Get to know this time-honored ‘painting on water’ technique. Make your own prints.
Paper marbling is a longstanding craft. It was practiced in Japan already in 1100 as well as in India. From there it spread to Persia and Turkey. And later, in 1570, with the help of travellers it finally reached Europe. Marbled papers were mostly used to decorate precious documents, album covers, endpapers or furniture such as bookshelves or chests.
It is a painting technique on a floating surface called size, which is beforehand prepared by mixing water and carragean powder. Place a sheet of paper on top and lift it up to reveal the imprinted image. Every piece of marbled paper comes differently that is why it is such a unique type of printmaking. It explores the chance to create unpredictable new patterns. During the workshop you will get to know traditional tools, the gestures that are applied to create different paint movements and how different colours play with each other.
Workshop takes place in Nørrebro, Copenhagen. Small groups or single individuals are welcome. Duration ~2 hours.
Workshops will be hosted on weekdays from 11 until 2pm. Price: 700 DKK
All materials are included
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