When is Workshop: Japanese Papermaking?

Workshop: Japanese Papermaking is scheduled for Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 3:30 PM at International Museum of Surgical Science in Chicago.

Where is Workshop: Japanese Papermaking located?

Workshop: Japanese Papermaking will be held at International Museum of Surgical Science, located at 1524 North Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60610, United States, Chicago, IL, 60610 in Chicago.

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Workshop: Japanese Papermaking in Chicago

Name: Workshop: Japanese Papermaking
Start: 2026-05-30T15:30:00+00:00
End: 2026-05-30T17:30:00+00:00
Location: International Museum of Surgical Science

Workshop: Japanese Papermaking

Date & Time

📅 Sat, May 30, 2026

🕐 3:30 PM

Ends: Sat, May 30, 2026 at 5:30 PM

Location

📍 International Museum of Surgical Science

1524 North Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60610, United States, Chicago, IL, 60610

🏙️ Chicago

About This Event

Explore the artistry of traditional Japanese paper-making with Human Body Watermarks, led by artist Mami Takahashi.

Japanese Papermaking Workshop for Beginnerswith Mami Takahashi

May 30, 2026

10:30am - 12:30pm

Participants will make traditional Japanese paper, called Washi, with human body-themed watermarks at this paper-making workshop. Washi is typically made from Japanese Mulberry or Mitsumata wood bark. These barks are used daily in Japan, and they include architectural elements like Shoji screens and folding fans.

All levels are welcome to enjoy this workshop!

About Mami Takahashi:

Mami Takahashi is a Japanese multidisciplinary artist and a scholar working in multiple cities including Chicago and Tokyo. She earned her MFA in Contemporary Studio Practice from Portland State University in 2013 and a BFA in Japanese Painting from Joshibi University of Art and Design in Japan.

With ongoing artistic research, practice, and teaching, Takahashi explores different approaches to actualize Japanese aesthetics to enhance cultural perspectives in many U.S. communities. Takahashi also aims to connect Japan and communities in Chicago by teaching traditional and modern art-making techniques.