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Marbling Focus: Stone & Moire

  • Minnesota Center for Book Arts 1011 South Washington Avenue #100 Minneapolis, MN, 55415 United States (map)

Saturday, January 17; 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. 

Level: Intermediate. To enroll, participants need to have taken Introduction to Marbling at MCBA or an equivalent workshop elsewhere.
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 1/12 at midnight (CT).


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