Mokulito Workshop by Tadashi Kobayashi

Mokulito Workshop by Tadashi Kobayashi

Japanese Lithography on Wood

General Information

5-day workshop
Monday to Friday, 9 am – 5 pm

Dates: October 11–16, 2026

Arrival: Sunday, October 11, between 6 pm – 8 pm
Departure: Friday, October 16, at 5 pm
Participants: 6–10

Location

At Art Print Residence, located in Arenys de Munt, near Barcelona.

Description

Art Print Residence is delighted to welcome Tadashi Kobayashi from Japan for a special exploration of contemporary approaches to Mokulito. A student of the inventor of the technique, he is considered one of the early artists to have introduced and presented Mokulito internationally, outside of Japan.

Workshop Overview

In this 5-day Mokulito workshop, participants will create two different types of Mokulito plates under the guidance of Japanese printmaker Tadashi Kobayashi.

Plate A: Mokulito using solid markers
Plate B: Mokulito using oil paint with a drying medium

Participants will also experience printing with Kobayashi’s original octagonal baren, a unique hand-printing tool developed through extensive experimentation to achieve the strong pressure required for Mokulito. Both hand printing and press printing will be explored.

By the end of the workshop, each participant will complete multiple prints and gain a deep understanding of the expressive possibilities of Mokulito.

Accommodation

Accommodation at the residency is in shared rooms* and is included in the course price. Meals and drinks are not included.

*Individual accommodation is also available at a hotel in the village (not at the residency). Please note that the price of the course package will be slightly higher for this option.

Booking the Class

We offer an all-inclusive package covering tuition, materials, and shared accommodation at the residency for a total cost of €1,800.

Lodging Options

• Shared room (at the residency) – €1,800
• Individual room (at the hotel) – €2,000

Registration form:

What We Provide

• Shared accommodation in the apartment adjacent to the studio (or private accommodation at a hotel)
• A peaceful, bright, and cozy studio space
• Dedicated workspace in the studio
• Tools and materials listed below

Materials Provided to Participants

• 2 plywood sheets (42 × 60 cm)
• Washi paper
• Apron

Mokulito Tools and Supplies Available in the Studio

• Liquid lithographic ink
• Markers
• Tonoko
• Arabic gum
• Alum
• Dōsa (sizing)
• Barens for printing
• Baking paper
• Brushes
• Sponges
• Acrylic inks
• Oil-based inks
• Gesso
• Melamine sponges
• Carving tools (Power Grip 5-tool set)
• Sharpening stones
• Pigment cups
• Printing brushes
• Pigment brushes
• Water brushes
• Squirt bottles
• Spray bottles
• Starch glue
• Sponges for bokashi
• Non-slip mats
• Bench hook
• Plastic damp-pack covers
• Blotting paper
• Boards for drying prints

Miscellaneous Tools and Supplies

• Drawing tools (pens, pencils, erasers, brushes, etc.)
• Drawing paper, copy paper
• Tracing paper for colour separations
• Transfer paper
• Long metal rulers, craft knives, cutting mats, scissors
• Masking tape
• Newsprint paper, newspapers
• Cleaning supplies (soap, rags, towels, brushes, etc.)
• Laser printer

Additional Materials Available for Purchase (subject to availability)

• A wide range of Japanese papers, machine-made and handmade (washi)
• Coloured Japanese papers for chine-collé
• Shina, maple, birch, okoumé, cherry, cedar, beech, oak, and mukali plywood
• Professional mokuhanga carving knives

What Participants Should Bring

• Sketchbook
• Drawings or photographic references