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February 24th, 2017 9:30 AM

  • Instructor: Pietro Accardi
  • Workshop Type: Arts
  • Workshop Status: Wait-list
  • Workshop Start: February 24th, 2017 9:30 AM
  • Workshop End: February 24th, 2017 5:30 PM
  • Sessions: 1

In this inroductory class, student will gain a basic understanding of history, techniques, tools and styles of European marbling. Students will get hands on experience of all aspects of Western marbling techniques from paper priming and preparatory mixing of water medium and paints, to the creation of classical patterns. Specific attention will be given to learning how to obtain particular designs using a diverse array of rakes and combs. Students will have ample time for experimentation with guidance from the instructor and will leave with a sampling of papers they've marbled themselves.  

*Please note that paper marbling is a wet process and papers made in the workshop may not be dry at the end of class. Students may return to SFCB after the workshop to retrieve any papers left to dry at the of the day.  


Materials to Bring: None. 

Workshop + Materials Fee: $190.00

Date & Time: Friday, February 24, 2017 :: 9:30am-5:30pm

Location: 375 Rhode Island St, San Francisco, CA 94103

Note: Please read over the SFCB Registration Policies before signing up for a class

REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE 3 DAYS PRIOR TO THE START DATE OF THIS WORKSHOP.


About the Instructor | Pietro Accardi

Pietro Accardi owned a bookbindery in Turin (Italy) for 12 years. He worked for Turin's main public library, Municipal Archives, and University libraries restoring and binding books and he ran his own paper marbling and decorative box making business. Now he lives in Gardnerville, NV.


Past Student Reviews:

"Pietro’s knowledge and demonstrations showed that with practice something beautiful can be made. "Find your own way" is an excellent mantra!” 

“I would take a class from Pietro Accardi again and again and again. Excellent instructor who knows his stuff!”

“It was very fun, well organized, and I never expected to be able to make so many beautiful papers!”

“He was charming! Very good at communicating the nature of the process.”

375 Rhode Island St
San Francisco, CA 94103-5133
United States