“3 Tips to Create Outstanding Chigirie: Finding Inspiration”

Mini-Course: Lesson One

Where will you find your inspiration to create beautiful Chigirie?

We’re all busy. I hear you loud and clear, so I’ve designed the first chapter of Learn Chigirie so you can whet your appetite and decide if this medium is right for you. You can learn as you go or jump right in and start today with my mini-course that will set the wheels spinning and show you how to prepare for your first project. YES, preparation is key!

How do you get started?

Learn how and where to find the inspiration to design your first Chigirie project.

Chigirie can be daunting and when you look at the hundreds of tiny pieces of paper, you might wonder, Do I have the artistic ability to work with tiny pieces of paper? My answer is a resounding YES! I believe if you can sew, quilt, craft, knit, etc. you CAN work with paper. Once you try your hand in upcoming projects I think you’ll be hooked on Chigirie and designing one-of-a-kind originals (and gorgeous prints) from your own photographs.

Transform them into workable sketches using my step-by-step tips and techniques. You will be “obsessed” with this user-friendly art form and as you develop your skills and style, you will want to apply the paper other home decor items.

I’m Joan Mead-Matsui, founder of Mrs. Matsui’s Origami and chigirie.com and a master of this centuries-old art. My portfolio was brimming with more than 300 pieces of art when I decided to join the art festival craze in the late 1990s. At that point, I had already traveled twice to Japan, where I visited a popular museum paper shop. The paper was displayed so artistically on large bolts, I wanted to buy each and every style. Washi, in my opinion, is the most exquisite paper you’ll find and it’s still hand-made in Japan and a perfect application for Chigirie.

What I didn’t know was after my first trip in 1993, my new-found medium would morph into a full-time business that grew legs and arms with several side businesses. I was smitten then, and I still am today.

The fact is I believe you’ll love working with paper and the gorgeous art you’ll create as a result of taking my classes. I kid you not, I sold every framed piece I created (300 plus). I couldn’t keep up. That success unlocked an exciting new world that led me to teach Japanese paper art classes and workshops. I want to share my knowledge and love for Chigirie with you but the best part is you can learn and practice in the comfort of your own home.   

You can see examples of Chigirie at https://chigirie.com but now you’ll also have a series of mini-courses to teach you the history that’ll motivate you to create beautiful Chigirie and the tips and techniques I’ve used to create my original art. I’m so excited to introduce you to Chigirie. Take a sneak peek at my upcoming art course when you buy this introductory lesson I’ve created for you.

My mini-instruction courses are perfect for anyone who has a desire to learn in bits and pieces and here and there as time allows. Get started today by clicking here to download “3 Tips to Create Outstanding Chigirie” at a cost of only $10.