Hollin House Japanese Woodblock Printmaking Residential Workshop,Highgreen, Northumberland, Thursday 3rd - Monday 7th July 2025.

A unique opportunity to experience Mokuhanga immersed in the vast Northumbrian countryside with artist Lucy May Schofield.

Next Summer, you are invited to join artist Lucy May Schofield at Hollin House, nestled in the beautiful Northumberland National Park, for a unique printmaking experience. Water-based woodblock printmaking, known as Mokuhanga, is a captivating technique using wood, water-colour and washi (Japanese paper). You will be guided through this meditative technique in the home grounds of the artist, offering an exquisite nature-rich environment in which to draw inspiration from. Your 5-day, 4 night retreat, including 3 full teaching days, will provide an opportunity to unwind on woodland walks, explore the vast moorland and view the Milky Way within the classified Dark Skies Park.

This workshop promises to introduce you to and/or develop your confidence in Japanese wood-block printmaking to deepen your understanding of this traditional medium. Each stage of the process encourages a slow and mindful approach, from carving the woodblocks to applying the watercolour and passing the prints with a hand-held press, known as a baren.

Enjoy retreating at the end of each day to the comfort and luxury of Hollin House, a bright and spacious five bedroom, five bathroom home on the grounds of Highgreen Manor. You will be provided with a buffet breakfast, home cooked vegetarian soup and salad lunches each day, along with an endless supply of tea and cake. The evening meal will be an opportunity to cook together as a group with all recipes and ingredients provided for you.

There are 6 exclusive places available, maintaining an intimate atmosphere and plenty of one to one tuition. You are invited to arrive at Hollin House at 3pm on Thursday 3rd July and leave at 11am on Monday 7th July 2025.

The price is £870 for a double bedroom with en-suite shower room. There is also a shared twin room option, a single bed and en-suite bathroom facilities for £720 per person. The price is inclusive of all materials and meals. A 10% early bird discount is available on bookings made before December 31st 2024, making the full price £783 for a double room and £648 for a twin room.

PLEASE NOTE THIS PURCHASE OPTION IS FOR THE 50% DEPOSIT ONLY. You will be asked to pay the remaining 50% 6 weeks before the workshop.