Printmaking
Code: R0101-26
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Open to All
Students of any skill and knowledge level.
Contemporary Mokuhanga: Experimental and Alternative Methods
Jun 1 - 5, 2026
9 AM - 5 PM
Concept
Expand the possibilities of contemporary mokuhanga through experimental approaches to Japanese-style water-based woodblock printing. This workshop introduces alternative methods such as no-cut woodblock printing, white-line woodcut, printing with natural pigments, and other inventive processes. Participants are encouraged to explore unconventional materials and experimental image-building processes that can complement traditional mokuhanga. Through demonstrations, discussions, and studio experimentation, students investigate how this non-toxic and press-free process continues to evolve as a dynamic form of creative expression, connecting tradition and innovation while offering endless possibilities for artists.
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Media & Techniques
Woodblock carving, painting and mark-making on woodblock, printing using a baren, conventional and alternative pigments
Faculty
Yoonmi Nam
Yoonmi Nam received her BFA from Hongik University in Korea and MFA from RISD. Her work considers cross-cultural experience and a sense of transience through prints, sculptures, and installations. She is a professor of art at the University of Kansas in Lawrence, and Chair of the International Mokuhanga Association.
Yoonmi Nam, Instant (Kitsune)
Workshop Details
Workshop Supplies
For general information about studio access, shipping, and more, please visit our info page.
If you have any questions regarding your supplies for your workshop, please contact Lindsey Yeager, [email protected].
Provided by Anderson Ranch
Equipment
- Brayers
- Computer
- Containers
- Cutting mats
- Drills
- Emulsion remover
- Gamsol
- Glass top surfaces
- Gloves
- Hot plates
- Ink knives
- Irons
- Large-format transparency printer
- Laser printer
- Newsprint
- Paper cutter
- Paper towels
- Push pins
- Rags
- Razor scrapers
- Rubbing alcohol
- Rulers
- Scissors
- Soaking trays
- Soysolv
- Sponges
- Squeegees
- Vegetable oil
- Work tables
Supplies
- 1/4" Shina plywood, 8" x 10", 1 per student
- 3/8" Shina plywood, 8" x 10", 2 per student
- 3/8" Shina plywood, 12" x 16", 1 per student
- Assorted birch and balsa wood
- Plastic sheeting
- Small pieces of felt
- Stencil brushes and sponges
- Scissors
- Pansion paper
- Kento Nomi
- Tsubaki oil
- Nori paste
- Sumi ink
- Mizu Bake
- Maru bake (2-3 each of various sizes, #2, #3, #4)
- Surikomi bake (4-5 each of various sizes, 9mm, 15mm, 24mm, 30mm, 45mm)
- Small dishes
- Water bowls
- Tracing paper
- Carbon paper - red
- Shelf liner
- Spray bottles
- Ategami or parchment paper
- Leather honing block and compound
- Loupe magnifiers
- Sandpaper
- Clay wax resist
- Gloss spray varnish
- Acrylic gloss medium
- Precision tip applicator brushes
- Glue brushes
- Candles
- Vinyl sheets
- Electric stove
- Pots
- Pitchers
- Stainless steel stirrers
- Wooden stirrers
- Glass plate and muller
- Mortar and pestle
- Kitchen scale
- Ph strips
- Glass beakers
- Funnels
- Thermometer
- Muslin
- Assorted containers
- Coffee filters
- N95 masks
- Distilled water
- Powderer gum arabic
- Alum
- Tartaric acid
- Potassium carbonate
- Soda ash
- Natural materials to make pigments
What you need to bring
Required Tools and Supplies
- Prohibited supplies: power tools, torches, spray paint, encaustic, turpentine, resin, plastisol, any solvent that isn’t low VOC
- Power Grip 7-piece set
- Disk baren
- Variety of inexpensive watercolor brushes
- Metal spoon
- Sketchbook**
- Pencil**
- Ballpoint pen**
- Eraser**
- X-Acto knife**
- Masking tape**
- Apron**
- Tea towel, bandana, or any piece of cotton that size that can get ruined
- High quality watercolor or gouache, Holbein recommended**
- Holbein Chinese White, 15mL**
- Hakobi-hude (ink-transferring brushes) - kids' chubby brushes will work**
Optional Tools and Supplies
- White (or light colored) t-shirt for screen printing**
- Headband magnifier
- Selection of paper to experiment with
* Available for purchase in the studio.
