Hanji Tea Mat Making Class

Learn how to use the Joomchi technique with Hanji.



2 hours Class size 1 to 10 guests    

  $85 (Afterpay & PayPal Pay in 4 available)

[ What is Hanji? ]
Hanji is traditional Korean paper made from the inner bark of the mulberry tree. Its long fibres make it stronger and more flexible than standard paper.
[ What is Joomchi? ]
Joomchi is a hand technique for working hanji — layering and felting the paper with water until it becomes one durable sheet. It was historically used to make jewellery, everyday objects, and even armour.
[ What you'll learn ]
  • Basic joomchi technique for working with hanji
  • Coating a tea mat with beeswax
  • Finishing edges with simple hand stitching
[ What you'll take home ]
Two tea coasters and one tea mat, completed.
[ Skill level ]
No experience necessary.
[ What's provided ]
All materials and tools are supplied.
[ What to bring ]
Just yourself — the process involves water, so wear something you don't mind getting a little wet.
*Minimum of 3 participants required. If this isn't met, the session may need to be rescheduled or cancelled.
What you'll get
Two tea coasters and one tea mat, completed.
Knowledge required
No experience necessary.
What to bring
The process involves water, so wear something you don't mind getting a little wet.
Suitable for

This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a date idea, birthday or hens party.

This experience would also be a fun gift for her, gift for mum, Father's Day gift or gift for couples.

Location

West Melbourne, VIC

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OFF COURSE
OFF COURSE

female Women-owned

Hello. I'm Min from Korea! Currently working as a sculptural artist in Melbourne.
My practice is about turning discarded paper — newspapers, magazines, old books — into sculptural objects and furniture. I completed my MA in Furniture and Product Design at Kingston University London, and since then my work has shown in Seoul, Milan, and Melbourne.
This is actually my first workshop. I've spent years figuring things out on my own in the studio — what works, what falls apart, how paper actually behaves under different conditions. I wanted to take everything I've learned through that process and share it directly, in a room, with people working alongside me.
In this workshop, you'll mainly work with paper clay and explore its properties with cardboard, hanji, botanical fiber, paper scraps and more to build your own form. OFF COURSE means starting from what you need. Mistakes and detours are part of the process, not something to avoid.
Across the 4-hour session, we'll experiment with materials, explore directions, and work towards your own idea alongside a small group. By the end, we'll share what we've made and take a few photos to remember it by.
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I'm looking forward to meeting you at the table.

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