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Firle Beacon is one of the highest points on the South Downs and rolls back to the track from the door. ‘Enjoy the awe-inspiring landscape, either fireside through the arched window in the library or breathing in the wide skies and sea air up on the Tor grassland. Printing with watercolour pigment and rice glue using a hand-help press (baren) means that this fascinating technique can be easily practiced at home. This workshop promises to develop your confidence in woodblock printmaking, deepening your understanding of this traditional process and exploring a contemporary approach in the hope of making exquisite prints in the future.
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Mokuhanga appears to be a simple technique, yet each stage of the process requires a slowing down and mindful approach. You will be guided through the mediative techniques of transferring your ideas to wood block, carving and clearing your lines, sharpening and maintaining your Japanese tools, preparing various mulberry papers (kozo washi) in readiness to begin printing. You are encouraged to spend time drawing inspiration from the surrounding landscape and apply those ideas to create a multi-block wood block print in the tradition of the beautiful Japanese Ukiyo-e prints of the Edo period. Exploring this captivating form of non-toxic printmaking in the relaxing and nature-rich environment of Tilton is in perfect harmony. This unique 4 day mid-week retreat is designed to both introduce people new to Japanese water-based woodblock printmaking (mokuhanga) and to build on existing skills for those already familiar with the technique. Over the course of 4 days (Monday August 19th at 3pm - Thursday 22nd August at 3pm 2019) you are invited to join me on retreat at the stunning TILTON HOUSE nestled in the beautiful Sussex Downs just 90 minutes south of London in the former home of Maynard Keynes. Japanese Water-based Woodcut Printmaking (Mokuhanga) 3 night/4 day residential course. Tilton House Residential Mokuhanga Workshop,