** Available to purchase at the Anderson Ranch ArtWorks Store for 10% off. The store aims to stock comparable items, though specific products from the supply list may vary based on inventory.
Learn more about shipping supplies and artwork to and from the Ranch in the Student Handbook.
Lodging & Meals
Housing is limited and includes shared and private lodging options. Reservations will be managed on a first-come, first-served basis. The earlier you reserve housing, the better your chance of receiving your preferred option. Please note: Workshop costs do not include accommodations.
NEW: Course fees includes a welcome dinner and lunches. In our effort to foster a stronger sense of community and accessibility at Anderson Ranch, we include the welcome dinner and all lunches as part of course fees for summer workshop students. Our hope is that this adjustment will encourage all students to come together to share meals and engage in meaningful conversations. The Ranch Café Meal Plan, which is included with Room and Board fees, strives to provide healthy, creative meals that will nourish your artistic creativity. Learn more.
We have established a Business Safety Plan with added layers of precaution that prioritize the health and safety of our staff, students, faculty and guests while continuing to provide you with the Anderson Ranch experience that you know and enjoy.
Printmaking
Printmaking Studio in Aspen / Snowmass
The Printmaking Studio at Anderson Ranch Arts Center, located in Snowmass Village near Aspen, Colorado, is a professional fine art print studio designed to support immersive studio practice across traditional and contemporary print processes. The facility offers dedicated press areas, specialized equipment, and technical infrastructure for artists working in intaglio, relief, monotype, lithography, and experimental printmaking techniques.
Interested in enrolling? Explore the full schedule of Printmaking workshops at Anderson Ranch.
Discover the exciting possibilities of this historically rooted medium. Our Printmaking program fosters a supportive studio atmosphere where artists of all levels have the freedom to experiment and learn new techniques. Summer printmaking workshops, taught by accomplished artists and educators, offer a fresh take on the medium, mixing traditional processes with experimental attitudes.
Anderson Ranch’s Patton Printmaking Studio is clean, spacious, and outfitted with a variety of presses and equipment to accommodate screen printing, relief, intaglio, monoprinting, bookmaking, mokuhanga, and lithography. Students have access to individual work tables, wall space, rags, hand tools, computers with Adobe software, wifi, printing, scanning, and projection capabilities.
At Anderson Ranch, the process of printmaking honors tradition, innovation, community and collaboration. We invite you to explore, experiment and expand your visual expression in this captivating environment.
Don’t know where to start? View the skill levels for Printmaking workshops.
Anderson Ranch Arts Center is a historic, rustic campus that features gravel pathways and uneven terrain that may pose challenges for individuals using wheelchairs or other mobility devices. We strive to provide accommodations to ensure all guests can access and enjoy our programs and facilities. With advance notice, our staff can offer personalized assistance and coordinate access to studios and campus spaces. For questions or to request an accommodation, please contact us at (970) 923-3181 or [email protected].
Anderson Ranch is happy to extend a 20% tuition discount* for summer one- or two-week adult printmaking workshops for SGC International members at the advocate membership level or above. Please email [email protected] with your SGCI membership information prior to registering and we will send you a promo code to complete registration with your discount applied. You are also welcome to call 970-924-5089 to register after verifying your membership with us. **Please note this discount must be approved prior to registering and cannot be applied retroactively. SGCI discount does not apply to Advanced Mentored Studies programs or Destination Workshops, nor can it be combined with any other discount, scholarship or special offer.
Scholarships, College Credit & Discounts
Making Art Accessible
Applications for scholarship support are encouraged. Specific scholarships are funded by Ranch supporters, either through endowed funds or special gifts.
Many colleges and universities offer college credit for workshops taken at Anderson Ranch. Discounts are available for students and teachers.
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