3 Drums

I look at three different percussion instruments and show how we create the 8 and 6 beat rhythm, single, double and fast speed,a fill or improvisation and a repetitive cycle.  The drums are the Darrabakka and Taaz from Persia, Turkey, and the Dolak from India.

Summer Sumie workshop - The Forge

Summer Sumie Workshop 2016 

14 Feb 2015     11.00 to 16.00

Where; The Forge, Castlemaine

Picture; The Fiddler by Gerard Menzel

Zen painting develops slowly and engenders good posture, relaxed breathing, a clear mind and the Zen effortless attitude to a compassionate way. 

The workshop is practical with explanation on the history and philosophy of  Zen and Sumie. Mental awareness and meditation in art will be a focus. Level; beginners to advanced artists.

Cost Earlybird $65 before 07/1/16 

Class fee $75  $65con      Plus Materials $7 or BYO

Pay by online deposit G Menzel Bendigo bank 633 000 120991815 / Postal order Pay G.Menzel C/O Carisbrook GPO 3464

Terms

By your enrolment you have agreed to read and acknowledge the terms / liability, indemnity and conditions as read on the site wildlotus-arts.blogspot.com.au

Contact Gerard for booking 0407734479 gmenzel@hotmail.com

Booking Details see wildlotus-arts.blogspot.com.au 

Sumie Classes Newstead Library Nov 4 to 9 Dec

Sumie Zen Painting classes start Wed nov 4 Newstead Library just 15min west of Castlemaine. 6 week term til 9.Dec. ends

"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."

No painting ability or expertise necessary. see Gerard Menzel​ wildlotus-arts.blogspot.com.au

Cost
$15 class pay by term usually. 0407734479 mob Casual $19 buy block of 5, valid 6 months.

Sumie workshop Notes

Dear Students

Here is some information for the Sumi-E workshop coming up.

This information can be generally used for classes also where applicable.

Although Zen painting is free from strict rules, hard and fast regulations there are some things that we can observe in the class.

Students work quietly in a non competitive atmosphere.
Sumie is a meditative practice which encourages stillness and reflection.
Sumie takes time to work into your heart and soul, patiently cultivate over unlimited time.

Enrolment Conditions and Liability 

As a matter of course by enrolling in any class you automatically have agreed to the terms and conditions of Wild Lotus Arts courses. Read the conditions and liability on this blog.

What to bring with you
Glass jar water bowl
Absorbent rag to mop brush and ink
Wear loose clothing
In classes we use newsprint paper for beginning then move to rice paper. Paper is for sale.
A cushion optional

Food 
Bring your lunch to the workshop
Tea will be available

Materials
With a new brush you must soak it in water first for 5min
Wash you brush out in cold water after painting

Video
Often but not always we play a video at the workshop

Spring Sumi E Day Workshop 2015

Sumie   

 

A mouth full of ZEN

Zen Brush  Painting

Sumie Intensive ; Spring Term intro.

Sun 29 / Nov 2015         

Time 1100 – 16.30

Earlybird $65 before 22/11 

Full fee $75  $65con
Materials $7 or BYO Full Kit $75

Where; Newstead Library oopp. Primary school Main st / Pyrenees Hyw.

    

Venue;  Google  Maps  Newstead Library RTC                                                       

Workshop with Gerard Menzel artist

Sumie ( black ink on rice paper) is a beautiful way to paint nature and the world in all its beauty & grace as we see the world in a different Zen light, where the subjects essence or "kami" spirit is depicted. Zen painting is an artform and a way of living and breathing through the world. The class will cover Zen insights, Sumie as Meditation and art practice,

the Zen way of painting and observation, Zen as philosophy or religion.  Regular Sumie classes will be available in the Newstead area in spring.

The origin of Sumie dates back to the Southern School of Chinese Zen painting and it was transplanted to Japan by Esai and Dogen. Used to train the mind, it is one of the "Zen arts" including ikebana and Shodo.

The practice of painting is akin to Zen training of the mind body and senses.

Materials $7 or BYO. 

Local Artist Gerard Menzel studied with Andre Sollier and taught, exhibited in Australia and overseas as well as lived and studied Aikido in Japan.

