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. You can take either day on its own, or […]
This workshop is for beginners and non-beginners and we will focus on embedding inclusions and experiencing the elegant translucency of paper made by hand. Papermaking pulp and tools wiill be provided for making 5x8in. and 8x11 in. sheets mainly. Various items to embed will also be provided, but please bring your own! Suggestions: other decorative paper, […]
In this workshop, you will explore will explore using handmade paper with armatures to diffuse light with instructor Lauren Pearlman Sugita. Bring an old lampshade to recover with paper, or any 3D shape, or make your own armature with found objects, wood, twine, reed and wire. Three basic shapes will be reviewed: hinged "window", spherical, […]
3 hour, vessel-building workshop with instructor Hollis Hickerson. Learn the basics of wet felting 3D forms and create a one of a kind soft pod perfect for small trinkets, led lights, and even plants! What's wet felting? Wet felting is the process of turning wool fibers into felt fabric through applying friction with soap and […]
In this exciting 4-part course artist Mary Jameson, owner of Saltwater Studio Newport Art & Design, will introduce seaweed as a medium in art making! In this eco-based workshop participants will be combining the processes of Cyanotype and Seaweed Pressing to create unique pieces of art on paper. Start date is Oct. 16th, followed by Oct. 23rd, Oct. 30th […]