Introduction to Paper Marbling

Instructor: Pietro Accardi ( artist bio )

Venue: Online (Zoom)

Dates: Mondays, February 24, March 3, 10 & 17, 2025 

Time: Pacific Time, 11 AM – 1 PM

Skill Level: All welcome!

Class Description: The online class will provide an extensive knowledge of the marbling universe. You will learn many secrets and how to execute all the most famous patterns. Each of the four sessions will explore a different theme, focusing on two patterns and their variations. Discussion will include color theory and harmony in combining colors for marbling. Students will watch the live demonstrations with time to work and ask questions of the instructor. 

Students will also learn what materials and paint to buy to continue marbling on their own. 

Class Kits: Class materials kits will be sent by the instructor. Shipping costs and kits are included in the class price.*

Pietro has designed a mini marbling kit that allows everyone to practice marbling at home with quality materials. Each student will receive a mailed kit containing: 15 sheets of prepared paper, carrageenan, alum, 4 rakes, surfactant, pipettes, 9” x 11” tray. Each student will also receive: 15 sheets of prepared paper. 

Supplies Needing Advance Purchase – Paints & Paper:
Students need to supply more paper and their own paints. Paint: marbling paint could be bought online: https://prochemicalanddye.net/pro-marbling-paints.html Suggestion: buy 4 oz or 8 oz paint. At least the 3 primary colors and black, along with all colors that you like. 

Paper Recommendations:
Regular 60 or 70 lb white copy paper, not acid free, not glossy
Cougar Digital 70lb
White sulphite drawing paper-it comes in 60 or 80 lb and in different sizes Finch Fine 70lb
Hammermill 60lb 

Tools & Supplies: The remainder of tools and supplies will be listed within the SDBA Welcome Letter, which will be sent approximately two weeks prior to the first day of class. 

Class Recordings:
Recordings will be available for one month following the last class in this series, for registered students only.

Class Fees:
Early Enrollment Program (EEP): $320
Member: $400
Non-member: $475

Early Enrollment Program (EEP) is a member only, non-refundable discount. Join SDBA at checkout for reduced class fees.

*International Shipping Note: We adore our worldwide community of book artists! Please, we ask for your awareness that increased costs for International Shipping must be covered by the registrant and paid directly to SDBA. Each individual will be notified of the extra amounts due.

EEP Deadline: January 7, 2025
Registration Deadline: February 7, 2025