Friends of Taka Sumi-e is an art-based society in San Diego, California, dedicated to studying and sharing the art of Japanese style sumi-e brush painting. The society was founded in 2002 and currently has more than 100 members.  (Iris by Sensei Takashi Ijichi)

The society’s founder and guiding light is Takashi Ryuho Ijichi, long-time San Diego Community College art instructor and a leading figure in  San Diego’s Japanese cultural community.  The society hosts an annual Art Show & Exhibition. The 10th annual show, the Year of the Dragon, was held March 24 and 25, 2012.

SUMMER CLASS SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED. CLICK HERE.

SOCIETY WORKSHOP MEETINGS NOW ON SUMMER HIATUS. Click HERE

NEW! SUMMER SUMI-E WORKSHOPS, JAPANESE FRIENDSHIP GARDEN. Click HERE

SAVE THE DATES FOR UPCOMING EVENTS OF INTEREST. Click HERE

1. *Dyeing Elegance at the San Diego Museum of Art
   

* Make a sashiko apron for painting and crafting

* Make a sashiko and painted roll-up brush tote

1. *Japanese Paper doll class, Washi Ningyo
   

2. *Sew your own kimono, obi or yukata weekend workshop
   

ANNUAL JAPAN TRIP SCHEDULED FOR NOVEMBER 10 to 20! Click HERE.

REPORT ON ANNUAL ART SHOW BY FOT PRESIDENT JULIE. Click HERE.

REPORT ON KYOTO PRIZE SYMPOSIUM FIELD TRIP. Click HERE.

FOR CLASS SCHEDULES Click HERE.

THEME ANNOUNCED FOR 2012 SAN DIEGO COUNTY FAIR.  Click HERE.

FOT favorite links

Japanese Friendship Garden, Balboa Park, San Diego

www.niwa.org

TO CONTACT FRIENDS OF TAKA SUMI-E email

        takasumiesociety@gmail.com or call 619-550-1400.

VISIT US ON FACE BOOK AT FRIENDS OF TAKA SUMI-E

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