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WATER WOOD PAPER: MOKUHANGA
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DATES
October 3–November 15, 2008
HOURS
Mon–Wed, Fri, 11:30 am–4:30 pm
Thurs 11:30 am–7:00 pm
Saturday openings: 12 noon–5 pm
Oct. 4, Oct. 18, Nov. 1 and Nov. 15*
*Contemporary Woodblock Printing Demonstration: Sat., Nov. 15, from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m., artist/curator Elizabeth Forrest will give a demonstration of contemporary woodblock printmaking. This is your opportunity to ask questions and learn more about the methods behind the contemporary works on display. No reservation required.
CLOSED
Sundays
Oct. 13 (Thanksgiving), Nov. 11 (Remembrance Day)
LOCATION
The Japan Foundation, Toronto
131 Bloor St W, 2nd FL, Toronto, ON, M5S 1R1
Near the corner of Avenue Road and Bloor Street West.
Walk west on Bloor from the Bellair exit of the Bay subway station. Public parking is available in the area.
More information on location and parking can be found here:
Japan Foundation: Directions
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WORKSHOP
Nenga Jou Mokuhanga Workshop
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CREATE A JAPANESE NEW YEAR CARD and at the same time learn the basics of Mokuhanga with instructor Elizabeth Forrest.
Learn reduction carving and printing with at least 2 colours using waterbased pigments to create a small edition of new years cards. Please come with a "cow" idea or sketch. Plan for a 14 x 9 cm image.
DATES
Sunday, November 23 AND Sunday, November 30, 2008
From 10:00 am - 4:30 pm
Week one is for carving, week two is for learning to print.
LOCATION
KOZO STUDIO GALLERY, 257 Broadview Ave. at Dundas St. East, Toronto (formerly at the Distillery)
FEES
$95 + $15 for materials (woodblock, papers, pigments)
Good quality, authentic tools provided: carving tools, hake brushes, barens.
NOTE: 10% off for cheques received before November 20, 2008
Register now to avoid diappointment. For further information and to register, email Elizabeth Forrest at torontoprints@gmail.com
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GUIDED TOURS
Guided group tours can be arranged upon request on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 1 pm, at no charge.
Contact Tani Miki, Program Officer at 416-966-1600, x 230 or tmiki@jftor.org for further information.
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PAST EVENTS
LECTURES BY VISITING ARTIST:
AKIRA KUROSAKI
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ONTARIO COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN
Room 190, 100 McCaul Street, Toronto
Tuesday, Oct.7 at 12.00 PM
"THE WORLD OF WOODBLOCK"
THE JAPAN FOUNDATION, TORONTO
Main Events Hall,
Thursday, October 9, 7-9pm
"THE DEVELOPMENT OF MODERN JAPANESE PRINTMAKING"
NOTE: Seating is limited. Please reserve a place by calling
416.966.1600 x500 at the Japan Foundation Toronto
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DEMONSTRATION OF TRADITIONAL
JAPANESE WOODBLOCK PRINTING
BY VISITING MASTER PRINTER:
KEIZO SATO
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THE JAPAN FOUNDATION, TORONTO
Main Events Hall,
October 8, Wednesday: 7–9
NOTE: Seating is limited. Please reserve a place by calling
416.966.1600 x500 at the Japan Foundation Toronto
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Mokuhanga: Past and Present
Lecture by Carol Dorman (Stuart Jackson Gallery)
and Elizabeth Forrest, artist/participant, exhibition coordinator
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THE JAPAN FOUNDATION, TORONTO
Event Hall,
October 24, Friday: 7–9 pm
RSVP required: www.jftor.org/whatson/rsvp.php or 416 966-1600, x 500
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