Workshop Fee (includes materials fee): $240

This is an in-person workshop. As of January 2023, masks are strongly encouraged but not required unless otherwise indicated. 

Building on the skills learned in Introduction to Western Paper Marbling, this workshop will take students through the techniques needed to marble on fabric.

Students will begin the day by advancing upon their marbling skills with the introduction of marbling on fabric. With the instructor's guidance, they will work on new patterns with an eye for nuance. The main focus will be on marbling fabric to create book cloth, and techniques for other textile uses will also be discussed.

At the end of the day, the instructor will demonstrate how to prepare dry pieces of marbled cloth for use in bookbinding. Students will leave with their own stack of 15 marbled fabric pieces.
 

*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 must return to SFCB after the workshop to retrieve any papers left to dry at the of the day. 
 

>> Prerequisite: None. This workshop is open to beginners, though it's also a good next step after an introductory marbling class <<

Materials to Bring: None. All tools and materials will be provided. Please wear comfortable shoes and clothing that you don't mind getting wet and/or stained.

Date & Time: Saturday, July 22, 2023 :: 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 three days prior to the start date of the workshop to allow the instructor time to prep materials for class. 
 

About the Instructor | Pietro Accardi (he/him)

Pietro Accardi owned a Bookbindery in Turin (Italy) for 12 years. He worked for Turin’s main Library, Municipal Archives, and University Libraries restoring and binding documents and books. He also runs his own paper marbling and decorative box making business. Now he lives near Lake Tahoe with wife, cats and a studio. He is currently working for the library of special collections of University of Reno doing restoration work and teaches workshops.

Past Student Reviews:

 “We consider ourselves fortunate indeed to have had the opportunity to learn paper marbling from Pietro. He is knowledgeable, enthusiastic, organized and a natural teacher. He encouraged each of us to explore marbling within our personal styles of creativity and to be adventurous with new techniques. The quality and quantity of materials he provided were most appreciated.”

"His joy in marbling and helping his students produce magnificent results was obvious and infectious."

"The instructor was knowledgeable, personable and a natural teacher. He generously shared the wisdom he has gained from years of paper marbling."