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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.
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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.
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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.
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Korinne is known for her encouraging, approachable teaching style. She helps students feel confident exploring new materials while developing their own creative voice.