Thursdays, June 23 and 30, 6pm-8pm
Turkish Paper marbling is a method of aqueous surface design, which can produce patterns similar to marble or other stone, hence the name, “Ebru.” This workshop will provide a survey of major patterns and styles of paper marbling using Turkish materials. The use of a stylus will be used to manipulate patterns and create designs within the surface of the water. Patterns covered include the three major ebru styles: battal, tiger eye, and hatip. You’ll leave the workshop with a variety of new decorative papers, as well as the skills to keep practicing.
Level: All levels welcome – no previous experience necessary
Registration closes June 13, 2022. Material fees are included with your registration to cover the materials provided in class, though a list of additional items needed to be gathered/purchased will be sent with your confirmation.
Registration includes a $20 materials fee to cover consumable materials provided in class, including paper, carrageenan, and ebru paint. Students will need to supply additional materials of their own, including:
Josh Berer is a classically-trained calligrapher and craftsman based in Washington, DC. He received his ijazah [master calligrapher’s certification] in the Thuluth and Naskh scripts from Mohamed Zakariya, and is currently a student of Talik script. He is also versed in the arts of papermaking, marbling, illumination, bookbinding, and woodworking. He speaks Arabic, Persian, and Turkish. Learn more about his work at www.arabiccalligrapher.com.