About
This is a rare chance to learn about Japanese hanging scrolls and woodblock prints. Students will learn hanging scroll making in parallel with woodblock printing.
Students will learn a step-by-step process for creating a black and white woodblock print, how to use and look after their tools, brushes and papers in detail, and how to produce their own prints independently after the course has ended. One of the prints will be mounted in order to attach it to a hanging scroll, so students also learn how to mount their artworks on paper.
Students will have a go at preparing a hanging scroll before mounting their print, and during the process, they will learn how to attach bars to the cloth, how to use brushes for pasting in details.
Key Information
Who is this workshop for?
All levels of ability and experience are welcome. You must be aged 18 or over to participate in our programmes.
How many people can attend?
8 people
What days/times do I attend?
Monday – Friday, 12 – 16 April 2027
What materials do I need?
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.
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.
FAQs
Do you offer concessions?
Yes, we offer concessions for Seniors/60+, full-time students and people who are unemployed/in receipt of benefits.
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.
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. She was commissioned by the British Museum twice to create a woodblock print and most recent one is to create colour print inspired by Hiroshige’s print for the exhibition “Hiroshige: artist of the open road”.
