Experience the magic of marbling! Learn the basic process of marbling with acrylics, including recipes for the various components of the process. Make four basic patterns (stones, moire/waved, git-gel, and nonpareil), explore seasonal color palettes, and take home your own marbled papers ready to use in bookbinding and other arts.

Registration link — Intro to Marbling Registration

Location - Minnesota Center for Book Arts in the Open Book Building
1011 Washington Avenue S., Suite 100
Minneapolis MN 55415

Transit Options

Bus: MCBA is located on Metro Transit bus routes 7 and 22. The nearest stop is at Washington Ave. S. and 11th St., just down the block from Open Book’s front doors.

Rail: We are located five blocks east of the Downtown East/US Bank Stadium light rail station.

Bicycle: Bike racks are available at the front of the building along Washington Ave., as well as at the rear entrance of the building.

Parking Information

Limited free parking is available in the Open Book lot adjacent to the building. Please do not park in spaces reserved for building tenants or staff.

Events in the building may limit the availability of spaces in the Open Book lot. Metered street parking, pay lots and public ramps are all available nearby. Stadium events can affect parking availability in our neighborhood. Parking meters are typically active until 10 pm; read the signs carefully.

Reserved handicapped parking spaces are located near both the front and rear entrances to the building.

On the first Thursday of every month, the NE Artist District has open studios. Stop by my art studio; I could be doing one of the following activities - marbling, quilting, or bookbinding. Also, I will have select items for sale in my studio and snacks.

Location -
Q.arma Building
1224 Quincy Street NE, Studio #115
Minneapolis, MN 55413

Large tank 1 to 1 Open Studio!

Bring your scarves, large pieces of fabric or paper or edition work to marble on a large marbling tank, 32” wide x 68” long.

HRJ Design Studios provides tools (stylist and combs), 12 gallons of carrageenan, newsprint, paints, eyedroppers, whisks, a hanging line for drying pieces, assistance in laying down fabric or paper on the bath and help throughout marbling process.

You: Yourself, pre-alumed paper or fabric

Cost - $40.00 per hour, 2-hour minimum. Registration on a first-come, first-serve basis.

House Keeping- Registration closes 1 week before. Payment must be received in full upon registration. To register email - here

Location -
Q.arma Building
1224 Quincy Street NE, Studio #115
Minneapolis, MN 55413

Large tank 1 to 1 Open Studio!

Bring your scarves, large pieces of fabric or paper or edition work to marble on a large marbling tank, 32” wide x 68” long.

HRJ Design Studios provides tools (stylist and combs), 12 gallons of carrageenan, newsprint, paints, eyedroppers, whisks, a hanging line for drying pieces, assistance in laying down fabric or paper on the bath and help throughout marbling process.

You: Yourself, pre-alumed paper or fabric

Cost - $40.00 per hour, 2-hour minimum. Registration on a first-come, first-serve basis.

House Keeping- Registration closes 1 week before. Payment must be received in full upon registration. To register email - here

Location -
Q.arma Building
1224 Quincy Street NE, Studio #115
Minneapolis, MN 55413

On the first Thursday of every month, the NE Artist District has open studios. Stop by my art studio; I could be doing one of the following activities - marbling, quilting, or bookbinding. Also, I will have select items for sale in my studio and snacks.

Location -
Q.arma Building
1224 Quincy Street NE, Studio #115
Minneapolis, MN 55413

On the first Thursday of every month, the NE Artist District has open studios. Stop by my art studio; I could be doing one of the following activities - marbling, quilting, or bookbinding. Also, I will have select items for sale in my studio and snacks.

Location -
Q.arma Building
1224 Quincy Street NE, Studio #115
Minneapolis, MN 55413

Once again, I will be in my studio making magic happen! There will be art and snacks and tiny gifts to purchase.

Location -
Q.arma Building
1225 Quincy Street NE, Studio 115
Minneapolis, MN 55413

If you are in Houston, TX at the International Quilt Market, I want to invite you to stop by for my book signing and demo! The first 25 people get a signed copy of my book!