Japanese Paper Cutting Art for Kids and Adults

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Posted 2019-03-15 by Vanessa ⇒ follow

Sat 30 Mar 2019 - Thu 11 Jul 2019

Come and join these relaxing workshops, learn about Japanese culture, meet like-minded people, and have some fun. Lunch is included with some workshops. No experience or artistic talent required!Robyn learned this unique art whilst living in Japan. This artwork involves cutting layers of paper to reveal a three-dimensional design. Some of these workshops are designed for younger kids aged 5 to 10. Kids over the age of 10 are welcome to attend adult workshops.

[BREAK]Dates and venues for upcoming workshops:Fuji Tei Restaurant, 17 Wellington Street, St Kilda. Workshop and Japanese lunch included. 10.30am to 1.30pm. $80Saturday March 30th.Saturday April 27th.Saturday June 1st.Minimum of 4 participants required for the session to go ahead.More dates to come, conatct Robyn.[BREAK]Malvern Artists Society, 1297 - 1299 High Street, Malvern. School Holiday sessions for kids and adults. Workshop and Green tea included.Tuesday April 9th - 1st session for kids under 10 from 10.30am to 12 noon. $ 30 per child.2nd session for adults and older kids from 1pm to 3.30pm. $ 60 per person.Monday April 15th - 1st session for kids under 10 from 10.30am to 12 noon. $ 30 per child.2nd session for adults and older kids from 1pm to 3.30pm. $ 60 per person.Tuesday July 2nd - 1st session for kids under 10 from 10.30am to 12 noon. $ 30 per child.2nd session for adults and older kids from 1pm to 3.30pm. $ 60 per person.Thursday July 11th - 1st session for kids under 10 from 10.30am to 12 noon. $ 30 per child.2nd session for adults and older kids from 1pm to 3.30pm. $ 60 per person.[BREAK]Minimum numbers are required for the session to go ahead, 6 kids for kids sessions and 4 adults for adult session.Kami Japanese paper shop Fitzroy - dates to be advised. Contact Robyn for more information.For bookings please contact Robyn Cottew on [email protected] or 0414 906 677.[BREAK]

ResumeRobyn Cottew is a qualified Interior Designer, whose career has taken many turns. Robyn spent six and a half years living in Japan in Yamagata Ken, and in Tokyo. She travelled extensively through Japan during that time and is fascinated by Japanese culture and crafts.Robyn set up a webshop www.choose.com.au selling unique and high-quality Japanese designed goods which otherwise don't get global exposure.In Tokyo she met Yamamoto Hiromi san, who taught her Japanese Paper Cutting Art. Yamamoto San's style is a unique version of kirigame (traditional paper cutting), and Robyn became an assistant teacher under her guidance. Yamamoto San gave Robyn designs that told stories about Japanese culture.Robyn has been practising Japanese Paper Cutting art for eight years. She uses Japanese washi paper and chiyogami (patterned paper), coloured paper, fabric, sequins and diamantes.Robyn has taken workshops at Malvern Artist's Society, Fuji Tei Restaurant, Wesley College, Kami Japanese paper shop in Fitzroy and Guild of Objects in Collingwood. Her work has been exhibited at the Japanese Consulate in Melbourne, the Japanese Festival in Box Hill, and is currently in Fuji Tei Restaurant. She has a large exhibition coming up at Glen Eira Town Hall gallery from September 12th to 29th.