The public is invited to learn the art of mokuhanga, traditional Japanese woodblock printmaking, during a five-session workshop that begins Thursday at Volcano Art Center’s Niaulani Campus.
The public is invited to learn the art of mokuhanga, traditional Japanese woodblock printmaking, during a five-session workshop that begins Thursday at Volcano Art Center’s Niaulani Campus.
Mokuhanga is a relief printing technique that uses Japanese tools and natural materials. Instructor Glenn Yamanoha will introduce the basic process, covering fundamental techniques of Mokuhanga, such as cutting with chisels, preparing blocks and paper, registration, and printing with a baren (printing pad).
Mokuhanga differs from western woodblock in that it is water-based printing with sumi ink, watercolor and nori (rice paste), so no toxic solvents are used; it is printed with a hand held baren rather than a press; and it employs the “kento” registration method, cut directly into the block. By using nontoxic, “green” materials, it readily combines traditional processes with new printing technologies.
The workshop will consist of four two-hour classes held Thursdays from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at Volcano Art Center’s Niaulani Campus starting Thursday, and continuing July 21 and 28 and Aug. 4 and 11. Course fee is $72 for VAC members and $80 for nonmembers, plus a supplies fee of $25.. No experience is necessary for this workshop.
The Volcano Art Center is a nonprofit educational organization created in 1974 to promote, develop, and perpetuate the artistic and cultural heritage of Hawaii’s people and environment through activities in the visual, literary, and performing arts.
Info: www.volcanoartcenter.org or 967-8222.