Paper Marbling Workshop: Preparation & Introduction to Marbling

Paper marbling is a mesmerising process where abstract patterns are created by dropping liquid paint on a surface of thickened water. At its simplest this creates a delightful arrangement of stone-like shapes, but various tools can also be used to create more intricate patterns.

In this full-day workshop, we will learn how to prepare our paper, paint and size for paper marbling, so that you have all the tools you need to marble independently at home afterwards. After that, we will work together through a range of paper marbling techniques, from basic patterns like stones, Italian vein and swirls, through to more complex ones like nonpareil.