An introduction to the beautiful and delicate printmaking world of Japanese Woodcut. Explore this water based, non-toxic process and build an appreciation for the handmade. You will learn how to design, carve and make a multi-coloured print. Beginners welcome.
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This intensive workshop covers various aspects of the traditional Japanese Woodcut printmaking process. The process is versatile and differs from western (oil based ink) woodblock in that it is water based and non-toxic and uses watercolour pigment, woodblock, Japanese carving tools, rice paste and Japanese paper to create beautiful nuanced prints. The process is completed entirely by hand without a printing press.
What will we cover?
You will learn how to design, carve and print an edition of multi-coloured woodblock prints to take home using the kento registration system. You will also learn the history of this fascinating technique and background to Japanese paper making from a tutor who studied in Japan from a Japanese sensei. Previous experience is not essential.
What will I achieve? By the end of this course you should be able to...
understand the key concepts behind Japanese woodcut, the history and artistic range
work from initial drawings and evaluate them for print
explore colour separation
cut woodblock safely and with increasing confidence
Kento registration
learn the delicate printing process using water pigments, nori and a baren
understand the Japanese papermaking process and identify different papers
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
This course is suitable for complete beginners. Prior experience of printmaking can be an advantage but it is not essential.
English-language competency is required: you should be able to follow verbal and written instructions, demonstrations, hand-outs and health and safety information. You will be encouraged to take short written notes for your own use and take part in group discussions.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
Demonstration and practical application. One to one and group discussion. It would be advantageous to continue cutting blocks at home between classes.
Self-reflection is an important part of learning in art education and creative practice. You will be encouraged to engage with reflecting on your own work and progress as part of the learning process in Visual Arts.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
Basic materials will be provided but you are welcome to bring any extra or special materials.
Suitable clothing must be worn which includes closed footwear, no open-toed footwear is allowed. Due to the nature of some of our processes, you will be required to wear the relevant recommended PPE to undertake some activities. This will be provided to you, and full details will be given at the start of your course.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
Continue studying Japanese Woodcut as this course accommodates further learning for those having attended and are ready to tackle more advanced techniques.
Alternatively, you may wish to explore other related courses such as experimental or large-scale relief printing, your tutor can advise.
Carol Wilhide Justin graduated from the Royal College of Art in 2017 with an MA in Print. She was awarded a residency to study Japanese woodcut in Japan from Japanese sensei. building upon her experience and training, she now makes Japanese woodcut prints exclusively using her own digital photographs and drawings taken from the natural world. The camera’s ‘decisive moment’ and the woodcut’s lengthy interpretation of the same image allow for the subject be crystallised in an emotional and atmospheric way. Since graduation she has won the Travers Smith CSR Award (RCA) and has been in many exhibitions notably regularly showing at the RA Summer Exhibition and the Woolwich Contemporary Print Fair where in 2018 she was awarded the Intaglio Printmaking Prize and last year exhibited her 16 metre installation ‘Water’. In 2021 she is due to deliver a paper to the Mokuhanga International Conference in Nara, Japan. Her work is held in the Clifford Chance, RCA, CfSHE ,Tokyo, Awagami, Japan and V&A Print Collections. Website: www.carolwilhide.com Instagram: caroljustin1 Email: caroljustin1@gmail.com
Please note: We reserve the right to change our tutors from those advertised. This happens rarely, but if it does, we are unable to refund fees due to this. Our tutors may have different teaching styles; however we guarantee a consistent quality of teaching in all our courses.
