Thursday, June 4; 6–9pm CT
Watercolor marbling has been used by bookbinders since its introduction to Europe during the 17th century until the advent of vibrant acrylic paints in the second part of the 20th century.
Learn how to make paper using fruits and vegetables in this in-person workshop! Through slicing, layering, and pressing, we will explore how everyday foods can become unexpected artistic materials. The unique cross-sections and natural pigments of each fruit and vegetable allow us to experiment with shape, pattern, translucency, and color. These works result in delicate, one-of-a-kind sheets. This process invites reflection on materiality, sustainability, and the ways food excess and waste might be transformed.
Wear clothes that can get dirty and non-slip, supportive, water-resistant shoes (i.e., rubber boots, garden clogs, etc.). Participants may need to return to pick up their paper on Saturday, 6/13, or later in The Shop at MCBA to allow the wet sheets of paper time to dry.
Level: Beginner. All skill levels are welcome.
Certificate: 3 hours, Category A or D
Pricing
$70 | $35 Scholarship | $105 Pay-It-Forward
$15 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.
