In-person Workshop: Book making with Kazumi Wilds
Jun 20, 2026
Tokyo Women's Plaza 150-0001 Tokyo, Shibuya, Jingumae, 5 Chome−53−67
Join us in person to learn how to make your own book with Kazumi Wilds, creator of Artist's Books. This is an in-person event and fees will be collected at the venue.
Unfold your creativity—literally! In this fun, hands-on session, where you'll learn how to craft your very own accordion-style picture book with creator of artist's books and children's book illustrator, Kazumi Wilds.
With its unique long, fold-out structure, the accordion book offers endless possibilities. You'll explore how to use the book’s length to bring stories to life—whether by creating tall and towering illustrations, time-passing sequences, or layered, stacked visuals.
For those ready to take it a step further, Kazumi will teach advanced techniques to extend the paper, making the storytelling canvas even more exciting.
By the end of the workshop, you'll walk away with a personalised, imaginative picture book and new skills in visual storytelling and creative bookmaking!
This workshop is accessible to all. No previous skills in bookmaking or illustration is needed. Come along and join the fun.
Kazumi's accordion books
Example of horizontal accordion book made by Kazumi's student
Example of vertical accordion book made by Kazumi's student
We've extended the time for this workshop to give members the opportunity to develop their accordion books and create front and back covers.
The session includes a 30-minute coffee break. (Attendees do not have to stay for the full day – but we’ll be very happy if you do!)
All materials for this workshop will be provided, though if you have specific art media you like to work with, feel free to bring those along.
Location of workshop: Tokyo Women’s Plaza
Date: Saturday June 20th
Time: 2:00 pm ~ 6:30 pm – we will have a 30-minute coffee break during the session.
Cost: Premium members: 1,000 JPY; Preview/ non- members: 1,200 JPY – Payable at the door.
We will be organizing dinner after the event. If you want to join us, make sure to register for that option when you register for the event. Scroll down on the registration page to see the options.
Kazumi Wilds
Kazumi Wilds is a picture book illustrator and a creator of Artist’s books who was born in Tokyo, Japan. She holds a bachelor’s degree in traditional Japanese painting, also an M.F.A. degree in Book Art from a university in the U.S. where she studied Papermaking, Letterpress, and Bookbinding. She has illustrated children’s books published in the US, Japan, and Singapore. She worked as a public schoolteacher for a long time in Japan, and also ran an art gallery in the U.S. and in Japan. She is currently teaching art courses at Temple University Japan Campus in Tokyo. Kazumi also serves as SCBWI Japan's Illustrator Coordinator
