Sunday, December 7, 2025
10:00 am – 3:00 pm (Half-hour break, bring bagged lunch)
$145 non-members | $130 members
$20 materials fee paid directly to the Instructor
Location: Arts Benicia Annex, 991 Tyler Street Suite 116, Benicia
Levels: All levels
Age minimum: 18+
Minimum 5 | Maximum 10
Class Description: Take a deep breath. Slow down before the holiday rush, spend a meditative time learning the ancient art of SUMINAGASHI. This technique comes from 9th century Japan. Examples of Suminagashi are considered the oldest form of paper marbling. ”Floating ink“ is delicately placed on water and printed off the surface onto paper to create beautiful patterns of natural harmony. The process takes relaxed concentration as ring after ring of ink is placed onto the water. It is a hypnotic and calming process to do and results in papers of natural beauty, each unique and mysterious.
Notes: Bring a bag lunch. Green Tea and Japanese snacks provided. All supplies will be provided
Quotes from previous classes:
“I needed a day to recharge and your class was perfect! I hope to take your class again. You created an energy that was calm and accepting for me to work at my own pace.”
“Ronna was great, she has extensive knowledge on the topic she was teaching, had our work areas organized and very patient. She provided visuals and hands on demonstrations to assist us before we got started which helps us “see” before we … actually try our hand at ink printing.
Overall just a wonderful day for me!”
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR
Ronna Leon studied printmaking at UCSB’s College of Creative Studies. Raised in a family with a small press and publishing business, she has had a life-long love of graphic arts, ink, and paper. She has experience teaching monotype, etching, collographic, and lithographic techniques. She adds to her own skills with new developments in printmaking which she shares with workshop participants. Her own work has been featured in a variety of small exhibitions within the United States and abroad and she has had a solo show at the Benicia Public Library, Marilyn O’Rourke Gallery. For the past twelve years, she has directed the Printmaker’s Workshop for Arts Benicia.
Instructor email: ronnaleon@mac.com