Booking @ wildlotus-arts.blogspot.com

Gerard Mob 0407734479 

Booking

NUMBERS LIMITED SO BOOK EARLY

Where Newstead area

Pre book; Save $10 ph.Gerard 0407734479 or email gmenzel@hotmail.com

Pay by online deposit G Menzel Bendigo bank 633 000 128569274

Pay/ Postal order G.Menzel C/O Carisbrook GPO 3464

Cost 1 day $65 earlybird by 7 days prior to class  
Full Price $75 $65con (materials Not included) $7 hire or BYO

Materials $7 or BYO materials. To order a sumie kit before class call/sms Gerard 0407734479
Whats in a kit? See Sumie Materials tag on this page

A Planned Term is set to follow @ Newstead library RTC   

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In october 2015 we had our workshop here. The Station Gallery Newstead  

Location and Directions

        

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

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

​

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

Sumie Workshops Book Now

Sumie 

Zen Brush Painting

An Introduction

When TBA                                     

Level Beginners

Pre-booked discount
$110 two days 
$55 one day

Where TBA

Click here for enrolment form

Workshops with Gerard Menzel artist

Booking  wildlotus-arts.blogspot.com   gmenzel@hotmail.com  0407734479               

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.

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 brings to each student a rich background & perspective from Asia where he has studied and lived.  Gerard has toured schools, been Artist in residence in Vic and SA colleges/schools taught in Adult education and exhibited widely.He has worked and toured all over Asia and lived in Japan.

Time 12.00 to 4.30            Pre Booked 2 day $110  Sat 1 day $55  Materials provided for $5 per day or BYO          Pay at the door $70 per day Program includes; Sumie practical art videos/discussion      Book by email from  wildlotus-arts.blogspot.com  0407734479 Gerard Menzel Click to enrol now

How to enrol

Click to Enrol Now 
or click the enrol form tag on the right here

Email
Cut and paste the enrolment form into an email and send it to 
gmenzel@hotmail.com 

Phone
0407734479 Gerard

Confirmation email
I will send a confirmation email back to you.  
If you don't get an email to confirm you should call 0407734479 
Non booked students are not discounted and pay $70 a day

Payment
Bring the EXACT amount on the day in an envelope with your name on it.  




Where

Venue -

click to see map

Student notes 

These notes and others may be used as a guide to the class.

Feel free to copy them and take them with you to the class.

They are a guide only.

If you do not bring them with you that is not a problem.

They class will go on in a spontaneous way sometimes with these and with other notes and resources including videos when possible.

Materials for new students

Sumie materials
sumi - ink,  fude - brush, Kami - paper,  suzuri - ink stone 

Materials

Brush - Fude
We use goat hair brushes called calligraphy brush length 23 to 26 cm from tip of hair to top of handle Medium to larger

Ink - Sumi 
Sumi stick, a solid block of ink about 10cm long x 2cm wide

A small miniature saucer 
This is for mixing the ink. I use the small soy sauce saucers 8cm to 10cm across available at any Chinese grocery for about 80cents each

Paper - Kami
A4 or A3 butchers paper / newsprint reams available at art shops or butchers shops over the counter. For advanced students rice paper is needed.

Paper tissue towel used in kitchens for absorbing water from the brush drying hands alternatively use and absorbent cloth like cotton.

Water containers - Misukashi
1 glass jar 250 ml volume size

One Felt Cloth to put under your painting paper, size A3


Where to purchase equipment?

Ask your teacher when you book 04077344479 Most art shops can order materials.

Information links
See video of materials here

Sumie classes Enrol for next term

Sumi E; Japanese Zen Brush Painting


Student Expressions of interest; please call or email Gerard


Time ; Thur 9.30 to 11.30 and Sat 10.15 -12
Course; 6 weeks
Cost ; $120 all materials included  or $16 a class BYO materials $96



@ RADMAC  Ballarat


Updated Feb 2013
Start - to be announced

Booking
Fill in the form here and send to gmenzel@hotmail.com 7 days before the class


Sumi means ink and E is picture. It was bought to Japan from China

It is fun and simple to learn the basic steps then it is undertaken as a daily ritual to centre the mind, rid one of distraction and develop spiritual calm.

Sumie is very free and informal and leads to better visualization abilities, an appreciation of nature and a quiet tranquil space where the spirit can dwell. The practice of painting is meditation in action.

The few materials are a brush, ink stone (suzuri) Sumi ink stick, rice paper, and water. The essential form of a flower, bird, landscape or person is captured in the moment as an expression of Zen. Sumie is the attempt to capture momentarily the essence of nature.

Tutor; Gerard Menzel; is an Asia Arts specialist who has exhibited and taught in Australia and Europe. He has taught in schools and adult education for 20 years as an artist. His teacher was the Andre Sollier of Satsuma Dojo.

Contact / booking

gmenzel@hotmail.com  Mob 0407734479