Our Programmes

Japanese Woodblock Printing

5th September 2025 - 7th September 2025

Facilitator: Hiroko Imada

This is an introduction course for Japanese woodblock printing and it is designed to be suitable for absolute beginners.

The traditional Japanese prints such as Hokusai or Hiroshige's works are created in the same way. You will design your own block, carve and print. During the workshop, you will learn how to create the registration mark, how to use tools and how to use Baren (printing tool) to make a print.

Event time: 5th September 2025 4:00pm - 7th September 2025 4:00pm

Interested in spreading the cost of this course? Select Clearpay at checkout.

Not seeing Clearpay? Email info@hawkwoodcollege.co.uk for your payment options.

What Is Included

For the majority of our courses, both residential and non-residential rates are available. Residential options are fully inclusive with all meals provided. Non-residential options include suppers, lunches and all refreshments and exclude B&B. Some of our short day courses, events and talks do not include meals and refreshments. For more details about this course, please see the Practical Information section below.

Additional Activities

Mindful walking through our woodland trails
Meditate in our Woodland Sanctuary
Go on a hike and explore the Cotswolds AONB
Discover surrounding charming market towns

At a Glance

A chance to engage in creativity and mindfulness
Learn about designs based on Traditional Japanese patterns
Instructed by an experienced artist
Location of outstanding natural beauty
Enjoy delicious meals and refreshments

What You Will Gain

Learn about water-based woodblock printing technique
Learn how to use tools
How to carve the registration marks to register your print
Feeling confident to create your own prints at home

Booking Options

Residential (single)Residential single rate

£450.00

Residential (shared)Residential shared rate

£400.00

Non-residentialNon-residential rate

£330.00

Interested in spreading the cost of this course? Select Clearpay at checkout.

Not seeing Clearpay? Email info@hawkwoodcollege.co.uk for your payment options.

Japanese Woodblock Printing Tutors

Hiroko Imada

More about Japanese Woodblock Printing

The day starts with viewing examples of few original prints from the Edo period, recent prints made by the professional print workshops in Tokyo and then some students' sample works. Then some Japanese traditional pattern samples will be provided to get inspired to create a design.

There will be some sample blocks on display to get an idea on how the block should be carved and how deep it should be carved.
During the workshop, you will learn a step-by-step process for creating a black and white print: how to create registration marks (corner and straight registrations), how to use tools correctly, inking technique by using water based paint and how to use Baren (printing tool) to make a print.

As well as producing a print, you will learn about materials such as woods and papers. There are many different woods and papers available in the UK so what to research to pick the one for your needs will be explained.

After the workshop, you will gain the basic knowledge of Japanese woodblock printing and can start creating your own block independently.

Practical Information

Participants will need to bring with them: HB pencil, rubber, pencil sharpener, 30cm ruler, A4 size file (to take prints back home) and an apron.

About Hawkwood

Hawkwood is a stunning Grade Il listed 19th Century country house, surrounded by 42 acres of sustainably managed woodland, farmland, and gardens. Set in the heart of the Cotswolds - an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - it is a sanctuary away from the hustle and bustle of modern life. With a diverse selection of nearly 150 courses, there's plenty to choose from, including courses in transformative leadership, future thinking, inner life, music and the arts.

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