April Vollmer

About the Author

April Vollmer is a dedicated artist and educator whose passion for traditional Japanese woodblock printing, or mokuhanga, has shaped her career over two decades. Trained in Japan and deeply immersed in its cultural heritage, she brings ancient techniques into the contemporary art world, making them accessible to modern practitioners. As an instructor at institutions like the Center for Book Arts and through her own workshops, Vollmer demystifies the labor-intensive process of carving, inking, and printing by hand, emphasizing sustainability and the tactile joy of creation. Her work explores themes of nature, pattern, and abstraction, often drawing from her experiences living abroad. Through her writing and teaching, she inspires a new generation to revive and innovate within this timeless medium.