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:

Caterina Pioletti

Caterina Pioletti, a resident artist from Italy, joins us for a residency centred on the Complete Mokulito workshop, developing her practice through a course led by Ariadna Abadal, starting in April 2026.

Caterina Pioletti

Diane Frost 2025

Diane Frost, this is her second residency from the United Kingdom.

Residencia about Mokulito Workshop during 55 days in August – September

Diane Frost

Janet Cathey

Janet Cathey, artist resident from United States

Residence about Mokulito individual course; Ariadna Abadal teaching

Janet Cathey

Barbara Eatutba

Barbara Eatutba from Italy

Residencie about Mokulito individual course; teaching Ariadna Abadal

Barbara Eatutba

Dora Ferrero-Melgar

Dora Ferrero-Melgar artist resident from Spain, residency October 2023.

Residence about making a woodcut large-size plate, etching project, and participating in a Mokulito course.

Dora Ferrero Melgar

Giulia Gentilcore artist resident 2023

Giulia Gentilcore from Italy, residency June and July 2023

Residency about Mokulito course. Ariadna Abadal teaching

Giulia Gentilcore

Irene Lupia artist resident 2023

Irene Lupia from Italy, residency June and July 2023

Residency about Mokulito course. Ariadna Abadal teaching

Irene Lupia

Claire Tincher, first time residency, part 2

Claire Tincher from United States, residency December 2022

Residency about Mokulito course, teaching Ariadna Abadal

Project mokulito´s prints and make photo etching plates and prints

Claire Tincher