Japanese Art Workshops
Chigiri-e Workshop
Chigiri-e is a traditional Japanese art form in which pictures are created from pieces of hand-torn Japanese paper called ‘washi’. In this workshop, I will show you how to create chigiri-e with modern material – newspaper.
My chigiri-e technique is simple and it requires few materials. After attending this workshop, you will be able to start making your own chigiri-e at home without getting any expensive materials.
Suitable for both adults and children (4+).
I deliver my workshops in the North East England (County Durham, Newcastle and surrounding areas). Please inquire if you are further afield.
For more information or to book a workshop,
please contact: admin@norikoart.com
Recording available!
Chigiri-e Workshop with Noriko Matsubara hosted by Hexamtv
Join Noriko for a recording of a family friendly 1 hour Japanese paper collage art workshop.
The workshop took place online on 20th January 2022.
If you missed it, don’t worry! The recording is available to buy from HexamTV.
Origami Workshop
This workshop will give you an authentic experience of learning art of paper folding. Born and raised in Japan, I have been practicing origami since the age of 4. I will deliver tailor made workshops that suit any age over 4 years old.
Suitable for both adults and children (4+).
I deliver my workshops in the North East England (County Durham, Newcastle and surrounding areas). Please inquire if you are further afield.
For more information or to book a workshop,
please contact: admin@norikoart.com
For any inquiries or to discuss a workshop, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
Contact Me
Call +44 (0)7506 834 550
Email: admin@norikoart.com or use the Contact Form below
Past Workshops & Events
2025
Japanese Art, Culture & Language Workshop** – Leadgate Youth Club, Consett
**Hosted by Building Self-Belief, Newcastle University, with support from the Japan Foundation
Japanese Art & Culture Workshop* – Thorp Academy, Ryton
Japanese Art & Culture Workshop* – South Street Community Primary School, Gateshead
Japanese Art & Culture Workshop* – Wardley Primary School, Gateshead
Japanese Art & Culture Workshop* – Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, Gateshead
Japanese Art & Culture Workshop* – Kelvin Grove Community Primary School, Gateshead
Japanese Art & Culture Workshop* – Heworth Grange School, Gateshead
*Hosted by Newcastle University & Gateshead Council, with support from the Japan Foundation
2024
Japanese Art & Culture Workshop* – Whickam School, Whickam
*Hosted by Newcastle University & Gateshead Council, with support from the Japan Foundation
Origami Workshop – Leadgate Primary School, Consett
2023
Chigiri-e Workshop – Remembering Hiroshima and Nagasaki Exhibition – Oriental Museum, Durham
Origami Workshop – Leadgate Primary School, Consett
2022
Chigiri-e Workshop for One World Week – Shotley Bridge Primary School, Consett
Chigiri-e Workshop for Buddha’s Birthday Celebration – Oriental Museum, Durham
Chigiri-e Workshop – Hartlepool Art Gallery, Hartlepool
Japanese Art & Culture Workshop for the STEM Week – Yarm School, Yarm
Virtual Author Visit – The Brook Special Primary School, London
Chigiri-e Workshop (online) hosted by Hexham TV (Recording available here)
2021
Chigiri-e Workshop, Make in Durham – Durham Town Hall, Durham
Noriko Matsubara’s Global World (online) hosted by Aomori Global Academy Inspiring Network (AGAIN)
Public Seminar by Noriko Matsubara (online) hosted by Newcastle University
2019
Japanese Origami Winter Workshop – Land of Oak & Iron Heritage Centre, Winlaton Blaydon-on-Tyne
Noriko Matsubara’s Talk & Book Signing – Hachinohe Book Center, Hachinohe, Japan
Children’s Workshop & Book Signing – Hachinohe Portal Museum, Hachinohe, Japan
Story time with Noriko Matsubara – Whickham Volunteer Library Association, Whickham
Story time with Noriko Matsubara – Annfield Plain Library, Annfield Plain
Chigiri-e Hedgehog Workshop with NorikoArt – Keeper’s Cafe, Dipton