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Previous experience is not essential.</p><ul><li>understand the key concepts behind Japanese woodcut, the history and artistic range</li><li>work from initial drawings and evaluate them for print</li><li>explore colour separation</li><li>cut woodblock safely and with increasing confidence</li><li>Kento registration</li><li>learn the delicate printing process using water pigments, nori and a baren</li><li>understand the Japanese papermaking process and identify different papers</li></ul><p>This course is suitable for complete beginners. Prior experience of printmaking can be an advantage but it is not essential.</p><p><em>English-language competency is required: you should be able to follow verbal and written instructions, demonstrations, hand-outs and health and safety information. You will be encouraged to take short written notes for your own use and take part in group discussions.</em><br> </p><p>Demonstration and practical application. One to one and group discussion.<br>It would be advantageous to continue cutting blocks at home between classes.</p><p><em>Self-reflection is an important part of learning in art education and creative practice. You will be encouraged to engage with reflecting on your own work and progress as part of the learning process in Visual Arts.</em><br> </p><p>Basic materials will be provided but you are welcome to bring any extra or special materials.</p><p><em>Suitable clothing must be worn which includes closed footwear, no open-toed footwear is allowed. Due to the nature of some of our processes, you will be required to wear the relevant recommended PPE to undertake some activities. This will be provided to you, and full details will be given at the start of your course.</em><br> </p><p>Continue studying Japanese Woodcut as this course accommodates further learning for those having attended and are ready to tackle more advanced techniques.</p><p>Alternatively, you may wish to explore other related courses such as experimental or large-scale relief printing, your tutor can advise.<br> </p>PrintmakingRelief printingvirtual3068344Japanese woodcut printmaking349349https://www.citylit.ac.uk/media/catalog/product/j/a/japanese-woodcut-printmaking-vs741_26.jpgInStockDaytimeSunKeeley StreetAvailable courses1 to 4 weeksWeekend2027-02-07T00:00:00+00:00Beginners, Some experience, Advanced, Suitable for allFeb 2027Art & designVS016349349Japanese woodcut printmaking279227349Carol Justin Wilhidejapanese-woodcut-printmaking/vs016-2627An introduction to the beautiful and delicate printmaking world of Japanese Woodcut. 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Beginners welcome.<p>You will learn how to design, carve and print an edition of multi-coloured woodblock prints to take home using the kento registration system. You will also learn the history of this fascinating technique and background to Japanese paper making from a tutor who studied in Japan from a Japanese sensei. Previous experience is not essential.</p><ul><li>understand the key concepts behind Japanese woodcut, the history and artistic range</li><li>work from initial drawings and evaluate them for print</li><li>explore colour separation</li><li>cut woodblock safely and with increasing confidence</li><li>Kento registration</li><li>learn the delicate printing process using water pigments, nori and a baren</li><li>understand the Japanese papermaking process and identify different papers</li></ul><p>This course is suitable for complete beginners. 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Beginners welcome.<p>You will learn how to design, carve and print an edition of multi-coloured woodblock prints to take home using the kento registration system. You will also learn the history of this fascinating technique and background to Japanese paper making from a tutor who studied in Japan from a Japanese sensei. Previous experience is not essential.</p><ul><li>understand the key concepts behind Japanese woodcut, the history and artistic range</li><li>work from initial drawings and evaluate them for print</li><li>explore colour separation</li><li>cut woodblock safely and with increasing confidence</li><li>Kento registration</li><li>learn the delicate printing process using water pigments, nori and a baren</li><li>understand the Japanese papermaking process and identify different papers</li></ul><p>This course is suitable for complete beginners. Prior experience of printmaking can be an advantage but it is not essential.</p><p><em>English-language competency is required: you should be able to follow verbal and written instructions, demonstrations, hand-outs and health and safety information. You will be encouraged to take short written notes for your own use and take part in group discussions.</em><br> </p><p>Demonstration and practical application. One to one and group discussion.<br>It would be advantageous to continue cutting blocks at home between classes.</p><p><em>Self-reflection is an important part of learning in art education and creative practice. You will be encouraged to engage with reflecting on your own work and progress as part of the learning process in Visual Arts.</em><br> </p><p>Basic materials will be provided but you are welcome to bring any extra or special materials.</p><p><em>Suitable clothing must be worn which includes closed footwear, no open-toed footwear is allowed. 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This will be provided to you, and full details will be given at the start of your course.