Japanese Woodcuts With Chris Daunt

Duration: 12 hours over 2 days

Saturday and Sunday

Oct 1st and 2nd

10.00 – 16.00

Horsley, Northumberland

Description

Japanese woodcuts are familiar to many of us through the work of the famous 18th and 19th century masters such as Hokusai and Hiroshige. This technique is quite distinct from the European tradition of the woodcut, even if there are many shared elements. Typically, the Japanese woodcut (known as Moku Hanga) is a print comprised of multiple colours using water based inks or paints and hand printed on Japanese paper using a traditional baren to apply the pressure. This results in a print with the soft, watercolour quality seen in the Japanese woodcut we are familiar with. This course will take the student through the whole process from tracing down the image, cutting to printing, using a three colour technique on Japanese plywood blocks. Chris Daunt was taught the technique of Moku Hanga by experienced American practitioner Joanne Price.

Cost Includes

All tools & materials

Tea & coffee

Essential Information

Suitable for all whether you’re a beginner or more advanced.

Lunch is not provided, however the cafe & pub are open daily or you’re welcome to bring a packed lunch

Wear old clothes & an apron (more details of what to bring with you will be sent to you before the class)

Cancellations made by you, more than 4 weeks before the date of your course, carry a £50 cancellation fee, EXCEPT one-day courses when NO REFUND can be given.

Cancellations made by you with four weeks notice or less will result in NO REFUND unless the vacated place can be filled.

There will be a FULL REFUND or equivalent course transfer if the workshop is cancelled by the course provider.

If you book accommodation and/or travel to attend the workshop, please take out adequate insurance in case you are unable to attend or the workshop is cancelled for reasons outside our control.

About Chris Daunt

Chris Daunt studied both Fine Art and English Literature and has worked as an illustrator for over 20 years, using wood engraving as his principle medium. Commissioned work includes illustrations for The Folio Society, The Times, BBC publications and numerous other books. Recently he has been making engraving blocks for other artists such as Angie Lewin, Sue Scullard and Harry Brockway. He teaches regularly. He is an elected member of The Society of Wood Engravers