Yotsutoji Book-binding and Painting with Sumi-ink Workshop (20 Dec ’25)

Name: Yotsutoji Book-binding and Painting with Sumi-ink Workshop (20 Dec ’25)
Start: 2025-12-20T08:40:00+02:00
End: 2025-12-20T12:40:00+02:00
Location: 13 Brickfield Road

Schedule

Sat Dec 20 2025 at 08:40 am to 12:40 pm

UTC+02:00

Location

13 Brickfield Road | Cape Town, WC

Join us for a unique artistic journey that combines the ancient art of *Yotsutoji book-binding with beginner Sumi-ink painting. In just a few enriching hours, you’ll learn the delicate craft of binding your own beautiful book, guided by the skilled hands of Kyoko with Zanele Petros assisting. Then, under the tutelage of Kyoko Morgan, you’ll explore the timeless art of *Sumi-ink painting, letting your creativity flow onto the pages of your newly bound creation. Don’t miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in two captivating art forms in a single workshop. Unleash your inner artist – reserve your spot now!
Date: Saturday, Dec 20th – 2025
Time: 8:40 – 12:40 (4 hours)
The Deckle Edge @ 13 Brickfield Road, Salt River
Workshop space limited booking essential
Cost R750
What attendees will learn:
How to do the Yotsutoji book-binding to create your personal books including preparation, punching holes and binding
How to use sumi ink and brush, different types of strokes
How to paint something in the sumi-e style.
Please Bring The following;
Scissors
Pritt glue
Cleaning cloth
white saucer or porcelain palette
Apron
Supplied by Kyoko;
Paper for making 2 sets of books
Thread
Needle to use in workshop
Supplied by The Deckle Edge;
Zig Sumi ink Black
Chinese Calligraphy Brush Medium (for the workshop)
Gimlet
Paper clips to use in the workshop
Refreshments and a Biscuit
10% Deckle shopping coupon for the day
Recommended age: All welcome from 12 years and up.