Explore the hands-on process of traditional woodblock printmaking in this 4-hour beginner-friendly workshop. Learn how an image is transformed from a drawing into a carved wooden block, then printed by hand to create a unique edition of your own artwork.
You’ll be guided through the essential techniques of designing, carving, inking, and printing. Whether you’re completely new to printmaking or looking to explore a new medium, this workshop offers a creative introduction to the tactile and expressive qualities of woodblock printing.
During the workshop, you will learn:
How to develop and transfer a simple design onto a woodblock
Basic woodblock carving techniques and safe tool handling
How to prepare and apply ink to your block
How to register your paper and create a clean print
Hand-printing techniques and pressure control
How to experiment with texture, line, and mark-making
The basic process of creating a small edition of prints
You’ll carve your own small woodblock and use it to produce a series of prints to take home. Your finished prints will reflect the marks, textures, and character created through the carving process.
Duration: 4 hours
Level: Beginner-friendly
Experience: No previous printmaking experience required
Materials: All essential workshop materials provided
Please wear comfortable clothing suitable for working with ink and carving tools.
Come with an idea for your design or simply bring your curiosity — we’ll guide you through the process from block to print.
We have a Mokuhanga workshop which is traditional Japanese woodblock technique and uses water based pigments and different thinner paper for printing. The process is different and comes with a different approach. The results are often much softer and you can see the textures and lines from the brush strokes in the print. We highly recommend checking it out.
Image is credited to artist Ben Boswell https://www.artistsandillustrators.co.uk/how-to/printmaking/how-to-make-a-woodblock-print/
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