Traditional craft, personal expression
Design, Carve, and Print Your Own Artwork
Explore woodcut printmaking in Ximen, from planning a single-colour image to carving and hand-burnishing your finished print. The workshop connects a centuries-old East Asian practice with your own visual ideas.
The experience
What You’ll Do
Plan your image
Develop a design that works clearly as a single-colour woodcut.
Carve the block
Practise with the tools before carefully cutting your final design.
Ink and print
Apply ink and hand-burnish a distinctive print to take home.
Everything you need to know
Come Prepared to Create
What’s included
Printing tools, paper, ink, aprons, and protective gloves are provided.
What to bring
Optional reference images, sketches, or a mood board. Wear clothes that can handle an occasional ink mark.
Who it suits
Adult beginners, individuals, couples, families, small groups, parties, and team activities.
Flexible formats
Ask about arranging this activity for an event at another suitable location.
Complete workshop information
Workshop Details
The full original course information is preserved below for planning your visit.
Make your own prints in cultural Taipei
Learn Printmaking in Taipei
Woodblock printing has its roots in East Asia and China dating back millennia in this part of the world. Printmaking remains an important pillar of arts and culture in Taiwan, making it the perfect place to experience and learn more about printmaking! In these workshops, you will learn about and get the chance to learn, design, carve and print your own distinctive prints. Our classes are conducted our charming crafts space at the historic and conveniently located Ximen in central Taipei.Introduction to Woodcut Printmaking
Knowledge required
Suitable for adult beginners who have no or limited previous experience with printmaking!What you'll do
In this single session workshop, you will be introduced to the techniques of making a woodcut print. Your instructor will help guide you through planning and creating a successful single-colour print. You will get to practice using the various tools before deciding on your final design. You will cut your design and hand burnish your one of a kind print which you will take home! The workshop typically takes between 4-5 hours.What you'll get
All materials including tools, paper and ink will be provided on the day. As we may be using oil based inks, your clothes might get stained. Please wear old clothes. Aprons and plastic gloves will be provided.What to bring
If you have an idea of what you would like to make, bring along some photos, sketches or a mood boards on the day of your class. Don't worry if you don't have any ideas, you will likely find some along the way! All other tools and equipment equipment will be provided.Suitable for
This class is a great opportunity for individuals, couples, and families to have a blast together. It's perfect for team building, birthdays, and parties, guaranteeing an enjoyable experience for everyone involved. If you would like this activity at an event you are conducting, this workshop may also be conducted at your location of choice. Contact us to find out more!Guided by local artists
Meet Your Instructors
Qualified artists offer approachable, personalised guidance throughout the experience.
Ginny ChanInstructor
Sophia ChangInstructorChoose your experience
Workshop Details
Printmaking Workshop
Single Session
- Beginner-friendly guided workshop
- Maximum five students for individual attention
- Materials included and a print to take home
Inside the studio
See the Experience
Create with us in Ximen
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