Learn the ancient Japanese craft of kneading paper known as Momigami, as you dive into both the traditional, and the contemporary method, to produce tantalizing texture and interesting surface designs with paper.
Each very distinct from the other, I'll walk you through the ins and outs of both methods and inspire you with unique applications for each one.
From traditional long grain mulberry papers, magazine pages and junk mail catalogs to salvaged paper bags, and vintage ephemera, this course will inspire you to create kneaded papers with textured, tactile, interesting surfaces for use in your own collage and mixed media designs!
This workshop is a great introduction to the traditional artform with an eye toward contemporary application!
Techniques Covered:
Gathering/reviewing traditional and nontraditional papers.
Unique surface design options including: mark-making, staining, and painting
Instruction on both the traditional and contemporary methods of the ancient Japanese craft of kneading papers known as Momigami.
Set up and preparing the traditional paste used for Momigami.
Hand-kneading traditional long grain papers to infuse strength and character.
Hand-kneading non-traditional papers to create unique surface design and textures.
Creating interesting layers with various papers and lightweight objects
Materials Fee $20 paid at beginning of class includes:
All Supplies and equipment
Optional Supplies:
A collection of collage fodder--your collected papers, ephemera, gel prints, magazine pages, etc. If in doubt about a specific material, bring it along and we'll talk about it.
To pre-order supplies, click on this link for Cobblestone Creek Studios.