Secrets of the Floating World

Ever wonder just how those amazingly colorful woodblock prints were made during the Edo period of Japan? Come and learn the secrets of the Floating World! Named so for the transient nature of life, the Ukiyo culture of Edo, Japan produced detailed records of society's daily life in their colorful block prints of geishas, kabuki actors, samurai, and scenic views of their country.

Participants will see an interactive history of how the process came about and is still practiced today. This incredibly versatile water-based print practice can be packed into a travel bag or set up on any tabletop for mobile printing. See how Shin-hanga masters created almost photorealistic prints from the materials available from the natural world.

Lana Lambert is a printmaker, illustrator, and artist from Faber, VA. She recently completed her masters degree at the Vermont College of Fine Art. Her love and fascination with the print world…