In this workshop, students will learn the Japanese way of marbling paper and binding books. We will start with Sumingashi, a form ofJapanese Paper Marbling, then transform the papers created into covers for two books students will bind in a Japanese stab-binding style.
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Instructor
Silvana Martins
Silvana is a Brazilian-American artist who has been creating for 25 years. After graduating with a degree in Occupational Therapy, she dedicated herself to making art in her studio. Silvana specializes in paper marbling and bookbinding, though she has practiced over 20 disciplines, including watercolor, ceramics, wood turning, printmaking, enameling, and more. She is most passionate about helping others learn, new, exciting and beautiful ways to make art!