Chigiri (ちぎり絵) | Japanese paper art workshop
Chigiri-e is a traditional Japanese art using hand-dyed Japanese paper called Washi. It is torn into different shapes and sizes of paper to glue onto a board to form a picture. It is similar to painting, except it uses paper instead of paint as the colours. Visually it looks like an oil painting or water colour painting, but it is all made with paper.
Workshop Outline:
- Discover various types of paper we'll use.
- Learn to draw lines using brush moisture.
- Create your picture using these techniques.
- Master applying glue with different methods.
- Create one picture during the class.
Registration deadline: July 20, 2024
Age: 10+
Seats: 16 students max
Dates: Saturday July 27, 2024
Time: 1 pm - 3:30 pm
Skill level: All levels welcome
Supplies: provided
Other details:
If you would like to bring a pencil and a notepad to take notes, please feel free to do so. Bring water and snacks if you need a break.
Price: $95
Location: 26770 29th Ave Aldergrove BC V4W 3B8
Instructor: Leanne Lai (scroll to the bottom of this page to get to know your Instructor)
To register:
- Scroll to the form below to register
- Click on the pay now button below the form to complete check out
if you have technical issues with registering and/or paying please contact us at (604)-534-0781
This Class will follow all mandated health protocols as set forth by the BC Ministry of Health.
Chiguri art work by Instructor Leanne Lai
To register:
please follow the steps below to complete registration process
Meet your instructor: Leanne Lai (Chun-Lien Lai)
Leanne Lai, an artist and musician from Taiwan, and earned a performance diploma in piano from the Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto. She possesses a deep passion for handmade paper and crafting exquisite pieces with it. Utilizing handmade paper sourced from diverse Asian countries, she has created stunning books and cards, some of which were sold at the notable Suho Memorial Paper Museum in Taipei.
Around 24 years ago, Leanne embarked on a journey to master Chigiri-e, a traditional Japanese paper collage technique using hand-dyed paper known as washi. Under the guidance of several masters in Taiwan, she honed her skills and has since held numerous well-received exhibitions of her Chigiri-e artwork in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, and the Vancouver area. Noteworthy exhibitions include her participation in the Harmony Arts Festival Exhibition in 2018, 2019, and 2022, as well as a recent showcase at Vancouver’s Pendulum Gallery in February 2024.
Additionally, she shares her expertise by teaching Chigiri-e at various locations, including Van Dusen Botanical Gardens and Toronto’s The Japanese Paper Place.