Advanced Paper Marbling

Instructor: Pietro Accardi ( artist bio )

Venue: Online (Zoom)

Date(s): Mondays, June 9, 16, 23, 30, 2025

Time: Pacific Time, 11 AM – 1 PM

Skill Level: Registrants need the introduction to or previous experience with paper marbling 

Class Description: New and more complex patterns will be demonstrated. With the instructor’s guidance, students can work on classic patterns with more of an eye for nuances in color harmony and pattern refinement. 

Students will build upon their marbling skills with the introduction of new techniques like over-marbling, where one pattern is superimposed on an existing pattern. Introduction to the world of metallic paint will add excitement to the class, as metallics are seldom used in marbling due to their weight being a factor in floating on the water bath. 

Pietro will assist in troubleshooting the common mistakes made when marbling, as well as dealing with the many known and unknown variables that affect this art form.

Class Kits: Class materials kits will be sent by the instructor. Shipping costs of $25 and kit costs of $80 are included in the class price.*

Mailed kit of marbling supplies contains: 7 rakes to fit the new size of the tray. Carrageenan (for preparing 4 bath of 2 gallons each) and Alum enough to prime 100 (or more) sheets of paper size 15”x 20”. 

Registrant provided Tools & Supplies: These will be listed within the timely SDBA Welcome Letter.

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: April 9, 2025
Registration Deadline: May 9, 2025