Suminagashi: Guided Exploration

Saturday, June 20; 1–4pm CT Explore and experiment with the art of Japanese marbling—or suminagashi 墨流し (“spilled or floating ink”)—in a supportive, collaborative environment.  In this in-person workshop, practice suminagashi independently with individualized support from the instructor, who will demonstrate techniques, answer questions, and help troubleshoot as needed. Inks, brushes, and a variety of papers will be provided to encourage a focus on play, discovery, and refinement. Whether you are revisiting the technique or deepening your exploration, this in-person workshop provides a focused setting to build your skills and practice playing with paper, ink, and tools. This art form can also be viewed as a meditation practice as it is all about exploring the variations of repetitive movement.  Participants are welcome to bring paper, tools, or other materials for experimentation. Some papers that work well are mulberry paper (100-150 gsm) or printmaking paper (80lb) with a smooth finish. Paper should be no larger than 12 x 9.5 inches in order to fit in the suminagashi vats. Wear clothes that can get dirty and non-slip, supportive, water-resistant shoes (i.e., rubber boots, garden clogs, etc.). Participants may need to return to pick up their paper on Saturday, 6/27, or later in The Shop at MCBA to allow the wet sheets of paper time to dry. Level: Intermediate. Previous experience with Suminagashi is required. Certificate: 3 hours, Category B or D Pricing $70 | $35 Scholarship | $105 Pay-It-Forward $30 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 6/15 at midnight (CT). More Papermaking & Paper 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 Rachel Payne