FOBA 2026 - Pietro Accardi - Paper, Fabric, and Metallics Marbling

Focus on Book Arts 2026

Pietro Accardi
Paper, Fabric, and Metallics Marbling - Wednesday-Friday, June 24-26, 2026

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

Workshop Description:

During these three days, students will learn and practice all the basics of paper and fabric marbling. They will learn how to prepare metallic paint and create beautiful over marbled paper/fabrics.

The first day we will talk about all the materials and preparation needed to successfully marble on paper. Students will learn the most famous historical marbling patterns and will have ample time to practice. Each person will have their own marbling tray and 12-15 sheets of primed paper on which to express their creativity.

The second day will be dedicated to talk about how to marble on fabric. We will also discuss more complex marbling patterns and talk about applying ideas of color theory in marbling. Each student will marble 12 sheets of two types of cotton.

The third day will be dedicated to incorporating the metallic paint into the marbling patterns and to demonstrating some simple ways to produce complex over marbled papers. Both paper and fabric will be used during this last day.

Materials/equipment to be provided by students:

• Apron
• Comfortable shoes