An Exploration of Japanese Papers

CBBAG Presents an Exploration of Japanese papers (September 21, 2022).
Japanese paper - washi - comes in a large range of weights, textures, colours and patterns that are a great resource for book artists. But can you use them for something other than Japanese-style binding? Yes, you can! To illustrate the myriad ways washi can be used for book arts, Sigrid will show and discuss works from the collection of The Japanese Paper Place.
After being inspired by how various makers have used washi, we will go through the sample package together to learn about the characteristics of the various papers in it, and how you might use them yourself.
SPEAKER BIOGRAPHY
Sigrid Blohm is an artist, dyer, maker, instructor, canoeist, camper, and long-time employee of The Japanese Paper Place. A former CBBAG board member, Sigrid has a special understanding of the specific needs of bookbinders and how Japanese paper can be used in the creation of artist books. She is The JPP’s resident paper expert and a veritable fount of knowledge about all things washi related.
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