Mokulito: Wood Lithography
Mon 7/28, Tues 7/29 6-8:30PM
Instructor: Kelly Nelson
Explore mokulito (wood lithography), a contemporary Japanese printmaking technique that uses wood in place of traditional lithography stones or aluminum plates. This innovative and sustainable method captures the unique grain of the wood in each print. As you print, the image naturally evolves—no two prints will be exactly alike.
In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn how to:
Select and prepare wood for printing
Experiment with various drawing materials to explore mark-making
Etch the plate with gum arabic
Print your plates using modified ink and an etching press
We’ll begin with a small practice plate to explore drawing techniques, followed by the creation of a plate based on your personal imagery. This workshop is chemical-free and environmentally friendly, making it a great option for artists interested in sustainable practices.
All levels are welcome—no printmaking experience is necessary.
Kelly Nelson earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in painting from Michigan State University and a Master of Art Education as well as a Master of Fine Arts degree in printmaking at Eastern Michigan University. Her work is housed in collections to include the Turner Print Museum, Minneapolis Institute of Art, Arkansas State University and the University of Denver. Her work has been exhibited in competitive exhibitions at Dundarave Print Workshop, (Vancouver, Canada), Limerick Printmakers, (Limerick, Ireland), and Lahti Art Museum, (Finland) among others. She earned an award for experimental printmaking in the Fifth International Contemporary Miniprint of Kazanlak, Bulgaria and a diploma for her work Omnivore’s Dilemma at Vilnius International Triennial of Small Graphic Forms, Lithuania. Her work is included in Contemporary American Printmakers. Kelly taught a SmartPlate workshop at Limerick Printmakers in Limerick, Ireland, completed a residency at Zea Mays Printmaking and teaches at Longwood University, Virginia.
Mon 7/28, Tues 7/29 6-8:30PM
Instructor: Kelly Nelson
Explore mokulito (wood lithography), a contemporary Japanese printmaking technique that uses wood in place of traditional lithography stones or aluminum plates. This innovative and sustainable method captures the unique grain of the wood in each print. As you print, the image naturally evolves—no two prints will be exactly alike.
In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn how to:
Select and prepare wood for printing
Experiment with various drawing materials to explore mark-making
Etch the plate with gum arabic
Print your plates using modified ink and an etching press
We’ll begin with a small practice plate to explore drawing techniques, followed by the creation of a plate based on your personal imagery. This workshop is chemical-free and environmentally friendly, making it a great option for artists interested in sustainable practices.
All levels are welcome—no printmaking experience is necessary.
Kelly Nelson earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in painting from Michigan State University and a Master of Art Education as well as a Master of Fine Arts degree in printmaking at Eastern Michigan University. Her work is housed in collections to include the Turner Print Museum, Minneapolis Institute of Art, Arkansas State University and the University of Denver. Her work has been exhibited in competitive exhibitions at Dundarave Print Workshop, (Vancouver, Canada), Limerick Printmakers, (Limerick, Ireland), and Lahti Art Museum, (Finland) among others. She earned an award for experimental printmaking in the Fifth International Contemporary Miniprint of Kazanlak, Bulgaria and a diploma for her work Omnivore’s Dilemma at Vilnius International Triennial of Small Graphic Forms, Lithuania. Her work is included in Contemporary American Printmakers. Kelly taught a SmartPlate workshop at Limerick Printmakers in Limerick, Ireland, completed a residency at Zea Mays Printmaking and teaches at Longwood University, Virginia.
Mon 7/28, Tues 7/29 6-8:30PM
Instructor: Kelly Nelson
Explore mokulito (wood lithography), a contemporary Japanese printmaking technique that uses wood in place of traditional lithography stones or aluminum plates. This innovative and sustainable method captures the unique grain of the wood in each print. As you print, the image naturally evolves—no two prints will be exactly alike.
In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn how to:
Select and prepare wood for printing
Experiment with various drawing materials to explore mark-making
Etch the plate with gum arabic
Print your plates using modified ink and an etching press
We’ll begin with a small practice plate to explore drawing techniques, followed by the creation of a plate based on your personal imagery. This workshop is chemical-free and environmentally friendly, making it a great option for artists interested in sustainable practices.
All levels are welcome—no printmaking experience is necessary.
Kelly Nelson earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in painting from Michigan State University and a Master of Art Education as well as a Master of Fine Arts degree in printmaking at Eastern Michigan University. Her work is housed in collections to include the Turner Print Museum, Minneapolis Institute of Art, Arkansas State University and the University of Denver. Her work has been exhibited in competitive exhibitions at Dundarave Print Workshop, (Vancouver, Canada), Limerick Printmakers, (Limerick, Ireland), and Lahti Art Museum, (Finland) among others. She earned an award for experimental printmaking in the Fifth International Contemporary Miniprint of Kazanlak, Bulgaria and a diploma for her work Omnivore’s Dilemma at Vilnius International Triennial of Small Graphic Forms, Lithuania. Her work is included in Contemporary American Printmakers. Kelly taught a SmartPlate workshop at Limerick Printmakers in Limerick, Ireland, completed a residency at Zea Mays Printmaking and teaches at Longwood University, Virginia.