Japanese Woodblock Printing
Moku-Hanga is a technique of Japanese woodblock printing (wood engraving) developed between the 18th and 19th centuries that has left a unique artistic legacy thanks to the famous UKIYO-E “images of a floating world”. Currently, these techniques are returning from a contemporary perspective, combining the artisanal essence with new forms of graphic expression.
Course information
Dates
28, 29, 30 and 31 July and 1 August
in the mornings from 9:30 to 14:30.
Total: 35 hours.
Requirements
No prior knowledge of printing is required.
Minimum attendees: 5 pax.
Maximum attendees: 8 pax.
Price and payment
240€ (including materials).
EARLY BIRD*: you get a 10% discount if you register before 15 June (216€)
To secure your place in the course, a 50% payment of the amount is required at the time of registration.
Course programme
➝ Introduction to Moku Hanga
Brief history and main artists, reinforced by the contemplation of original ukiyo-e from the professor's private collection.
➝ Main materials of Japanese printing
Presentation of traditional tools and materials: cutting tools, baren, papers, pigments, inks and woods.
➝ Production alternatives and tools
Introduction to the creation and adaptation of tools and materials for printing.
➝ Learning woodblock carving
Carving on wood with gouges to achieve the desired image.
➝ Preparation of inks, pigments and papers
Knowledge and preparation of the materials used in Japanese printing.
➝ Printing Moku-Hanga
Application of different techniques to achieve colours, gradients, embossing and other graphic effects.
· Differences between Western and Eastern woodblock printing
Introduction to the main technical and conceptual differences between both printing traditions.
Additionally includes...
· Materials for engraving
(tools, wood, paper, inks...). However, if you have engraving tools like gouges, you can bring them.
· Coffee, tea, water and juices
The workshop also has a fridge and microwave.
Taught by Sebi Subirós
With over 40 years of experience in the world of engraving, he continuously teaches courses and workshops at the Municipal School of Art La Mercè in Girona, at the Rodríguez Amat Foundation, at the Miró Foundation in Barcelona, at the Pilar and Joan Miró Foundation in Palma and at the Workshop of Museum of Engraving in Marbella, among others.
He has worked as an engraver and printer with artists such as Antoni Tàpies, Miquel Barceló, Jaume Plensa, Oteiza or Emil Schumacher, participating in numerous graphic publishing projects and artist books.
He founded the workshop Lupusgràfic Edicions and the exhibition space Espai U in Girona. His work is part of public collections such as the National Library of Catalonia, the Vila Casas Foundation, or the Miró Foundation in Palma, and he has exhibited in galleries and art centres in Spain, France, Germany, and Morocco.
Projects carried out in previous courses with Sebi Subirós
Accommodation and transport
If you are not from the area and choose to spend the night in Olot, we can offer you a list of hotels, hostels, apartments, or rural houses.
The workshop is located at Avinguda Alba Rosa no. 1 in Olot, about 15 minutes on foot from the centre (Plaça Major).
The easiest way is to access by private transport, there are always available parking spaces in front of the workshop.
Cancellations
To cancel attendance, you must notify at least 10 days before the start of the workshop (18th July). Otherwise, the reservation fee (50% of the price) will not be refunded.
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