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Jiyoung Chung

Why Not Joomchi

May 31 - June 5, 2026
Open to All Skill Levels
Paper & Books, Fibers

Overview

This workshop offers students an opportunity to become acquainted with Joomchi, a unique Korean traditional way of making textured handmade paper using only water and eager hands. Historically used to create durable objects like pouches and rain gear (dating back to the Goryeo Dynasty), Joomchi creates strong, textural, and painterly surfaces by layering and agitating Hanji (Korean mulberry papers). The resulting surface is not easy to rip and can develop an elegant, leather-like appearance as it ages. Students will explore the history, usage, and role of Joomchi in Korean society, alongside the hands-on techniques and reinterpreted adaptations into contemporary art forms. The possibilities are endless: Joomchi can be incorporated into surface design, collage, unconventional book art, wearables, body ornaments, or 2-D and 3-D sculptural objects. 

Course Fee : $760.00
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Scholarships & Material Fees

Need help covering workshop costs? Arrowmont offers financial aid opportunities to broaden access to our arts and craft programs. We believe a diverse community enriches the learning experience for all.

Material fees are not included in our national workshop costs, but are included with the cost of our winter short workshops. A material list with estimated costs will be emailed about 30 days before the national workshop begins.

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Cost Breakdown

One Week Workshop Tuition
$760.00
Registration Fee
$50.00
Estimated Cost*
*Fees exclude housing and meal plans
$810.00
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Jiyoung Chung
Artist Bio
Jiyoung Chung
Jiyoung Chung is an acclaimed artist known for developing an innovative method for utilizing Joomchi, a traditional Korean method of papermaking, into a contemporary art form. She earned her BFA in Painting from RISD and her MFA in Print/Media from Cranbrook Academy of Art. Chung has had a highly prolific exhibition career with 33 solo shows in Korea, the USA, Australia, France, Finland, Romania, and the UK. Her influence extends to curation; in 2010, she curated the International Korean/American Joomchi show for the European Patchwork Meeting in France, which later toured in Korea and America. She is also the author of the book, Joomchi & Beyond. Chung has received major awards including the 'Gold Award' by the Smithsonian Craft Show in 2019, the 'Award of Excellence' by the American Craft Council/Baltimore show in 2012, and the Adrianna Farrelli Prize, 'Excellence in Fiber Art' by the Philadelphia Museum of Art Craft Show in 2012. Her works are in the permanent collections of the U.S. Department of State's Art Bank Program, the Fidelity Corporate Art Collection, and the Museum of Art & Design in New York.
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Explore the Fiber & Paper Studio
From our earliest days, fiber arts have been an important medium in the Arrowmont workshop canon. For over 100 years this craft has been taught at Arrowmont by local and national artists alike. Today, the Fibers Studio has added Paper to its name as we expand the use of this space to include all things papermaking too! From felting to weaving, to macramé to found-object paper sculpture, our fiber and paper workshops push the envelope and blur the lines between these media and so much more. With a view towards the Dining Hall and Wood Studio, the indoor/outdoor nature of our covered porch and multi-room studio space make this a quirky and beloved corner of the Turner Building.
Explore the Fiber & Paper Studio
Explore the Fiber & Paper Studio