Paper marbling is an easy and fun way of creating beautiful artwork. Pigments are floated on a viscous water-based solution and then transferred to prepared paper. The result is a one of a kind creation of color, swirls and unique organic patterns. Marbled paper is an art on its own, but it can also be used as book covers, note cards, writing paper, wrapping paper, or in numerous other ways. In this session, participants will learn about how marbling works including a discussion on prep work (which will have already been done), supplies (provided) and the tools used. Students will ultimately choose the pigments and design and create seven of their own pieces of paper!
 
Location: Prairie du Sac, Wisconsin
Instructor: Jo MacDonald
Cost: $40
Sponsor: River Arts, Inc.
Website, email, 608-643-5215

Join award-winning artist Shelley Hoist in her Kealakekua studio on Hawaii Island for a rare opportunity to explore Hawaiian Palm Fiber. Limited to 4 students, experience begins with rainforest harvesting, followed by hands-on sculpting, stitching, and even collage. No experience needed—just a desire to explore this unique medium and connect with nature. Her internationally collected work ranges from baskets to wearable art and sculpture to ceremonial vessels, she shares proprietary techniques developed over decades. Rain-or-shine workshop is about personal exploration, not commercial replication. All materials included, morning drinks, muffins, garden courtyard lunch, and closing Show and Share. Each student creates at least one basket and one vessel—often more. Find creative transformation and self-expression in Hawaii’s magical natural world.
 
Location: Kealakekua, Hawaii
Instructor: Shelley Hoist
Cost: $1200
Sponsor: Shelley Hoist, Fine Fiber Art
Website, email, 808-937-1774