Moku-hanga, meaning “wood print”, is a centuries old woodblock printmaking technique requiring a few simple hand tools, fine-grained wood, water-based pigments and lovely Japanese paper. All materials are non-toxic and no bulky printing press is needed. Only a small table space is required to make beautiful, hand-made wood prints.

In this class, you will learn to design, carve, and print your own drawings from shina plywood onto Japanese paper. Alfred’s goal will be for you to acquire the skills to make mokuhanga prints long after the class has ended. No previous experience is necessary to take this class.

Please bring photos or drawings that you’d like to use to create your own prints. Also bring an apron or smock. All students must bring a Japanese Woodblock Printmaking Kit from Mcclains Printmaking Supplies, http://www.imcclains.com, item number E5900, or the equivatools. This kit costs around $85. The kit includes gouges, ink, a brush, paste, oil, woodblocks, postcards and instructions. If you have questions about anything please contact Alfred at, alfred.stark.artist@gmail.com.

Alfred Stark lives in northern Illinois and loves to draw, paint and print the natural world, especially that of the great lakes region. He has a B.F.A in drawing from Northern Illinois University. In addition to teaching at The Clearing, Alfred teaches at Shake Rag Alley in Mineral Point Wisconsin and the Hyde Park Art Center in Chicago Illinois. His work can be found at Longbranch Gallery in Mineral Point and online at, http://www.patreon.com/starkalfred.

Level: All Levels

Materials Fee: $45 is for Japanese paper, shina plywood, gouache, rice paste and more payable to The Clearing

Alfred will contact students prior to class.

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