ARTiculations Art Supply invites you to explore drawing and wet media on washi papers* in an online Washi Drawing Club. Broken up into seasonal courses, each course takes place on the fourth Monday of every month, for three months.
A journey of creative exploration continues – with a twist
Originally founded and facilitated by The Japanese Paper Place, this program has been cherished for its exploration of the beauty and versatility of Japanese washi papers. After years of facilitation, both in-studio and online, The Japanese Paper Place has entrusted ARTiculations with the honour of continuing this beloved course – and ARTiculations is thrilled to carry forward their legacy while bringing their own creative twist.
Discover the art of washi paper from home
At each monthly session – three in total for each seasonal course – the club meets online for an engaging couple of hours, starting with a short presentation introducing the supplied papers and unique qualities. The group will share a theme and some inspirational images for the evening of exploration. Most of the session will be spent experimenting with dry (e.g., pencils, pastels, etc.) and wet media (e.g., paints and inks) on the washi papers in your own studios or at your kitchen table.
The courses will be facilitated by artist Marie Boal. Behind the scenes, ARTiculations owner Heather Phillips plays an integral role in developing the course materials packages (see full description of course package items below) and shaping the program. Heather will also help moderate the Zoom sessions and online community, ensuring a smooth and engaging experience for everyone. Together, Marie and Heather bring a shared passion for fostering creative material exploration and play, making this next chapter of the Washi Drawing Club an exciting one.
As part of ARTiculcations’ new approach, they’ve added some of their favourite wet and dry art supplies in your course package, to encourage even more creative play and discovery on these beautiful papers. At the end of the session, the group will come together to share discoveries, experiments and ideas.
Packages are mailed to participants in advance, so you’re ready to dive in when the club meets.
What’s included in your package:
- Your course syllabus;
- 12 different washi papers with descriptions (the group will explore 4 papers in each session);
- Links to videos and additional information about the washi papers the group will be exploring;
- A variety of wet and dry media samples tailored to each session;
- Membership to ARTiculations’ exclusive Online Washi Drawing Club Forum (hosted on the ARTiculations Hub), where you can connect and share with other club members; and
- Surprise goodies (they can’t give it all away!).
Shipping details
Shipping is NOT included. This is both a course and a product. Please select your location at checkout to calculate accurate shipping prices. For orders outside of Canada, please email info@articulations.ca to complete your order.
About instructor Marie Boal
Marie Boal is a multidisciplinary artist and a core member of the ARTiculations team. Through working with the Japanese Paper Place, and artists such as Loree Ovens and Pamela Dodds, Marie has developed a connection to Japanese papers and techniques, which have become an integral part of her recent work. Her passion for these materials, combined with her background in various mediums, makes her the perfect guide to help participants explore the beauty and versatility of washi. Marie’s approach brings fresh energy and expertise to the program, building on the foundation created by The Japanese Paper Place.
About moderator Heather Phillips
Heather is an ambitious entrepreneur, artist, curator and instructor. She graduated with a BFA in Studio Art from York University in 2008, specializing in sculpture and painting. She co-founded ARTiculations in 2011 out of a desire to create meaningful connections between artists, their materials and the creative process. Since then, she’s coordinated over 500 art classes and workshops, and close to 50 community events; and curated over 70 exhibitions.
About ARTiculations Art Supply
Based in Toronto’s Junction neighbourhood, ARTiculations Art Supply is an independent art supply shop and creative hub run by practising artists. In addition to offering a great selection of high-quality art supplies, they also host workshops and classes for all ages, as well as a variety of art meetups, events and exhibits.
* Washi paper is traditional hand-made Japanese paper made using fibres from the inner bark of three types of plants – resulting in paper that is more resilient than that made from wood pulp.
(Photo credits: ARTiculations Art Supply.)
Event details
Hosted by: ARTiculations Art Supply
Type of event: washi drawing course
Instructor: Marie Boal
Moderator: Heather Phillips
Dates: Seasonal courses, offered on the fourth Monday of every month, for three months (for example, the Summer 2025 course takes place on Mondays July 28, August 25 & September 22). See here for the specific session dates for each upcoming seasonal course.
Start time: 7:00 PM ET
Duration: 2 hours (each session, for a total of 6 hours)
Number of sessions: 3 sessions per seasonal course
Cost: C$130.00 + shipping
Location: Online
Booking link: Register for your spot and course package here.
Contact details: ARTiculations Art Supply, 2802 Dundas Street West, Toronto, ON, M6P 1Y5, Canada; (416) 901-7464; info@articulations.ca, articulations.ca