Shelburne Craft School

Originating in China and refined in Japan during the Edo period, mokuhanga is thetraditional Japanese method of water-based woodblock printing. Today, the medium continues to evolve as a contemporary printmaking practice rooted in hand process,natural materials, and layered color. Patty Hudak, who trained in Japan, will introduce participants to the fundamentalsof carving and printing mokuhanga. Using Japanese paper, handmade brushes, ricepaste, gouache, and a handheld baren, students will carve and print a small editionof New Year's cards. The workshop will include an introduction to the history of color in Japanesewoodblock prints and an exploration of mokuhanga's possibilities for contemporaryartists and printmakers.The year 2027 is the Year of the Goat in the Chinese zodiac, traditionally associated with creativity, generosity, and perseverance. Participants may choose to incorporate goat imagery or related themes into their card designs.