Saturday, July 29; 6–8:30Pm CT
Immerse yourself in the oldest form of marbling, Suminagashi 墨流し (“floating ink”), from your own workspace.
In this virtual workshop, we will explore the history, materials, and techniques of this meditative art before spending the majority of the session practicing and experimenting together.
Through live demonstration and guided practice, you’ll learn how ink behaves on water and how small, repetitive movements create endlessly varied patterns. Participants will have time to play, observe, and refine their approach, with opportunities to ask questions and receive feedback throughout the session. By the end of the workshop, you’ll have a collection of marbled sheets and a strong foundation to continue practicing Suminagashi independently.
This workshop is designed for participants to work alongside the instructor from home. Set up and prep instructions can be found on the materials list. Participants are also welcome to set up and marble paper after the workshop, if it feels best to focus on instruction only during the workshop.
Level: Beginner. All skill levels are welcome.
Certificate: 2.5 hours, Category A or D
Pricing
$68 | $34 Scholarship | $102 Pay-It-Forward
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.
What you'll need to participate
Tech requirements: For this participatory virtual workshop, we recommend joining on a laptop or desktop computer with a camera, microphone, and strong internet connection. You will receive step-by-step instructions for downloading Zoom (it’s free!) and accessing the workshop online approximately 2 days before the workshop’s start date.
Materials: You are responsible for sourcing your own materials from the materials list. You are welcome to reach out to teaching artists with questions about materials in advance of the workshop (contact information is listed on the materials list).
