NEW! Kitchen Table Printing: Japanese Woodblock (Mokuhanga)
Get creative at Parnell Community Centre in our Kitchen Table Printing: Japanese Woodblock (Mokuhanga) class!
Create your own edition of prints while exploring the philosophy and quiet beauty of this timeless Japanese technique.
Exclusive to Parnell, this inspiring new 4-week evening course introduces participants to the art of Mokuhanga—traditional Japanese woodblock printing using water-based inks.
Perfect for beginners and creatives of all levels, this accessible technique requires no press or studio space, making it ideal for small apartments and kitchen table setups.
You'll learn the fundamentals of image design, block carving, and hand-printing using eco-conscious materials like plywood, watercolour, and a simple handheld baren. Rooted in a centuries-old craft known for its delicate layering and natural materials, Mokuhanga offers a meditative, environmentally friendly approach to printmaking.
All essential tools and materials can be hired or purchased through the tutor, with full details provided upon enrolment.
Tuesdays, 6.30-8.30pm
Start date: 14 October
Course length: 4 weeks
Tutor: Sybille Schlumbom
Get creative at Parnell Community Centre in our Kitchen Table Printing: Japanese Woodblock (Mokuhanga) class!
Create your own edition of prints while exploring the philosophy and quiet beauty of this timeless Japanese technique.
Exclusive to Parnell, this inspiring new 4-week evening course introduces participants to the art of Mokuhanga—traditional Japanese woodblock printing using water-based inks.
Perfect for beginners and creatives of all levels, this accessible technique requires no press or studio space, making it ideal for small apartments and kitchen table setups.
You'll learn the fundamentals of image design, block carving, and hand-printing using eco-conscious materials like plywood, watercolour, and a simple handheld baren. Rooted in a centuries-old craft known for its delicate layering and natural materials, Mokuhanga offers a meditative, environmentally friendly approach to printmaking.
All essential tools and materials can be hired or purchased through the tutor, with full details provided upon enrolment.
Tuesdays, 6.30-8.30pm
Start date: 14 October
Course length: 4 weeks
Tutor: Sybille Schlumbom
Get creative at Parnell Community Centre in our Kitchen Table Printing: Japanese Woodblock (Mokuhanga) class!
Create your own edition of prints while exploring the philosophy and quiet beauty of this timeless Japanese technique.
Exclusive to Parnell, this inspiring new 4-week evening course introduces participants to the art of Mokuhanga—traditional Japanese woodblock printing using water-based inks.
Perfect for beginners and creatives of all levels, this accessible technique requires no press or studio space, making it ideal for small apartments and kitchen table setups.
You'll learn the fundamentals of image design, block carving, and hand-printing using eco-conscious materials like plywood, watercolour, and a simple handheld baren. Rooted in a centuries-old craft known for its delicate layering and natural materials, Mokuhanga offers a meditative, environmentally friendly approach to printmaking.
All essential tools and materials can be hired or purchased through the tutor, with full details provided upon enrolment.
Tuesdays, 6.30-8.30pm
Start date: 14 October
Course length: 4 weeks
Tutor: Sybille Schlumbom
Register Your Interest
Enrolments are not yet open for this course. Register your interest or find out more information using this form:
Our Tutor: Sybille Schlumbom
Sybille Schlumbom is a full-time artist and experienced art tutor with a Master of Visual Arts (First Class Honours) from Auckland University of Technology and a background in painting and illustration from Bild Kunst Akademie Hamburg. Her postgraduate studies focused on printmaking, with particular expertise in Japanese woodblock printing (Mokuhanga), developed through residencies at the Mokuhanga Innovation Laboratory in Japan. As an immigrant artist, Sybille draws inspiration from the unfamiliar—new cultures, languages, and places—bringing this curiosity and cross-cultural sensitivity into her creative practice. With over 15 years’ experience teaching in galleries, museums, and community art spaces, she creates inclusive, hands-on learning environments that encourage experimentation and personal expression across a wide range of media. @sybille_schlumbom
Community Service Card and Gold Card holders discount:
We are pleased to extend a special 10% discount to Community Service Card and Gold Card holders. When enrolling, simply select the applicable discount option, and during checkout, enter your membership number to validate and apply the discount.
