Journey into Joomchi

In this hands-on family workshop, participants discover the history of joomchi, a traditional Korean technique for creating textured paper by layering and fusing sheets of mulberry paper using only water and motion. Participants explore both traditional methods and contemporary approaches developed by artist Jiyoung Chung. No experience is needed, just a willingness to get your hands wet and have fun!

Instructor Michelle Li is a multidisciplinary artist working primarily in paper arts and sound whose work investigates the contemplative nature of traditional craft and its ability to preserve cultural heritage in a fast-paced world. She combines jianzhi (a Chinese tradition of cutting paper) and joomchi (a Korean tradition of making textured paper) to draw parallels between the transformative nature of paper and the fluidity of memory. 

This workshop is designed for pairs of family members to create together—every adult must attend with a child 10 years old or older. Teens 14 years old and older may register independently with a friend, sibling, or peer.