Intermediate Papermaking: Eastern Style

Intermediate Papermaking: Eastern Style is a hands-on workshop focused on the Japanese nagashizuki method of forming thin, strong sheets of Eastern paper, often called washi. Participants will prepare plant fibers by cooking, scraping, and beating them into pulp, then make as many sheets as time permits using both abaca, also known as Manila hemp or banana fiber, and kozo, or mulberry fiber. The process is applicable to a wide range of plant fibers.

The class is intended for students with prior hand papermaking experience and is taught by papermaker and artist David Joo, whose work explores the tactile qualities of paper and its uses in art, visual culture, and communication.

When: November 22

Showtimes: 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Run time: Six hours

Tickets: $230

Registration deadline: November 15, 2026

Level: Intermediate. Participants must have completed an Introduction to Hand Papermaking workshop or have similar experience.

Instructor: David Joo, a papermaker and artist whose designs and sculptural paper works have been presented in galleries, resorts, and virtual spaces. More of his work is available on Instagram at @davidajoo.

Materials: Registration includes a $62 materials fee covering consumable supplies provided during class, including kozo and abaca fiber, pellon, and formation aid. Students are responsible for gathering or purchasing any additional materials listed in the registration confirmation.

What to bring: Non-skid shoes, boots, or clogs that can get wet are recommended because participants will be standing for most of the day and the studio floor may become wet and slippery. Students may also bring a waterproof apron and a notebook or sketchbook; aprons will be available in the studio.

Venue: Pyramid Atlantic Art Center