FOBA 2026 - Pietro Accardi - Advanced Paper Marbling: More Patterns, and Metallics

Focus on Book Arts 2026

Pietro Accardi
Advanced Paper Marbling: More Patterns, and Metallics - Sunday, June 28, 2026

Read more about FOBA 2026 on their website!
https://focusonbookarts.org/2026-foba-conference/

Workshop Description:

This class is designed to provide students with a space to explore more of the marbling universe. Further complex patterns will be demonstrated. Pietro will share simple ideas on how to use the color wheel to create harmonic color patterns. He will skip the introductory talk about paper marbling and start with an advanced demonstration.

Students will learn how to make and use metallic paint. Students will execute some over-marbled paper, which are papers “printed” two times, creating complex visual patterns.

Prerequisites (participants should know how to):

• Prior marbling experience

Materials/equipment to be provided by students:

• Apron
• Comfortable shoes