Go beyond patterns and explore how to set your marbling off as a figure with a background. These pictures are suitable for framing as wall art and could be used for binding projects as well. This class draws on techniques from Turkish marbling (Ebru) but with an American twist. Methods include: how to make the colors more intense, learning to draw/paint by managing the paint currents on the surface, and using a stylus as well as combs to create patterns. This workshop is for experienced marblers.

Instructor: Sally Power

REGISTRATION

Register by: Saturday, Mar 14, 2026

To register:

1. Please email the instructor to register – include name, phone number, and best email address to contact you
2. Please send a check for the cost to Midwest Marbling, 228 Cecil Street SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414 or pay via PayPal (add a $2 processing charge) and specify the date of the workshop you want.

COST

• Members $152 (Workshop + Materials + PayPal Fee)
• Non-Members $182 (Workshop + Materials + PayPal Fee)

Additional $20 class supply fee is paid to instructor at the class

All tools & materials will be provided. This is a hands-on workshop so come dressed to play with paint.

Marbling on paper is an ancient art that revolves around floating paint/pigment on a vat of thickened water and then using a stylus or combs to create a variety of patterns. It is a magical process which got its name because some of the papers actually look like marble. It has been extensively used as book end pages and covers before multiple color printing.

During this workshop you will learn how to drop the paint, use the combs and stylus, and how to lay the paper down on the vat. You will get the basic recipes for the materials needed and learn four basic patterns that are the basis of traditional patterns. Also, you will leave with your own papers you will be able to use in a variety of the paper arts. All experience levels are welcome. Please wear clothes that can get dirty.

Instructor: Mary Holland

REGISTRATION

Register by: Saturday, Apr 11, 2026

To register:

1. Please email the instructor to register – include name, phone number, and best email address to contact you
2. Please send a check for the cost to Midwest Marbling, 228 Cecil Street SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414 or pay via PayPal (add a $2 processing charge) and specify the date of the workshop you want.

COST

• Members $152 (Workshop + Materials + PayPal Fee)
• Non-Members $182 (Workshop + Materials + PayPal Fee)

Additional $20 class supply fee is paid to instructor at the class

All tools & materials will be provided. This is a hands-on workshop so come dressed to play with paint.