Ink Marbling Silk Scarfs | NYC
- Average rating: 5.0 (Host score)
- 25–250 guests
- 60 min
- 21 day lead
- Your venue
- Elevent guarantee
- Adjustable headcount
Event short description
Suminagashi, Japanese for “floating ink”, is a traditional art form from the 12th century that reveals the meditative, ever-changing nature of water. In this most relaxing and mesmerizing experience, we will be marbling and hand dipping ceramic coasters or a silk handkerchief!
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How it works
In this class, you will be creating a floating piece of art on the surface of the water and capturing the swirling, ever-morphing moments as prints on ceramic coasters or on a silk handkerchief. In this highly present, highly engaging experience, participants will connect with nature, embrace the Japanese concept of wabi sabi, and gain a new understanding of fluid dynamics as they incorporate natural forces such as breath and vibration into our art to create visual harmony.
Sake makes an unexpected chemical reaction with the ink and is used in the art work itself, so those who don't drink can still enjoy the experience fully. At the end of the experience, everyone will walk away with a renewed sense of wonder and hand-dipped coasters and handkerchiefs! Available virtually, IRL, and in hybrid events. Kits can be shipped to anywhere in the world. US domestic standard shipping included in price, expedited shipping and international shipping additional.
Depending on the size of the event and the flow of the event, each participant can have their own station or 2 people can share a station, or we can set up 6-10 stations at a long table and people can come and go.
Each station will have the following supplies:
- Sumi Inks Trays
- 2 Brushes
- White Ceramic Coasters
- Cork Bottoms for coasters
- Silk handkerchief
- Glove
- Paper Towels
- Optional: 6oz Bushido Sake.
Frequently asked questions
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Is this experience messy?
Nope! Firstly, it's washable ink. Secondly, we provide white paper towels to place under the trays and the movements are so gentle there is no splashing. Further, we provide a glove for anyone who doesn't want to get their finger tips wet.
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Is any artistic experience necessary?
Nope! Suminagashi ink marbling is super simple and everyone will be blown away at how easy, meditative, mesmerizing it is!
Things you'll need
Everyone needs a cup of water!
Travel policy
The host will travel to your location for this event. You can provide your location during checkout or coordinate with the host after booking.
Things to Know
Event Features
Event Cancellation, Rescheduling and Changes Policy
| Time Before Event | Policies |
|---|---|
| 3 days | Cancel for a fee 10% of the event total or $300, whichever is greater |
| 3 days | Reschedule for free |
| 3 days | Reschedule for a fee 10% of the event total or $200, whichever is greater |
| 2 days | Confirm your headcount You can adjust your headcount up to 250 or down to 25 before your event. |