Free Weekend Fun: Whimsical Woodcuts

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The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art

Free Weekend Fun: Whimsical Woodcuts

Lens 2 Mezzanine, Bloch Building | 1–4 p.m.

Jump into the world of Japanese woodblock printing by creating your own design with natural elements. Using a linoleum block, carved similarly to traditional woodblocks, create your own composition based on Japanese nature themes. Complete your work by adding a Japanese Hanko stamp to your finished composition.

Gallery Activity, Gallery 205 – Japanese | Nelson-Atkins Building | 1–4 p.m.

Learn about the process of making a woodblock print. Woodblock prints became popular in Japan as early as the 8th century to share stories about the Buddha. Hunt for details in the Japanese Art collection with the help of Museum Guides.

This is a Weekly Recurring Event. Runs from Oct 5, 2024 to Jan 25, 2025 and happens every:

Saturdays: 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Sundays: 1:00pm - 4:00pm