Explore the art of woodblock printing in this introduction to one of the world’s oldest printmaking techniques.
Explore the art of woodblock printing, inspired by the House of Stories exhibition at Chatsworth. This method originated hundreds of years ago in Japan and became an essential method for reproducing images before modern printing techniques existed. Early books, illustrations and decorative prints were often produced using carved wooden blocks, each carefully inked and pressed onto paper.
During the workshop, you will design and carve your woodblock, then add colour through a monoprint process, by painting a background on acetate and transferring it to Japanese paper. The carved block will then be printed over the colour, creating a rich, layered image. By the end of the session you will have produced an edition of mini woodblock prints. The tutor will support you throughout the day.
All materials and equipment will be provided.
For full details please see here.
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Chatsworth, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1PP
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Opening times
Chatsworth is open from mid-March to early January, and closed 24 - 26 December and 1 January. Art Pass discount is not valid from 1 November - early January during the Christmas exhibition.
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Exclusions and safety measures
Closed 24, 25 & 26 December & 1 January.
Opening times vary throughout the year, check the website for details.