</em><br> </p><p>Continue studying Japanese Woodcut as this course accommodates further learning for those having attended and are ready to tackle more advanced techniques.</p><p>Alternatively, you may wish to explore other related courses such as experimental or large-scale relief printing, your tutor can advise.<br> </p>PrintmakingRelief printingvirtual3068356Japanese woodcut printmaking349349https://www.citylit.ac.uk/media/catalog/product/j/a/japanese-woodcut-printmaking-vs741_27.jpgInStockDaytimeThuKeeley StreetAvailable courses1 to 4 weeksWeekday2027-02-18T00:00:00+00:00Beginners, Some experience, Advanced, Suitable for allFeb 2027Art & designVS054349349Japanese woodcut printmaking279227349Carol Justin Wilhidejapanese-woodcut-printmaking/vs054-2627An introduction to the beautiful and delicate printmaking world of Japanese Woodcut. 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Due to the nature of some of our processes, you will be required to wear the relevant recommended PPE to undertake some activities. This will be provided to you, and full details will be given at the start of your course.</em><br> </p><p>Continue studying Japanese Woodcut as this course accommodates further learning for those having attended and are ready to tackle more advanced techniques.</p><p>Alternatively, you may wish to explore other related courses such as experimental or large-scale relief printing, your tutor can advise.<br> </p>PrintmakingRelief printingvirtual279,263349,329227,214VS053,VS016,VS025,VS049,VS054NONEThu,Sun,Wed19/11/26 - 10/12/2610:00 - 16:0010:0016:004 sessions (over 4 weeks)41 to 4 weeks,5-10 weeksWeekday,WeekendKSKeeley StreetCarol Justin WilhideBeginners, Some experience, Advanced, Suitable for allAvailable courses2026-11-19T00:00:00+00:00,2027-02-07T00:00:00+00:00,2027-05-30T00:00:00+00:00,2027-04-21T00:00:00+00:00,2027-02-18T00:00:00+00:00Daytime,EveningNov 2026,Feb 2027,May 2027,Apr 2027Art & design329349,329Japanese woodcut printmakingjapanese-woodcut-printmaking/vs053-2627,japanese-woodcut-printmaking/vs016-2627,japanese-woodcut-printmaking/vs025-2627,japanese-woodcut-printmaking/vs049-2627,japanese-woodcut-printmaking/vs054-2627An introduction to the beautiful and delicate printmaking world of Japanese Woodcut. Explore this water based, non-toxic process and build an appreciation for the handmade. You will learn how to design, carve and make a multi-coloured print. Beginners welcome.0000-Available|2026-11-19 00:00:00<p>This intensive workshop covers various aspects of the traditional Japanese Woodcut printmaking process. The process is versatile and differs from western (oil based ink) woodblock in that it is water based and non-toxic and uses watercolour pigment, woodblock, Japanese carving tools, rice paste and Japanese paper to create beautiful nuanced prints. The process is completed entirely by hand without a printing press.</p>An introduction to the beautiful and delicate printmaking world of Japanese Woodcut. Explore this water based, non-toxic process and build an appreciation for the handmade. You will learn how to design, carve and make a multi-coloured print. Beginners welcome.<p>You will learn how to design, carve and print an edition of multi-coloured woodblock prints to take home using the kento registration system. You will also learn the history of this fascinating technique and background to Japanese paper making from a tutor who studied in Japan from a Japanese sensei. Previous experience is not essential.</p><ul><li>understand the key concepts behind Japanese woodcut, the history and artistic range</li><li>work from initial drawings and evaluate them for print</li><li>explore colour separation</li><li>cut woodblock safely and with increasing confidence</li><li>Kento registration</li><li>learn the delicate printing process using water pigments, nori and a baren</li><li>understand the Japanese papermaking process and identify different papers</li></ul><p>This course is suitable for complete beginners. Prior experience of printmaking can be an advantage but it is not essential.</p><p><em>English-language competency is required: you should be able to follow verbal and written instructions, demonstrations, hand-outs and health and safety information. You will be encouraged to take short written notes for your own use and take part in group discussions.</em><br> </p><p>Demonstration and practical application. One to one and group discussion.<br>It would be advantageous to continue cutting blocks at home between classes.</p><p><em>Self-reflection is an important part of learning in art education and creative practice. You will be encouraged to engage with reflecting on your own work and progress as part of the learning process in Visual Arts.</em><br> </p><p>Basic materials will be provided but you are welcome to bring any extra or special materials.</p><p><em>Suitable clothing must be worn which includes closed footwear, no open-toed footwear is allowed. Due to the nature of some of our processes, you will be required to wear the relevant recommended PPE to undertake some activities. This will be provided to you, and full details will be given at the start of your course.</em><br> </p><p>Continue studying Japanese Woodcut as this course accommodates further learning for those having attended and are ready to tackle more advanced techniques.</p><p>Alternatively, you may wish to explore other related courses such as experimental or large-scale relief printing, your tutor can advise.<br> </p>PrintmakingRelief printingconfigurable
