Sewn-board Binding with Marbled Papers

Learn how to marble on paper inspired by the methods of the Chena River Marblers. Then use those marbled papers to make a beautiful, hand-bound book structure called "sewn-boards," in which the outer cover actually floats above the spine when the book is open and it opens completely flat, which makes writing super easy! Return home with dozens of marbled papers, one colorful and interesting book–wrapped in your own marbled papers–and the skills to make many more. $

$100

Silvana Martins is a Brazilian-American artist who has been creating for more than 30 years. She specializes in paper marbling and bookbinding, though she has practiced over 20 disciplines, including watercolor, ceramics, wood turning, printmaking, enameling, and more. Currently she teaches both disciplines at John C. Campbell Folk School, Crealde School of Art, the Maitland Museum, and in her private studio in FL. She’s a member of the Hand Bookbinders of CA, Book Arts Guild of Central FL, Guild of Book Workers, and Midwest Marbling. She is most passionate about helping others learn, new, exciting and beautiful ways to make art.