Experimenting With Momigami: The Art of Japanese Kneaded Paper
Date: Saturday, April 18
Time: Extended Hours 9am-5pm
Location: Suntan Art Center 411 19th St. S. St. Petersburg
Cost: $145
Taught by Deb Campbell, Jakki Garlans and Leeann Kroetsch
Part I: Foundation and Experiments
The first part of the workshop will begin with basic instructions for making the papers and the pros and cons of each method. Members will use various techniques then embellish with paint if desired. This will be a morning of experimenting so, even though we will have plenty of magazines for you, feel free to bring tissue paper, gift wrap, newspaper or other favorite sheets. NOTE: the thicker the paper, the more difficult or time consuming to knead it. You can also prepare some papers if you wish to paint them at home to experiment with hand coloring.
After experimenting with various techniques, Jakki will help you put together samples into your own technique journal.
Part 2: Creating Individual Projects
Following our morning experiments, everyone is encouraged to bring in their own substrate for a Momigami project for the second part of the workshop. Such projects may include Momigami paper collage on canvas or other special backgrounds, or covering a unique box, creating a journal cover, a cigar box jewelry box or purse or trying to sew the papers. The sky is the limit. NOTE: Due to time and number of individual projects, attaching a handle for a purse must be finished at home.
For those who would like an unusual box, Debra will have cigar boxes for purchase that can be turned into a jewelry box or handbag. You may have time to do more than one project.
Please email Debra in advance of the workshop if you wish to purchase a cigar box for $5. dcampthree@gmail.com
Materials Students are Expected to Bring:
Lubriderm lotion or Aveeno are suggested or baby oil can be tried
Mod Podge or Gel Medium
Scissors
Rulers
Pencil and/or pen and black sharpie
Needles and thread for slow stitching, stencils and/or ephemera
Your own substrate for individual project
Special papers and magazines you would like to try. A good size range is 8x10 or magazine size.
Sponge brushes for glue and to brush on silver or gold paints (paint provided)
Fabric if you wish to create mixed media collages
Materials Provided by Teacher:
Extra sponge brushes
Extra rulers, pencils and pens
gloves
Konnyaku paste already painted on papers (extra for experiments)
Acrylic paint in gold and silver
Pre cut wire
Cut paper for technique journals
Magazines and other papers
Plastic covers for tables and floor, paper towels, spoons and cups for each table
Iron and board
Hair dryer
