Japanese Woodblock Printing Workshop | Geometric Impressions

STPI x The Corner Shop

Japanese Woodblock Printing Workshop | Geometric Impressions

Name: Japanese Woodblock Printing Workshop | Geometric Impressions
Brand: STPI x The Corner Shop
Price: 80.0 SGD
Availability: InStock

$80.00

Ever wanted to try your hand at woodblock printing? Our introductory workshop is perfect for you!

Our friendly instructors will guide you through the meticulous process of mokuhanga (Japanese woodblock printing). Take inspiration from Tobias Rehberger’s and Angela Bulloch’s striking artworks, created at STPI. Learn to carve unique compositions, layering colours and geometric shapes to create your prints.

Participants are kindly requested to prepare an A6 3-layered image featuring simple geometric shapes. Recommended for ages 16 and above.

Learning Takeaways:

Create depth, texture and contrast by layering shapes and colours
Master proper mokuhanga carving and inking techniques
Achieve clean and consistent prints through precise registration

Step 1: Introduction to Japanese Woodblock Printing

Learn about the traditional tools and materials used in mokuhanga
Extract geometric shapes from your prepared image to be transferred to your woodblock

Step 2: Woodblock Carving Techniques

Understand how carving with or against the grain of your woodblock affects your final print
Create dynamic compositions by carving sharp lines, angles and overlapping shapes

Step 3: Inking and Printing Process

Explore colour theory and how to select complementary or contrasting hues
Produce even, consistent prints by applying ink smoothly to your woodblocks
Master registration techniques to align the layers of your print accurately

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Printmaking workshops bring back loving memories of art classes!

- P. C.

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One of the best family workshops we've attended so far. My children loved it and wanted to stay even longer!

- J. G.

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The instructors are kind, lovely and patient, and the studio is very well-equipped!

- N. W.

WHAT TO EXPECT

LEARN THE BASICS

Let our friendly instructors teach you the basics of print and papermaking techniques, before they closely guide you along your creative experimentations!