Washi Scroll-Format Books with Daniel Etigson

In this full day workshop, artist Daniel Etigson, will guide you through the creation of two richly coloured small scrolls using Moriki Kozo, Kozuke, and Mitsumata Iron Oxide Pink paper, a Heritage Washi. These small scrolls will measure 4”x45” and 6”x40.”

Small scrolls originated in medieval Japan as illustrated narrative texts meant to be read in one sitting. They were traditionally 4-7” in height and up to 590” long. They combined storytelling with visual art. In medieval Japan, they were referred to as ko-e, which translates literally as “small pictures.”

All tools and materials will be provided by The Japanese Paper Place and your instructor.

• a notebook and pen
• your lunch

Daniel Etigson is a visual artist, who specializes in printmaking and hand-bound books and scrolls. He is a Studio Member and Board Member of Open Studio: Centre for Contemporary Printmaking and an Associate Member and Board Member of Propeller Art Gallery.

Daniel has exhibited internationally and throughout Toronto, including at Propeller Art Gallery, Northern Contemporary Gallery, the Bound Book Arts Fair, and at Clearlight Jewelry Gallery, in Santa Fe, New Mexico. He holds a Master’s Degree in English Literature from the University of Toronto.

From January 21st-February 8th, 2026, Daniel will show his Love Your Shadow solo exhibition at Propeller Art Gallery, which will include a collection of screen prints, art books, and scrolls made on Japanese paper.

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