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Japanese Paper Arts: Chiri-e (Torn Paper Art)

Date: Fri, Oct 9, 2026

Time: 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Venue: Main Library – MakerLab, Durham

Price: Free

Category: Community

Designed for parents and children to explore paper arts together, but all are welcomed! This hands-on program introduces Chigiri-e (Torn Paper Art)! In this hands-on class, participants will tear paper (no scissors) and glue pieces to make a picture with soft edges. This art form comes from Japanese washi paper craft. Friday, October 9, 2026 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Maker Lab at Durham County Main Library (300 N. Roxboro St., Durham, NC) Registration preferred Additionally, the JOI teacher will introduce Japanese sports day events and school life during the class. This is Session 2 of 2 Japanese paper art classes offered this morning. You are welcome to attend 1 or both sessions! If you would also like to join the Chiri-e (Torn Paper Art) class from 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM, click here to view and register for Session 1. Presented in partnership with the Japan-America Society, Japan Outreach Initiative (JOY) Program, UNC Wilmington, Tenma Tabi Japan, and Durham County Library Humanities. - Information on Entering Main Library Parking is available in the library parking lot or at the North Queen Street Garage located at 115 North Queen Street which is behind the apartments directly across the street from the library.

Community · Durham

Japanese Paper Arts: Chiri-e (Torn Paper Art)

When
Oct 9
Fri, Oct 9, 2026
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Ages
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Price
Free
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Japanese Paper Arts: Chiri-e (Torn Paper Art) is a hands-on workshop where parents and children learn to tear and glue washi paper to create pictures with soft edges. This free program takes place in the MakerLab at the Durham County Main Library on Friday, October 9, 2026, from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM. While registration is preferred, the class is open to everyone, and you do not need to bring scissors since the technique relies entirely on tearing. A Japan Outreach Initiative teacher will lead the class, sharing insights into Japanese school life and sports days. Parking is available in the library lot or at the North Queen Street Garage behind the apartments across the street. This workshop is a smart Friday morning pick because it offers a calm, creative outlet for you and your child to learn a traditional craft together without any cost. Since it is the second of two paper art sessions offered that morning, you can easily pair it with the first session for a full creative outing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a fee to attend this paper art class?
No, this community program is free to attend.
Do I need to register in advance for this event?
Registration is preferred for this workshop at the library.
Where can I park for the event at the Main Library?
You can park in the library parking lot or at the North Queen Street Garage located at 115 North Queen Street.

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Oct 9

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Schedule

Japanese Paper Arts: Chiri-e (Torn Paper Art) runs Fri, Oct 9, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.

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