Paper Voodoo: The Magic of Transforming Japanese Paper with Konnyaku (Online)

Schedule:  
Jan 30, 2021: 9:00am - 3:00pm (PT); 
Jan 31, 2021: 9:00am - 3:00pm (PT) 

Pre-recorded video demonstrations, live presentation and Q+A, as well as PDF instructions posted each morning of the workshop. Access to a private chat area for questions and comments with instructor and other participants.

Konnyaku is the powdered root of a perennial plant in Japan known by any of several names, including, voodoo lily, snake palm, elephant yam, and, devil’s tongue. In this workshop we’ll be using konnyaku to strengthen and soften Japanese washi / paper for use as cloth, collage, sculpture and interesting book forms.

PART 1: The workshop will start off with a brief overview of Japanese paper (what makes it different from Western paper and various types of washi) and a lot of examples of items made using washi + konnyaku for inspiration.

PART 2: Learn how to prepare and use Konnyaku to make momigami (kneaded) paper, then create range of paper with textures and patterns set by the starch. We’ll also discuss how to use konnyaku as sizing for various media, and as an adhesive for collage. During the workshop, participants will create a series of samples for reference and inspiration using a range of Japanese papers

PART 3: Make a simple book with your momigami (or paper supplied). Based on a Hedi Kyle structure, this simple elegant structure employs the unique qualities of momigami crinkled paper. This is a single section sewn into a soft cover with rolled edges.

Each participant will create a good selection of reference samples for studio use after the workshop. All levels. No prior experience required — just a love of paper, textiles and Japanese traditional techniques

Location/Venue: Online with Book Paper Thread
For more info & pictures: http://bookpaperthread.com/paper-voodoo-the-magic-of-transforming-japanese-paper-with-konnyaku
Cost/Fee: $225 ($260.00 with paper and konnyaku kit)
Material/Studio fee:

Their workshop calendar: http://bookpaperthread.com/online-workshops

Instructor and bio: Linda Marshall is a paper artist and educator. Her personal work includes woodblock prints, artist books and decorative papers. She is a merchant of fine Japanese papers tools and supplies through her company Washi Arts. Visit the site at www.washiarts.com

Early in her career Linda taught design at art colleges in Toronto Canada. In recent years she has taught book and paper workshops for corporations, architecture and design firms as well as for book arts groups in North Carolina, California, New Mexico, Oregon and Washington State.