Mokuhanga Magic: Water-Based Woodblock

Service Description

4 Sessions: Saturday, October 26, 2024, 10 AM - 1 PM Saturday, November 2, 2024, 10 AM - 1 PM Saturday, November 9, 2024, 10 AM - 1 PM Saturday, November 16, 2024, 10 AM - 1 PM Over the course of 4 weeks, students will learn the fundamentals of this traditional, non-toxic process to complete a 2-4 color woodblock print of their own design. This more in-depth version of our popular Mokuhanga Bootcamp will cover carving Shina plywood with Japanese hand tools, the kento registration system, inking the blocks with traditional brushes, special effect printing techniques like bokashi, and printing the block by hand with a Japanese baren. Students will also learn about the materials, history, and contemporary applications of this versatile process. This process does not require the use of a press or other specialized machinery, making it an ideal form of printmaking for those with limited access to facilities. Class fee: $375 Supply fee: $35 What’s Included:  2 double-sided 8” x 10” block of ⅜” Shina plywood 10 sheets of Japanese Kizuke paper Water-based pigment paste Newsprint for proofing Nori for printing Use of studio equipment: barens*, set of 5 Power Grip carving tools*, Maru bake and hanga bake printing brushes* * Indicates materials that are loaned to students for the duration of the workshop Refund & Cancellation Policy 1. Classes are not refunded due to failure to attend class, planned absences, minor illness, or vacations. 2. When class/workshop enrollment is below the minimum required three days before the start of class the class may be cancelled. If Moonlight Press cancels a class you will be notified two days before the first day of class and students will have the option to receive a full refund or transfer credit to another class. 3. If you drop a class at least 10 days before it starts, you will receive a 100% refund minus a $35 admin fee. 4. If you drop a class between 6 days to 1 day before the first session of class, there are no refunds. You will receive a class credit IF we are able to replace your seat with another student before the start of class. Moonlight Press will actively search for a replacement but if this is not possible, crediting will not be offered.