Vaida Varnagiene will introduce us to Mokuhanga, Japanese woodblock. Mokuhanga originated in Chinese woodblock practices and was later refined in Japan, particularly during the Edo period (1603–1868). Using water-based pigments, hand-carved woodblocks, and a baren, a traditional hand tool used for printing, you’ll learn how to create your own prints from start to finish. The process begins with carving a shina plywood block, followed by inking, and finally printing watercolours using a baren on Japanese washi paper.
Vaida Varnagiene will introduce us to Mokuhanga, Japanese woodblock. Mokuhanga originated in Chinese woodblock practices and was later refined in Japan, particularly during the Edo period (1603–1868). Using water-based pigments, hand-carved woodblocks, and a baren, a traditional hand tool used for printing, you’ll learn how to create your own prints from start to finish. The process begins with carving a shina plywood block, followed by inking, and finally printing watercolours using a baren on Japanese washi paper.