Japanese Papermaking
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About this event
One of 7 upcoming events at Japanese Culture Center, and 711 across Chicago.
Learn the art of Japanese Papermaking with Takahashi Sensei!
Japanese Papermaking Workshop
At this papermaking workshop, participants will make traditional Japanese paper, called Wash from the fibers processed by the bark of Kozo (Japanese marybery) tree. Washi is typically made by Japanese Mulberry or Mitsumata wood bark and has been used in Japan’s everyday life, including architectural elements like Shoji screens and folding fans. Participants will decorate the wet fibers after scooping them from a fibered water container. The instructor will supply all materials. All levels are welcome to enjoy this workshop!
For ages 7 years & up.
5 student minimum
Instructor Bio:
Mami Takahashi is a multidisciplinary artist from Tokyo. Using photography, performance, installation, and urban intervention, her practice explores the complexities of being Asian and a woman living outside of her home country.
Previous exhibitions and performances have taken place at Portland Institute for Contemporary Art, Portland, OR; San Francisco Art Institute, San Francisco; DANK Haus, Chicago, IL; The International Museum of Art, El Paso, TX; Southern Alberta Art Gallery, Alberta, Canada; Gwangju Folk Art Museum, Gwangju, Korea; Instituto Municipal del Arte la Cultura, DG Mexico and Toriizaka Art Gallery, Tokyo, among other venues. She holds an MFA from Portland State University and a BFA from Joshibi University of Art and Design, Kanagawa. Takahashi is a recipient of the Ford Family Award for MASS MoCA residency and the Pacific Northwest College of Art+Leland Iron Work residency.
Tickets are non-refundable.
