May 18 & 19, 2013
Mokuhaga: Japanese Waterbase Woodcut
This is an intensive weekend workshop that covers the basics. Mokuhanga differs from western woodblock in that it is printed with watercolor and gouache, so no toxic solvents are used; it is printed with a hand held baren rather than a press; and it employs the accurate kento registration system, cut directly into the block. A final significant characteristic is the use of washi, handmade Japanese kozo fiber paper, especially suited for this kind of printing. The class will begin with a short discussion of the history of Japanese woodblock, and will include hands-on demonstrations of registration, cutting, and printing. Participants will create a small edition of multi-colored prints during the class.
The $30 fee includes blocks, color, Japanese paper, and the loan of cutting and printing tools for class.
10 am – 4 pm Room V2008
Cabrillo College Extension Classes