In early 2026, Soonhwa Kang will open two new ink-based courses at her studio in Haarlem.

These programs grow from her long-standing practice in painting across diverse mediums and her deep engagement with East Asian painting philosophy and methods. They offer a slower, more expansive learning journey—opening space for students to explore, deepen their practice, and develop their own artistic voice.

Each course will run 8-10 sessions, meeting twice per month.
Further details—including exact starting dates, times, and course fees—will be announced soon.

1. Deep Dive into Sumi-e: Tradition, Presence, Practice

A long-form course dedicated to the foundations of East Asian ink painting.
We will study traditional subjects — plants, birds, trees, landscapes — along with brush techniques, rhythm, and the meditative quality of Sumi-e.
There will also be moments where we translate ink brushstrokes into clay work, exploring how gesture and material inform each other.

This course is for those who wish to deepen their practice, understand the lineage of the art form, and cultivate presence through repetition and refinement.

No previous experience needed — only openness to observe, breathe, and create.

2. Ink as Play, Ink as Expression

A contemporary ink course for artists and explorers.
Ink becomes a material to push, stretch, and reinvent.
We will experiment with tools, textures, large brushes, water, and unconventional materials — finding new ways to express movement and emotion.
The course will also look at contemporary artists who use ink, offering inspiration and context for your own experimentation.
Some sessions may link ink gestures with clay, translating expressive marks into three-dimensional form.

This course is for those who want to break habits, discover new languages with ink, and use the material as a partner in creative research.

For the latest updates about the start dates (January/February 2026),
please send an email to soonhwa@me.com or stay tuned on this website or instagram.