Learn the secrets of this amazing woodcut printing technique that stands apart from traditional western printing techniques. 木版画, Moku hanga is the Japanese practice of woodblock printing that was perfected during the Edo period. Students will learn the techniques of this amazing process while carving and printing their own the practice image. Unlike the support of the multi-artisan network of the Edo era print shops, we will be practicing the Sosaku hanga method wherein one artisan carves the blocks, makes the nori paste, prepares pigments, sharpens knives, and prints the edition. There is an art to mastering the flow of this work pace. Students will recieve their own set of tools and carve a series of practice blocks to learn the basics and also see how to register blocks for multi-color printmaking. Students will see how Shin-hanga masters created almost photorealistic prints from minimally processed materials available from the natural world without the need for a printing press machine. Come learn the incredibly versatile water-based print practice that can be packed into a travel bag or set up on any tabletop for mobile printing.
Skill level: All are welcome! Be aware that there is a physical element to woodblock carving and printing and that those with arthritis may have difficulty.
Fee: $290
Registration closes on March 13th.
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