• INTRODUCTION TO JAPANESE WOODBLOCK
      Tomoko Murakami
      12 hour workshop
      Class #8: February 19, 26: Saturdays 10am - 4pm
      Class #41: June 4, 11: Saturdays 10am - 4pm
      Class #71: October 1, 8: Saturdays 10am - 4pm
      Tuition $180 Materials $13 Total Cost $193

      For artists in home studios without a press, this beautiful, low-tech process may be the perfect solution. This workshop introduces a traditional Japanese woodblock printing process, the key-block technique. You will learn to carve the woodblock, use Japanese carving tools, and print with water-based ink on Japanese paper. Participants will cut their own woodblocks and create a small edition of multicolor prints. All levels are welcome.
      Tomoko Murakami received an MFA in printmaking from San Francisco Art Institute. She was awarded a Kala Art Institute Fellowship in 1992. Her recent work embraces both traditional and contemporary approaches to the art of woodblock printing. Murakamišs work is exhibited internationally.

    • INTERMEDIATE JAPANESE WOODBLOCK
        Tomoko Murakami
        12 hour workshop
        Class #12: March 5, 12: Saturdays 10am - 4pm
        Class #50: July 16, 23: Saturdays 10am - 4pm
        Tuition $180 Materials $13 Total Cost $193

        Further exploration of the art of Japanese woodblock printmaking. While learning more about key-block technique, you'll be introduced to tool maintenance, the kento registration system, and a selection of Japanese paper. A valuable class for anyone interested in developing the ukiyo-e technique, one of the oldest and most expressive forms of printmaking. Previous enrollment in Introductory Mokuhanga is required.


      • * CARVING FROM DARKNESS- Single Block Printing
          Tomoko Murakami
          Tomoko Murakami 12 hour workshop
          Class #22: April 9-10: Saturday - Sunday 10am - 4pm
          Tuition $180 Materials $13 Total Cost $193
          Participants will learn how to create multi-colored prints with the reduction printing method, which uses only one woodblock of the several blocks ordinarily used for color printing. You will produce prints in a spontaneous, intuitive way that is most suitable for the single-block method. Take advantage of accidental happenings during the preparation of the block.

          Tomoko Murakami received an MFA in printmaking from San Francisco Art Institute. She was awarded a Kala Art Institute Fellowship in 1992. Her recent work embraces both traditional and contemporary approaches to the art of woodblock printing. Murakami1s work is exhibited internationally.

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