Contemporary Marbling - Fresh ideas on a traditional art - Saturday, February 28 & Sunday, March 1

Location - Artcie Studio, 60 Railroad Avenue, South Hamilton, MA 01982

Immerse yourself in the timeless art of marbling, with a modern twist. Join us for a hands-on, two-day exploration of surface design guided by expert instruction and creative experimentation. Participants will learn foundational marbling methods of both Suminagashi and Western marbling with acrylics. Advanced techniques for pattern layering and over-marbling will also be explored.

Day 1. Introduction to Marbling 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Learn the fundamentals of both suminagashi and acrylic marbling. Through demonstrations and guided practice, students will understand how paints interact on the water and how to control movement, layering, and composition. Highlights: Understanding paint, dispersant, and bath chemistry; exploring basic pattern making; creating moiré and stone effects; over-marbling techniques.

Day 2 Advanced Techniques + Open Studio 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Day two expands the marbling process into other forms of surface decoration allowing time for deeper personal exploration. Students will refine their skills and experiment with different materials and techniques. Highlights: orizomegami and shibori; cracquelle; marbling on fabric, leather, and other surfaces; group show & tell.

*Cost includes materials fee

About the Instuctor

Deborah V. Thompson is the 11th graduate of the Fine Binding Diploma program at the American Academy of Bookbinding, where she studied with Don Glaister, Peter Geraty, and Monique Lallier. Her fine bindings are held in private collections, including two featuring covers created entirely with contemporary marbling techniques. She lives on the North Shore of Massachusetts and splits her time between designing and installing butterfly gardens in the summer and working in her home studio and teaching in the winter.