Suminagashi marbling is an ancient Japanese art form which combines the practice of working with calm water and sumi ink to create deliberate patterns. Suminagashi relies on the tensile strength of water and is traditionally carried out in black and white scale. The technique teaches patience and calm deliberation through placing the inks and allowing them to spread and merge, interjecting intentional patterns only after the inks have spread over the surface of the water. This results in a perfect mindfulness exercise of clean modern patterning. In this class, learn how to create patterns and manipulate the inks on various practice papers before imprinting fine Habotai silk to create a wearable textile.
If you would like to request a sign language interpreter or will be attending class with an aide, please fill out our contact form. Please also let us know if you have any preferences (seating, vision access, etc). Classes will take place on the 2nd floor of Figgy Studio & Shop which is only accessible by stairs.
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Meet the Teacher
Tami Fuller is a modern fiber artist and educator. Her studio work integrates the traditional foundations of hand-constructed processes with modern technique, using foreign objects and metal as she explores provocative concepts related to female life and experiences. She teaches throughout the North East and the Pacific Northwest, where her family has a large sheep farm that specializes in breeding rare breeds of sheep.
Figgy Studio & Shop prides themselves creation of small-batch, high quality, affordable jewelry for everyone. They carry their own handmade jewelry as well as handcrafted items from over 30 Rochester, NY-based artists, clothing, accessories, and more.