Middlebury Studio School

Explore the expressive possibilities of mokuhanga (Japanese woodblock printing) in this welcoming, beginner-friendly workshop. Participants will create prints by combining carved silhouette blocks with an uncarved block used for monoprint textures and color fields. This approach allows for both experimentation and a grounding in traditional technique.
Artist and instructor Patty Hudak will guide you step by step, sharing her training in Japan and her passion for this sustainable, nature-based art form. Using Japanese washi paper, water-based pigments, starch glue, and handheld barens, you’ll learn to prepare blocks, carve simple designs, and print layered images by hand. No prior printmaking experience is needed—just curiosity and a willingness to explore.

We will also discuss the history and significance of mokuhanga in Japanese art, and discover how this meditative process can become part of your own creative practice.

Please note: When registering for a class online, a credit card payment is required. If you prefer to pay with a check, please contact us at info@middleburystudioschool.org to register.

Cancellation & Refund Policy: Refunds will only be issued for registration cancellations made at least 7 days prior to the first day of class or workshop.