Introduction to Mokuhanga
(Exploring Arts of Japan Series)
Date: Saturday, April 29
Time: 10 am – 4 pm
Registration Deadline: April 26
Mokuhanga means “woodblock print” in Japanese. It is a water-based printmaking method that involves planning a graphic image, transferring the outlines to woodblocks, and carving and printing it. This one-day workshop will introduce a short history of Mokuhanga and take participants through transferring an image to two blocks, carving with woodcutting tools, using a Kento registration system, and printing with brushes and a hand-held baren. Students should look at Mokuhanga prints, both contemporary and traditional! The size of the finished image will be 4X6″. Bring in a couple of simple images from which to draw inspiration.
Cindi received an MFA in Printmaking at Kendall School of Art and Design and a fellowship scholarship. Ford has won numerous awards at the local, national and international levels. Her work has been in galleries in Michigan, Indiana, Florida, New York, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, North Dakota, New Mexico, Rhode Island, Japan, and South Korea! Recently she was accepted into “The Society of Graphic Artists” in New York. Cindi was an adjunct professor in printmaking at Kendall School of Art and Design. In 2017 she moved to her cottage on Torch Lake Bayou to pursue a full-time career in creating prints.
The instructor will bring all the supplies needed. Students should look at Mokuhanga prints, both contemporary and traditional. The size of the finished image will be 4X6″. Bring in a couple of simple images from which to draw inspiration.
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COVID-RELATED UPDATES TO 2023 PROGRAMS AS OF 12/20/2022
To ensure the safety of our students and Staff, we have implemented new procedures for our 2022 programs to mitigate the spread of COVID and still allow participants to have a wonderful time creating art.
- Class sizes will be limited to 12 persons for indoor programs and 16 outdoor programs
- All students who have symptoms of respiratory or gastrointestinal infections, such as cough, fever, sore throat, vomiting, or diarrhea, should stay home and not attend class.
- Students and Staff will wash and sanitize hands frequently throughout the day.
- Staff will sanitize common areas and touch surfaces regularly.
- We have optimized our indoor ventilation system to reduce the risk of germs and contaminants spreading through the air.
- If Leelanau County COVID-related cases are designated high risk, students and visitors must wear a face mask to prevent transmission.
To keep pace with the evolving conditions related to the pandemic, Staff will inform the GAAC’s new policies or procedures before the start of the course.
