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Modern Marbling 1

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

Saturday, January 30; 10am–4pm CT

Take your marbling skills to a new level! In this in-person workshop, learn to make newly-designed, contemporary patterns.

Inspired by traditional marbling, these patterns bring a familiar but fresh take on a centuries-old art form. Discussions will include the science of marbling, critiques, and troubleshooting. Participants will come away with marbled paper ready for use in bookbinding and other arts!

Level: Intermediate. Participation in Introduction to Marbling is required to register for this workshop.
Certificate: 6 hours, Category D

Pricing

$147 | $74 Scholarship | $221 Pay-It-Forward

$25 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 1/25 at midnight (CT).

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