Midwest Marbling

Registration Deadline for Sep 7 Workshop: Taste of Marbling
2025-08-31 | Minneapolis Marbling Studio, 1224 Quincy Street NE, Suite 115, Minneapolis, MN, 55413, United States
We’re inviting you to join us for a three-hour Taste of Marbling session at our studio.
We will provide all the tools and materials that you will need. This is a hands-on workshop so please come dressed to play with paint. Once you have experienced the magic of marbling, you may want to take the next step by signing up for our Introduction to Marbling.
We look forward to seeing you!
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Spirit of Marbling Artwork Dropoff
2025-09-02 08:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Saint Matthew’s Episcopal Church, 1236 Carter Ave, St.Paul, MN, 55108, United States

Spirit of Marbling Opens
2025-09-07 | Saint Matthew’s Episcopal Church, 1236 Carter Ave, St.Paul, MN, 55108, United States

Workshop: Taste of Marbling
2025-09-07 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-10-04 10:00 - 13:00 | Minneapolis Marbling Studio, 1224 Quincy Street NE, Suite 115, Minneapolis, MN, 55413, United States

Registration Deadline for Sep 20 Workshop: Taste of Marbling
2025-09-13 | Minneapolis Marbling Studio, 1224 Quincy Street NE, Suite 115, Minneapolis, MN, 55413, United States

Spirit of Marbling Meet the Artists Event
2025-09-14 11:30 - 23:59 | Saint Matthew’s Episcopal Church, 1236 Carter Ave, St.Paul, MN, 55108, United States
A reception at the church following Sunday morning service @11:30am.

Workshop: Intro to Marbling
2025-09-20 09:00 - 15:30, 2025-10-18 09:00 - 15:30 | Minneapolis Marbling Studio, 1224 Quincy Street NE, Suite 115, Minneapolis, MN, 55413, United States
Welcome to our marbling community!
Experience for yourself the rush of creating beautiful marbling designs including the stones, get gel, and nonpareil patterns.
This class will open new avenues of creativity for you. Upon completion, you will have the knowledge and skills to marble on your own or to join others at our monthly Member Marbling days.
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Registration Deadline for Oct 4 Workshop: Taste of Marbling
2025-09-27 | Minneapolis Marbling Studio, 1224 Quincy Street NE, Suite 115, Minneapolis, MN, 55413, United States

Membership Meeting
2025-09-28 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-10-26 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-11-23 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-01-25 14:00 - 16:00 | Minneapolis Marbling Studio, 1224 Quincy Street NE, Suite 115, Minneapolis, MN, 55413, United States
Meetings are from 2 – 4pm on the 4th Sunday of the month, usually in the Q.arma Building that houses our studio and on Zoom. Members are alerted to the meetings and given instructions for connecting via email.

Membership Challenge Deadline
2025-09-30
September – “Inspired by” – Kick off the fall by sharing a marbled piece inspired by a famous artwork, textile, or design. Think of it as an art history mix.
Send a picture of your work and the accompanying information outlined in the Member Challenges section by September 30th.

Registration Deadline for Oct 18 Workshop: Taste of Marbling
2025-10-11 | Minneapolis Marbling Studio, 1224 Quincy Street NE, Suite 115, Minneapolis, MN, 55413, United States

Registration Deadline for Nov 16 Workshop: New Combing Techniques
2025-11-09 | Minneapolis Marbling Studio, 1224 Quincy Street NE, Suite 115, Minneapolis, MN, 55413, United States
New Combing Techniques: Build on Your Traditional Marbling Skills Do you want to expand the number of patterns you can do and give some of your favs a new look? The ribbon method, developed by the Chena Rivers Marblers, reimagines the git gel pattern. The “continuous git gel” is your pathway to more complex patterns and bolder designs.
In this workshop you will build on your existing skills and come away with a fresh approach to old favorites. Previous marbling experience required. All materials provided.
All supplies included.
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The Spirit of Marbling Reception
2025-11-15 15:00 - 17:00 | Saint Matthew’s Episcopal Church, 1236 Carter Ave, St.Paul, MN, 55108, United States
YOU ARE INVITED
Reception of the Midwest Marbling Exhibit
THE SPIRIT OF MARBLING
Twelve Artists • Forty-six artworks
Saturday, November 15, 2025, 3pm-5pm
Meet and greet the artists. Refreshments

Workshop: New Combing Techniques
2025-11-16 09:30 - 16:00, 2026-01-17 09:30 - 16:00 | Minneapolis Marbling Studio, 1224 Quincy Street NE, Suite 115, Minneapolis, MN, 55413, United States

Spirit of Marbling Artwork Pick Up
2025-11-24 08:30 - 12:00 | Saint Matthew’s Episcopal Church, 1236 Carter Ave, St.Paul, MN, 55108, United States

Membership Challenge Deadline
2025-11-30
October – Negative Space – Play with designs where the “empty” areas are as important as the marbled ones. Perfect for a month of shadows and contrasts.
Send a picture of your work and the accompanying information outlined in the Member Challenges section by October 31st.

Registration Deadline for Jan 17 Workshop: New Combing Techniques
2026-01-10 | Minneapolis Marbling Studio, 1224 Quincy Street NE, Suite 115, Minneapolis, MN, 55413, United States

Member Marbling
2026-01-10 09:00 - 13:00
Learn more about what’s involved, cost, and how reserve a spot for Member Marbling here.

Registration Deadline for Jan 18 Workshop: Intro to Marbling
2026-01-11 | Minneapolis Marbling Studio, 1224 Quincy Street NE, Suite 115, Minneapolis, MN, 55413, United States
Marbling on paper is an ancient art that has survived to this day. And now it’s your turn to learn how to marble! We will teach you how to drop paint onto thickened water, rake through the paint with special combs and transfer your design onto paper to create awesome patterns. In this class you will learn three basic patterns that are the building blocks to more complex patterns.
All supplies included.
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Workshop: Intro to Marbling
2026-01-18 09:30 - 16:00 | Minneapolis Marbling Studio, 1224 Quincy Street NE, Suite 115, Minneapolis, MN, 55413, United States

Member Paper Sale
2026-01-24 13:00 - 16:00 | Minneapolis Marbling Studio, 1224 Quincy Street NE, Suite 115, Minneapolis, MN, 55413, United States
Open sale begins at 1:00

Membership Challenge Deadline
2026-01-31
Dec-Jan – Texture Play – Layer marbling with fabric, stitching, embossing, or other tactile elements to give your piece dimension and coziness.
Send a picture of your work and the accompanying information outlined in the Member Challenges section by Jan 31.

Deadline: February Member Marbling Sign-Up
2026-02-06

Registration Deadline: Marbling on Fabric
2026-02-14 | Minneapolis Marbling Studio, 1224 Quincy Street NE, Suite 115, Minneapolis, MN, 55413, United States
Marbling on fabric is an exciting way to take your art to the next level by creating unique designs to incorporate into your art! This workshop will share the intricacies of preparing the fabric for marbling as well as how to get your pieces ready for use. All the fabrics and materials will be provided and you will marble on a variety of fabrics including silk, cotton, polyester, and lace.
All supplies included.
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