Mokuhanga
(Japanese Water-based Woodcut Printmaking)
Mokuhanga is perfect for anyone interested in a non-toxic, table-top printmaking technique. Over the course of between 2 - 4 days, you will learn the process of transferring a drawing or image to Japanese plywood and carve various colour separation wood blocks, following in the tradition of Japanese Ukiyo-e and Sosaku hanga printmaking. With no mechanical press required, only a hand held 'baren', you will learn the techniques to achieve various nuanced print effects, from 'woodgrain' to 'sesame printing' and the well known 'bokashi' (colour gradation), synonymous with mokuhanga. You will register your mulberry paper (kozo washi) with your multiple carved blocks through the simple but brilliant 'kento' registration system. You will be sure to take away a deeper understanding and appreciation of how these prints are created along with a love for both the process and results of this accessible, water-based printmaking method which provides endless possibilities, including those to be used in combination with other printmaking techniques.
"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 run one day taster Mokuhanga courses, often held at Northern Print in Newcastle, two day Mokuhanga weekend workshops at West Yorkshire Print Workshop and three day in depth courses at Leicester Print Workshop and the Center for Fine Print Research, Bristol. I have taught this workshop consistently since 2016 Please contact me directly with enquiries regarding the scheduling of these workshops.
I am also available for one to one tuition. Please contact me for further details.
DATES FOR 2025
A 2-day weekend workshop Mokuhanga NEXT STEPS is scheduled at Leicester Print Workshop on Saturday 15th & Sunday 16th March 2025. This course is intended for those who want to develop their skills in woodblock printing, and will focus on printing techniques using your existing carved blocks.
www.leicesterprintworkshop.comA weekend Introduction to Mokuhanga course is scheduled at Northern Print in Newcastle upon Tyne on Saturday 22nd & Sunday 23rd March 2025. www.northernprint.org.uk
I am excited to be returning to Bridge House Art in the Highlands of Scotland for another 5-day Summer School. This year I'll be there in June for a brand new Mokuhanga course I've called Printing the seasons.Over the course of the week, you are invited to explore various colour combinations which reflect the four seasons, through the process of colour separation woodblock printing with water-colour and washi, in the beautiful light of Ullapool, from Monday 16th - Friday 20th June 2025.
www.bridgehouseart.co.uk