507 Traditional Marbling with Carrageenen & Acrylics on Papers, Cotton Fat Quarters & Silk Scarves

507 Traditional Marbling with Carrageenen & Acrylics on Papers, Cotton Fat Quarters & Silk Scarves

Peggy will guide and teach you through traditional marbling techniques using a carrageenan size and acrylic paints on paper, cotton fat quarters, and flowing silk scarves. You will explore and practice a variety of classic patterns—including Feather, Angel Wing, French Curl, Chevron, Peacock, Stone Marble, and more—while developing essential skills in paint application, both intricate and freeform pattern design, and creating your own distinctive motifs.

By the end of the workshop, you will leave with a beautiful collection of hand-marbled papers, cotton fat quarters, and two silk scarves. Comprehensive reference materials and an in-depth handout packet are included to support your continued exploration at home. Just bring your curiosity, creativity, and love of color—everything else is provided.

Enrollment Status

Open

Experience Level

Open to All

Maximum Class Size

10

Materials Fee

$95 covers all sizes marbling papers, cottons to create 16+ fat quarters, 2 silk scarves, carrageenen, alum, paints, dispersant, gloves, aprons,paper towels, pencils, brushes.

Student Supplies

None

Homework

None

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Instructor

Peggy Wertheim

Instructor Bio

Peggy Wertheim is an artist in surface design on fibers and paper, with expertise in traditional marbling, complex double dyeing and discharge, batik, silk painting, and shibori. Peggy's fascination with fibers and color is expressed in her Art to Wear collections. Her creations reflect a balance between nature-inspired themes interwoven with her philosophies of world cultures. She has led extensive workshop programs, sharing her technical expertise and creative enthusiasm through her teaching.

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