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Join Us on Washi & Water Media Wednesdays(Post)
Love your new watercolour paints but have had limited success on washi? Searching for a fresh paper look for your plein-air outings? This summer, join us for Washi & Water Media Wednesdays, an opportu
Celebrating Osaki Washi(Post)When the Osaki family first visited Canada in 2003, Akari Osaki was a young adult, still unsure of the direction her future would take. Travelling with her grandfather and mother, both papermakers, sh
Don’t Miss Market Week at The JPP(Post)Great news! The Japanese Paper Place is hosting our first Market Week from Monday, August 25th to Friday, August 29th in the front showroom at 103 The East Mall, Unit 1. We’re filling our shopping are
Washi Staples at Student-Friendly Prices(Post)So much back-to-school hype focuses on stationery, back packs, and new shoes, but what about back-to-school for the college and university crowd? Especially the art students! You want to prepare your
Cleaning Up Your Act: Sustainability in the Artists’ Studio(Post)Every day, we hear talk of sustainability. Sadly, as we all know, there are a lot of products used regularly in the visual arts, that are not very friendly to the environment. Whether we look at to
Ask the Artists: Washi and Water Media(Post)"Can I use Japanese paper for watercolour?", is one of the most-asked questions we encounter. Well, "Yes, of course, but..." You know how it goes. Japanese paper loves wet media, but it simply does
Gampi and Mitsumata(Post)Oh gampi, is there anything that matches your elegant sheen and exquisitely smooth surface? Well, maybe not exactly, but if you like gampi, you really owe it to yourself to also give Mitsumata a try.
Baren — Making prints without a press(Post)“I love the smell of ink and paper in the morning” is the statement on a poster in our showroom. Any printmaker will agree. The general perception is that one needs a separate studio space, a large pr
Join Us for Print Day in May 2026(Post)Print Day in May is back on May 2, 2026! Print Day in May is an annual, global celebration of printmaking that takes place on the first Saturday in May and is open to everyone. Whether you are an expe
Heritage Washi Selection for "Longevity — Call for Submission"(Post)What does "Longevity" Mean to You? The Japanese Paper Place wants you to show us with your art — on Heritage Washi! We will host a juried show to be on exhibit at The Japanese Paper Place in cele
Oguni Washi: Papermaking in Snow Country(Post)In the village of Oguni, located in Niigata Prefecture of Japan, washi production has been passed down through families for over 300 years. It started as winter work for regional farmers, isolate
Getting to Know Taniai Kozo: an exhibition of works by the Washi Sisters +1(Post)We are delighted to begin the new year with a new exhibition! This show brings together works that explore the potential of Taniai Kozo, a vintage washi made from kozo harvested on the upper slopes of
Washi and Printmaking(Post)Washi loves ink. That is the first thing you need to know when asked about selecting Japanese paper for printmaking. Printmakers often have very specific demands of the paper they are using and are
Lighting Up Washi: Lamps and Lanterns(Post)In our part of the world, it is autumn. The hours of daylight are decreasing, and the temperatures are starting to fall. It is officially cozy season. What better way to both brighten and bring warmth
History and Making of Katazome-shi(Post)The sudden death of Mr. Kawakatsu, owner of Wazome Kogei, and the subsequent closure of this studio, has left us deeply saddened. Wazome Kogei was one of the last remaining Katazome-shi production stu
Washi Summer Fun(Post)It’s summertime, and that means there are so many new opportunities for creative adventures, both indoors and out. Are you wondering what to promote to your customers from afar, or those regulars who
Selling Washi: Practical Tips and Inspiring Examples(Post)Unlike many art supplies, washi truly benefits from "hand selling". There is a need for staff to know the qualities and characteristics of the papers and the fibres used to make them. But, before you
This to That – Choosing an Adhesive(Post)Most conversations about paper focus on what goes on the paper. But more frequently, we are answering questions about what adhesives to use with Japanese paper. Questions like, “Do I have to use rice
Paper Handling: Cutting Washi with Care(Post)Given the task of dividing a large sheet of paper into smaller, more manageable sizes, what do you do? Your first thought may be to use a straight edge and a utility knife. When it comes to breakin