INTRODUCTION TO SUMINAGASHI INK MARBLING - STITCH-BOUND BOOKBINDING WITH ROCWORX - APRIL 13TH

To celebrate making, this year at Native Makers, we’re providing space for some of our makers to run demonstrations and workshops as part of the events. To Start we have the brilliant Rachel from Rocwor, sharing her love for the heritage craft of marbling

DATE: 13TH APRIL

Choose from 2 sessions through the day…

10.30 - 1.30pm

2pm - 5pm

Cost £35 per person

Discover the ancient heritage craft of marbling and the joy of Japanese stitch bound bookmaking. Marbling is a surface pattern craft, used for paper and textile art and is an endangered heritage craft.

This educational and fun 3-hour ink marbling workshop is the perfect activity for adults looking to explore their creativity and learn a new skill. You will learn about the history of this ancient craft and be guided through the process of ink marbling, through demonstrations, to create mesmerising patterns on paper, using simple tools and breath-work. You will finish the class creating a simple Japanese stitch-bound handcrafted book using patterned paper.

Your tutor, Rachel O’Connell, creates wearable textile art, home décor, jewellery, stationery and marbled leather carry goods. As a sustainable maker, Rachel works with the Royal Ballet and Opera to repurpose theatrical textiles. She has over 30 years marbling experience and is a tutor at West Dean Art College. She also teaches in schools, community groups, galleries and in museums across the UK. She tutors for MAKE Southwest Arts Council National Saturday Club and the charity, The Creative Dimensions Trust, teaching students from under privileged backgrounds. She has exhibited and sold work in National Galleries and Museums and exhibited at London Craft Week, Craft Festival and has work in select galleries and independent retailers in Devon.

All materials, an apron and gloves are provided. Rachel suggests students wear older clothing, as ink can stain. www.rocworx co.uk