Marbling is a beginner-friendly decorative paper craft that allows participants to play with color and abstraction to create original art. In this striking project focused workshop, participants will learn the basics of marbling on paper and fabric using silk paint on thickened water. Participants will have the opportunity to marble several sheets of paper and fabric to create an assortment of greeting cards, notebooks and a handkerchief. Best practices, cleaning and set up will be covered with students having the majority of the time to experiment with the materials to their own liking. After a break, artist and instructor Suzy Kopf will teach participants a saddle stitch bookbinding method to assemble journals for writing or sketching using their marbled papers for the covers. Marbling is a wet process so students should come prepared with their own aprons or clothing that can be dirtied. Pick up of dried projects will be arranged with Marin MOCA after the workshop.

ages: 14+

experience: no experience required

supplies: all supplies provided! We suggest wearing an apron or clothing you can get dirty.

cost: MarinMOCA Members: $170; Non-members $200 + Materials Fee: An additional materials fee of $50 will be paid to the instructor at the beginning of class