Japanese Woodblock Print Workshop

<b>An inspirational how-to course on Japanese woodblock printing's history and techniques with guidance on materials and studio practices step-by-step demonstrations and examples of finished works by modern masters of the medium as well as historic pieces.<br>&#160;</b> <br>A Modern Guide to the Ancient Art of mokuhanga<br><br> An increasingly popular yet age-old art form Japanese woodblock printing (<i>mokuhanga</i>) is embraced for its non-toxic character use of handmade materials and easy integration with other printmaking techniques. In this comprehensive guide artist and printmaker April Vollmer&#151;one of the best known <i>mokuhanga</i> practitioners and instructors in the West&#151;combines her deep knowledge of this historic printmaking practice with expert step-by-step instruction guidance on materials and studio practices and a diverse collection of prints by leading contemporary artists. At once practical and inspirational this handbook is as useful to serious printmakers and artists as it is to creative people drawn <br> to Japanese history and aesthetics.