Introduction to Paper Marbling Marbling is the art of floating and designing watercolors on a base fluid then permanently transferring the design to paper. It was developed by the Persians in the 15th Century. The participants will be instructed in preparing the paper to accept the paint; mixing the colors for marbling; creating the base fluid; floating the colors on the base, then designing them; and transferring the design to paper. The students will take home their finished papers. Marbling students who take the bookbinding course may use their papers for book covers. Cost per Person: $120/Person, all supplies included. Ages 8 & Up: Ages 8 – 17 are welcome, but must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-registration is required. Space is limited to 8 participants.. Class size is limited to 8 people. Minimum class size of 3 people must be met to run the workshop. Length of Class: Full Paper: Typical class lasts about 5-6 hrs Lunch: We invite participants to bring a lunch to eat during the regular workshop. We have a refrigerator available if needed.
Historic Sugartown preserves and interprets the historic 19th century crossroad village of Sugartown in Malvern, PA.
