# Event Details - **Event Name**: Suminagashi - Ink Marbling Workshop - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 14 Feb, 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sat, 14 Feb, 2026 at 04:00 pm - **Event Description**: Join us for a fun Valentine's themed Suminagashi - Ink Marbling Workshop at the Heritage Museum of Asian Art!About this EventSuminagashi - Ink Marbling WorkshopJoin artist Pamela Martinez for a 2 hour introduction to Suminagashi Japanese paper marbling at the Heritage Musuem of Asian Art!Suminagashi translated means floating black ink. It is the ancient meditative Japanese practice of gently floating pigments on the surface of water with a brush and then capturing the mono print image on an absorbent paper.For this workshop, the first hour of class will be traditional Suminagashi patterns by creating pleasing colorful concentric circles using marbling inks. In the second hour, a thickener will be added to the water and I will introduce how to create heart and flower patterns.Recommended for adult beginners.Limit of 10.All supplies provided.Class topics include:• Review of Suminagashi patterns with samples of optional papers• Discuss historical background of Japanese paper marbling• Review of supplies and preparation• Suminagashi demo• Student practice of line control with individual coachingEach student will leave with at least 10 beautiful Suminagashi images and gain enough experience to continue their own practice.**For participants ages 10 and up**Each person will need to register in order to attend, and fill out a waiver form which can be digitally filled out and emailed to: info@japaneseculturecenter.comAll supplies included. Class size limited to 10 students with a minimum of 4.Instructor Bio:Pamela Martinez has been teaching Suminagashi for 20 years, having started in 2002. She has been studying and practicing the ancient art of marbling over 2 decades, and is a member of the Sumi-E Society. Ms. Martinez provides Suminagashi instruction at the Botanic Garden in Glencoe, workshops for the Sumi-E Society, Gilda’s Club and individual lessons. The Artist believes the spiritual practice of Suminagashi teaches the importance of self expression, provides the mystery of an undetermined result and includes the use of various techniques to challenge the imagination. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/suminagashi-ink-marbling-workshop/100001974891049291 - **Event Categories**: workshops, art, contests, valentines-day, spiritual - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 71.09, max: 71.09, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Chicago - **state**: IL - **country**: United States - **location**: Heritage Museum of Asian Art - **lat**: 41.8304864 - **long**: -87.65139769999999 - **full address**: Heritage Museum of Asian Art, 3500 South Morgan Street, Chicago, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Suminagashi - Ink Marbling Workshop - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/3a723121034d627b233a33a819f3d7c7147c1e722fa47716c8b9a9c039ca05c7-rimg-w1200-h574-dc5a5c5b-gmir.jpg?v=1764748884 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Suminagashi - Ink Marbling Workshop being held? - **A:** Suminagashi - Ink Marbling Workshop takes place on Sat, 14 Feb, 2026 at 02:00 pm to Sat, 14 Feb, 2026 at 04:00 pm at Heritage Museum of Asian Art, 3500 South Morgan Street, Chicago, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Suminagashi - Ink Marbling Workshop? - **A:** Tickets for Suminagashi - Ink Marbling Workshop are priced at USD 71 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral AdmissionUSD 71 + USD 6 feeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing Suminagashi - Ink Marbling Workshop? - **A:** Suminagashi - Ink Marbling Workshop is organized by Japanese Culture Center. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Suminagashi - Ink Marbling Workshop is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Chicago, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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