan ranjan / Yashoda nandan braj jan ranjan

Yashoda nandan braj jan ranjan / Yashoda nandan braj jan ranjan / Yashoda nandan braj jan ranjan / Yashoda nandan braj jan ranjan
Yashoda nandan braj jan ranjan / Yashoda nandan braj jan ranjan / Yashoda nandan braj jan ranjan / Yashoda nandan braj jan ranjan

Yashoda nandan braj jan ranjan  / Jamuna teer ban chari

Jai radha madhav jai kunj bihari
Jai radha madhav jai kunj bihari

Merile Mahnohala keruna sathe / Merile Mahnohala keruna sathe / Merile Mahnohala keruna sathe / Merile Mahnohala keruna sathe

Jai gowella rajadari

Jai radha madhav jai kunj bihari / Jai radha madhav jai kunj bihari /Jai radha madhav jai kunj bihari / Jai radha madhav jai kunj bihari

Jai radha madhav jai kunj bihari / Jai radha madhav jai kunj bihari /Jai radha madhav jai kunj bihari / Jai radha madhav jai kunj bihari

Hare krishna hare Krishna Krishna krishna hare hare     Hare krishna hare Krishna Krishna krishna hare hare     
Hare krishna hare krishna Krishna krishna hare hare      Hare krishna hare Krishna Krishna krishna hare hare

Hare krishna hare Krishna Krishna krishna hare hare     Hare krishna hare Krishna Krishna krishna hare hare  

   

Hare rama hare rama Rama rama hare hare                     Hare rama hare rama Rama rama hare hare

Hare krishna hare Krishna Krishna krishna hare hare     Hare krishna hare Krishna Krishna krishna hare hare

Hare rama hare rama Rama rama hare hare                     Hare rama hare rama Rama rama hare hare

Sumie kit 2015

Painting kits available

Cost $75 with goat hair brush or
Kits with Higher grade Brushes upwards to $120 or more depending on the brush or brushes.

Kits
Brush, ink stone, ink stick, bamboo mat for brush, mat for paper, 10 sheets of paper. Newsprint plus  free complimentary Sumie printed cards by Gerard

How to order

Ph 0407734479

gmenzel@hotmail.com

I can post it to you or you can pick it up.

Post approx $10

sumie Kit

Contents of $75 basic Kit

Suzuri - ink stone

sumi - ink stick

Kami - rice paper

newsprint paper

bamboo mat

felt or cloth mat

Fude - traditional goat hair  brush

Plus

Free complimentary sumie cards by Gerard 

Sumie Newstead March

Sumie 

Ongoing class 8 weeks

Casual students welcome also

If you missed the start of term just come along and start from where you begin to the end of term.

Newstead Sumie Class Confirmed and started 

March 4 2015 ENDED

EnrollingTerm 2 Nov 4 to 9  Dec  note; (6 week term only)

1
Wednesday Newstead 13.15 arrive for 13.30 start - 15.00 March  8 weeks

Where 

Newstead RTC or library venue

Map

click the link to see a map

http://newstead.vic.au/venue/rural-transaction-centre-rtc

Address

45 Lyons Street
Newstead 3462

Contact Rural Transaction Centre on 5476 2360

Fees

Cost  $15 class x 8 weeks term $120

Casual $19 a class buy a block of 5 classes and come anytime $95
(Valid to end of year 2015)

Possible future class Venue

2
Mon or Thur Castlemaine art supply

Possible times 11.00
Mon. Thur.
Arrive 10 .45 for 1100 start  and end 12.30

Enrolment
Send email to Gerard@ gmenzel@ hotmail.com with...
Name
Email / mobile
Class time / place
Class fee paid by 1.3.15 
Postal order to G.Menzel C/O Carisbrook GPO

Here is your booking form.

1. Email it back after reading the conditions of enrolment

2 Pay the fee by Postal order to G. Menzel c/o Carisbrook GPO
Or
Deposit money to Bendigo bank BSB 633 000
Acc 128569274

3.
How to confirm payment when you deposit money.

Send a reply email to gmenzel@hotmail.com or
Call /sms 0407734479

Painting kits available

See web blog wildlotus-arts.blogspot.com
Cost $75 upwards to $120 or more depending on the brush or brushes

Kits
Brush, ink stone, ink stick, bamboo mat for brush, mat for paper, 10 sheets of paper. Newsprint plus  free complimentary Sumie printed cards by Gerard

     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

Update Sumie workshop Payment options

  

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