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  • MASTERCLASS: MOKUHANGA SUMMER INTENSIVE • Florence, MA
    July 21-25, 2026
    Zea Mays Printmaking Studio

    This workshop is designed for artists who already know the basics of mokuhanga and want individualized instruction to bring their skills to the next level. Annie will meet with you on Zoom before the workshop to discuss areas you wish to concentrate on or troubleshoot, and together you will develop a plan for your five days.

    Although instruction during the workshop is individualized, there will also be daily topics and demonstrations, and participants are encouraged to share and learn from each other as we move through the week and watch each other’s work develop. Mid week there will be a field trip to Smith College Museum of Art’s print study room to view mokuhanga prints from their collection, we will have a guest visit from longtime mokuhanga practitioner Lynita Shimizu, and there is also a possibility of visiting Annie’s nearby home studio.

    Class size limited to eight.

    Visit the Zea Mays Printmaking website for more information and to register.

  • INTRODUCTION TO MOKUHANGA • Florence MA
    October 30–November 1, 2026
    Zea Mays Printmaking Studio

    Mokuhanga (literally “wood print”) is a term for the ancient Japanese technique of watercolor woodblock printing—an elegant, green, and low-tech process that works easily in a home studio and combines well with other media. This workshop will introduce all aspects of making a mokuhanga woodblock print: transferring images to wooden blocks, carving with Japanese tools, using the Kento registration system, and printing with brushes and a baren. We will also focus on a few of the printing techniques particular to mokuhanga, especially how to create a bokashi (color gradation). Suitable for beginners as well as students who have already learned mokuhanga and want to sharpen their skills. Note that students will need to purchase and bring their own carving tools.

    Class size limited to eight.

    Visit the Zea Mays Printmaking website for more information and to register.

  • INTRO TO MOKUHANGA VIDEO COURSE, ONLINE
    If you've ever wanted to take a course with me but couldn't because of time or geography, here's a chance to learn mokuhanga at your own pace, in your own space. Available exclusively through Zea Mays Printmaking, this video course takes you through all the steps to make a Japanese woodblock print, from choosing tools to preparing your block, transferring your images, carving tips and multiple printing techniques.