MOKUHANGA – Japanese Woodblock Printing

Mokuhanga is the traditional Japanese art of woodblock printing. It involves carving an image into a block of wood, applying ink, and then pressing paper onto the inked block to create a print. Mokuhanga has been practised for centuries and is known for its delicate craftsmanship, vivid colours, and use of natural materials like washi paper and sumi ink. 

In this two day introductory mokuhanga workshop, Jason will guide you through an Art Hikes drawing activity, giving you tips and suggestions on how to draw. With your finished picture, you will then be guided on how to transfer the image onto wood blocks, safely carving and printing your original mokuhanga print. 

You will:

• Create a drawing with up to four colours.
• Learn how to carve safely with various carving tools.
• Learn how to apply ink to the block using mokuhanga brushes.
• Learn how to press Japanese washi paper onto the wood block using a barren.
• Create an original mokuhanga print.
• Price includes all carving and printing materials.

Schedule – Day 1:

Meet at 10am, go to local park (location TBA), draw until 11:30am; 

12-1pm lunch break;

1-2:30pm finish drawing, transfer design to wood blocks;

2:30 ~ start carving until 6pm.

Schedule – Day 2:

10-12pm Finish carving;

12-1pm lunch break;

1pm ~ Printing until 5pm.