Drawing from the creative waters, we’ll work with water and ink, and relinquish our sense of control as we go with the flow in this paper marbling process. Translated loosely as spilled ink, suminagashi is characterized by delicate tendrils of colorful inks and swirling patterns which sit on top of the water's surface. Through ink, breath, and movement, we’ll make beautiful paper, engage in meaningful dialogue, and give ourselves permission to explore a sense of play.

ABOUT KELLY

Kelly Laughlin is a multidisciplinary artist and educator from Baltimore, MD, who works primarily in paper marbling and bookbinding. She believes that within each and every person there is inherent creative potential and that through practices of movement, mindfulness, making, and reflection, each person can learn to access these innate gifts. Through her work as artist and yoga teacher, she seeks to infuse a sense of play, support, and confidence into each of her classes. Kelly is also the founder of Odette Press, a studio that focuses on lovingly crafted specialty papers, books, and stationery, created with the intention to support self discovery and healing through the act of writing.