Traditional Materials —Students will be taught with what are called the four treasures of a brushpainter: Ink stick, ink stone, rice paper and natural-hair bamboo-handled brushes.

Classical Painting —Personal instruction and a workbook on brush techniques and materials will aim to enable students to produce traditional paintings. Students have an opportunity to paint orchids, chrysanthemums, bamboo and plum blossoms in both color and black and white. Elements including birds and butterflies will accent compositions. The instructor will discuss the expression of flow and movement to achieve a pleasing visual balance in a distinct Asian style.

Branching Out —After learning the pure ancient form, students are encouraged to develop their identity and can apply brushpainting to various mediums including textiles, glass, pottery, tile and any paintable surface!

FREE Demonstration! —Tracie Griffith Tso be demonstrating on Saturday September 11 at the Art Activated event in the Torpedo Factory's Scope Gallery from 12 to 4 p.m. Griffith Tso pottery pieces and paintings will be for show and sale. RSVP on Facebook!

Private Instruction —Individual instruction can be scheduled through the artist. Lessons can be conducted at the student's or artist's residence. Private instruction is recommended —with a set of six introductory lessons to begin— for the best learning curve and results. Groups of two or three can also be scheduled. Please contact Griffith Tso for more details.

Local Classes —Griffith Tso is teaching at the Reston Community Center at Lake Anne for Fall 2010 with the 8-week session starting in September. Class is 10 a.m. to 12:30 Thursdays. Class slots are limited so sign up promptly! Keep an eye out for the Reston Community Center Program Guide for future signups.