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Painting studio and lotus-leaf painting workshop is firmly rooted in Thai culture
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NiliTOP REVIEWER
6 ratings5 reviews
Absolutely loved!! Great instructor small class size and unique art that I can hang proudly in my home!!
DanielaTOP REVIEWERHELPFUL REVIEWER
24 ratings19 reviews
My friend and I took the class and really enjoyed it. The lotus leaves were already mounted - which was a good thing. Tristen explained that it is a difficult process. The job is performed by under privileged women who can use the money from the work. All the supplies were provided, the setting was very relaxed and spacious and our classmates were very nice and creative. No artistic experience necessary - all the paintings come out beautiful.
Pamela
8 ratings2 reviews
Great class!!! Very unique and fun. It was relaxing and super intriguing. As we painted we sank delicious Lotus tea. Instructor Trusten was great!
steph
1 ratings1 reviews
Great time, unique for experienced or beginner artists, fun and kind teacher, beautiful studio, cool finished product, would do again
natachaTOP REVIEWER
20 ratings9 reviews2 photos
Absolutely wonderful experience! There is no shortage of paint nights in NYC but this experience was truly unique with a unique canvas...lotus leaves from Thailand! Very zen! The instructor was amazing!
Miriam
6 ratings1 reviews
Wow!! What an unreal experience!! Tristan was an unreal host, and made the night even more special!! Would highly recommend to EVERYONE! Very relaxing and zen experience, with lovely ambiance and a knowledgeable and generous host! And you get to take home a beautiful marvelous piece of art!!
SonyaTOP REVIEWER
9 ratings7 reviews
This was such a magical experience. The teacher was very thoughtful and knowledgeable and the finished product was very beautiful. Would highly recommend. Worth every penny!
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Choice of:
- Lotus-Leaf Painting Workshop for One
- Lotus-Leaf Painting Workshop for Two
- Private Lotus-Leaf Painting Party for Up to Six People
Need To Know
Promotional value expires 120 days after purchase. Amount paid never expires.
Merchant's standard cancellation policy applies (any fees not to exceed voucher price). Limit 1 per person, may buy 2 additional as gifts. Valid only for option purchased. Promotional value expires 120 days after purchase. Amount paid never expires. Online reservation required for workshop options. Phone or email reservation required for private party option. Must use promotional value in 1 visit. Upgrades to larger canvas sizes available for additional purchase at the class. Merchant is solely responsible to purchasers for the care and quality of the advertised goods and services. May be repurchased every 30 days.
Merchant is solely responsible to purchasers for the care and quality of the advertised goods and services.
About Himapan NYC
Himapan Founder Tristan de Terves’s career has taken him from Paris to New York. But it is his birthplace, Thailand, that has inspired his most recent passion. While visiting Bangkok, Tristan fell in love with traditional lotus painting. He sought out native artists to understand and master their techniques. Today, he passes that knowledge on to students in his Brooklyn gallery, Himapan NYC. Read on to learn more about the art of lotus-leaf painting.
The Materials
Students receive paintbrushes and sponges, protective aprons, and boldly colored acrylic paints. The most important material, however, is the canvas. Each is handmade in Thailand—fabric stretched over wooden bars then carefully hand covered with preserved lotus leaves. Rather than working on the emptiness of a conventional cotton or linen canvas, painters work with the complex texture of delicate, overlapping leaves. Each student receives a 40cm x 40cm lotus-leaf canvas to paint on.
The Class
Himapan NYC is located in Brooklyn. It welcomes both novice and experienced artists to its classes. The studio's instructors impart their knowledge of art history, color theory, yoga and mediation, and Thai culture during the 2.5-hour sessions as students paint their canvases in a variety of rich hues.
The Artwork
At the conclusion of each class, students take home three pivotal things: their beautiful paintings, a natural varnish to preserve their work, and a "warm reminder of [their] creative power."