{"product_id":"japanese-bookbinding-goshuincho-workshop-nov-2026","title":"Japanese Bookbinding \u0026 Goshuinchō Workshop (Nov 2026)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJapanese Bookbinding \u0026amp; Goshuincho Workshop\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSaturday, November 7, 2026, 3:00-6:00pm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAges: \u003c\/strong\u003e18+ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstructor\u003c\/strong\u003e: Mami Takahashi\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFee:\u003c\/strong\u003e $60\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore the beauty and cultural depth of traditional Japanese bookmaking in this hands-on workshop. Participants will learn two classic binding techniques—Yotsume Toji\u003cbr\u003e(four-hole binding) and Kikkō Toji (tortoise-shell binding)—methods that have been used for centuries for notebooks, manuscripts, and artist books in Japan.\u003cbr\u003eThe workshop also features a special introduction to the Goshuinchō, the traditional Japanese temple and shrine stamp book. Used to collect goshuin—beautiful hand-stamped seals received during visits to Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples—these books have deep spiritual roots and have become beloved keepsakes for travelers.\u003cbr\u003eParticipants will create a simple accordion-style Goshuinchō using Japanese paper.\u003cbr\u003eBy the end of the workshop, each participant will leave with three handmade books:\u003cbr\u003e• A Yotsume Toji book\u003cbr\u003e• A Kikkō Toji book\u003cbr\u003e• A handmade Goshuinchō (temple stamp book)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll materials are provided, and the workshop is beginner-friendly and welcoming to all levels. No experience required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMembers receive 15% off art classes!\u003c\/b\u003e Want to become a member? \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.elmhurstartmuseum.org\/support\/membership\/\"\u003eVisit our website\u003c\/a\u003e to learn more and register!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eContact \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/eam-shop.myshopify.com\/admin\/products\/membership@elmhurstartmuseum.org\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003emembership@elmhurstartmuseum.org\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e or call 630-834-0202 for your Member discount code to receive 15% off at checkout.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFor questions call 630-834-0202 or email \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:education@elmhurstartmuseum.org\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eeducation@elmhurstartmuseum.org\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRefunds will not be accepted within 48 hrs of the start of this program. A $12 administration fee is charged for all refund requests before 48 hrs of the start of this program. No refund, credit, or make-up will be provided for time that a student may miss.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"EAM Education","offers":[{"title":"1-Day Workshop | Nov 7 | 3:00-6:00pm","offer_id":53522981847319,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/2852\/files\/pixta_60238804_M_1.jpg?v=1770410044","url":"https:\/\/shop.elmhurstartmuseum.org\/products\/japanese-bookbinding-goshuincho-workshop-nov-2026","provider":"EAM Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}