HOWE HILL FARM CRAFT
MAY 18th, 2025
LEA FRENI
Magic of Marbling
Learn the history and process of marbling with Create Collective Workshops. Create a collection of marbled papers and a marbled flower pot.
Tuition: $150 (includes all materials)
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Join us for an unforgettable afternoon of paper and object marbling with Maine-based artist and fashion designer, Lea Freni. In this hands-on 3 hour introductory course, you will learn marbling techniques to develop one-of-a-kind designs on paper & objects. All students will go home with collection of finished marbled papers and a marbled flowerpot.
This course is designed to equip you with the basic knowledge, confidence and a materials list to continue marbling at home!
We will cover:
• A brief history of marbling
• Basic color theory
• How to prepare the marbling bath & prepare paper for printing
• Overview of basic traditional marbling patterns
In addition, there will be refreshments and an assortment of farm fresh snacks.
*Art is messy, please dress accordingly*
PHOTOS
WORKSHOP SPECIFICS
WHAT'S INCLUDED
All artist tools and materials will be provided. You will leave with a collection of finished marbled papers and a finished marbled flowerpot, complete with soil and a jade plant inside.
We will have beverages and a light assortment of farm fresh hors d'oeuvres.
HOURS & LOCATION
The class will run approximately 3 hours, starting promptly at 1pm and ending at 4pm. This workshop is an in-person course hosted in the Art Barn at Howe Hill Farm in Camden, Maine.
WHAT TO BRING
All materials will be provided but please bring an apron (or clothes you don't mind getting messy), a notebook/pencil to take notes and a water bottle.
Skill level
This workshop is designed for people of all skill levels who are wanting to experiment with the art of fabric and paper marbling. No prior art experience is required. In addition to your final pieces, you will receive a list of suggested supplies should you want to continue experimenting with marbling at home. Creative children who are over the age of seven may register for this course if their parent or guardian is also registered.
REFUNDs
If you need to cancel, please notify us via email at least 15 days before the start of the workshop. We will refund your tuition, minus a $50 cancellation fee or you may transfer your full tuition amount to another Workshop at Howe Hill Farm within 18 months. Cancellations made within 15 days of the workshop will result in forfeit of the full tuition amount. If you are traveling to attend a workshop we recommend insuring your trip with Travelex insurance so your trip and tuition will be covered in the event of illness or unforeseen circumstances.
CLASS SIZE
A maximum of 15 students. Seats will fill fast, get yours today!
*If minimum enrollment is not met within 10 days of the workshop start the course will be cancelled and a full refund will be issued to all registered students.
TUITION
$150 *All materials are included in class price
MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR
LEA FRENI
Lea Freni is a co-founder of Create Collective Workshops, a multi-disciplinary art collective hosting creative workshops throughout the Northeast.
Lea Freni is a Midcoast Maine based designer and artist. She has extensive fashion industry experience in apparel design and 3D modeling. She has worked for Calvin Klein and other prestigious fashion houses. She is passionate about art education and exploring surface design techniques with creatives of all ages and skill levels.
