During this week students will gain an in-depth understanding of the marbling technique and will marble on paper, cotton, and silk.

The first half of the week will provide hands-on experience of all aspects of Western marbling techniques from paper priming and the preparatory mixing of water medium and paints, to the creation of classical and spontaneous patterns.

Specific attention will be given to learning how to obtain particular designs using a diverse array of rakes and combs. Students will have ample time for experimentation, with guidance from the instructor, and will create a sampling of papers they’ve marbled themselves.

In the second half of the week, students will use their marbling skills on fabric and silk. Each student will be able to create two marbled silk scarves (15″ x 60″) and 10 pieces of marbled cotton (15″ x 24″).