Suminagashi Workshop

Japanese Suminagahi Marbling
In this workshop you will learn the ancient art of Japanese Suminagashi Marbling using traditional techniques and materials; you will absorb this beautiful meditative technique in a quiet and relaxing atmosphere.

Your tutor Catherine Whiteman will bring traditional tools for participants to see and handle as well as examples of work, both traditional and contemporary.
At the start of the workshop Catherine will tell you about the history of this ancient artform.  You will go on to learn the various steps, each process demonstrated. You will also be shown different ancient, pattern processes.
On the second day you will have various papers to try printing on; Japanese and Korean handmade and vintage papers. You will also have the opportunity to try making larger prints in bigger marbling vessels. This will be done inside or, weather permitting, this can be done outside. Workshop suitable for beginners onwards.

Catherine studied archive restoration and conservation in London specialising in manuscript restoration. She has a life long love of words and the surfaces they are written or printed on. She works from her studio in Aberdeenshire on letterpress projects, limited edition books and one-off artists’ journals incorporating her own handmade and marbled papers. Her background in medieval illustration, illumination and calligraphy is an ongoing inspiration for her work. She believes passionately in the welfare benefits of creativity.
Catherine learnt how to grind Japanese ink when she was 16 years old before starting on her path in Western calligraphy. Her suminagashi is held in private collections (in journals and artworks) and in public collections such as the Scottish Parliament and the Scottish National Archives.

£125 includes all materials. To book, download the booking form here and return it to [email protected]. If you have any problems with the form or need any guidance, please call Nicki or Gail during business hours on 01381 600354.