Montessori School of Syracuse students worked with artist Robyn Tomlin on various expressions of Japanese culture as part of Montessori's year-long focus on Asia.

Artist Robyn Tomlin shows examples of Japanese brush painting on scrolls.

Robyn demonstrates the character for tree.

Robyn helps a student master the brush.

Students studied ikebana, a Japanese sculptural art form  using flowers.

A student practices his brush work.

Students practiced the Japanese art of arranging food. The pleasing aesthetic effect enhances  the meal.

Students practice their brushwork.

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