Get to know this time-honored technique. Dive into the serene activity, create 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 Iran 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 lining such as bookshelves or chests.
Paper marbling is a painting technique on a floating surface called size, which is beforehand prepared by mixing water and carragean powder.
The characteristics of paper marbling is like no other technique. Every piece of marbled paper comes differently that is why it is such a unique type of printmaking. 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.
The workshop takes place in Nørrebro, Copenhagen. Small groups or a single individuals are welcome. Duration ~2 hours.
Workshops can be hosted every weekday from 11 until 2pm. I will be posting calender soon. Until then, leave the message via ‘contact’ or email and I will write the details.
