Marbling is a practice where history, chemistry, and intuition meet. In this workshop, we will explore the art of marbling as both a time-honored craft and a space for discovery—one that rewards patience, attention, and a willingness to let the process lead.

Participants will explore classic approaches such as stone and combed patterns, while also allowing room for variation, experimentation, and the quiet surprises that emerge when technique meets curiosity. Each print becomes a record of a moment—unrepeatable, responsive, and shaped by both intention and chance.

On the final day, we’ll extend the process by marbling a piece of leather (if you choose), translating what we’ve learned onto a new surface and deepening our understanding of how this ancient practice adapts and evolves.

This workshop offers a balance of skill-building and exploration—an opportunity to gather both practical knowledge and personal touchstones through a process that invites purposeful wandering within a well-held tradition.

We'll begin with the historical roots of marbling and a clear grounding in materials and preparation: making and handling carrageenan, preparing paints, and properly alumming paper and fabric to receive the print.  From there, we move to the bath itself—learning how color behaves on a viscous surface and how small gestures create lasting patterns.