About
A six-lesson Chinese and Japanese painting course with Ruomei Tan, starting Tuesday 3 November 2026 at 09:45 in Bibliotheek Veenendaal (De Cultuurfabriek). For beginners and advanced painters.
What to expect
The course covers Chinese and Japanese painting with special brushes, ink and paint on rice paper or silk, including black-ink Sumi-E.
Ruomei Tan teaches a meditative way of painting that needs no talent and is for beginners and advanced painters.
- Long history, based on Chinese calligraphy
- Styles: monochrome ink and colourful contour painting
- Emphasises poetry, simplicity and simplifying to the essence
- 6 lessons: 3, 10, 17, 24 November
- Also 12 and 19 January
- First lesson includes one coffee or tea
- Materials not included; beginner pack €77
- Homework folder costs €9
FAQ
What does the course cost?
The course costs €159, excluding material costs.
Homework folder: €9.
Beginner pack from the teacher: €77.
One coffee or tea is included in the first lesson.
Do I need to bring painting materials?
Yes, Chinese or Japanese painting materials are needed.
If you do not have them, you can buy a beginner pack from the teacher for €77.
The teacher contacts students before the course about materials.
Is the course for beginners?
Yes, it is suitable for both beginners and advanced painters.
The meditative way of painting requires no talent; in principle everyone can practise it.
Who teaches the course?
Ruomei Tan teaches the course.
She was born and grew up in Beijing, China.
She graduated from the Rietveld Academie in 1988.
She has 27 years of experience teaching Chinese language and drawing/painting.
Getting there
Bibliotheek Veenendaal (in De Cultuurfabriek), Kees Stipplein 74, 3901 TP Veenendaal, Utrecht, NL
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