Drawing on a range of traditional Chinese and Japanese ink painting techniques, these workshops explore the meditative aspects of working with the four treasures - ink stick, ink stone, brush, and paper - and the beautiful tonal qualities of black ink and water. Suitable for complete beginners, as well as more experienced ink painters keen to reconnect with the fundamental elements of this art form, no previous painting or meditation experience is required.

Beginning with the ritual of mixing the ink, we will explore different approaches to brushwork as well as some gentle body and breath awareness to help cultivate a sense of grounding, peace of mind and creative flow. All materials will be provided on the day, and you will leave with paintings to take home with you, although this practice is as much about the state of mind you attain during the process as it is about the finished work.

Held at the beautiful Singing Wok (Elwood), the Red Door Studio (Heidelberg West), or the Centre for Creativity and Consciousness (Ballarat), places in each workshop are limited to 6 participants, and pricing is tiered - you are welcome to choose between $50, $60 or $70 according to your financial situation. There is also one place available free of charge in each workshop, so if you would like to attend but finances are a barrier, please reach out to Meah at travelartdance@gmail.com.

Please note two of our studio spaces are accessed via stairs. Online enrolments are open until the day before each workshop.

About the teacher

Meah Velik-Lord has been studying traditional ink painting since childhood under the instruction of Richard Liddicut of Behold Art Melbourne. Meah is also the Artistic Director of Travel Art Dance Company, and leads the company's program of public classes and workshops with a particular focus on creativity in aesthetic expression and exploration. Meah holds a Diploma in Teaching Creative Dance from Mangala Studios, a Diploma in Dance Movement Therapy from Dance Therapy NZ, and is a Veriditas-trained labyrinth facilitator.

Upcoming workshops:

Tuesday July 8th, 1:00-3:30pm at the Centre for Creativity and Consciousness (Ballarat)