A two day hands-on introduction to Mokuhanga — the traditional Japanese art of woodblock printmaking with Kay Watanabe.

Mokuhanga is a woodcut printmaking technique hand-printed in water-based ink, typically on Japanese washi paper, using a handheld tool called a baren.

Come and discover the expressive and tactile world of soft ground etching — one of printmaking's most versatile and rewarding techniques. Unlike hard ground etching, soft ground has an irresistible sensitivity to touch and texture. Because the ground remains pliable, it can pick up the finest surface impressions — from the delicate grain of a pencil line to the texture of fabric, leaves, or found materials.