10 minutes: Instructor's self-introduction & Sumi-e demonstration 40 minutes: Sumi-e experience 10 minutes: Output & Instructor's instruction Total 60 minutes In these lessons, the basic techniques of Suiboku-ga are introduced, along with an exploration of the Zen spirit. The method of painting is kept simple, concluding with a single brushstroke. The finished work serves as a souvenir, perfect for keeping or gifting to friends and family. Each group will choose one of the following types of paintings: pine, bamboo, plum, orchid, chrysanthemum, or "Kanji" (Chinese characters).