This two-day course invites you to learn the traditional Japanese art of scroll making (Emakimono) and create a beautiful, custom-made box (Jikumono-bako) to house it.

2 Day Weekend Courses:

→ Sat 28 + Sun 29 Mar 2026

→ Sat 27 + Sun 28 June 2026

→ Sat 7 + Sun 8 June 2026

Level: Any

Tutor: Inga Eičaitė

Times: 10AM - 4PM

What to Bring: Bring lunch, a notebook and any source material you’d like to work from. Wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty.

What’s included: All materials are provided

Where: Art Hub Studios, Unit 2b, Building 28, Westminster Industrial Estate, Woolwich, SE18 5TF

Emakimono (picture scroll) is a book in its most elementary form, consisting of a number of sheets of paper joined in sequence, attached to a pine dowel at one end and with a cloth-bound outer cover. Traditionally used for Buddhist sutras and picture books, this technique has the potential to be applied to contemporary book arts projects today.

Day one will focus on the scroll itself, a beautiful combination of washi (kozo, mitsumata, gampi), nori (rice paste - conservational glue substitute), and cloth. You will be learning a traditional backing technique - URAUCHI. This technique makes artwork sturdier and can be used to create a bookcloth.

Day two will be dedicated to creating a modern version of a custom scroll box. You will use beautiful decorative Japanese papers - including Katazome sheets from Awagami paper mill and sumingashi (traditional eco Japanese marbling technique) washi - to create a wrap around Jikumono-bako that will store your made emakimono, which will be wrapped in silk ribbon and secured with bone clasps.

The materials used for both the scroll and the box are all sourced from Japan and the UK. Suitable for beginners. Places are limited to 6.

The course will cover:

→ Traditional Japanese art of scroll making

→ Working with washi (kozo, mitsumata, gampi), nori (rice paste), and cloth

→ Learning URAUCHI technique

→ Creating an Emakimono (picture scroll)

→ Creating a modern version of a custom wrap around scroll box (Jikumono-bako)

→ Working with decorative Japanese papers: Katazome sheets and sumingashi washi

→ Finishing and securing your scroll with silk ribbon and bone clasps

About Inga Eičaitė:

Inga Eičaitė (Lithuanian, based in London) is a contemporary printmaker through abstract graphic approach exploring the dynamic intersection between science and nature. Her works are primarily in a monochromatic palette. This deliberate choice allows her to emphasise the contrast between light and shadow, form and void. Inga puts strong emphasis on paper and its qualities in her practice, usage of conservational washi (和紙) (Japanese paper) and hanji (はんじ) (Korean) papers help bring subtlety in the work. Working in several printmaking combos: mokuhanga, intaglio and relief and paper based objects.

Her mokuhanga practise started at Morley College with tutor Carol Wilhide Justin ARE in 2019. Following awards with Mi-Lab artist in residency Fujikawaguchiko, Yamanashi 2022 & Echizen, Fukui 2024. Learning advanced carving and printing under mokuhanga tutors - Toshio Soyama, Goto Hidehiko, Chihiro Taki, Asuka Tsutsumi. ELP member since 2023, board director 2025. She exhibits widely, including at the Richard F.Brush Art Gallery New York, at 3331 Arts Chiyoda Tokyo, Awagami Tokushima, RA and WCPF London, RWA Bristol.

Cancellations and Refunds: If you cancel 7 days or more before the course begins, we will provide a full refund minus a £10 admin fee. If you cancel less than 7 days before the start date of the course no refund will be given.

All our courses run on a minimum number of participants. If we do not reach the minimum number of participants for the course we unfortunately have to cancel. We will notify you 7 days before the start date and you will receive a full refund or we can transfer over to another date.

Participants must be over the age of 18.

Art Hub Studio members get 10% discount