“Joomchi: Why Not?“ with Jiyoung Chung
June 4-7 2024
Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 1133 Pfingsten Road, Northbrook, IL 60062
9:30 AM – 4 PM
We are delighted to welcome back Jiyoung Chung. If you enjoyed her workshop in March 2023, expand your skills and explore creative projects with your Joomchi paper. Intrigued by this process? Join us for a fun four days!
Jiyoung Chung is an internationally known Joomchi artist, painter and freelance writer who teaches and 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.
Joomchi is a 500-year-old Korean paper-making technique that uses water to seal several layers of thin handmade paper together to form a single strong sheet. Jiyoung Chung has brought her unique artistic sensibility to this medium. She finds Joomchi-making both an expressive and a meditative process.
The layering process of Joomchi has significance for Chung – “It’s like life,” she says, “Through hardships we become stronger, just as the paper does. In the process of breaking down and forming new bonds, the paper becomes stronger.” – excerpt from “Joomchi & Beyond” by Jiyoung Chung.
WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION:
In this workshop you will learn this unique traditional Korean way of making textured handmade paper by using water and eager hands. The terminology originated from “making a Joomoney (pouch or pocket).” As mulberry paper is worked, the surface becomes stronger and more textural, similar to leather. Joomchi is a new way of creating trays, lanterns, clothing, shoes, purses, and so much more.
• On Day 1, all students will do the same project so that basic techniques can be introduced or refreshed. Thereafter, Jiyoung encourages returning students to bring their own projects or interests to work as independent studies. Some may be interested in 3-D work or more functional projects like bags or clothing. Jiyoung can also introduce techniques not previously covered in class. She has provided examples of multi-layered (shown at left), holed, sculptural, painterly, stitched and waved work as inspiration for prospective students.
• Workshop cost includes a kit of your choice of several sheets of colored mulberry paper. Additional sheets will be available for sale from the instructor.
Before attending the workshop, please download and read the supply list (PDF).