Not all crinkled paper is made the same..... and not all crinkled paper is referred to in quite the same way. What does "momigami" refer to? The word "momi" literally means "crinkled" or "kneaded"- It's a descriptor for the following noun … [Read more...]
Hand Papermaking in RI
During 89 yrs young Ayako Yoshizumi's tough schedule of teaching, lecturing and doing demonstrations while visiting lil' ol'Rhode Island , (please read previous blog post), I was so grateful to have several incredibly hard-working volunteers … [Read more...]
Way of Washi Weekend Workshop Series
Join Ayako and Tomoko Yoshizumi flying from Japan all the way to Rhode Island for the first time to share the the wonders of washi! WEEKEND WORKSHOP series will take place over the course of two days. One day is not a prerequisite for the other. … [Read more...]
Introducing the Yoshizumi Duo
I am proud to introduce you to my papermaking teacher- Ms. Ayako Yoshizumi, now 89 years old, with whom I met her daughter- Tomoko in 2018. Ayako and Tomoko Yoshizumi are a mother/daughter duo from the Western side of Tokyo, Japan co-teaching … [Read more...]
Experimental Cyanotypes on Washi
Artist Sarah Dunn writes on papers for cyanotype: "Generally when looking for papers to create cyanotypes, I traditionally want to find something with good absorbency and light in color. Papers with internal sizing, or sizing on one side will accept … [Read more...]
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