Mokuhanga Japanese block printing

About this course

Introduction to Mokuhanga, Japanese woodcut prints. Have you ever admired Japanese prints and wondered how they are made? Explore this traditional water based non-toxic printmaking method in a one-day workshop.

You will learn how to transfer an image onto a woodblock, carve and print your design using traditional tools and paper.

We will be using only natural materials, water colour paint, soft shina woodblocks and hand held barren to press the image onto washi paper.

This course is suitable for complete beginners to those that have printmaking experience but want to try a different technique.

What will I need to bring?

All materials and equipment will be provided.

You may want to bring an image or sketch ideas, smaller than A5 that we could trace from, but this is not necessary. We will have a selection of nature inspired images to choose from so we can get stuck right in.

Please wear old clothes as printing can get messy. No sandals, heels or open toed shoes. Aprons will be provided.

You may want to bring a packed lunch and your own water bottle.

Teas and coffees are provided.

About the tutor

Jana Bareham is a Sheffield based printmaker that specializes solely in mokuhanga technique. She has studied this process extensively over the past 3-4 years in the UK and Japan with highly skilled artists and printmakers. Her work has been exhibited in Japan at The International Mokuhanga Conference.

About Carousel Print Studio

Carousel Print Studio is a not for profit charity based on the ground floor of Exchange Place Studios in Castlegate, Sheffield. Carousel provides educational workshops in printmaking and opportunities for creatives in Sheffield, in a bright, warm, accessible and well equipped printmaking studio.

Carousel studio is located on the ground floor just to the left of reception. The doors are widened for ease of access and there is an accessible toilet. If you have any questions regarding access needs please do contact us at [email protected]

Refund policy- All courses are non refundable

If the course is cancelled? In the unlikely event the course is cancelled by Carousel Print Studio, a full refund will be issued or if you prefer you can be transferred to another course.

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Concessions - concessionary rates are available for those in receipt of benefits, please contact carousel at [email protected]

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