A Brand New Season of Courses at Hot Bed Press

ORIZOME - JAPANESE PAPER DYEING & BooKBINDINg 

Weekend Course
Starting: Saturday 10th October 2015
Ending: Sunday 11th October 2015
From: 11:00 am to 5:00 pm

Tutor: Lucy May Schofield

About the course: 

Using Orizome Japanese dying techniques we will explore the effects of geometric folding forms on mulberry paper to create endless combinations of possible patterns and colour. In using folding as a resist method and dye pots of inks, you will experience the surprise of the unfolded orizome emerge. 

You will gain insight into a traditional Japanese practice which continues to be in use as a decorative technique still mastered today. On day two we will use the unique papers created as covers for a series of 4 Japanese stab sewn bindings (four hole, noble, tortoise shell and hemp leaf). 

This course is suitable for those with an interest in cross-processing, a love of textile repeat pattern, and those with a degree of bookbinding experience.

For enquiries and bookings visit Hot Bed Press.

JAPANESE WATER-BASED WOODBLOCK PRINTING (MOKUHANGA)

Weekend Course
Starting: Saturday 24th October 2015
Ending: Sunday 25th October 2015
From: 11:00 am to 5:00 pm

Tutor: Lucy May Schofield

About the course: 

Mokuhanga is perfect for artists interested in a non-toxic, table-top, meditative printmaking technique. Learn the basic skills to create a key block and colour separation print, in the tradition of Ukiyo-e, using Japanese tools and materials. With countless possibilities, and minimum equipment (only a baren, no press required!), you will be sure to fall in love with both the process and results of this accessible printmaking method.

For enquiries and bookings visit Hot Bed Press.