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Japanese Printmaking Workshop: Discovering Woodblock Printing
This workshop offers an immersion into the world of Japanese printmaking through an ancestral woodblock printing technique that combines precision, rhythm, and the poetry of shapes.
Centre Paris Anim' Point du Jour (Paris 16th)
About
Through the different stages of woodcut printing, participants discover the complete creative process: preparatory drawing, wood carving, inking, and manual printing. Inspired by the aesthetics of Japanese prints, we explore clean shapes, composition, the relationship with negative space, textures, and repetition. Participants design their own matrices and experiment with hand-printing, primarily in monochrome blue.
Each participant leaves with their own prints, resulting from work that is simultaneously technical, sensitive, and creative.
Accessible to beginners and experienced artists alike, this workshop combines the transmission of traditional craftsmanship, Japanese visual culture, and artistic experimentation in an approach that is meditative, demanding, and fun.
Our take on this event
Trade your phone screen for woodblocks and experience the rhythmic focus of traditional Japanese printmaking. Guided by the beauty of monochrome blue prints, you will master the tactile process from carving to the final manual press. Leave the weekend behind and walk away with your own artistic creations.
Experience the traditional art of Japanese woodblock printing on Friday, April 23, 2027, at the Centre Paris Anim' Point du Jour. This workshop, open to beginners and experienced artists aged 18 and over, covers the entire creative process: from sketching and wood carving to manual inking and printing. You will explore Japanese aesthetic principles, including composition and texture, while creating your own monochromatic blue prints. This event is wheelchair accessible, and fees are based on the family quotient system. Join us for an evening of artistic exploration and meditative craftsmanship in the 16th arrondissement.
Held on April 23, 2027, from 19:00 to 22:00, this Japanese woodblock printing workshop invites you to master the intricate steps of xylography. Participants will learn how to design, carve, and print their own blocks, drawing inspiration from the clean lines, void, and textures typical of traditional Japanese aesthetics. The session focuses on creating your own original prints, primarily using monochromatic blue ink.
Designed for adults 18 and older, the workshop welcomes both complete beginners and those with prior artistic experience. It balances traditional technical training with creative freedom, offering a meditative yet demanding environment. The facility is fully wheelchair accessible. Please note that the participation fee is calculated according to the family quotient system. You will leave the session with your own finished prints to take home.
