This workshop covers the basic techniques of creating a piece of paper by using the authentic Japanese sugeta (molds/tools) with the material of Kozo (paper material).

Rakusui-Shi: RAKUSUI, or “water dropping” in English, is a traditional washi-making technique that allows us to make washi with different patterns by dropping water from above spraying water with a shower.
We can also use a mold made of water-repellent material with a smooth surface, to create patterns.

Lace Washi: We will use the specially made molds designed by a Japanese Washi artist Tomomi Tamura. Please choose one from the three designs: 1. Circus Elephant 2. “OZ” patterns 3. Dogs and Cats.

You can draw patterns freely on an A4 washi paper using the materials we have in our studio: colored washi paper, Yuzen washi (patterned paper), Tengu-joshi (thin paper), pressed flowers, colored Kozo fibers, and gold/silver leaves. You can also combine different colored washi and/or colored Kozo fibers. You can also bring in your own materials or motifs.
Note: when you bring in your own materials, please choose thin, flat, non-water-repellent materials to finish your paper nicely.

Due to our limited capacity of the studio, we may have to divide you into 2 groups and engage in different activities separately.

Here is an example of an arranged tour and activities
-Group 1: Washi paper making session → Museum tour and watching a paper making video
-Group 2: Museum tour and watching a paper making video → Washi paper making session
Please feel free to take a look around at our gallery, shop and museum.

Please help us to make a visit to the shop an enjoyable experience for all.

< Cancellation >
Cancellation is not available on the day of your reservation. We may have to charge you 100 percent of session fee. Please contact us as early as possible if you are not able to attend the workshop, so that others can make a reservation.

< Language >
Intermediate or elementary level English speaking staff will be waiting on the day. However, our papermaking experience is mostly carried out in Japanese. If fluency is necessary, we recommend arranging an interpreter on your end.

< Photography or video recording >

Photos and filming are welcome in the Handmade Washi Experience Studio. However photos and filming are not allowed in galleries due to copyright restrictions. Please ask for staff advice if you are uncertain or for any exceptions.

Details of photography and video recording prohibited areas are as follows.
1. All areas and exhibitions with a prohibition sign
2. Videos, images which are projecting, screening and Artworks in the museum property