{"product_id":"workshop-cocoon-lantern-paper-pulp-decoration-with-yukie-ikuno","title":"[WORKSHOP] Cocoon Lantern \u0026 Paper Pulp Decoration with Yukie Ikuno","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate: July 25th, 2026 (Saturday)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTime: 12PM - 3PM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation: Hiromi Paper Showroom\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e9469 Jefferson Blvd. Suite 117\u003cbr\u003eCulver City, CA 90232\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMax Class size: 12\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003ePrice: $100 per person\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWorkshop Description:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLet’s create a cocoon-like paper lantern using dried branches, recycled milk carton paper pulp, and handmade glowing forms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFirst, thread is wrapped around a balloon and coated with wet paper pulp. Once dry, the balloon is removed and a small LED light is placed inside, creating a soft glow like a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esnow blossom.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinally, the glowing cocoon lanterns are suspended from the branches, forming a quiet, dreamlike sculptural object that combines light, texture, and natural materials.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat to Bring\u003c\/b\u003e: \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eIf you have any special materials you would like to use, such as dried branches or dried flowers, please feel free to bring them with you.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003ePlease bring any empty containers you would like to use, such as jam jars, cans, cups, or vases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the instructor:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eYukie H. Ikuno\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBorn in Kobe. Moved to New York in 1990, working as a color retoucher for photographer Gregory Colbert. Driven by a passion for the craft, she studied bookbinding and papermaking at NY's Center for Book Arts (CBA), Dieu Donné, and Carriage House Paper, eventually designing the artist's art books.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReturned to Japan in 2013 to establish her current studio. Since then, she has been creating handmade paper themed around \"regeneration,\" presenting her art in exhibitions, and sharing the craft through hand-bookbinding workshops.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc0000;\"\u003eRefund Policy: No refunds on cancellations that occur within two weeks of workshop day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hiromi Paper, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52907921670453,"sku":null,"price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2262\/4635\/files\/IMG_6501.jpg?v=1779312047","url":"https:\/\/hiromipaper.com\/products\/workshop-cocoon-lantern-paper-pulp-decoration-with-yukie-ikuno","provider":"Hiromi Paper, Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}