Join Sharon Yonenaka on her paper making journey - and prepare to get hooked!

“Paper is quietly magnificent and magical. It stands, intertwined within so many aspects of our lives, the connections are limitless…”

HAND PAPERMAKING
JAPANESE PAPER WORKSHOP
Saturday, December 6 th , 10am – 2pm / $120

Japanese handmade paper is well known for its translucency, strength, and absolute
beauty. Working with three fibers traditionally used in Japanese papermaking - locally
harvested mulberry fiber - kozo, along with gampi and mitsumata, both purchased from
outside suppliers, this class is about learning to make washi. We’ll explore traditional and
adapted tools, techniques, and processes to create a lovely batch of handmade paper for
use in your work.

Please note: Classes are limited to 6 students!

Contact sharon@kodamapapermaking.com
to be sure there is space available and confirm registration!
Save your spot via Venmo
Please note: Once confirmed, payments are non refundable.

No experience necessary. All materials provided. Please bring lunch/snacks/drink for yourself. Visit this page for future class dates as they are scheduled!

JAPANESE BOOK BINDING WORKSHOP
Four Hour Spring Workshop TBA!

Students will work with traditional book binding techniques to learn Japanese book binding styles using hand made paper. These are lovely gifts or great keepers for your own journal work.

Additional information sent following registration.

Please note: Payments confirm your spot in the class and are non-refundable and non-transferable.

INTRODUCTION TO PAPERMAKING
Contact Sharon for upcoming dates
Join us for this three hour introduction to hand papermaking. We will explore traditionally used European (western) paper fibers such as linen and cotton, and pulp made from everyday recyclable paper products. We will learn about tools and equipment, sheet forming and decorative techniques, use of color, pressing and drying, and the versatility handmade paper has to offer. This hands-on class is without stress or expectation. You will finish the day with an inspiring collection of handmade paper and an understanding of how to continue this work at home. Additional information will be sent to students following registration.

Artist Biography:
Sharon Yonenaka began her papermaking journey with an immersive 2-days at Women’s Studio Workshop in Rosendale, NY. A few later, she became an apprentice and then instructor at Magnolia Editions, Paper in Oakland, CA where she continued working until moving to Grass Valley. She has been working with students and artists ever since through her local studio facility, Kodama Papermaking. Hand papermaking has remained an important part of her life alongside raising a family and learning to embrace all of life’s adventures and challenges.