Suminagashi, Orizome, Toji hon, Ori hon, Hako Chitsu

(Japanese Paper dyeing, Bookbinding & Box-making).

This workshop offers the unique experience of combining Japanese paper dyeing, bookbinding and box-making. Learning the techniques to dye papers using suminagashi (Japanese marbling) and Orizome (resist dyeing) to include them as the covers for 5 different Toji binding styles, (four hole, five hole, noble, tortoise shell and hemp leaf) housed within a Hako Chitsu (wrap around box). Using authentic Japanese papers, (washi), and authentic vintage fabrics sourced from Japan, this course provides the opportunity to create a selection of the strongest, most elegant and practical bindings for printmakers and artists’ working with the book form and the skills to construct boxes in the future.

COURSE DATES FOR 2024

A 3-day workshop in Japanese accordion-folded book and presentation box (Ori-hon & maru-chitsu) at West Dean’s Bloomsbury campus in London, from Friday 29th November - Sunday 1st December 2024.