PAPER MARBLING WORKSHOP
Instructor – John Bielik, Period Paper Artisan
Saturday, March 16
Two Sessions: 10:00 a.m. or 2:00 p.m.
Hannibal Arts Council, 105 S. Main St.
$50 General Public/$40 HAC Members
Registration: https://hannibalarts.eventbrite.com, call (573)221-6545 or stop by HAC.
10AM Workshop: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/10am-paper-marbling-workshop-tickets-829253568747
2PM Workshop: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2pm-paper-marbling-workshop-tickets-829269606717
UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO DISCOVER PAPER MARBLING
The paper marbling workshop is intended to be an introduction to Middle Eastern style of paper marbling. Instruction will include discussion and application of basic tools, materials, and technique. There will be plenty of time during the 2.5-hour workshop to create a variety of patterns and make a sizeable stack of marbled papers. All supplies/tools will be provided.
Instructor John Bielik, Shelbyville MO, has been selected one of America’s best and listed in the Directory of Traditional American Crafts by Early American Life Magazine. He describes himself as an itinerant artisan, instructor and historic trades interpreter. His creative work is influenced by history and channeled through the historic trades of papermaking, book binding and paper marbling. His work is featured in the shops at Colonial Williamsburg. More about him is available at periodpaperartisan.com.
Class size is limited to 8 participants per session, with ages 12 and up welcome. Cost for the workshop is $50 for the general public and $40 for HAC members. Registration is required. To register for the workshop, go to https://hannibalartscouncil.eventbrite.com, call (573)221-6545 or stop by HAC, 105 S Main St.
The workshop is sponsored by the Hannibal Arts Council and Missouri Arts Council, a state agency.