Mokuhanga: Traditional Japanese Woodblock Printmaking Demonstration

Learn the art of Mokuhanga: Traditional Japanese Woodblock Printmaking, a relief printing technique using Japanese tools and natural materials. This special, free, three-hour presentation will be given at Volcano Art Center’s Niaulani Campus on July 25 from 10am to 1pm by well-known painter/printmaker, Glenn Masao Yamanoha. He will introduce the basic process and present a brief presentation on Ukiyo-e, the history and influence on Western art. Following will be a hands-on session cutting blocks and printing with a baren (printing pad).

Yamanoha studied mokuhanga in Kyoto, Japan on a Monbusho (Japan Government) scholarship between 1988-90. He teaches woodblock printmaking at Kamana Senior Center in Hilo and has taught design, drawing, and painting at Hawai’i Community College. Glenn lives in Volcano Village and runs Volcano Gravel. Yamanoha will be offering introductory and advanced workshops at Volcano Art Center. Dates for these workshops will be confirmed at a later date.

No experience is necessary for the introductory sessions. For more information please contact Volcano Art Center at 808-967-8222.