An Introduction to Mokuhanga with Diana Pilcher Saturday 9th November
Date: Saturday 9th November
Time: 10am - 4pm
Tutor: Diana Pilcher
Experience: Some printmaking experience would be useful for this workshop.
Location: Screenprint Studio, Lower Ground Floor
What you'll learn: This workshops explores the Mokuhanga technique, focusing on the materials and their specific uses, as well as the preparation and processes involved in creating woodcuts and monoprints. The workshop includes hands-on experimentation with the basics of Mokuhanga, particularly using Japanese papers. Additionally, the finishing techniques for prints will be demonstrated.
Materials and Equipment: General course materials will be provided but there may be charges for additional papers and inks.
Students could bring: Small sketchbook or a preferred paper for drawing, your own pens and pencils, Any soft painting brushes and liquid based water based paint (NOT acrylic) – gouache or watercolour paint. If watercolour tubes, not pans.
Finally as the paper is quite thin and will be damp you may want to bring a small folder of some kind to carry home.
On the day: Tea and coffee will be available in the workshop. The Exeter Phoenix Café is also open should you wish to purchase other refreshments during the workshop.
Please be aware, there is no parking at Exeter Phoenix, except for one parking space for disabled customers. We are a short walk from many long stay car parks. We are also a short walk from Central Station and the bus station. Alternatively, use the Park & Ride to bring you into the centre.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us by emailing courses@doubleelephant.org.uk.
View Double Elephant’s Booking and Cancellation Policy, HERE.
Date: Saturday 9th November
Time: 10am - 4pm
Tutor: Diana Pilcher
Experience: Some printmaking experience would be useful for this workshop.
Location: Screenprint Studio, Lower Ground Floor
What you'll learn: This workshops explores the Mokuhanga technique, focusing on the materials and their specific uses, as well as the preparation and processes involved in creating woodcuts and monoprints. The workshop includes hands-on experimentation with the basics of Mokuhanga, particularly using Japanese papers. Additionally, the finishing techniques for prints will be demonstrated.
Materials and Equipment: General course materials will be provided but there may be charges for additional papers and inks.
Students could bring: Small sketchbook or a preferred paper for drawing, your own pens and pencils, Any soft painting brushes and liquid based water based paint (NOT acrylic) – gouache or watercolour paint. If watercolour tubes, not pans.
Finally as the paper is quite thin and will be damp you may want to bring a small folder of some kind to carry home.
On the day: Tea and coffee will be available in the workshop. The Exeter Phoenix Café is also open should you wish to purchase other refreshments during the workshop.
Please be aware, there is no parking at Exeter Phoenix, except for one parking space for disabled customers. We are a short walk from many long stay car parks. We are also a short walk from Central Station and the bus station. Alternatively, use the Park & Ride to bring you into the centre.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us by emailing courses@doubleelephant.org.uk.
View Double Elephant’s Booking and Cancellation Policy, HERE.
Date: Saturday 9th November
Time: 10am - 4pm
Tutor: Diana Pilcher
Experience: Some printmaking experience would be useful for this workshop.
Location: Screenprint Studio, Lower Ground Floor
What you'll learn: This workshops explores the Mokuhanga technique, focusing on the materials and their specific uses, as well as the preparation and processes involved in creating woodcuts and monoprints. The workshop includes hands-on experimentation with the basics of Mokuhanga, particularly using Japanese papers. Additionally, the finishing techniques for prints will be demonstrated.
Materials and Equipment: General course materials will be provided but there may be charges for additional papers and inks.
Students could bring: Small sketchbook or a preferred paper for drawing, your own pens and pencils, Any soft painting brushes and liquid based water based paint (NOT acrylic) – gouache or watercolour paint. If watercolour tubes, not pans.
Finally as the paper is quite thin and will be damp you may want to bring a small folder of some kind to carry home.
On the day: Tea and coffee will be available in the workshop. The Exeter Phoenix Café is also open should you wish to purchase other refreshments during the workshop.
Please be aware, there is no parking at Exeter Phoenix, except for one parking space for disabled customers. We are a short walk from many long stay car parks. We are also a short walk from Central Station and the bus station. Alternatively, use the Park & Ride to bring you into the centre.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us by emailing courses@doubleelephant.org.uk.
View Double Elephant’s Booking and Cancellation Policy, HERE.
Meet the tutor: Diana Pilcher
“I am a fine artist working with painting and printmaking. I have taught fine art iprintmaking and painting in both further education (3 years) and in higher education (13 years). During my career I have practiced a variety of printmaking methods specializing in etching, photoetching, and most recently since 2018, the Japanese practice of mokuhanga.the Japanese practice of mokuhanga.
What is Mokuhanga?
Mokuhanga is a Japanese woodblock printing technique that originated in the 17th century and is still used today. The word mokuhanga is a combination of the words moku (wood) and hanga (print). It's a type of relief printing that involves carving an image into a block of wood, inking the surface, and then pressing the block by hand onto paper to create a print.
One of the most famous examples of mokuhanga is Under the Wave off Kanagawa by Katsushika Hokusai. Recently, mokuhanga has gained popularity internationally because it uses natural materials, doesn't require a heavy printing press, and is well-suited for home studios.
