Japanese Paper Cutting Workshop

Japanese Paper cutting Workshop

Saturday 6th September 2025, 10am to 4pm

Cost-£85 per person

In this hands-on workshop, you will practice the beautiful art of Japanese Paper cutting. ‘Kirie’ first appeared in Japan in the 7^th Century as an import from the Chinese mainland and literally translates as “to cut picture”. It is the art of making pictures by cutting paper. In this mindful and session, professional artist Pui Lee will help you to create your own unique design to be cut into paper to create a wonderful artwork to take home with you. The process is great for visual-arts lovers, those with an interest in traditional East Asian art-forms, as well as those who just want to try something different. Suitable for beginners. No prior experience necessary.

About your tutor:

Based in Gateshead, Pui Lee is a British-born Hakka Chinese artist and arts educator, working throughout the North of England. Trained in a multitude of disciplines, her artistic practice is wide-ranging and she works using an interdisciplinary approach across both traditional and contemporary 2D and 3D artforms. Over the years, Pui Lee has exhibited and sold work both nationally and internationally.

“Paper is such a fantastic medium to work with! I love working directly with materials and I enjoy the physicality of the cutting and folding process when working with paper to create striking images or sculptures for others to enjoy. Get ready to be marvelled at how a single piece of paper can be transformed into a wonderful artwork! At my workshops, I aim to inspire and ’empower others through creativity’ so that everyone can achieve their goals.”

Artist Pui Lee is an experienced artist and arts educator; and has been commissioned to teach creative workshops for many high-profile and smaller independent arts, cultural and heritage organisations throughout the UK.

Further Information and Booking

Booking link

Refreshments – Hot drinks and biscuits are ‘on-tap’ throughout the session and lunch is available to buy from our on-site Cafe.

FREE entry to the Quaker Tapestry Museum for all attendees on the days of the workshop.

Please note that the workshop room is located on the first floor, with access to the room by a flight of stairs (no lift) however we may be able to move to the ground floor location if that would mean you can attend. Please contact our office on 01539 722975 to discuss.

Cancellation policy 

As the Quaker Tapestry Museum is a registered charity and the events and workshop programme is reliant on ticket income, certain events are dependent on a minimum number of participants in order to proceed. If we cancel a workshop you will receive a full refund.

If you wish to cancel your place a full refund will be given if more than 10 days notice is given, 50% refund if 5 to 10 days notice is given and no refund if less than 5 days notice is given.