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Parnell Community Centre | 545 Parnell Road, Parnell, Auckland
$135.00 for 5 sessions | 12 places remaining
Run by Parnell Community Centre
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Get creative at Parnell Community Centre in our Kitchen Table printing class!
Tutor: Sybille Schlumbom
Community Service Card and Gold Card holders discount:
Parnell Community Centre is located in the Jubilee Building at 545 Parnell Road, Parnell. For further details about our community classes and activities, see our website at https://villagesquare.org.nz/classes or contact Abigail on 09 555 5164 / community@villagesquare.org.nz.
Kitchen Table Printing: Japanese Woodblock (Mokuhanga)
Discover the quiet beauty and philosophy behind Mokuhanga, the traditional Japanese woodblock printing technique.
This exclusive 5-week evening course in Parnell offers an in-depth exploration of this timeless art form using water-based inks. Perfect for beginners and creatives of all levels—including those who have completed the introductory course—Mokuhanga is an accessible, eco-friendly technique that requires no press or studio space, making it ideal for small apartments and kitchen table setups.
Throughout the course, you’ll learn image design, block carving, and hand-printing with sustainable materials such as plywood, watercolour, and a simple handheld baren. Rooted in centuries-old craftsmanship, Mokuhanga is celebrated for its delicate layering and meditative process. All essential tools and materials can be hired or purchased through the tutor, with full details provided upon enrolment.
- Weekly day and time: Tuesdays, 6pm - 8.30 pm
- Start date: 21st April 2026
- Course length: 5 weeks
- Cost: $135 [All Materials can be provided for a fee of $35*. (payment directly to the tutor) for the following:
Use of tools (carving knives, printing baren, spray bottle for water), test printing and printingpaper, a small wooden printing plate, watercolour, watercolour dishes, carbon paper,transparent paper, masking tape, non-slip mat, printing brushes, carrier brushes, watercontainer.Please bring two pencils, HB and 2H, and sketching paper.*If students bring their own carving tools and baren (returning students) but prefer to useconsumables provided by the tutor, a $20 fee per student/per term for consumables applies.]
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
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.
Parnell Community Centre | 545 Parnell Road, Parnell, Auckland