Japanese Box, Haku Chitsu

Instructor: Nancy Akerly (artist bio)

Venue: Online (Zoom)

Day and Date: Thursday, March 27, 2025

Time: Pacific Time, 10 AM to approximately 1:30 PM

Skill Level: All, SBEH=Some Box-making Experience Helpful

Class Recording: The class recording will be available for two months following the actual class for registrants only

Class Description: Explore the artistry of a traditional Japanese approach with a Hako Chitsu wraparound box. This four sided box is secured with ivory clasps, a wonderful combination of function and aesthetics. Often used as a protective cover for special books or papers, we will make a box the perfect size for special tools, pens or other small objects approximately 7 3/4” x 3 1/4” x 2″ We will cover the Hako Chitsu with vibrant book cloth and traditional Japanese hand screened Chiyogami papers, although you could certainly substitute your own hand marbled or other fine papers. A lovely blend of elegance and practicality, it would be helpful to have some box making experience, although all
levels would find success.

Class Kits: Class materials kits will be sent by the instructor. Shipping and kit costs of $50 are included in the class price.*

Tools & Supplies: Lists will be included in SDBA’s timely Welcome Letter or within teacher PDFs.

Class Fees:
Early Enrollment Program (EEP): $176
Member: $220
Non-member: $295

Early Enrollment Program (EEP) is a member only, non-refundable discount. Join SDBA at checkout for reduced class fees.

*International Shipping Note: We adore our worldwide community of book artists!
Please, we ask for your awareness that increased costs for International Shipping must
be covered by the registrant and paid directly to SDBA. Each individual will be notified of the extra amounts due.

Note: Due to later posting there is one deadline:
EEP Deadline and Registration Deadline: March 13, 2025