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six examples of paper marbling decorated cards

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DIY Paper Marbling

2026-04-29 18:00:00 2026-04-29 19:00:00 America/New_York DIY Paper Marbling Join us for a historic technique used to create beautiful designs on paper, which you can use to decorate the interior of your favorite book or journal! James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room

Wednesday, April 29
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-04-29 18:00:00 2026-04-29 19:00:00 America/New_York DIY Paper Marbling Join us for a historic technique used to create beautiful designs on paper, which you can use to decorate the interior of your favorite book or journal! James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room

James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library

Beth Patridge Meeting Room

Join us for a historic technique used to create beautiful designs on paper, which you can use to decorate the interior of your favorite book or journal!

Paper marbling is a technique that originated around 986 CE and has captured the imaginations of intellectuals, philosophers, and scientists across both time and continents. Come and learn a new technique that will make for some beautiful art to display on your wall, inside of a book, or card. 

Supplies will be provided and demonstrated by Library staff. Supported by the Friends of Duncan Library. 

🎨 Register to save a seat! Supplies are limited, so priority will be given to those who register.

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Maker | Art & Music | All Alexandria Reads |

TAGS: | Paper marbling | painting | DIY | Alex250 | AAR |

James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
kpayne@alexlibraryva.org
Phone: 703.746.1705
Fax: 703.746.1785
Branch manager
Kayla Selsky
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Tue, Jan 27 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jan 28 10:00AM to 8:00PM
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Fri, Jan 30 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jan 31 10:00AM to 5:00PM
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Parking: There is a small lot with 9 spaces.  On street parking is available.

Public Transit:

  • Metrorail: Yellow and Blue lines at Braddock Road (1.3 miles) and King Street Stations (1.5 miles)
  • Metrobus: A11, A12
  • DASH Bus: 33

For reasonable disability accommodation, contact jgregorio@alexlibraryva.org or call 703.746.1701 or TTY 703.746.1790.

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