Collection: Studio Workshops

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A lovely introduction to the most ancient form of marbling and basic bookbinding. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eYou’ll learn how to use calming breath-work and Japanese techniques to produce Suminagashi ink marbled papers to make a Japanese stab-bound book using your marbled patterned papers.  You’ll also make a simple stitched notebook and an origami folded bookmark.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou will be guided on how to prepare your space and papers for marbling, the best inks to use and about the tools needed to make your patterns.  You'll watch a demonstration for each technique and practise on smaller papers, before making your patterns on larger paper and cards.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAfter lunch, we will use the patterns made to make two simple books and an origami folded bookmark. 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16.00\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVENUE:\u003c\/strong\u003e   \u003cstrong\u003eROCWORX Studio\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAGE:          Adult 18 years +\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover the heritage art of European marbling and the joy of bookmaking.  A perfect activity for adults looking to explore their creativity and learn a new skill in this educational and informative workshop.  Class size is small for focussed attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will learn the techniques used to create unique and beautiful marbled heritage patterns on paper and card, whilst experiencing the therapeutic benefits of this meditative process. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the morning you will be guided through the process of preparing your papers, acrylic paints and your marbling bath.  You will watch a demonstration of each step, before being guided to create your own marbling patterns on small practice papers, before creating patterns on larger papers and card. You will earn a number of basic patterns, leading up to a more complex pattern using combs or rakes. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the afternoon, you will be taught how to create a folded, concertina style book and a traditional stab-bound Japanese stitched bound book.  Both books contain inner quality cartridge paper, suitable for your artwork, poetry and collaging.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring this fun workshop, you will be required to stand over the marbling bath for some of the morning.  If you have a disability, please let me know, so I may set up the workshop to accommodate your needs. Access to the studio is via steps, but we have alternative flat access for those who struggle to use steps.  Unfortunately the studio cannot accommodate a wheelchair. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll materials, an apron and gloves are provided.  I suggest wearing old clothing and shoes in case paint splashes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDirections to venue will be sent once booking is confirmed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCANCELLATION POLICY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce booked, all courses are non refundable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eROCWORX® reserves the right to cancel courses.  If this occurs, you will be offered an alternative course date, or a full refund of your course fees.\u003c\/p\u003e"}