Learning to Mokulito Print with Natasha Marshall

10am – 4pm

Mokulito is a technique developed in Japan in the 1970’s by Osaka Schisi – the term Mokulito means ‘Wood Lithography’.

On this 2-day course you will learn all about this wonderful technique and will explore the unique character and potential of this form of lithography. You will create your own two printing plates on day 1 and print with these on day 2.

You can also combine Mokulito with Woodcut by cutting into your board, enabling you to get contrasting lines and textures. It is a beautiful printing technique, so it will be a lively, energetic, creative and ambitious couple of days. This is not a precise medium, expect the unexpected!

Mokulito printing is a type of lithographic process and like all lithography, it is based on the fact that grease and water do not mix. Using greasy materials, you create areas on the wood where the greasy printing ink stays but it is repelled by the water in the non-image areas – this is how a print is created. An additional technique that can be used in Mokulito printing to enhance the wood grain, is to add watercolour just before printing, you may want to have a go at this yourself too!

Beginner – intermediate course
All materials provided
Max. 6 spaces 
Non-members – £240 
Members – £228

To book your space, please see here.
Tickets for all Print Workshop Courses can be cancelled up to one month beforehand. Refunds will be given after this date only if the place is re-sold.

Course information

It would be good to bring sketches or photographs of ideas you would like to draw onto your printing plate. We will provide all the materials you need for doing this, but coming with creative ideas could help with the success of your finished work at the end of the two days. The wood plates we are going to be working on are A4.

Search for Mokulito images to inspire you and give you some ideas of what you want to draw on your plates – Natasha also has images of her own work on her website. Don’t forget to wear old clothes in case you get printing ink on anything!

About Natasha

Natasha Marshall, Artist and Designer: A trained Textile Designer, her love of pattern and colour comes through in all her work. Natasha is passionate about Mokulito printing, as she loves the play between the wood grain, her drawings and colours. Through pushing the printing technique, she loves the depth of layers and deep colours she is creating in her work. Her Mokulito prints are next being shown at the Woolwich Contemporary Print Fair in November 2024. Her creative work has sold all around the world during her 28 year career since graduating from Glasgow School Of Art.

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