This class is offered through Lessonface. Please click here to register on their website.

Unwind as you explore the meditative art of Suminagashi, or Japanese marbling. Watch as delicate swirls of color float on water and transfer onto paper or fabric, creating mesmerizing, one-of-a-kind designs.

Once your marbled pieces have dried, you'll transform them into beautifully crafted books using traditional Asian soft binding, stab stitching, and origami book techniques. These two art forms complement each other perfectly—offering a relaxing, hands-on experience that blends color, texture, and form.

In this class, you'll learn:

• Techniques for water marbling with inks and other pigments
• How to create soft-stitched and stab-bound books
• How to fold and assemble star-shaped origami books

By the end of the workshop, you'll have the skills to continue both marbling and bookmaking at home or in your studio—plus a collection of handmade works to inspire your next creative project.

David Heustess is a Nashville-based artist and educator whose work combines clay, fiber arts, and beadwork. He earned his BFA in Clay and Fiber Arts from the Appalachian Center for Craft in 1995 and currently directs a gallery and community arts program at Vanderbilt University. David is a passionate teacher, leading workshops for the Handweavers Guild of America, the MidAtlantic Fiber Association, and the John C. Campbell Folk School, where he shares his love for traditional craft and contemporary creativity.

$75 -$90

Additional Supply Fee:  None. 

Scholarship Available: No.

Level: Open to all levels.

Minimum Number of Students: 8 by April 19, 2026

Maximum Number of Students: 30

Required Supplies:

• Suminagashi inks
• White copy paper
• Colored copy paper
• Tray that is at least 3" deep and slightly larger than your paper
• Access to running water
• Bamboo brushes
• Glue stick
• Craft/button thread or waxed linen
• Blunt tapestry needle
• Awl
• Ruler
• Pencil
• Davy board
• Paper cutter
• Scissors
• Space for drying papers - could be empty table or a drying rack

Class Schedule: The class will be online on Sunday, April 26 and May 3, 2026 from 1-3 pm

Note: This class is offered through Lessonface. Clicking the Register button above will take you to their website to sign up.