

In Japan people from all walks of life have learnt and still make mokuhanga for their own enjoyment, from school children, to hobbyists, to professional artists. Anyone can learn and enjoy the fulfilling experience of producing their own original woodblock print. You don't however need to be a professional Artist to learn and enjoy mokuhanga. We believe it should be the medium of choice for eco-conscious printmakers throughout the world and we want to share our knowledge with you. Mokuhanga is a diverse and flexible medium for professional artists to add to their skills or even to focus on as a professional printmaker. Mokuhanga - the technique every print artist should know. I learned so much, became a better artist. Terry is a great teacher, he is always around, has lots of patience and you can tell pretty quickly that he is doing mokuhanga, and teaching, with love.The appartment is really nice and cozy and Karuizawa is a beautifull town, it reminded me of Europe. Mokuhanga is an amazing, sophisticated art. "My week with Terry was one of the most beautiful times during my traveling in Japan. All the knowledge I obtained during my one month stay in this School is invaluable!" The location of the School couldn't be better, as it's easily reached from Tokyo and is surrounded by the beautiful and quiet town of Karuizawa, which only adds to the creative inspiration and to the whole experience! The School provides every tool or resource a carver or printmaker could ever need regardless of their level, from first time carvers to seasoned artists or artisans. "My residency was one of the best decisions I could have made regarding delving deeper into the marvelous world of Japanese woodblock printmaking. Unfortunately our residency is only available to people already in Japan, however we have exciting and original online learning resources for you. The Coronavirus pandemic continues to be disruptive. Stay and learn to make woodblock prints using the amazing water-based woodblock print technique of Japan ~ "Mokuhanga" ~ Develop new skills in traditional or contemporary mokuhanga ~ Learn in Japan and experience Japanese Art, Culture and Lifestyle ~ For beginners and professional Artists, short or long term ~ Ongoing skill - work afterwards on your own with simple equipment ~ Scenic rural town just one hour from amazing Tokyo "This is an exemplary, beautiful book with an expansive viewpoint that brings together a clear explanation of the technique with a broad view of its influence, illustrated with work from a wide circle of international contemporary artists, giving its inherent beauty fresh relevance.Inspiring Mokuhanga Residencies in Karuizawa, Japan. Claire Cuccio, PhD, President of the board of the International Mokuhanga Conference "While coalescing a mass of cross-cultural, on-site know-how and vast swaths of creative inspiration from traditionally trained artisans to dynamic contemporary artists, Japanese Woodblock Print Workshop elucidates anew the multilayered world of mokuhanga." Roberta Waddell, Retired Curator of Prints, the New York Public Library
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"Vollmer's comprehensive guide to traditional tools and materials (including an enlightening discussion of Japanese paper), and lucid, illustrated, step-by-step instructions on all aspects of cutting a block and pulling a print make this publication a uniquely invaluable manual and guide. Artists, curators, collectors, gallerists, and Asian art enthusiasts will find this remarkable book indispensible." At once practical and inspirational, this handbook is as useful to serious printmakers and artists as it is to creative people drawn In this comprehensive guide, artist and printmaker April Vollmer-one of the best known mokuhanga practitioners and instructors in the West-combines her deep knowledge of this historic printmaking practice with expert step-by-step instruction, guidance on materials and studio practices, and a diverse collection of prints by leading contemporary artists. An inspirational how-to course on Japanese woodblock printing's history and techniques, with guidance on materials and studio practices, step-by-step demonstrations, and examples of finished works by modern masters of the medium as well as historic pieces.Ī Modern Guide to the Ancient Art of mokuhangaĪn increasingly popular yet age-old art form, Japanese woodblock printing ( mokuhanga) is embraced for its non-toxic character, use of handmade materials, and easy integration with other printmaking techniques.
