Ink! Drawing with Michèle Landsaat
In this class Michèle introduces us to a new way to draw and create narrative images in ink using a variety of unusual tools. Don't miss this one!
Ink! Drawing with
Michèle Landsaat
Carla Sonheim Presents: Michèle Landsaat
We just love Michele’s thoughtful and joyous approach to everything she does. In this class she introduces us to a new way to draw and create narrative images in ink using a variety of unusual tools. Don’t miss this one!– Carla
Class dates: April 21-30, 2026
Lessons are pre-recorded with forever access
Class Itinerary: see below on this page;
Overview lesson & Lesson ‘0’ are immediately available on signup.
Hello!
As many of you know, my work is usually very detailed and on a smaller scale but I have found a way to work larger and with more freedom using india ink…and it has just swept me away! In this class we are going to create lots and lots of spontaneous drawings in a very playful fashion. The drawings will be created with unique tools (such as a tjanting tool for batiking!) that promote working in a sprit of exploration and experimentation. We will work repetitively, yet vary the size and angle of our subjects, creating an opportunity for surprising new marks to emerge. There are no mistakes. In fact, imperfections add character and complexity to the work.
The last couple of lessons are dedicated to transforming some of the experiments into final pieces by adding pattern and a little bit of color and other details for richness. Then, we will mount three of them onto wood panels and seal them with a beautiful protective wax coat, making these simple drawings look so amazing when finished!
There is such freedom and authenticity to this process. I really hope you will join me!
Michèle
This class includes:
- 5 prerecorded video lessons plus Overview & Lesson ‘0’;
- Unlimited access to all the teaching materials of this class;
- The ability to watch the class at your pace, at the time you choose, as often as you want. You can watch it from your computer, but also from your tablet or phone. Internet connection is required; the lessons are also downloadable for personal use only.
- Access to the class forum
- Forever access; Lessons are available according to the class itinerary, see below for the planned release schdule. Overview lesson & Lesson ‘0’ are available immediately upon signup.
This class is only available for customers
outside United States & Canada
If you live in The United States or Canada, please visit www.carlasonheim.com to purchase this class
Price:
USD 59 (Outside EU)
EUR 65 (EU incl 21% VAT)
Gallery of Michèle’s Ink Work
Class Itinerary
Lessons are pre-recorded and are available on the following time schedule:
Lesson “0” – Available upon signup
Lesson 1 – Tuesday, April 21
Lesson 2 – Wednesday, April 22
Lesson 3 – Friday, April 24
Lesson 4 – Tuesday, April 28
Lesson 5 – Thursday, April 30
Lessons
Overview & Lesson ‘0’: Get Started Right Away!
Start thinking about subjects you want to work with for this class. I like to draw inspiration from nature or old stone statues, but you can find it anywhere!
Lesson 1: Tool Demonstration & Warm-up Drawings
You’ll practice working with a Tjanting Tool, Bamboo Pen and Sticks to make 5-10 loose, gestural drawings on large paper.
Lesson 2: Ink Drawings on Cut Paper
Today you will cut your paper to three different sizes and make lots of drawings inspired from your warm-up exercises. You’ll try different compositions and repeat imagery from different angles and also varying the size. Accidental marks will guide the image in unexpected ways.
Lesson 3: Working With a Second Color
Drawings from the previous lessons will be opportunities to practice adding in a second color. Then, create 10 new drawings on cut paper developing a dialog between India ink and your new color choice.
Lesson 4: Composition & Adding Finishing Touches
The first part of this lesson is about taking a composition that has promise and drawing it again and again, making small adjustments each time. Then you’ll go through your drawings on cut paper and pick favorites in order to add finishing touches. For example, incorporating pattern and adding details like tone and texture that make them feel like finished pieces.
Lesson 5: Mounting Drawings to Wood Panels
It’s time to mount your favorite drawings! I’m going to demonstrate little tricks I’ve learned to mount drawings to wood panels as well as how to add a protective wax coat to the finished pieces.
Instant and unlimited access
This gives you the opportunity to watch the class at your own pace, whenever you want, as often as you want. You can view it from your desktop, but also from your tablet or smartphone in a browser.
Nuts & Bolts
– Lessons are prerecorded and are available according to this class itinerary, see above. Overview and Lesson ‘0’ are available on signup
– You will have forever access to the class videos and materials!
Community
You will get access to Carla Sonheim’s private Facebook community where you can meet other students, ask questions, share your results and receive valuable feedback on your work.
Supplies for Making the Drawings:
(Links below refer to websites in the US. Please use it as a reference to find your art supplies in the EU/UK at your local art supplies store or for example on Amazon.co.uk, Amazon.de or gerstaecker.de)
• India ink
• a pad of Strathmore 400 Series drawing paper (we will be drawing A LOT!)
• Tjanting Tool: Be sure to get the small tip.
• Brushes of various sizes, watercolor brushes work well (I use sizes 0-4 a lot)
• Bamboo pen
• Micron Pens
• Small sticks from your yard or walks
• Small set of gouache. I use the 12 color set. I’m including the less expensive smaller set as another option too... or you can simply use watercolors.
• optional: gold acrylic paint for small details
• To cut down paper to smaller sizes: a metal ruler, cutting mat and Exacto or Olfa Knife (OR, a paper cutter)
• studio supplies such as containers for water (something that won’t easily tip over), baby wipes and paper towels, container for mixing paint (like a small yogurt container)
• 2-3 small containers with lids for india ink
Supplies for Mounting Drawings to wood panels:
• Wood Panels in three sizes (5”x5”, 6”x8”, 8”x10”); one of each size
https://www.dickblick.com/items/blick-studio-artists-wood-panel-gallery-cradle-5-x-5-1-12-cradle/
https://www.dickblick.com/items/blick-studio-artists-wood-panel-gallery-cradle-6-x-8-1-12-cradle/
https://www.dickblick.com/items/blick-studio-artists-wood-panel-gallery-cradle-8-x-10-1-12-cradle/
• Gel matte medium (it's important that it's GEL medium in this case)
• bone folder
• white acrylic paint
• painters tape
• Dorland’s wax protection
• Olfa Knife
• Good quality 2" sponge brushes from hardware store
Other things you might want handy: Newsprint or scrap paper, heavy books, paper towels
wet wipes, a soft brush to remove dust (optional)
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Class Includes
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