A-Z Workshop April/May 2026

Important The workshop will be conducted in English. A good knowledge of English is required.

When?
Saturday 25 April, 10h30 - 17h30
Sunday 26 April, 10h30 - 17h30
Zaterdag 9 May, 10h30 - 17h30

The studio will be accesible from 10h15.

Where?
Printstudio 868, Jacob Van Arteveldestraat 35 F, Gentbrugge

Printstudio 868 is easily accessible by public transport or bicycle. There is parking in the neighbourhood.

For who?
Mokuhanga is perfect for anyone interested in a non-toxic printnaking technique that you can easily apply at home without extensive accommodation. In this three-day workshop, you will see and learn how traditional Japanese woodblock prints are made, and you will also take your first steps in this beautiful technique. Thanks to this comprehensive workshop, you will learn the entire process of making a Japanese woodcut from A to Z and will be able to get started on your own at home.

This workshop is designed for both beginners and those who already have some experience with printmaking or Japanese woodcut. You don’t have to be a talented artist or draughtsman to master this fascinating medium!

We provide personalised guidance based on your experience.

  • Day 1 & 2
    • Preparing the wood for carving
    • Dividing your design into two colour layers
    • Carving a kento into your block (Japanese method of registration)
    • Transferring your design onto the wood
    • Carving with a Japanese knife and gouges
    • Distinguishing between hard and soft carving
    • Preparing the paper for printing

Between day 2 and day 3, you will be given the necessary tools to take home with you. You are expected to have finished all the cutting work by the next lesson so that we can move straight on to the printing process.

  • Day 3
    • You work on the paper you prepared yourself the day before.
    • Prepare ink and glue.
    • Importance and properties of paper, baren, glue, etc.
    • Printing a flat surface.
    • Printing bokashi with two colours (transition).
    • How to dry prints.
    • Cleaning materials.

Teacher
Vladimir

Practical
Prijs: 445 euros

The price of the workshop includes the following:

  • 2 blocks of wood
  • carbon and tracing paper to transfer your design
  • washi paper for printing
  • sandpaper
  • cutting kits that you can borrow to work with at home between day 2 and day 3
  • glue and other basic printing materials

There will be sufficient cutting and printing materials available, but feel free to bring your own cutting tools.

Food and refreshments
Water, coffee, and tea are available. Please bring your own lunch; we have a microwave and refrigerator that you can use. There are several supermarkets nearby.

Participation
Would you like to participate? Please fill in the form below. You will be registered after payment.

IMPORTANT
A minimum of three participants is required for the course to take place.