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Sunday, February 20, 2011

Here is a list of classes and workshops for Water Marbling, all taught by Yasemin Ozsavasci

Here is a list of classes and workshops for paper and fabric marbling, all taught by Yasemin Ozsavasci.
Most of these classes are for beginners, though intermediate and advanced classes are occasionally offered.  All materials for classes are supplied -- all you have to bring is a pen and paper for notes, and an old towel for cleanup, so you can marble as many papers as you want; most people make from 12 to 15 per day.  Each person will also get to make a sheet or two of marbled paper.  We only work on smaller pieces of paper in the beginning classes (9½" x 12½"), since that is the easiest way to learn.  Once you learn the basics in class, you can graduate up to larger sizes on your own at home, if desired.
Ten or more different patterns will be taught in the beginning classes, including the Peacock, French curl, Spanish wave, Feather, Italian vein, Figure Marbling, Nonpareil, and Stone marble. In the intermediate and advanced classes several more patterns and techniques are taught, such as the Overmarble, Moiré, Fantasy marble, Ripple, Antique spot, Thistle, Birdwing, and Masking.
No artistic ability is necessary -- anyone can marble, even children.  It's actually quite easy to learn, and lots of fun!  You'll be able to produce professional-looking papers right in your first class; unlike many artforms, it doesn't take years of practice to get good at marbling.  However, it has so much variety that you can spend a lifetime exploring all its possibilities!  All classes contain at least 2 hours of instruction and work time per day.  Some classes cost more than others, depending on the sponsoring organization, or on how far I have to travel to get there.  Some classes charge a materials fee for supplies used.
For more information, you can call the instructor at (973) 9303814.  To register in a class, call the appropriate number below:

3 comments:

  1. Hello
    Where is it possible to take a course on Ebru in Ottawa

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  2. Are you still offering classes anywhere in NY?

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  3. Hello, are you offering any ebru classes in NYC in August or September?? Thanks!

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STATMENT OF YASEMIN OZSAVASCI

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little falls, new jersey, United States
I am a Turkish paper marbling artist using craft and artistic expression to create various works of craft-art. I studied and practiced TURKISH PAPER MARBLING methods of paper marbling in Germany and Turkey.I have developed many stylized papers. My favorite proved to be the paper that has a very good surface and strength for paper marbling (ebru art ) Marbling has an energy of it's own, it seems alive as it works with me to provide mystical and uniquely crafted patterns and images with an artistic life. I studied marbling with my mother Yurdagul Ozsavasci master marbler from Turkey Istanbul . I have presented my work in exhibits at galleries in Germany Manhattan New York and Turkey. Now I have come home continue my marbling art in new jersey. I professionally teach for years Turkish paper marbling in Manhattan Long Island and Brooklyn at the Turkish Cultural centers and attend in many Festivals Friend ship dinners and TV interviews like Ebru TV and Kanal Turk.