Japanese Woodblock Print Workshop A Modern Guide to the Ancient Art of Mokuhanga

An inspirational how-to course on Japanese woodblock printing's history and techniques, with guidance on materials and studio practices, step-by-step demonstrations, and examples of finished works by modern masters of the medium as well as historic pieces.
 
A Modern Guide to the Ancient Art of mokuhanga

An increasingly popular yet age-old art form, Japanese woodblock printing (mokuhanga) is embraced for its non-toxic character, use of handmade materials, and easy integration with other printmaking techniques. In this comprehensive guide, artist and printmaker April Vollmer—one of the best known mokuhanga practitioners and instructors in the West—combines her deep knowledge of this historic printmaking practice with expert step-by-step instruction, guidance on materials and studio practices, and a diverse collection of prints by leading contemporary artists. At once practical and inspirational, this handbook is as useful to serious printmakers and artists as it is to creative people drawn
to Japanese history and aesthetics.

APRIL VOLLMER is a New York artist who studied mokuhanga after receiving her Master of Fine Arts in printmaking at Hunter College. Her work has been shown widely and she teaches regularly at the Lower East Side Printshop. She has participated in many residencies, including the Nagasawa Art Park in Japan; and was on the board of the first and second International Mokuhanga Conferences.

Introduction: Japanese Woodblock Printmaking  1
Chapter 1: History and Significance  19
Chapter 2: Tools and Materials for Printing  43
Chapter 3: Washi, Japanese Handmade Paper  105
Chapter 4: Creating a Print, Step by Step  127
Chapter 5: New Directions in Mokuhanga  179
Appendix 1: Suppliers and Supplies  219
Appendix 2: Resources and Opportunities:
Classes, Residencies, Conferences  229
Acknowledgments  239
Bibliography  243
Index  246