Intro to Paper Marbling

1921 N. Ash St.,Spokane WA 99205

09 October, 2021

Description

Students will learn the basics of paper marbling that are the building blocks for most patterns. Marbling paper is an art form of floating paint, creating a pattern, and transferring it onto a sheet of paper. In this introductory class you will learn how to make the floating medium, prep paper, prep paint, and the basic Stone, Get-Gel, and Nonpareil marbling patterns. Students will be taking home 10-15 sheets of marbled paper. This is an IN-PERSON class. As such the following COVID protocols will be in place: Masks will be worn by all visitors to the shop. ***This is not optional***Physical distancing of six feet at all times.All surfaces cleaned after use.All students will sign in with name and contact info.______________________________________________________________________________________ This class is taught by Mel Hewitt. Mel Hewitt is a book artist working her way towards becoming proficient in all aspects of the book arts. Her skills currently lie in traditional and contemporary binding structures and finishing techniques, paper marbling, paste papers, and incorporating letter press, screen printing, and relief printing into her pieces. Mel’s work ranges from utilitarian one-of-a-kind journals to sculptural artist books. She is a board member of Spokane Print and Publishing Center where she also teaches classes on the book arts, and serves on the board for the Northwest Chapter of the Guild of Book Workers. You can learn more about her and her work at melismaking.com. SPPC is an immersive learning space dedicated to print, publishing, and creative play. We provide access to equipment, resources, and expertise to empower our students to execute their own print, book, writing, fabrication, and printing projects.