From Miniature Marbling to Tiny Books
Half of this workshop will be dedicated to learning how to marble paper on a small and then a miniature scale.
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The workshop
Half of this workshop will be dedicated to learning how to marble paper on a small and then a miniature scale. Students will work on half-size professional tanks with precision combs learning how to make well-crafted small, marbled patterns. Finer, more delicate tools will be introduced, and students will learn the idiosyncrasies of working with very fine precision marbling combs as they produce beautiful miniature marbled papers and learn that smaller does not mean easier.
The last half of the workshop will be devoted to working on making a series of smaller book structures as was done with the marbling by developing the skills and confidence to go from small to smaller to tiny. The marbled paper used for a book cover will be in sync with the size of the book as all the students will have a ready supply.
Special Tools or Equipment to bring: Apron, studio clothes, protective non-slip shoes (no sandals/flipflops) notepad and pen.
Before you come
Details for students
Where
One of the farm's studios, confirmed at check-in. See the campus
Staying on the farm
Housing, meals, the daily schedule, and places to stay nearby are on Prepare for your workshop.
Your instructor
Dan and Regina St. John
Regina and Dan St John have been full-time professional fabric and paper marblers for the past 30 years. Their work is recognized nationally, and they are frequently called upon by bookbinders and book artists to produce a wide range of specific traditional and original marbled papers for unique projects. Regina and Dan own and operate Chena River Marblers, a bookbindery and hand craft business located in Western Massachusetts. Their time is now dedicated to teaching marbling at the highest possible levels.
Questions about this workshop, housing, or meals? Email registrar@sanbornmills.org or call (603) 435-7314. Please read the workshop policies before you register.