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The Beauty of Imperfection: A Wabi-Sabi Print & Collage Experience
Korinne Carpino | June 16, 2026
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Slow down and explore a more contemplative approach to art inspired by the Japanese philosophy of wabi-sabi, where beauty is found in the imperfect and the incomplete. In this workshop, you’ll create layered painted papers and transform them into a simple, expressive collage rooted in texture, restraint, and natural form.
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Create layered gel plate prints using a limited, earth-toned palette
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Use simple printing techniques to develop subtle textures and worn surfaces
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Embrace organic marks and imperfect forms inspired by nature
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Build a cohesive collage from your handmade printed papers
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Artists who enjoy quiet, thoughtful creative processes
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Students interested in gel plate printing and collage
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Anyone drawn to natural textures, simplicity, and organic design
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All levels welcome
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Step-by-step instruction and demonstration
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Specialty papers provided by the instructor
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A collection of handmade printed papers
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A finished collage inspired by wabi-sabi principles
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Experience working with gel plate printing techniques
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9:30 AM – 3:30 PM (with a 1-hour lunch break)
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Fee: $109 with some supplies included
Korinne Carpino is a mixed media artist and instructor based in Mount Dora, Florida. After a 35-year career in healthcare, she pursued her passion for art full time and has been painting for over 20 years.
Korinne is best known for her vibrant work in alcohol inks, a medium she has explored extensively for more than a decade. In addition to alcohol ink, she works in gel plate printing, collage, and other mixed media processes, often inspired by the colors and textures of nature.
Her artwork is collected internationally and has appeared on magazine covers and in published books on alcohol ink techniques. She is also a contributing instructor with the Alcohol Ink Art Society, where she shares her techniques with artists around the world.
Korinne is known for her encouraging, approachable teaching style. She helps students feel confident exploring new materials while developing their own creative voice.