Sumi-e brush painting classes at The Drawing Studio start on August 2 for Fall, 2025

Classes are August 2, Sept. 13 & 27, Oct.18 and Nov. 8

All classes taught by instructor Joy Mills.

“Immerse yourself in the quiet Zen practice of ink brush painting. Sumi-e is an ancient Japanese art used by Buddhist monks as a meditation. It is the tradition of capturing the spirit of simple subjects using a minimal number of brushstrokes. You will be guided step by step in using a bamboo brush, black sumi ink, and rice paper. You do not need to already be an “artist” to do Sumi-e. Just let Sumi-e to allow you discover the artist that’s already been INSIDE of you!”

The Drawing Studio is at 2760 N. Tucson Blvd. Register at www.thedrawingstudiotds.org.

Mega Mania returns to PCC Downtown on July 19

“It’s almost time for MegaMania!

Our annual all-ages, FREE summer festival of cosplay, gaming, crafts, local authors and artists, and all-around geekery!!

This event will take place Saturday, July 19th from noon to 4 pm at Pima Community College Downtown Campus (1255 N Stone Ave).

A full list of this year’s MegaMania events can be found here:

https://pima.bibliocommons.com/v2/events?q=MegaMania

Manga drawing classes via zoom at The Drawing Studio on July 11, 18, 25 and August 1

ZOOM: Dive into Manga Styles!July 11, 2025 – August 01, 2025
Series Schedule:
Friday, July 11, 2025 | 01:00 PM – 04:00 PM
Friday, July 18, 2025 | 01:00 PM – 04:00 PM
Friday, July 25, 2025 | 01:00 PM – 04:00 PM
Friday, August 01, 2025 | 01:00 PM – 04:00 PM

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Instructor: Brianna Stevens | briannastevens1999@gmail.com

3-hour weekly Zoom series

“Got manga art on the brain? Learn how to draw like some of your favorite artists. As well as, explore tropes, styles, and storytelling through the would of MANGA! Drawing and creating manga characters, breaking down and researching art styles, learning the backstories of manga tropes/genres, and how they have a big influence on the style. Using a character of their choosing to help teach and demonstrate the different styles.
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Special Instructions
**Zoom link received upon registration via email.**

Please login 5 minutes before the start of the course.

Turn cameras off until the session has started.

Supplies needed: A sketch book, something to draw with, a way to draw digitally (if preferred).

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25 spots left!”

Regular $220.00
Contact Us
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us!call520-620-0947 mail_outlinetds@thedrawingstudio.org

Kizuna Project seeks help conducting oral histories

“The Kizuna Project is looking for individuals interested in conducting oral histories with people from Tucson’s Japanese community. We have posted several on our website and plan to add many more. But we need help. Taking a person’s oral history involves planning and understanding the social and historical forces that have shaped their lives. The interviews are filmed live, and only the interviewee appears. Interviewers do not need to be Japanese. 

We are planning an oral history training workshop by Zoom with Prof. Priscilla in the history department at the University of Texas in San Antonio. Dr. Martinez conducted oral histories as part of her thesis on US-Mexico Borderland history and has been working with the Tucson Chinese Cultural Center on its oral history program. If you are interested in taking the training and conducting interviews, please email Arlene Watkins at arlenewatkins@me.com. We look forward to involving others in this important and rewarding work.” 

Arlene Watkins and Suzu Igarashi

www.kizunaproject.org

Origami class with Cats on June 28 at Hunter’s Kitten Lounge

Event by Hunter’s Kitten Lounge on June 28, at 5:30 pm.

5319 E Speedway Blvd , Tucson, AZ, United States, Arizona 85712

Tickets

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“Join us for an Origami Class, joined by the lounge kitties of course! Our instructor Daniel said this about the craft: “I’ve been doing origami since I was little and it’s always been a comfort craft for me. I’ve done a popup at my town’s Pride event selling some chains I’ve made and I think it is a very under appreciated craft. It requires decent fine motor skills, but people of any age can still do it. It has helped me greatly with building patience and attention to detail.”

Join us ! 
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