ARTISAN CRAFT WORKSHOP SERIES: Marbleized Paper

Immerse yourself in a monthly American craft workshop series where participants will create an artform using traditional materials and methods taught by experts in each craft to include baskets, bandboxes, hooked rugs, marbleized paper, and floorcloths.  Take home a wonderful hand crafted keepsake.

Marbling is an ancient art comprised of numerous styles and techniques.  Introduction to Acrylic Marbling is a one-day workshop which provides an entry to this mysterious and mesmerizing art.  Participants will learn the history of marbling and the common tools and techniques used today.  The workshop will be mostly a hands-on experience making marbled papers using acrylic paints.  We will start with classic stone patterns and progress to basic yet elegant combed patterns.  The marbling day will wrap up around 2:30-3:00 to allow the papers time to dry.

Robin Ashby is a marbler, author and bookbinder. Expanding on his love of books and craft, he ventured into the traditional craft of hand bookbinding and restoration and mastered the ancient art of marbling. He offers a range of workshops and event experience classes in hand paper marbling to those just curious about what paper marbling is, to multi-day introductory classes, advanced workshops, one-on-one instruction as well as special topic workshops. He is located in Downingtown, Chester County, Pennsylvania.

Cost is $125 which includes all materials.

Questions to Robin Ashby: email: rhashby@gmail.com

Pack your own lunch and snacks or go next door for lunch at Cantwell’s Tavern.

Pre-registration and payment is required one week before each workshop by contacting:

Jennifer Cabell Kostik at jennifer.cabell@historicodessa.org or 302-378-4119

**Minimum 5 participants, maximum 10 participants (18 years old +)