Sundays (3 sessions)

September 13, 20, 27

11 am - 2 pm

Ditch the perfectionism and dive into the beautiful world of chance! Inspired by the wild experimentation of the Dadaists and Surrealists, this high-energy, three-day workshop with Hiroko Sakurai turns "mistakes" into masterpieces. You will learn to let go, play with spontaneity, and use unexpected techniques to create one-of-a-kind monotype prints.

What You Will Do

• Day 1: Ink, Fold, Reveal! Kick off the weekend with "Rorschach-style" printing. Squash bold blobs of ink, fold your paper, and watch abstract shapes magically transform into extraordinary creatures and landscapes.

• Day 2: The Great Pull. Master the surrealist technique of decalcomania. Press paint between two plates, pull them apart, and capture stunning, intricate patterns that nature creates for you.

• Day 3: Collage & Chops. Bring it all together! Cut, paste, collage, and layer your prints to bring them to the next level. As a bonus, learn the traditional art of urauchi—backing your masterpiece with wheat starch paste and delicate washi paper.

Instructor Bio:

Hiroko Sakurai is a Kyoto-born artist, professional scroll mounter and Japanese painting & paper conservator. based in Honolulu. Her personal art practice beautifully bridges tradition and play, blending meticulous, time-honored techniques with intuitive, accidental processes. A passionate educator, Hiroko has shared her unique expertise through popular workshops at the Honolulu Museum of Art (HoMA) and the University of Hawai’i at Mānoa.

Explore more of her stunning multi-media landscapes and installations at www.hirokosakurai.com

Workshop Details

• Skill Level: All levels welcome—from absolute beginners to seasoned printers looking to break out of a creative rut.

• What to Bring: Your favorite papers, your go-to paints or inks, and an open, adventurous mind. We provide the rest with your $20 supply fee paid in cash to the instructor on the first day, which includes 1 large kozo paper and 4 small pieces of dark color pastels, as well as all our great communal shop supplies. 

A $10 discount for Honolulu Printmakers current Members. Join Today! Ask for the Discount Code in advance to add to your cart on check out. Sorry - no discounts can be applied after checkout.

A $50 fee will be taken for any class cancellations to cover our processing fees. No cancellations accepted 7 days before a class.