June 9 and July 14  |  6pm- 8pm

Patterns & Pages: Marbling + Bookbinding
a two-part project
In this two-part workshop, participants will explore the ancient, meditative arts of paper marbling and hand bookbinding.

June 9, the first session, students will learn traditional marbling techniques to create unique, fluid patterns on paper—each sheet a one-of-a-kind artwork.

Water Marbling is an art form that has been around for hundreds of years and is also called suminagashi in Japan and ebru in Turkey. This lovely art form creates abstract designs, always unique and one of a kind. The artist drops paint onto the surface of the water and swirls the paint with brushes and combs to make abstract patterns. When the design is complete, the artist dips paper, fabric or wood into the water to capture the design.

July 14,  the second session, participants will transform their custom marbled papers into the covers of a handbound journal. Through simple, time-honored bookbinding methods, each person will create a personal journal ready to hold sketches, writing, reflections, or art journaling.

This class emphasizes creativity, curiosity, and the joy of working with your hands. No prior experience is needed—just a willingness to experiment and enjoy the process.

$10.00 materials fee payable to the instructor on the day of the workshop.
No prior experience required.

Fill in the form below to register.
Email Tess Mosko Scherer or 928-300-7185 for assistance.

Location:  Arizona Artists Guild    18411 N. 7th Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85023