A workshop which invites you to learn about the art of marbling – learn how to make marbling by traditional Ebru techniques with Bade Kafadar.
Colours are sprinkled using hand made brushes made of rose stalks and horsehair, on the surface of the special thickened water in the trough. The floating pattern are taken off on paper after being reshaped and retouched using pins, needles and combs. Marbling can intrigue an adult for a lifetime.
This workshop will be for a small group, watching Bade’s demonstrations and then having a go yourself. At first you marble in your favourite colours and in simple patterns. Then you begin to experiment and try out more complicated patterns and with colours you’ve never cared about before….You’re hooked! And marbling still feels like magic-every time.
Due to limitations of equipment, you can expect a little waiting and watching but there will be no more than 6 people.
Please note there is a £5 material charge payable on the day.
Click on the title below to find a list of what you’ll need to bring with you if anything.
What to expect
Time at ArtisOn is designed to take you away from it all. We provide the environment, the time and the guidance you need to create. You can expect a warm welcome, skilled and friendly tutors and the chance to meet like-minded people keen to share ideas. You can even leave us to clear up the mess! There will usually be two workshops going on and we encourage everyone to mingle and be nosey about what the other workshop is up to.
We encourage you to arrive at 9.30am. This will allow time to meet other participants over a cup of tea or coffee and biscuits before beginning workshops at 10am. There will be a mid-morning break for refreshments and a chance to talk over progress with others. Lunch is usually around 12:45 for about 45 mins – you can expect a delicious homemade 2 course lunch. There will be a further afternoon break with tea or coffee and cake. All food and refreshments are included in the price of your workshop.
The finish time given is a target. There are occasions when the session may overrun so do let us know if you need to be away promptly.
We aim for your day to be a real treat. You could always learn a new skill in a shed or a draughty village hall with a curly sandwich, but we want you to have more fun than that! So we make sure we provide a day where you will be looked after, with good food, good company and great inspiration!
What you’ll need to bring with you
An apron and remember to wear clothes which you don't mind getting a little dirty.
