Mokuhanga
(Japanese Water-based Woodcut Printmaking)
Mokuhanga is perfect for anyone interested in a non-toxic, table-top printmaking technique. Over the course of the three days you will learn the skills to transfer an image to Japanese plywood and carve various colour separation blocks, following in the tradition of Japanese Ukiyo-e printing. With no mechanical press required, only a hand held 'baren', you will learn the techniques to achieve various print effects, from 'sesame printing' to 'bokashi' (gradation), while registering your multi-block image through the simple but brilliant traditional 'kento' registration system. You will be sure to fall in love with both the process and results of this accessible, water-based printmaking method which provides endless possibilities.Some recent feedback from a participant on this course ...
"It was fabulous. Lucy is such a patient, inspirational teacher and I felt I learnt a whole new skill in a weekend. The course numbers were just right and we all got to know each other over the weekend - a good chance to network. I'm now inspired to continue with this form of printing and to use it in my projects."
I have studied Mokuhanga with master carvers, printers and contemporary artists in Japan at MI-LAB (Mokuhanga Innovation Laboratory) and completed the Basic training (2015), Advanced training (2018) and Upper Advanced training (2019).
I run a series of 1-day taster Mokuhanga courses, two-day Mokuhanga weekend workshops, and three or five-day in depth courses and master classes from printmaking studios throughout the UK. I have taught this workshop consistently since 2016. Please see below for details of upcoming workshops.
Please contact me directly with enquiries regarding scheduling a workshop in your venue.
**NEW COURSE DATES FOR 2022
A 3-day Mokuhanga Winter Retreat, Saturday 29th January until Monday 31st January 10am - 4pm, Leicester Print Workshop 2022. FULLY BOOKED
https://leicester-print-workshop.myshopify.com
Mokuhanga Online & In Studio Combined Course, Sat 15 January 10:00-16:00, Wed 2 February 18:30-20:30, Sat 5 February 10:00-16:00 & Sun 6 February 14:00-16:00. (All times GMT), Northern Print, Newcastle, 2022. FULLY BOOKED (only online places remain).
Mokuhanga 2-day intensive workshop, Monday 4th & Tuesday 5th April, 10am - 4pm, Spike Print Studio, Bristol, 2022. FULLY BOOKED.
ADVANCED Mokuhanga 3-day workshop, Tuesday19th - Thursday 21st July, CFPR, Bristol
Printing & Binding the landscape - Japanese Woodcut Printmaking & Scroll making, 5-day workshop, Monday 22nd - Friday 26th August, Bridge House Art, Ullapool, Scotland, 2022.
FULLY BOOKED but there is a waiting list.
https://www.bridgehouseart.co.uk