The workshop is about learning the use of traditional Japanese hand tools, the process of inking wood blocks, printing on different types of handmade printing paper and developing a new understanding of various techniques in woodcut art. All of which enable you to make numerous fine art prints to take away at the end of of the session!

Everyone will be provided with:

Sets of Japanese hand tools
1 x A4 Shina ply woodblocks - plus a smaller block
3 x types of printmaking papers, water-based inks, pencils etc. - Pre-cut shapes and pattern blocks you may use in your…

Things to remember

Alex recommends bringing anything that may inspire you or material that is part of an on going project you might be working on or just something visual that makes you happy. He often works with photographs, postcards, drawings, film stills and patterns. Do you have any dietary requirements? There will…

This workshop was a fantastic and new experience for me and my husband. We enjoyed every moment from learning how to use wood cutting/carving tools and techniques to hand printing our own designs. Alex is an excellent teacher, who is passionate about his art, the art of wood cutting and printmaking, and has the desire to pass it onto others. We have been initiated in this new art form expertly. And we bought two sets of wood carving tools and blocks to continue our progress. His studio also has a wonderful library collection of books on the subject. Now is the time to learn new things, and Alex's class is a great place to begin.

Amazing! Would recommend to anyone.

We had such a great time learning how to make wood block prints!

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9All students under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.

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Booker Print House

Alex Booker runs Booker Print House from his studio in Limehouse, East London. As a practising artist for the past 10 years, Alex exhibits his prints internationally and loves teaching the ancient art form of woodcut printmaking. He believes anyone with the right guidance and environment can learn to make art. Confidence, curiosity and those wanting to play will enjoy the day so much and produce their own unique artworks.

The class starts with a cuppa of course and you'll be introduced to the tools, ink and blocks. This will be pretty quick as Alex will be keen for…

Limehouse Arts Foundation

Tower Hamlets

Towcester Road

E3 3ND

LONDON