Society Information & Workshops
Benefits of joining Friends of Taka Sumi-e
Workshops, museum field trips, outdoor field trips to sketch and paint in nature, potlucks, holiday parties, and the annual art show and fashion show at San Diego beautiful Balboa Park are just some of the opportunities students have to expand their knowledge of sumi-e and to enjoy socializing with fellow students.
For NEW AND RENEWING MEMBERS, Click here to view the 2023 Membership Registration Form.pdf
Annual Membership Fee Deadline
Our 2023 membership, which runs from October to the following June 30th is only $10. This shorter time and lower fee is to accommodate the merger of Taka Sumi-e and Washu Kai painting societies. To join or renew your membership, complete the Membership Registration Form above and mail the form and your check to:
Stella Ting
2966 Ducommun Avenue
San Diego, CA 92122
Society Leaders
Alice Rogow, President
*** OPEN ***, Vice President
Stella Ting, Treasurer
Secretary, Gaye Lingley
Stella Ting, Membership
Chistina Matchett, Workshop Coordinator
Iris Lowe, Communication Coordinator
Joe Cross, Photographer
Ron Lingley, Webmaster
Sarah Barnes, Hospitality
In order for Friends of Taka Sumi-e to continue to be a successful society, we need everyone to get involved.
Members can work together as co-chairs/team.
The board welcomes you to be a part of a great team.
Please notify Gaye Lingley at takasumiesociety@gmail.com if you are interested in nominating someone (yourself, perhaps) or have further questions regarding the responsibilities of the positions.
2022 Workshops & Events
Friends of Taka Sumi-e society workshop meetings are held the first Saturday of every month, September through May, from 9:00 am to 11:30 am. A brief FOT membership meeting follows the workshop, 11:30 am to Noon.
THESE WORKSHOPS ARE CURRENTLY BEING HELD AS ZOOM MEETINGS, starting at 9am.
Note that the August 6th meeting is a Zoom meeting
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Friends of Taka Sumi-e society workshop meetings are held the first Saturday of every month, September through May, in Room 104, Casa del Prado, Balboa Park, 9:00 am to 11:30 am. A brief FOT membership meeting follows the workshop, 11:30 am to Noon.
Please bring your own tea mug. Hot water and tea are provided. A potluck is voluntary. (Alternative locations to Room 104 will be announced.)