Suminagashi and Asian Style Books
About Suminagashi and Asian Style Books
Unwind as you explore the meditative art of Suminagashi, or Japanese marbling. Watch as delicate swirls of color float on water and transfer onto paper or fabric, creating mesmerizing, one-of-a-kind designs.
Once your marbled pieces have dried, you'll transform them into beautifully crafted books using traditional Asian soft binding, stab stitching, and origami book techniques. These two art forms complement each other perfectly—offering a relaxing, hands-on experience that blends color, texture, and form.
In this class, you'll learn:
• Techniques for water marbling with inks and other pigments
• How to create soft-stitched and stab-bound books
• How to fold and assemble star-shaped origami books
By the end of the workshop, you'll have the skills to continue both marbling and bookmaking at home or in your studio—plus a collection of handmade works to inspire your next creative project.
Additional Supply Fee: None.
Class Materials
Students will want to provide:
• Suminagashi inks
• White copy paper
• Colored copy paper
• Tray that is at least 3" deep and slightly larger than your paper
• Access to running water
• Bamboo brushes
• Glue stick
• Craft/button thread or waxed linen
• Blunt tapestry needle
• Awl
• Ruler
• Pencil
• Davy board
• Paper cutter
• Scissors
• Space for drying papers - could be empty table or a drying rack
Skill Level
Open to all levels.
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When
The class will meet for two weekly 2-hour live online sessions.
Enrolled students receive 30-day access to the video recordings of the classes.
How It Works
Enroll above to save your spot in the class. Lessonface will send you a confirmation right away, and a Zoom link 24 hours before the class start time. You can log into your Lessonface dashboard to access class materials, communicate with your instructor, join the live Zoom session, and access the class recordings and chat transcript afterward. You can view the cancellation and refund policy here.
David Heustess
David Heustess is an artist and arts educator in Nashville, TN and his work makes use of clay, fiber arts and bead work. After many years of working as a modern dancer/teacher, David began pursuing his interest in pottery and other art mediums. He attended the Appalachian Center for Crafts and in 1995 he earned a BFA degree with studio concentrations in clay and fiber arts.
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