Washi and Willow: Lanterns with Kathleen Doody

The inherent warmth of washi lends itself beautifully to lightworks. During the course of the day, you will construct lanterns using willow and dogwood, covered with a carefully-selected choice of Japanese paper.

You can work from your own design, or model yours on one of the samples created by Kathleen for the workshop as you create your own unique, natural lantern.

LED flickering tea lights or votives, in glass holders, will be supplied to illuminate your work.

Participants are asked to please bring:

• a notebook/sketchbook and pen
• an apron, or dress to get messy
• wire cutters and/or secateurs or pruning shears
• your lunch!

All materials will be supplied by The Japanese Paper Place and your instructor.

Kathleen began creating lanterns in 1982 for an outdoor production at a theatre festival in Japan. Since that time she has worked in Italy, England and across Canada creating lanterns for numerous parades and theatrical events. For 23 years Kathleen organized the annual Toronto Island Fire Parade which featured lanterns made in her workshops. She has also taught at Harbourfront, the Japanese Paper Place in Toronto and the Georgian Bay School of the Arts, as well as in her own studio. You can see some of her work at Kathleen Doody Design

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