An Introduction to Japanese Bookbinding (Ori-hon & Toji-hon)

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An Introduction to Japanese Bookbinding (Ori-hon & Toji-hon) – Sun 12 Jul 2026

An Introduction to Japanese Bookbinding (Ori-hon & Toji-hon)
Sunday 12 July 2026 | 10am – 4pm
£60 pp | Tickets available soon
Suitable for ages 16+

Learn the techniques of the Japanese style accordion book (Ori-hon) and a simple stab sewn book (Toji-hon) with artist Lucy May Schofield.

You’ll be guided through the process, learning how to score, fold, glue and sew two of the most elegant traditional Japanese book forms, made from Japanese kozo washi (mulberry paper).

The four hole Toji-hon has a decorative stitched spine and a soft cover and the folded Ori-hon has multiple pages attached together seamlessly with a hard back cover. Both books will be made with blank pages allowing them to be used as note or sketch books in the future.

All materials and light refreshments are provided.

Participants aged under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.