Joomchi and Beyond: A Deeper Dive
June 22 @ 10:30 am - 4:30 pm
$1,184.00A 5-Day Workshop Intensive!
Monday–Friday, June 22–26, 2026, 10:30am-4:30pm
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About this Workshop:
Joomchi is a unique Korean traditional way of making textured handmade paper by using water and eager hands. This workshop offers participants the opportunity to become acquainted with its history, practice, and role in Korean society, as well as the hands-on techniques and reinterpreted adaptations into a contemporary art form. Joomchi creates strong, textural and painterly surfaces by layering and agitating Hanji (Korean mulberry papers). Its usages are diverse, and it can be incorporated into surface design, collage, a new way of drawing, wearables, unconventional body ornament, or sculptural objects: 2-D and 3D, either functional or fine art oriented.
If you’ve taken the two-day Joomchi and Beyond course and found yourself craving more techniques and time to experiment, then this workshop is made for you! If this is your first time, then get ready for a totally immersive hands-on experience!
Level: All levels welcome – no previous papermaking experience necessary.
Registration closes May 1, 2026. Material fees are included with your registration, though a list of additional items needed to be gathered/purchased will be sent with your confirmation (see the full list below).
Featured sample by Jiyoung Chung. Other photos are work-in-progress samples from previous in-studio sessions.
CLASS MATERIALS LIST:
Registration includes a $40 materials fee to cover the supplies provided in class, including 5 sheets of 100 percent Korean Mulberry Paper. In addition, students will need to gather/purchase additional supplies to bring to class, including:
- 1 Corrugated plastic board (size: smallest 20”x 30”)
- 1 cylinder-shaped/round wood dowel (1” thickness and at least 36” length) Note: It should be straight. One that is curved is not usable. Available at hardware/home improvement stores such as Home Depot or Ace.
- 1 Water sprayer with adjustable nozzle—a larger-sized one is recommended
- 2 old towels, larger than the corrugated plastic board—should be clean, but something you don’t mind getting dye on
- (optional) A waterproof apron (we’ll have extras) or substitute clothing you don’t mind getting dye on
- 1-2 Ziplock bags (sandwich size)
- Scraps of newspaper, rice paper, cotton, etc. in various colors from your personal stash—the more the merrier!
- Thread in various colors and thickness, with a thick/big eye needle
- 1 roll of small size Bubble wrap (24″ wide is preferred but if you cannot find it you can make do with 12″ wide)
- 1 roll of cheap packaging or blue painters tape
- (optional) Personal scissors or paper cutter (we’ll have some on hand too)
- (optional) A sketchbook or some loose copy paper and a drawing tool
- (optional) Permanent markers in a variety of different colors and thickness
YOUR INSTRUCTOR:
Jiyoung Chung is a Joomchi artist, painter and freelance writer who shows her works nationally and internationally. She has developed an innovative method for utilizing a traditional Korean method of papermaking called Joomchi into contemporary art form. Jiyoung (B.F.A., Painting from RISD, and M.F.A., Print/Media from Cranbrook Academy of Art) has had numerous solo shows (31 times) in Korea, U.S.A., Australia, France, Finland, Romania, and UK. In 2010, she curated the International Korean/American Joomchi show for European Patchwork Meeting in France, later toured in Korea (2010/11/12/14/16) and in America (2012, 2015). She authored a how-to-do book titled Joomchi & Beyond. In 2012, she was awarded an “Award of Excellence” by American Craft Council/Baltimore show and Adrianna Farrelli Prize, ‘Excellence in Fiber Art’, Philadelphia Museum of Art Craft Show. In 2013, she received the Silver Prize at The 8th Cheonggju International Craft Competition, Korea. Her works are in the permanent collections of Fidelity Corporate Art Collection, Boston and Museum of Art & Design, NY.
“Excellent instructor, good class size, with good opportunity for sharing ideas while working.”
—Previous workshop participant
“Great coverage of art concepts, great class pacing (given the physicality of the art form). Wonderful guidance on projects.”
—Previous workshop participant
“Well organized, patient educator, talented artist, a variety of techniques included in instruction.”
—Previous workshop participant