Suminagashi Paper Marbling

Gather Artist: Kelly Odette Laughlin

Making marbled paper using ink, water, breath, and paper can connect us to the nature of life, art, and creative practice. In this Gather experience, explore the nature of Suminagashi, the meditative paper marbling process. You’ll learn the history of the process, learn how this marbling style connects to nature and play, be guided through the materials and steps, and meditate on the shape and form of ink as you make marbled paper design. Discover the mesmerizing, mindful creative practice of Suminagashi and relax into the flow.

Location: TBA

Available Dates:

11/08/ Fri | 7-9 PM EST | $85

7 spots total. Added details to follow 2-3 days before the gathering date.

Kelly Odette Laughlin

Kelly Odette Laughlin

Kelly Odette Laughlin made her first book when she was seven. She titled it Animals of the World and crafted it from legal paper, staples, markers, glue, and collaged animals. In high school, she discovered the rich history to the art of books and learned her first bookbinding stitch. From there, she studied Printmaking and Book Arts in college. And she went on to become a teaching artist, writer, bookbinder, curious thinker, and founder of odette press.