An introduction to the traditional Japanese art of water-based wood block printmaking - Mokuhanga.
Mokuhanga is perfect for anyone interested in a non-toxic, water-based, table-top printmaking technique. Though the techniques used are complex, the medium offers benefits in slowing down and paying attention to the nuance of touch and sensitivity required to gauge depth, dampness and pressure. Over the course of the workshop, you will learn the skills to transfer a simple image to Japanese plywood, carve some colour separation blocks in relief and print on mulberry paper with watercolours and rice glue, following in the tradition of Japanese Ukiyo-e printmaking.
With no mechanical press required, only a hand held ‘baren’, you will learn the techniques to achieve various print effects, from ‘goma zuri’ (sesame printing) to ‘bokashi’ (gradation printing), 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 intricate, accessible, mediative, water- based printmaking method which provides endless possibilities.
EXPERIENCE LEVEL: This course is designed for anyone that wants to explore this accessible printmaking technique, from beginner through to advanced, Lucy will work with you at the level that you re at.
OUTLINE SCHEDULE: Thursday // 5-7pm Residents arrive //7pm non residents arrive followed by welcome drinks and dinner.
Friday-Saturday // Breakfast for residents 8.30am, tuition starts at 9,30am for all. 1pm Lunch, tuition resumes 2-5pm.
Sunday // Breakfast for residents 8.30am, final tuition session runs 9.30am-1pm followed by final lunch 1-2pm
ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS: Residential and non-residential spaces available. NB residents are not required to share bedrooms, see accommodation for more info.
COST: £560 + VAT for residential which covers all your tuition, food, accommodation and materials from arrival on Sunday through to departure after lunch on Friday. Non-residential fees are £401 + VAT include all tuition, welcome drinks on Sunday and lunch from Mon-Friday.
MATERIALS LIST: There’s a full materials list for this course listed below, which you need to organise, buy and bring with you.
HOW TO GET HERE: Our address is TQ6 0JA [What3words: What3words: fulfilled.exploring.branching] and we have plenty of free onsite parking. Trains > nearest station is Totnes then we can arrange lift shares or send taxi details. We are about 20 minutes from the station.
HOW MANY PEOPLE ON THE COURSE? Min 3 max 6 to allow the tutor to give everyone enough attention and time on the press.
FOOD: We have an on-site chef that caters for you during the course, meals are taken at one long table in the accommodation building together with course participants and your tutor. We cater for all dietary requirements and grow a lot of herbs & vegetables on site.
WHAT TO BRING WITH YOU / REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS COUSRE
Please bring a VERY simple image sketched out no bigger than 140 mm x 200 mm (14cm x 20cm - just short of A5 size) with you. The image should have a maximum of 3 colours and be simple in form as we will be carving our blocks with the traditional Hangi-toh knife which cuts towards us, rather than carved away from us, through the wood. This is often a. new way of using a tool to many people so it’s advisable to keep images super simple in order to the learn the techniques and carving and printing and maximise our time together.
Please also ask students to bring any glasses needed for close work and their own cutting tools and watercolour tubes if they’d prefer to use them, however everything needed for the course will be provided so please don’t worry if you don’t have these items.
This total course price is £560+ VAT (£673) which covers all your tuition, accommodation & food.
At the point of booking/adding to cart, you are asked to pay a non-refundable* deposit of £150.
The remaining balance (£523) is payable three weeks before the course starts.
*Non-refundable and non-transferrable. Please read our full Terms & Conditions including cancellations.
This total course price is £401+ VAT (£481 which covers all your tuition and lunch.
At the point of booking/adding to cart, you are asked to pay a non-refundable* deposit of £150.
The remaining balance (£331) is payable three weeks before the course starts.
*Non-refundable and non-transferrable. Please read our full Terms & Conditions including cancellations.
Rather book by phone? Call 01803 722 352
