About
Study master examples of Japanese woodblock printing before making your own black and white print. This is an introductory course for those who would like to start Japanese woodblock printing.
Students will learn a step-by-step process for creating a black and white woodblock print. As well as producing a print, students will learn how to use and look after their tools, brushes and papers in detail, and to produce their own prints independently.
Please note attending this course is a pre-requisite for attending Japanese Woodblock Printmaking in Colour.
Key Information
Who is this course for?
All levels of ability and experience welcome. You must be aged 18 or over to participate in our programmes.
What days do I attend?
Wednesdays, 30 September, 7, 14, 21 October, 4, 11, 18 and 25 November 2026, 18:30 – 20:30
Note: No class 28 October.
How many students can attend?
8 people
Where will this course take place?
This course will take place at our studios at The King’s Foundation School of Traditional Arts, 19-22 Charlotte Road, London EC2A 3SG.
What should I bring to class?
All materials will be provided.
Wear comfortable clothing that you do not mind getting slightly messy. Avoid wearing baggy clothing (especially sleeves), loose jewellery, high heels or open-toed shoes.
FAQs
Do you offer concessions?
Yes, we offer concessions for full-time students and Seniors/60+.
Concessions cannot be applied in retrospect. To receive a concession, please apply via our online form. We will then send you a discount code to use when booking your space.
Terms & Conditions
The School reserves the right to discontinue or suspend a Course up to fourteen (14) calendar days before the advertised start date of the Course. This course requires a minimum number of enrollments to run.
The School may take and use images of you and/or your work for course advertisement and social media purposes.
Our normal terms and conditions apply.
Tutor Biography
Hiroko Imada studied at the Slade in printmaking and while she was there she started to teach Japanese Woodblock Printing. She established the course at the British Museum in 2000 and the PSTA in 2017 and has been teaching there since then. In 2021, she was commissioned by the British Museum to create a woodblock print inspired by Hokusai’s drawings for the exhibition “Hokusai: The Great Picture Book of Everything”.
