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28 April - 2 May 2025
MAKE A JAPANESE WOODBLOCK PRINT & FOLDED SCREEN
Study master examples of Japanese woodblock printing before making your own black and white print. Then, learn to make a Japanese folded screen on which you can mount and display your print.
This is a rare chance to learn how to make a Japanese folded screen, including how to make paper hinges. You will also be guided in the process of how to paste and mount your print for display.
The screen making and woodblock printmaking will run parallel as there is a lot of time needed for drying.
Please note that students who take this course should plan on attending all 5 days, as it is difficult to catch up if you miss a day.
1 - 4pm, Sat 15 & Sun 16 March 2025
Woodblock Workshop with Hiroko Imada at Japan Society, 15 March
Woodblock Workshop with Hiroko Imada at Japan Society, 16 March
As we approach the end of 2024 and the arrival of the new year, why not design a one-of-a-kind New Year's greeting card using Japanese woodblock printing? After our successful workshops in November 2023, February and June 2024, The Japan Society is excited to announce two more woodblock printing workshops on Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 November. Join us for this creative experience led by London-based artist Hiroko Imada.
Japanese woodblock printing, moku-hanga, is a relief printing technique, utilising a print surface that is raised above the unnecessary areas that are cut away from the wood block. Moku-hanga differs from many printmaking techniques as it is printed by hand with a pressing instrument (baren) and uses water-based ink.
This half-day workshop is an introductory course to learn the basic process by creating your own design, carving a block and printing in black and white on Japanese paper. No experience is necessary for this workshop.
22 January - 19 March 2025 (8 Wednesday evenings)
JAPANESE WOODBLOCK PRINTMAKING: INSPIRED BY JAPAN'S CONTEMPORARY ARCHITECTURE
Take inspiration from Japan's contemporary architectures and create a colour woodblock print.
During this course, students will learn tecniques specifically for multi-colour printing such as using registration marks or kento. If you have previously attended the colour woodblock printmaking course at the School, you can progress to learn more advanced print effects such gradation, blind embossing and more.
By the end of the course, you will understand key principles of colour printing and be able to produce prints independently.
PRE-REQUISITE
Please note that you can only attend this class if you have previously attended Japanese Woodblock Printmaking in black and white at the School.
22 November &13 December 2024
Japanese Woodblock Printmkaing Workshop for KS4 &KS5 at the British Museum
Working with Japanese born, London based artist Hiroko Imada, this practical workshop draws on the British Museum's wide collection of Japanese prints for inspiration.
Working directly with Hiroko all day in our art studio and galleries, she will guide students through working with traditional materials and share her knowledge, passion and expertise in Japanese print making (Opens in new window). Students will design, cut and print their own woodblocks using traditional techniques inspired by objects from the Museum’s collection. All materials are provided.
Ages: 14–18 (KS4 and KS5)
Curriculum links: Art and Design
Maximum group size: 15
Session time: 10.30–14.30