In this workshop we will learn how to paint a simple yet, elegant holiday design on high-quality cards and envelopes purchased from Oriental Art Supply.

https://orientalartsupply.com/products/paint-your-own-cards?_pos=1&_sid=f470dc161&_ss=r

We will paint 2 holiday cards with different color schemes using ink, white and metallic paints as well as learning how to utilize salt and a splatter technique to create interesting patterns suggesting falling snow.

This step-by-step class is specifically designed for beginners and will be taught at a gentle pace with plenty of time to practice the various strokes. Space is very limited to ensure maximum personal attention.

A detailed supply list will be sent upon registration but, if you are new to Brush Painting and are needing painting supplies, here are 3 supply sets from Oriental Art Supply to choose from for this class starting with the most basic and budget-friendly:

1) https://orientalartsupply.com/products/intro-brush-painting-set

2) https://orientalartsupply.com/collections/leigha-nicole/products/beginners-set-for-leigha-nicole

3) https://orientalartsupply.com/collections/leigha-nicole/products/artist-set-for-leigha-nicole-recommended

There are additional accessories and recommeded study books by Dr. Ning Yeh available on Leigha's teacher page: https://orientalartsupply.com/collections/leigha-nicole .

The supplies included in the most basic set are:

An Orchid Bamboo brush, 48 Practice Shuen sheets of handmade rice paper, Practice Ink, felt for use underneath your paper, a mini pie saucer for your ink and an instructional Orchid and Bamboo DVD from my teacher, the Emmy Award winning master painter Dr. Ning Yeh for reference and practice before and after the workshop.

The Beginner and Recomended Sets include 4 brushes (Pre or Premium brushes) consisting of Happy Dot, Small Flow, Large Flow and an Orchid Bamboo brush and a custom roll of handmade Practice Shuen, Jade Plate and Pi paper.

Full accessory sets either Premium or Budget (Felt, porcelain segmented water bowls and flower plates and spray bottle) are sold separately on Leigha's teacher page: https://orientalartsupply.com/collections/leigha-nicole

*** If you are using your own materials, please get in touch at leighanicole@gmail.com before the workshop to be sure you will have all that you need to participate.

Since these classes will be hosted over the Zoom platform, you will need a computer or laptop and a solid internet connection. Upon registration, you will receive specific instructions regarding Zoom log-in, classroom link, etc.

Dr. Yeh reminds us: "What is it that makes Brush Painting magical? It is the same thing that makes life magical. It is the link that ties your hand with your mind; your heart beat with the rhythm of the universe."

I hope you will join me for this afternoon of fun and creativity!