Learn Mokuhanga in Japan

 

 

Inspiring Mokuhanga Residencies in Karuizawa, Japan. Stay and learn to make woodblock prints using the amazing water-based woodblock print technique of Japan ~ "Mokuhanga"

~ Develop new skills in traditional or contemporary mokuhanga

~ Learn in Japan and experience Japanese Art, Culture and Lifestyle

~ For beginners and professional Artists, short or long term

~ Ongoing skill - work afterwards on your own with simple equipment

~ Scenic rural town just one hour from amazing Tokyo

The Coronavirus pandemic continues to be disruptive. Please stay safe.
Unfortunately our residency is only available to people already in Japan, however we have exciting and original online learning resources for you. Please check them out!

"My residency was one of the best decisions I could have made regarding delving deeper into the marvelous world of Japanese woodblock printmaking. The location of the School couldn't be better, as it's easily reached from Tokyo and is surrounded by the beautiful and quiet town of Karuizawa, which only adds to the creative inspiration and to the whole experience! The School provides every tool or resource a carver or printmaker could ever need regardless of their level, from first time carvers to seasoned artists or artisans. All the knowledge I obtained during my one month stay in this School is invaluable!"

Camilo Díaz Ocampo (México) 2019

"My week with Terry was one of the most beautiful times during my traveling in Japan. Mokuhanga is an amazing, sophisticated art. Terry is a great teacher, he is always around, has lots of patience and you can tell pretty quickly that he is doing mokuhanga, and teaching, with love.The appartment is really nice and cozy and Karuizawa is a beautifull town, it reminded me of Europe. I learned so much, became a better artist. Can not recommend this more."

Tamar Daniel (Israel) - 2019

Mokuhanga - the technique every print artist should know...

Mokuhanga is a diverse and flexible medium for professional artists to add to their skills or even to focus on as a professional printmaker. We believe it should be the medium of choice for eco-conscious printmakers throughout the world and we want to share our knowledge with you.

You don't however need to be a professional Artist to learn and enjoy mokuhanga. Anyone can learn and enjoy the fulfilling experience of producing their own original woodblock print. In Japan people from all walks of life have learnt and still make mokuhanga for their own enjoyment, from school children, to hobbyists, to professional artists.

The traditional Japanese woodblock printing technique is highly versatile, environmentally friendly and inherently beautiful. In your residency or our workshops you will learn to create your own multi-colour, multi-block prints using the traditional registration system combined with both traditional and contemporary carving and printing techniques. You will also try and learn about the beautifully crafted tools and equipment of this historic tecnique.

Workshops

Covid-19 update - For the time being international travel is not available, so no workshops are scheculed for the near future in Australia, New Zealand, or other countries, sorry!

We plan to regularly return to Australia and New Zealand so keep an eye on our workshops page, or join our email list to keep notified.