{"product_id":"washi-the-papermakers-art","title":"NEW! Washi Paper into Textiles","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTutor - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.rwa.org.uk\/blogs\/artists\/elaine-cooper\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW28501366 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW28501366 BCX0\"\u003eElaine Cooper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFridays, 10am - 3pm | 3 weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStarts Friday 18 September 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJoin us for an inspiring three-week exploration of Japanese paper (washi) and its transformation into beautiful, textile-like forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcross the course, participants will experiment with traditional techniques including ink marbling (suminagashi), resist dyeing, block printing and kakishibu, before learning how to manipulate paper into textured, water-resistant surfaces (momigami) and even spin it into thread (shifu).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs participants develop their work, processes and materials can be combined to create unique textile samplers and experimental pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach session also includes informal talks, discussion, and the chance to view and handle a selection of Japanese papers and textiles. Perfect for anyone interested in Japanese paper-making, print, textiles or mixed-media, this course offers a rare opportunity to expand your practice in a relaxed, exploratory setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW66213527 BCX0\"\u003ePlease wear clothes and footwear suitable for a studio environment and bring a plastic bag for taking wet work home with you at the end of each day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0cm; margin-bottom: .0001pt;\" class=\"xmsonormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black;\"\u003eBuying as a gift?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0cm; margin-bottom: .0001pt;\" class=\"xmsonormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0cm; margin-bottom: .0001pt;\" class=\"xmsonormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black;\"\u003eWhen buying a course or workshop you will be automatically emailed a confirmation which you can print off and include in a card for your loved one.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.rwa.org.uk\/collections\/shop\/products\/gift-voucher\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGift vouchers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecan also be bought if you aren't sure which course they would prefer. Please email us the name and email address of the person attending on\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:drawingschool@rwa.org.uk\" target=\"_blank\"\u003edrawingschool@rwa.org.uk \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0cm; margin-bottom: .0001pt;\" class=\"xmsonormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0cm; margin-bottom: .0001pt;\" class=\"xmsonormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0cm; margin-bottom: .0001pt;\" class=\"xmsonormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBefore booking we ask everyone please read our updated\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rwa.org.uk\/pages\/rwa-returns-and-refunds-policy#:~:text=Purchases%20of%20Drawing%20School%20classes%20and%20workshops%C2%A0\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTerms and Conditions\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParticipants must be 18 or over.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf eligible, discounts must be applied when first purchasing your class and cannot be given retrospectively. Please contact us if the discount code is not working.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have a disability, learning difficulty or mental health issue which you feel may affect your participation in your chosen class, please either email drawingschool@rwa.org.uk or call 07745694563, prior to booking, so we are aware of any needs you may have.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRefund\/transfer and Cancellation Policy:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eWe are unable to offer full or part cash refunds, but you are eligible for an RWA gift voucher or transfer, \u003cspan\u003eminus an admin fee*, provided you notify us more than 14 days before the start\u003c\/span\u003e of your class with us.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf we cancel a course or workshop for any reason, then participants will be offered a different date, course\/workshop or RWA gift voucher. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e*Admin fee for courses £25, Admin fee for workshops £15\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"4024 - Drawing School","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39601086332999,"sku":"Autumn 2026","price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2297\/4037\/files\/8e32960b-8d74-4cde-9245-29c4398af90f.jpg?v=1781797516","url":"https:\/\/www.rwa.org.uk\/products\/washi-the-papermakers-art","provider":"RWA Bristol","version":"1.0","type":"link"}