Wednesday, July 31st - Thursday, August 1st
5:00pm - 8:00pm (2 sessions)
In this course, students will learn the skills of registration, how to carve a wood block with relief tools and gain an understanding of how to construct a graphic image with the principles of figure and ground. Students will produce multiple prints from the same block to to develop their unique voice in relief. This workshop is perfect for anyone wanting to try relief for the first time and for those who want to further develop their visual language in a new medium.
What is Mokuhanga?
Mokuhanga is a traditional Japanese woodblock printing technique. It involves carving an image into a wooden block, applying ink to the block, and then transferring the inked image onto paper or fabric. Unlike Western woodblock printing techniques, which often use oil-based inks and presses, mokuhanga typically uses water-based inks and is done by hand, often with a handheld baren to apply pressure to the paper and transfer the image.
No prior art-making or printmaking experience required! All materials will be provided for this course.
Instructor: Sophie White
