Art and nature come together in this hands-on exploration of this Japanese style of woodblock printing, called Mokuhanga. Through investigation of printing techniques dating back to the Edo period (1603-1868) for the style known as Ukiyo-e, this class will explore and demonstrate a close appreciation of nature in the practice of art-making. Subject matter will be focus on the natural and organic, and the technical process will be influenced by the historical practices of Japanese printmaking.
In this intensive weekend summer course, traditional methods of Eastern printmaking will be explored through a Western lens. Assignments are supportive of the beginner to advanced student. This is an in-person class where work will be conducted in a collaborative learning environment on Evergreen's Olympia campus. Through step-by-step demonstrations and video tutorials, students will be expected to take notes and work asynchronously (independently, on your own schedule) during provided access to the studio during the week after class demonstrations. Final works will be submitted as a digital portfolio image for the evaluation process.
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$150 fee covers supplies including Woodblocks, Printing Tools, Printmaking Paper ($100) and required studio fee ($50).