Join us on Thursday, September 24th at the National Museum of Ireland, Collins Barracks from 5:30PM - 7:30PM to learn Mokuhanga as part of the Dublin By Dusk initiative. 

Following in the tradition of Japanese Ukiyo-e printmaking -Mokuhanga (木版画) is the traditional Japanese art of water-based woodblock printing. Literally translating to "wood" (moku) and "print" (hanga), it is a non-toxic relief printing technique using water-based inks, brushes, and rice starch paste applied to handmade washi paper, all hand-printed without a press - only a hand-held baren. It is ideal printing process for anyone interested in an environmentally friendly and meditative approach to printmaking. 
 
This 2 hour workshop will cover (max 10 participants):

• The traditional Japanese kento registration system
• Introduction to Japanese Mokuhanga prints 
• Introduction to Japanese brushes and their uses 
• Carving techniques
• Preparing a block to create a print 
• Traditional methods for laying paper 
• Printing techniques, including an introduction to bokashi (gradation)
• Participants will be guided through printing a block using water colour and nori (rice paste), creating a print to take home from a block carved by Ann.

This workshop was directly inspired by 'A Dubliner’s Collection of Asian Art: The Albert Bender Exhibition' at the National Museum of Ireland ,Collins Barracks. Irish American Albert Bender gifted his collection of Asian Art to the Museum in the 1930s and is available to be viewed in room 13A at Collins Barracks. 
 
Beginning 28th of May, we are opened until 20:00 on the last Thursday of every month, as part of "Dublin by Dusk", at the National Museum of Ireland, Collins Barracks and Kildare Street. Feel free to drop in before the event and explore our open galleries. 
 
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Workshop Facilitator: Originally from Kilkenny, Ann now lives and works in Dublin. Studied at IADT Dun Laoghaire and now works from Patrick Street Studios, Dun Laoghaire. Ann is a member of both the Graphic Print and Blackchurch Print studios. Ann has participated in residencies at MI-LAB Japan, Crown Point Press, San Francisco, Zea Mays Print, Massachusetts, Druckstella Berlin, Greywood Arts-Killagh Co Cork & Cill Rialaig Arts Centre, Kerry.
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This event is apart of our Crafted Encounters series
 
Crafted Encounters is our regular series of thoughtfully designed craft or experiential workshops inspired by the richness of our collections. Each session invites you to slow down, create something meaningful with your own hands, and experience the museum often in a rare after-hours setting.  
 
Each Crafted Encounter experience is unique, offering its own blend of craft and connection. You may encounter remarkable makers and cultural voices, gain deeper access through specially curated tour add-ons, or enjoy shop discounts and café offers.  
 
When you purchase a ticket to Crafted Encounters, you’re not only taking part in a memorable experience rooted in Ireland’s heritage ; you’re also directly supporting National Museum of Ireland in a meaningful way.  
 
Please reach out to commercialevents@museum.ie with any queries related to this event. Refunds are available up to 72 working hours before the event. By purchasing a ticket you’re agreeing to those terms.