Masa Art Space,Printmaking Studio Tokyo also provide public art works and consultation to companies, corporations, social welfare agencies, and medical institutions.                               "Textures," a collection of works by Masato Nagai, and "Five Artists In My Heart," a collection of essays, are also available as e-book versions on Amazon.jp's KindleUnlimited for domestic and international distribution.

 

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 LET’S TRY JAPANESE WOODBLOCK PRINTING, ETCHING etc. at NAGAI PRINT SCHOOL in 2020.

 You can make Japanese woodblock printing, etching, drypoint, mezzotint, silkscreen etc. in Ebisu Hiroo Tokyo with Japanese Mokuhanga Artists.
We have courses from beginners to experienced person.


Want to try your hand at a 400-year-old art? Japanese printmaker Masato Nagai breaks down this unique tradition into easy steps in a fun workshop designed for beginners. Learn the traditional techniques and modern application of this fascinating craft.

 

Enjoy printing multiple colours and experience the translucent and gentle nature of Japanese woodblock printing. Gain satisfaction in carving your own block and print it together with specially pre-carved blocks to create a unique myriad of colour and design. Design your own image or use some supplied books inspired images!

 

Participants will learn image transfer, block carving, paper preparation and proofing. Water-based and non-toxic, Japanese woodblock printing is an exciting way to gain an insight into traditional Ukiyoe prints.

 

No experience is necessary and all tools and materials are provided. Participant numbers are kept small to ensure lots of teacher attention. Take home a carved block to display and an edition of prints to impress your friends!


WHAT'S INCLUDED

  • See contemporary and antique 'ukiyoe' and 'mokuhanga' prints
  • Learn to transfer your design onto the block, carve and print
  • Experience printing using the hand-held baren, brush, glue and paint
  • Edition a set of prints on genuine Japanese washi paper

 

date;  Saturday & Sunday  from 1:PM-3:PM

fee; 6,000yen (once a month) or 12,000yen (twice a month)

       *only 4 people per a day available

entry fee; 4,000yen (only for the first time)

 

apply; (in English e-mail)    masatonagai2005@yahoo.co.jp


MAP

adress; Shibuya-ku, Hiroo 1-7-21 Hiroo-City-Tower 404 (6 minute-walk from Ebisu Station)