Classes

All past and current posts about classes offered by MIVAL are collected here.

Introduction to Sumi Painting

Saturday, March 20, 2027; 10AM – Noon | Taught by Lois Yoshida🎨 Explore creative forms of self-expression while experiencing the flowing techniques of sumi painting in this workshop for participants of all levels.  Sumi (black ink) will be the primary medium. Traditional tools, materials, brush methods, and approaches will be used.  Participants learn to simplify

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Kinusaiga: Japanese Fabric Piecing

Friday, February 26, 2027; 10AM – 1PM | Taught by Laura Duris 🎨 Discover the meditative Japanese art of Kinusaiga—a traditional fabric mosaic technique that uses fabric pieces pressed into a foam base to create textile artwork. This beginner-friendly class is an introduction to a lesser-known fiber art form that produces delightful results.  In this

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Preserved Moss Art

Saturday, January 23, 2027; 10AM – Noon | Taught by Jungim (JJ) Rose 🎨 Explore your creativity and bring nature indoors in this fun, hands-on workshop. You’ll learn how to create your own beautiful, forest-inspired artwork using preserved moss, ferns, driftwood, and other natural elements. I’ll guide you through the design process, from arranging materials

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Art As Meditation

Tuesday, December 1, 10AM – 1PM | Taught by Ekta Gupta 🎨 Explore the surprisingly versatile world of colored pencils as you learn simple tips, tricks, and techniques for creating depth, texture, and luminous color—all while enjoying the calming process of making art. Students will practice transferring, mark-making, layering, blending, and burnishing techniques to create

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