Saturday-Sunday, April 5-6, 10 AM-5 PM

with Annie Bissett

Suitable for both beginners and experienced printers, this workshop is a fun and easy way to become comfortable with the basic materials used in mokuhanga, the traditional Japanese method of woodblock printing. We will utilize the printing techniques of this ancient method — brushing waterborne pigments and rice paste onto wooden blocks and taking an impression with a hand-held baren — in an improvisational and spontaneous way by experimenting with uncarved (or lightly-carved) blocks of wood, masks, stencils, and pressure printing. Come and discover fresh and contemporary ways of using this ancient method.

A complete materials list will be sent upon registration.

We are grateful to McClain’s Printmaking Supplies for their partial sponsorship of this workshop.

About the Instructor:

Annie Bissett (Providence, RI) began her art career as a freelance digital illustrator, working with clients such as National Geographic Society, The Wall Street Journal, Time-Life Publications, and a wide range of magazines. Her woodblock prints have been exhibited throughout the U.S. as well as in Canada, Japan and the United Kingdom.

This workshop is currently full. Fill out the form below to be placed on the waiting list.