Mokuhanga
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2024 Fifth International Mokuhanga Conference Echizen
April 4-6, 2024 This conference focused on Japanese traditional papermaking and the innovative use of handmade washi by contemporary mokuhanga artists. The province of Echizen is renowned for its production of Japanese washi and other traditional crafts. A hundred and twenty mokuhanga artists met for demonstrations and workshops by expert craftspeople, along with an open…
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Mokuhanga Resources
Vollmer actively promotes cultural exchange through a study of mokuhanga, Japanese waterbased woodcut. She has taught many classes and given lectures on contemporary mokuhanga. She is on the advisory board of the International Mokuhanga Association. The Fifth International Mokuhanga Conference took place in the papermaking area of Echizen, Japan, from April 4 – 6, 2024International…
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2020 Cabrillo College
January 13-16, 2020The most recent of many years of teaching short workshops at Cabrillo Community College in Aptos, California
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2018 Art Print Residence
I taught three classes there, in 2017, 2018 and 2019. During the pandemic I collaborated long distance on a portfolio of photo etchings, Birds on the Edge. Just north of Barcelona in Arenys de Mar, Spain, Art Print Residence holds residencies and printmaking classes.September 10 to 14, 2018. Last year’s class photos are here.Mokuhanga teacher…
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2016 Mixit Print Studio
Mixit Print Studio Somerville, MAJune 20 to 24, 2016One week mokuhanga class at this open access studioMIXIT PHOTOS
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2016 Morgan Conservatory Class, Talk and Book Signing
A converted machine shop dedicated to handmade paper, growing kozo fiber to make paper in addition to a busy class and exhibition schedule. Photos of my mokuhanga class and talk are here. The Morgan Art of Papermaking Conservatory and Educational FoundationCleveland, OhioAugust 27 and 28, 2016A two day mokuhanga class, evening talk, and book signing…
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2015 Oregon College of Arts and Crafts, Southern Graphics International Portland, OR
Class held in conjunction with the Southern Graphics International meeting in Portland Oregon. Photos:Oregon College of Arts and Crafts AlbumSouthern Graphics Council International Portland, OregonWalla Walla exhibition and talk Save Save Save
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2016 MakingArtSafely, Santa Fe, NM
July 11 to 15, 2016 This intensive week long class begins following Santa Fe’s famous International Folk Art Market, July 8 9 and 10, so come a little early to enjoy this world renowned festival. The class takes place in Santa Fe at the studios of Making Art Safely, devoted to promoting environmentally friendly printmaking.…
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2015 Lower East Side Printshop Spring Class
May 11-15, 2015 One week intensive, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm While a familiarity with woodblock will be useful, all levels are welcome. We will create and print a small edition of waterbased woodblock prints with the Japanese technique of printing with a baren. Lower East Side Printshop
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2012 The Farnsworth Museum, Rockland, Maine
August 16-19, 2012 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Farnsworth Museum Class information Introduction to traditional Japanese woodblock printing. Each person will cut and print an edition of color prints to learn about this non-toxic technique. Mokuhanga provides precise registration and great control over color. We will cut blocks during the first half of class and…
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2013 Cabrillo College Weekend, Santa Cruz, California
May 18 & 19, 2013 Mokuhaga: Japanese Waterbase Woodcut This is an intensive weekend workshop that covers the basics. Mokuhanga differs from western woodblock in that it is printed with watercolor and gouache, so no toxic solvents are used; it is printed with a hand held baren rather than a press; and it employs the…
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2012 Center for Contemporary Printmaking Spring Class
June 17 to 20, 2012 Center for Contemporary Printmaking, Norwalk, CT This class introduces contemporary artists to traditional Japanese woodblock printing, the technique used by the Ukiyo-e artists of the 18th century. With precise registration, great color, it provides a connection to one of the most important chapters in the history of printmaking. Participants will…