MEGUMI INOUYE

SEBASTOPOL --

Copperfield’s Books is delighted to welcome local artist Megumi Inouye to Sebastopol in celebration of her gorgeous new book -

The discussion will include a guided demonstration where audience members can follow along with Megumi to create their own gift-wrap piece with expressions of gratitude.

Discussion followed by a Q&A and book signing.

This event is free and open to the public.

A gift is an opportunity to show gratitude for someone we care about. The beauty of the presentation, thoughtfulness in the selection of materials, and the loving intentions passed along in the act of wrapping are all gifts of care perhaps equal to the gift itself - Megumi Inouye, from the introduction of The Soul of Gift Wrapping

With a combination of inventive wrapping designs, inspiring personal essays, and step-by-step techniques, Megumi Inouye invites readers to transform the act of wrapping into a gratitude practice.

Drawing on the gift-giving traditions of her Japanese heritage, Inouye explores how the act of giving a thoughtfully wrapped gift can be a creative, caring act for both the giver and the receiver.

Using recycled and repurposed materials, Inouye’s approach inspires readers to think intentionally about the presentation of every gift, whether it's a tip for an unseen hotel housekeeper, a simple gift of fresh fruit for a neighbor, or a special birthday gift for a beloved family member. Detailed step-by-step photos teach Inouye's artful approach to every aspect of wrapping—including tape-free folding, paper and fabric bows, clever message tags, and one-of-a-kind approaches for odd-shaped items—and guide readers in creating their own unique gift presentations.

Author: Megumi Inouye is a gift wrapping and packaging artist. Known for her sustainable wrapping designs and creative innovations, she encourages repurposing, utilizing everyday things around us and using organic and recyclable items. She attributes her passion for gift wrapping to her Japanese heritage and the cultural values that underlie the meaning behind the art of giving. Her work has been featured on the Ellen DeGeneres Show and in Yahoo! Lifestyle, American Craft Magazine, and the San Francisco Chronicle. You can find her online at giftwrapbymegumi.com.

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