Suminagashi ink marbling is an ancient endangered heritage craft, which originated in Japan around the 8th century. It is a perfect introduction to marbling and creating surface patterns.

During this taster workshop, you will make organic abstract patterns, using the movement of air and simple tools to create shapes in the ink on the surface of the water. We will use both plant-based black and coloured inks to create patterns and transfer them to a variety of papers and card. We will then make a traditional Japanese stab-bound stitched book, using your patterns created in the marbling workshop.

All materials, aprons and gloves are provided.

Please bring to the workshop:

• a notebook and pencil

This workshop is suitable for all.