Discover the art and magic of marbling and create stunning patterns on fabric and paper in this engaging two-day introductory class! 

What You’ll Do:

• Day 1: Master foundational techniques, experiment with color and pattern, and explore traditional and modern designs.
• Day 2: Dive deeper into reproducing specific patterns, fine-tune color balance in the marbling tank, and learn to marble on cotton and silk fabrics.

What You’ll Learn:

• The process of floating pigments on thickened water and manipulating them to create unique designs.
• How to print/transfer your creations onto absorbent surfaces like paper and fabric.
• Insight into the materials, history, and science behind marbling.

You'll leave with a collection of decorated papers and at least one marbled fabric (cotton or silk) plus the skills to keep marbling at home. This is your chance to experiment with a forgiving technique that produces truly magical results and a creative process that’s as fun as it is fascinating!

Anne Murray's passion for books started when she came across The Penland Book of Handmade Books at the public library in 2006. That encounter started her quest to learn and practice the crafts involved in making books – binding, making paper, marbling, creating book cloth, and woodworking – at the John Campbell Folk School, Penland School of Crafts, the Sawtooth School for Visual Art, and with several well-known paper/book artists. Now, after years of developing and expanding her skills, Anne is a full-time artist specializing in bookbinding, papermaking, and marbling.  She is at heart a teacher, finding pleasure in sharing her passion for paper and book arts.

Come explore marbling with Anne—whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist, this workshop will ignite your creativity!

$215– $255

Additional Supply Fee: $50 for paper, carrageenan, paint, cotton squares, silk scarf blank, and use of marbling tanks and tools. Please pay your instructor (cash, check, Venmo, or Zelle) at the beginning of class

Scholarship Available: Yes. Please complete our short Scholarship Application Form and we will choose one scholarship recipient once we have 8 registrants.

Level: Open to all skill levels.

Minimum Number of Students: 6 by April 5, 2025
Maximum Number of Students: 10

Required Supplies:

• Clothes that are suitable for painting
• Notebook and pen

Class Schedule: Class will be in-person at the SEFAA Center from 9 am to 4 pm on Saturday, April 19, and Sunday, April 20, 2025.