JOOMCHI Fusion: Paper Felting Techniques with bonus HANJI happenings!

Dive into cool paper felting technique called "JOOMCHI" and make some unique art pieces with us! Discover the versatility of hanji (Korean paper) and learn the ancient Korean craft of joomchi, a technique of "felting" paper with water by hand to fuse together into a strong, textured, textile-like material. Join us in exploring the creative possibilities using only paper and water, while exercising your hands and potentially relieving years of angst! An additional $20.00 materials fee is due to instructor(s) at start of workshop. All ages and skill levels welcome! If under the age of 14, must be accompanied by an adult. Bonus! Included with a ticket for the joomchi workshop you can also attend our A DAY of HANJI event that will ultimately be part of a documentary for educational television. Arrive around 10:15am and from 10:30am two paper experts from FIDES International are flying in from Korea to Rhode Island, and they will introduce hanji through a presentation: HANJI: A Thousand Years of Legacy - The Art, Craft & Living Tradition of Korean Paper. Then, you will have the rare opportunity to see real samples of hanji and authentic Korean tools for making hanji. Lunch break at 12:00pm, so bring your own, and joomchi workshop starts at 1pm and runs until 3:30pm. A DAY OF HANJI general schedule 10:15am arrive 10:30am film presentation 11:00am tools, paper and technique discussion- papermaking demonstration. 12:00pm-12:45pm break for lunch 1:00pm-3:30pm Joomchi Workshop If you have any questions, please write to [email protected] or call us Monday - Thursday (401) 454-1436.