Open to students who completed the beginner's course, this class allows participants to continue building their skills in Asian brush painting. Students attempt to capture chi on the page, boost their confidence as an artist, and create beautiful paintings to take home. Each brushstroke on the page will convey the essence of the subject and foster mindfulness. Please remember to bring your supplies from your beginner's course—including brushes, ink, and rice paper. Prerequisite: Asian Brush Painting: Beginner. A $30 supply fee will be collected the first night for all required supplies (2 brushes, ink, 60 sheets of rice paper) unless you already have them. Cash or Check only.

Join us for a 3-day Asian art workshop taught by visiting artist Lim Chen! This is a great chance for artists to hone their Asian brush painting skills and connect with other local artists. Many participants will have experience in brush painting and can inspire one another. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to learn Asian brush painting from a master artist!Participants can register for one, two, or all three days of the workshop, held at Woodlake Meeting Center in the Birch Room. The workshop will run from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM each day, with a one-hour break for lunch. Coffee and tea will be available, but please pack your own lunch. Each participant will receive a large 6x3 foot piece of rice paper per day of the workshop, but should also bring their own supplies (ink, brushes, newsprint for practice). Lim Chen is not only a master artist but also has a charming personality. She understands some English but will conduct the workshop in Korean. Rochester Community Education instructor Catherine Park will serve as translator for the workshop.**This art workshop is not intended for beginning artists, but for those who have taken Asian Brush Painting in the past.** The daily project schedule is as follows: Day 1: The Four GentlemenDay 2: Free-form subjects, such as Dragon, Fire Horse, Flowers (lotus or peony), or calligraphyDay 3: Horse Year calligraphy and painting demonstration, along with dragon painting and calligraphy, painting on scarf, apron, or bag (please bring your own cloth material (silk or cotton)) Throughout the workshop, participants will have the opportunity to practice these traditional techniques while developing their own artistic style.