Fall workshop season kick off! 🍂
Join textile artist Mercedez Rex for an afternoon of creative play exploring the art of water marbling. We will cover a brief history of marbling as well as classic historical patterns before diving in to experiment with basic techniques of manipulating paints on the surface of a water bath. Each participant will have their own marbling vat and time to practice learned techniques and color combinations on both paper and silk textiles.

Join me in Marfa for an afternoon of creative play exploring the art of water marbling. We will cover a brief history of marbling as well as classic historical patterns before diving in to experiment with basic techniques of manipulating paints on the surface of a water bath. Each participant will have their own marbling vat and time to practice learned techniques and color combinations on both paper and silk textiles.

All materials provided, no previous experience required. Tickets to Trans-Pecos festival required

In this class we will explore basic Ebru techniques that stem from the Turkish tradition of marbling.

Unlike my Intro to marbling class, the methods explored in this class will require attention to detail and mindful concentration. Each participant will work in a small format marbling tray, utilizing styluses of various gauges to manipulate paint on the surface of water into forms that resemble wild flowers.

Participants will leave with a dozen hand marbled postcards. 🌸 🌱 🌼

Join me in Boulder for an afternoon of creative play exploring the art of water marbling. We will cover a brief history of marbling as well as classic historical patterns before diving in to experiment with basic techniques of manipulating paints on the surface of a water bath. Each participant will have their own marbling vat and time to practice learned techniques and color combinations on both paper and silk textiles.

Intro to Marbling at the TAXI Maker Space
Join me for an afternoon of creative play exploring the art of water marbling. We will cover a brief history of marbling as well as classic historical patterns before diving in to experiment with basic techniques of manipulating paints on the surface of a water bath. Each participant will have their own marbling vat and time to practice learned techniques and color combinations on both paper and silk textiles.
All materials provided, no previous experience required.

Celebrate the wild flower season with this floral marbling workshop.
In this class we will explore basic Ebru techniques that stem from the Turkish tradition of marbling.
Unlike my Intro to marbling class, the methods explored in this class will require attention to detail and mindful concentration. Each participant will work in a small format marbling tray, utilizing styluses of various gauges to manipulate paint on the surface of water into forms that resemble wild flowers.
Participants will leave with a dozen hand marbled postcards.

Summer session in the Land of Enchantment!

Join us for an afternoon of exploring water marbling- an ancient mono-printing process with textile artist Mercedez Rex. She will cover a brief history of marbling and demonstrate basic techniques of manipulating pigments on the surface of a water bath. Each participant will have their own marbling vat and time to practice learned techniques and color combinations before transferring their designs to both paper and silk textiles. Students will leave with prints on paper and silk.

Mercedez Rex is an artist and creativity advocate. She believes that everyone is creative and that cultivating creativity is a worthwhile pursuit that leads to emotional resilience and a deeper sense of purpose. Her goal in teaching workshops is to encourage others to tap into their own creativity. She does this first and foremost, by offering guidance and instruction on a craft she is passionate about but more importantly by fostering an environment that values playful experimentation and process over comparison, perfectionism, and fear of failure.

This workshop sold out and was so much fun- I'm running a second session.

In this class we will explore basic Ebru techniques that stem from the Turkish tradition of marbling.

Unlike my Intro to marbling class, the methods explored in this class will require attention to detail and mindful concentration. Each participant will work in a small format marbling tray, utilizing styluses of various gauges to manipulate paint on the surface of water into forms that resemble wild flowers.

Participants will leave with a dozen hand marbled postcards. 🌸 🌱 🌼

Join me for an afternoon of creative play exploring the art of water marbling. We will cover a brief history of marbling as well as classic historical patterns before diving in to experiment with basic techniques of manipulating paints on the surface of a water bath. Each participant will have their own marbling vat and time to practice learned techniques and color combinations on both paper and silk textiles.

The long awaited Marbling 2.0 class returns! I'll be sharing some of the patterns, tips and techniques I learned during my studies with The Chena River Marblers.

Unlike my Intro to Marbling class, which is about creative exploration and play, the focus in this class will be on learning new skills and replicating specific patterns. I will demonstrate a range of new techniques that incorporate a variety of combs , which when used in a particular order produce wonderful contemporary classic patterns. Students will work in their own tray and practice recreating the pattern following each new pattern demonstration. Students will leave with 8-10 archival prints.

This class is fast paced, previous marbling experience is recommended.

Celebrate the wild flower season with this floral marbling workshop hosted by the Carpenter Hotel.
In this class we will explore basic Ebru techniques that stem from the Turkish tradition of marbling.
Unlike my Intro to marbling class, the methods explored in this class will require attention to detail and mindful concentration. Each participant will work in a small format marbling tray, utilizing styluses of various gauges to manipulate paint on the surface of water into forms that resemble wild flowers.
Participants will leave with a dozen hand marbled postcards.

Handmade gifts become treasured keepsakes! Come take a dip in my DIY marbling tray to make Mom a gift she's sure to love or shop my collection of silk goods and find the perfect last minute gift fit for a queen.