Give your prints and artworks a new lease on life through the traditional Japanese technique of Urauchi mounting. Perfect for artists and printmakers, this 2-day workshop focuses on flattening warped or wrinkled works and/or adding interest by mounting them on decorative Asian papers.
On the first day, students will observe a detailed demonstration of the Urauchi process-wetting the artwork, applying rice paste, and carefully adhering the piece to a durable backing paper before stretching it on a board to dry. Participants will then mount a small work of their own. Don’t have artwork in need of flattening or enhanced margins? Pre-warped paper will be available for you to use. On day two, you’ll release your dried, now-flat work from the stretcher board and have a chance to mount additional pieces for practice. The session wraps up with group discussion, troubleshooting, and guidance on continuing the process at home.
A rare chance to learn a meticulous craft that bridges fine art and preservation.
Tuition for this class includes a fee of $40 for basic materials provided by CAW.
School Policies
Students who withdraw 48 hours prior to the first class are eligible for a refund or credit toward another class, less a $25 registration fee.
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Term: Fall 2025
Suggested Ages: 18+
Supplies:
Please bring the following items to class: -Works on Asian paper that you want to flatten, and that are no larger than 12x15 inches. -Apron or work shirt -Note paper or sketchbook and a pencil. -Fine spray water spritzer -Inexpensive painter's brush that is fairly soft but sturdy. Home Depot carries 1500 made in Indonesia. Either the 3 inch wide @ $1.87, or the 4 inch wide double thick @ $4.27 would work. The natural bristles will hold more moisture than synthetic bristles. -(2) 16 oz plastic containers (with fairly wide base - like a cottage cheese or yogurt container).