About this Event
Join Gwartman's with a collage expert from The Japanese Paper Place on Thursday July 11th from 1-4pm to make a set of 10 gorgeous cards!
Each particpant will get a kit to make 10 coordinating cards with a stunning range of beautiful papers from Japan. Each pack of papers provided includes Chiyogami, machine made decoratives, tissue and metallic papers. You'll also receive 10 folded cards made of Linen cardstock, inside liners for writing a message and 10 A2-size envelopes.
What is Collage?
Collage is a technique of making art by assembling a new artwork from other assembled pieces. Collages typically are made of paper, like magazine clippings, handmade papers, photos, found objects, even paint and canvas.
What is so unique about Japanese Paper?
Luscious, vibrantly-coloured Chiyogami papers are hand-printed using the silk-screen technique. In this laborious process each colour is applied using a separate screen. Sometimes as many as 12 colours, including gold or other metallics, may be used to create a single pattern.
Explore Chiyogami as well some other unbeliveably intricate types of Washi, or Japanese paper at this collage session.
About Gwartzman's Art Supplies
Gwartzman's Art Supplies provides high-quality materials to all artists since 1950.
We focus on offering artists nothing but the finest supplies for all drawing and painting needs. Jackie G is the current heart of Gwartzman's Art Supplies! As a second-generation Gwartzman, Jackie has wholeheartedly embraced the family legacy of providing the best art supplies for the best prices. We’re committed to curating exclusive collections and brands to continue to offer artists the most innovative and inspiring products.
Gwartzman's is currently undergoing renovations. Come to our Pop-Up At Creeds, 450 Dupont Street!
About The Japanese Paper Place
In 1975, The Japanese Paper Place seed was planted in Nancy Jacobi’s mind during her time teaching in Japan. Surrounded by exquisite papers, the likes of which she had never seen, Nancy imagined the creative power that could be unleashed by their availability back home in Canada. Beginning with visits to printmakers, bookbinders and specialty stores, she gathered the consensus she needed to start in earnest.
In 1982, she opened The Japanese Paper Place retail store in Toronto to encourage and inspire artists and creative people to learn about the versatility of traditional Japanese papers. One by one, devotees for washi were born.
The event is being held at Creeds Coffee Bar, food and drink are available at addtional cost.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Creeds Coffee Bar, 450 Dupont Street, Toronto, Canada
CAD 45.00
