Training Date: Tuesday October 7, 2014, 7-9pm / Harbor Heights Elementary School
Training Date: Tuesday October 14, 2014 7-9pm / Minter Creek Elementary School
Students will learn about the history of wood block printing and the work of Japanese artist Katsushika Hokusai. They will replicate a design that is reminiscent of Kokusai's work and create it using wooden carving tools and polystyrene sheeting. They will also work with acrylic paint to transfer the design onto paper.
Learning Goals:
History of Japanese wood block printing
Artist profile of Katsushika Hokusai
Print-making techniques (positive/negative image), carving tools and paint
