Japanese Chigiri-e Workshop: Autumn-Themed Card Making

Wednesday, November 18, 2026 6:30—8:30 PM Watertown Savings Bank Room (1st floor) Watertown Free Public Library 123 Main St, Watertown, MA, 02472 Discover the meditative and tactile beauty of Chigiri-e, a traditional Japanese art form using hand-torn Washi paper to create painterly images. In this workshop, you will learn foundational techniques for softening and shaping paper edges to build texture and depth, achieving a vibrant, layered effect through paper alone. The session focuses on creating an "Analog Sanctuary"—a screen-free, mindful environment designed to foster relaxation and creative focus. You will explore a rich array of paper textures while capturing the warm tones of autumn foliage. By the end of the session, you will take home a handcrafted collage card and the skills to continue practicing this sustainable art form. About the Instructor Chihiro is a mixed-media artist specializing in traditional Japanese paper arts. Her primary focus is Chigiri-e (hand-torn paper collage), alongside Origami (paper folding), Kiri-e (paper cutting), and Hariko (paper-mâché). As the founder of 5U3 Workshop (www.5U3.jp), her work centers on creating screen-free, tactile spaces where anyone can find a sense of calm, belonging, and the simple joy of creating by hand. -- The Watertown Free Public Library does not discriminate and does not share your information with anyone. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to enable you to participate in our events. Contact the library at wfplinfo@watertown-ma.gov or 617-972-6436 at least two weeks before an event to arrange for modification.  Register online between 11/4/2026 9:00 AM and 11/18/2026 6:30 PM.