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Healdsburg

Japanese Paper Marbling

Join our playful introduction to suminagashi, a Japanese marbling technique that creates beautifully muted patterns of color which you will capture on a variety of papers and silk handkerchiefs.

Join artist and maker Robert Mahar for this playful introduction to suminagashi, a Japanese marbling technique that creates beautifully muted patterns of color that are transferred onto paper and fabric. 

Perfectly suited for beginners, participants will learn best practices for working with these floating inks, and creative ways to manipulate them on the surface of a water bath to produce the most dynamic patterns.

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Japanese Paper Marbling
Join our playful introduction to suminagashi, a Japanese marbling technique that creates beautifully muted patterns of color which you will capture on a variety of papers and silk handkerchiefs.

Features

  • Robert will help you capture your beautiful marbled designs on a variety of papers and silk handkerchiefs, and show you a few of the infinite ways you can incorporate these materials into future projects.

  • All materials are included. Each student will take home an individual set of marbling inks, brushes, water pan, a variety of paper, and silk handkerchiefs.

  • Please wear clothing and shoes that you won't mind getting splashed with water or (possible, but unlikely!) stained with ink.

  • Appellation's chef crafted seasonal bites and local Sonoma County wines will be shared.

Robert Mahar
Featured Local Artist
Robert Mahar
Artist & Educator
Robert Mahar is a California-based artist and educator who teaches thoughtfully researched and developed hands-on projects based in historical craft traditions. He’s also a proud contestant alumnus, and subsequent associate producer, on NBC’s crafting competition show Making It with Amy Poehler and Nick Offerman. With an education in studio arts and art history, he has worked in a variety of creative fields including 13 years as an appraiser of modern and contemporary art.

Testimonials

"The instructor was clear and creative. It was so relaxing!" - Cathy L.
"A great 2 hours with my daughter, we loved to make cookies together." - Jennifer G.
"We learned something new and now appreciate it." - Carrie M.
"Everyone was so friendly and I met some new ladies. Thank you so much for the special time!" – Marilys G.
"I loved the people, experience, atmosphere and learning." - Diane B.
"Very straight forward step-by-step directions, clear and concise. Lots of support and encouragement." - Renee L.