Marbling Focus: Stone and Moire (Weekday Intensive)

Wednesday, June 10; 10am–4pm CT This in-person workshop focuses on honing skills needed to marble stone and moire patterns. First, refine the stone pattern technique using a combination of plastic whisks and eye droppers. Then, explore how to make specialty stone patterns using non-contaminating tank solvents. Instruction will also cover techniques to hone your skills making beautiful moire patterns. Come away with several timeless papers for bookbinding, collage, box making, letterpress, or other projects. This workshop is part of a series of in-depth explorations in marbling techniques. The series aims to provide novice and seasoned marblers an opportunity to isolate and refine specific techniques, further adding to the marbler's toolbox. Take a deep-dive into paper marbling and register for Introduction to Marbling (Weekday Intensive) (6/9), and Marbling Focus: Bouquet Patterns (Weekday Intensive) (6/11) for an intensive learning experience. By the end of the week, you will have gorgeous sheets of marbled paper and the confidence to practice your skills independently in Marbling Labs. Level: Intermediate. Introduction to Marbling or other introductory marbling experience is required to register for this workshop. Certificate: 6 hours, Category B or D Pricing $147 | $74 Scholarship | $221 Pay-It-Forward $40 materials fee Scholarships are available for individuals facing adversity as it relates to identity, income/wealth, and lack of access to arts resources. The Pay-It-Forward rate (tuition, plus 50%) supports MCBA’s efforts to make scholarships available. We leave it to you to choose the rate that is meaningful to you based on your income, wealth, and privilege status. MCBA members receive a 10% discount on tuition. Please note: Registration closes 6/8 at midnight (CT). More Papermaking and Marbling Workshops Apr 9 Workshop, In-Person, Beginner, Papermaking and Marbling Suminagashi Workshop, In-Person, Beginner, Papermaking and Marbling Immerse yourself in the oldest form of marbling, Suminagashi 墨流し (“spilled or floating ink”). Workshop, In-Person, Beginner, Papermaking and Marbling Apr 11 Workshop, In-Person, Beginner, Papermaking and Marbling Introduction to Marbling: April Workshop, In-Person, Beginner, Papermaking and Marbling Experience the magic of marbling firsthand with this in-person workshop! Workshop, In-Person, Beginner, Papermaking and Marbling Apr 18 Workshop, In-Person, Beginner, Papermaking and Marbling European Papermaking: April Workshop, In-Person, Beginner, Papermaking and Marbling Learn the tools, terminology, and procedures of European-style papermaking in this in-person studio workshop. Workshop, In-Person, Beginner, Papermaking and Marbling register with Heather RJ Fletcher