Testimonials: Reflections from the Workshop Table

Thank you to everyone who has joined a 5U3 Workshop and shared their creative journey with us. Here is what past participants have to say about their experience cultivating quiet, mindful moments and discovering the joy of creating through Japanese paper arts.

"I would like to practice it more as it is very relaxing"

— A.N. from Malden

"I enjoyed experiencing the textures of different types of paper and learning that different ways of tearing paper produce different results, including when water is applied before tearing."

— K. from Boston

"It was really fun. I was so focused 90 minutes passed by so quickly!"

— M. from Cambridge

"My aha moment was realizing that Chigirie doesn’t have to be perfect to look beautiful. Tearing the paper by hand actually creates a softer more natural texture, and I really enjoyed that slow, relaxing process"

— J. from Boston

"Very relaxing, peaceful, and fun."

— J.I. from Quincy

"Tearing the paper apart with two hands was so simple but so helpful!"

— Corry from Arlington

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