Japanese Woodblock Printing
Event Info
This in-person workshop takes place at CBA on June 29 from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm.
- Saturday, June 29, 11:00am – 4:00pm
Please Note: Registration for this workshop closes on June 10th, at 11:59 pm.
About the Workshop:
This in-person workshop is taught by Sato Yamamoto.
Japanese Woodblock Printing introduces participants to traditional Japanese woodcut techniques. Printmaker Sato Yamamoto will talk about traditional Japanese pattern making and then guide you through the steps of designing, carving, and printing a woodblock by hand using a baren over the course of workshop. Participants will have the option of carving and printing a block from their own project (illustration, portrait, pattern, book image) or working free style.
Popularized in the 1800’s in Japan, this style of woodblock printing made art more accessible. Some of the most iconic prints known were made using this style including The Great Wave off the Coast of Kanagawa, an 1831 woodblock print by Katsushika Hokusai from the series Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji.
Both experienced and beginning relief printmakers are welcome!
Fun Fact: Relief printing is the oldest form of printmaking, and woodcuts have been printed in many ways across the world for hundreds of years.
About Sato Yamamoto
Sato Yamamoto is a Japanese bilingual artist inspired by culture and diversity. Born in Meguro, Tokyo – currently living in Westchester, New York.
She facilitates workshops with Teachers and Writers Collaborative, New York Public Library, Manhattan Graphics Center, Poster House, and Japan Society. Sato is the Teaching Artist Affairs Committee member of NYC Arts in Education Roundtable, also the National Advisory Committee (NAC) member of Teaching Artists Guild.
All images courtesy of the instructor.
Class size is limited to ensure an optimal participant to instructor ratio. Register now before spots fill up! Registration for this workshop closes on June 10th at 11:59pm. The price of this class is $175 plus a $25 materials fee.
