Workshops

Introduction to Japanese Color Woodblock Printmaking
The Japanese developed a woodblock printing method using water as a medium, brushes to apply colors to the blocks, and use of a hand-held baren instead of a press to transfer colors from multiple carved blocks to printing papers. This is a low carbon-footprint, non-toxic printing method.

Workshops are organized to offer a comprehensive introduction to the tools, techniques, and materials    of this printing method. In each class everyone completes a multi-color print and engages with aspects of design, carving, and printing. The workshop includes sharings of tricks and techniques adaptable  to other art-making approaches (watercolor painting, western-style printmaking). All experience levels are welcome.  

Each 3-day workshop is taught in six three-hour sessions.  To find out more, and to see prints made by past class participants, visit the Studio, or send me a note.

upcoming in 2025:
Currently I am thinking to take a break from teaching in 2025. But please feel free to email with inquiries of interest in workshops further in the future.  I like to teach and hope to offer workshops further in the future in 2026 and beyond.

Talks

September 10, 2024, 3:30 pm, at Brookhaven Residence, Lexington, MA

"Kunisada: Art within Art", an exhibit of prints from 19th century Japan from the collections of Taylor McNeil and Matt Brown.
Tuesday, Sept 10: Talk with Taylor and Matt in the Large Meeting Room.