Darlene's Blog: Art and Tea Event Loft Gallery

Darlene's Blog: Art and Tea Event Loft Gallery: SHARING EXPERIENCE  THROUGH TEA and ART A Gong Fu tea tasting followed by short presentations from the studio artist about their paint...

Art and Tea Event Loft Gallery

SHARING EXPERIENCE THROUGH

TEA and ART

A Gong Fu tea tasting followed by short presentations from the studio artist about their painting styles & techniques

Loft Gallery, 313 Mill Street, Occoquan, VA 22125 

Saturday April 25, 2020, 

10 am – 12:30 pm

Cost: $20.                                  

·       This ceremonial tea drinking style is meant to focus one's attention and relax the mind and spirit in a convivial, shared experience.  Paying close attention to the evolving taste and aroma of the tea, slowing to observe the dance of its leaves against beautiful ceramic cups enhances one's appreciation of both the tea and the moment.  There is nothing like Gong Fu to create a warm, intimate atmosphere among friends.

• You will be served up to 6 different Premium to Estate Teas (loose leaf tea only).  The selections included are Oolong, Pu-erh, Green, White, Organic, and Blooming Tea just to mention a few.  The Premium Tea or Estate Teas are from Sir Lanka, Japan, China, Tibet, India, Vietnam, Taiwan, and more.

• Gong Fu Tea Tasting & Artist Presentations will start out with the first hour of a Chinese Tea Tasting (Gong Fu style) of estate award winning teas from around the world followed by a 1.5 hours of short presentations and/or painting demos from the studio artist along with personal tours of their art studios.

• Price is $20. Per person. Limit of 20 spaces.  The price will include the tea tasting experience and the artist’ presentations and personal studio tours.

• To register for this unique event send payment by April 18th, 2020 (check made out to Darlene Kaplan) and mail to Darlene Kaplan, 4609 Franconia Rd, Alexandria, VA 22310.  (Sorry no refunds unless the event is cancelled).  Call Darlene Kaplan 703-922-4175 for more information.

Get a group together or come alone to experience a rewarding cultural event

5 Day Oriental Brush Painting Workshop

Soft Brush Studio (in Alexandria, VA) presents "5 Day Oriental Brush Painting Workshop" taught by International award winning artist Darlene Kaplan Workshop starts August 10-14th, 2020. It is not too early to register. Fills very quickly. To register www.darlenekaplan.com or email chineseart@darlenekaplan.com for more details.

Darlene Kaplan guest on local TV channel "On the Go"

Check out the youtube for Darlene Kaplan as guest on "On the Go" explaining oriental brush painting techniques and why she paints in this style of art.

https://youtu.be/p2D1NNxHqHE

Darlene Kaplan-Guest on local TV channel

Darlene Kaplan was guest on "On the Go" TV program https://youtu.be/p2D1NNxHqHE
She explains about the oriental brush painting history and how she got started as an oriental painter.
Her web site is https://www.darlenekaplan.com if you are interested in purchasing her art.

5 Day Oriental Brush Painting Workshop

Clock is ticking down if you are interested in learning something new and definitely different form of art.  Come to this workshop and learn how to see. 

All classes taught by International award winning artist Darlene Kaplan at Soft Brush Studio, 4609 Franconia Rd, Alexandria, VA

Workshop dates are August 12-16, from 10 am till 3 pm.  At the end of the workshop all will be awarded a certificate of completion.  www.darlenekaplan.com    

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