Innovation in Relief Printmaking - Encaustic Paper Staining, Woodblock and Mokuhanga Workshop

Eligibility

Printmakers, visual artists and illustrators interested in relief printmaking; limited places.

Innovation in Relief Printmaking – Encaustic Paper Staining, Woodblock and Mokuhanga Workshop Deadline: 30 Nov 2026 Country: Spain This five-day workshop explores a combination of direct mark-making techniques on lightweight papers, Western-style woodcut and Japanese mokuhanga printmaking. Participants will learn how to use wax as a resist to create layered, stained images on lightweight Japanese papers. Delicate washes of colour can be applied before the wax is removed, revealing patterns and tonal variations. These papers can then be overprinted with relief woodcuts or incorporated into prints using the chine-collé technique. The workshop will explore different approaches to woodblock printing, from bold black-and-white imagery to multicolour compositions using multiple blocks. Reduction carving will also be introduced as a way to develop tonal variation within an image. Participants will be introduced to key mokuhanga techniques, including image transfer, registration methods and printing with different types of baren. They will also explore how stained papers can be combined with relief printing to create layered and richly textured images. Throughout the workshop, participants will develop their image ideas through drawings made to scale and transferred onto the blocks using a variety of methods, including laser-printed photocopies. Combining these techniques offers new possibilities for experimentation with colour, texture, layering and image-making in contemporary relief printmaking. Duration of residency 1 week – Monday to Friday, 5 studio days from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. Accommodation Accommodation is included in the workshop fee and is provided in shared rooms within the apartment adjacent to the printmaking studio at Art Print Residence. Private accommodation is also available at a hotel in the nearby village of Arenys de Munt, at an additional cost. Disciplines, work equipment and assistance The program is open to printmakers, visual artists, illustrators, and artists interested in relief printmaking, woodblock printing, Japanese mokuhanga, and experimental approaches to working with paper. Participants will have access to a wide range of professional printmaking tools and materials provided by Art Print Residence. The workshop is led by Australian printmaker and educator Roslyn Kean, who will provide instruction, technical guidance, and artistic support throughout the five-day program, introducing participants to traditional and contemporary approaches to relief printmaking and mokuhanga.Studio / Workspace Participants will work in the spacious, bright, and well-equipped printmaking studio at Art Print Residence, located in Arenys de Munt, near Barcelona. The workspace is shared with the other workshop participants (6–10 people), with individual working areas provided for each artist. The studio is equipped with dedicated areas and tools for Western-style woodcut, Japanese mokuhanga, and experimental paper staining. Participants will have access to carving tools, printing equipment, presses, work surfaces, and all the materials required for the workshop. The shared studio environment encourages experimentation, exchange of ideas, and interaction between participants and the instructor throughout the five-day program.Fees and support Fees depend on the accommodation option selected (shared or private accommodation). The workshop fee includes tuition, studio access, technical assistance, workshop materials, and accommodation. For detailed information about fees and what is included, please visit the workshop webpage: https://artprintresidence.com/innovation-in-relief-printmaking/ Expectations towards the artist Artists are expected to actively participate in the five-day workshop, engage in the proposed activities, and contribute to a collaborative and experimental learning environment. At the end of the program, participants will take part in a group exhibition showcasing a selection of the work produced during the workshop. No additional commitments, such as giving a public talk or offering a separate workshop, are required. Application information Artists interested in participating should apply by completing the application form available on the workshop webpage: https://artprintresidence.com/innovation-in-relief-printmaking/ The application form requests personal and contact details, information about the applicant’s artistic background, and their preferred accommodation option. Applications will be reviewed by the Art Print Residence team. Places are limited to 6–10 participants and will be confirmed subject to availability. Successful applicants will receive further information about registration, payment, and practical arrangements.

How to apply

Complete the application form on the workshop webpage; places are limited to 6-10 and subject to availability.