Papermaking for Book Artists and Printmakers June 12-13 10 am – 4:30 pm Workshop fee: $250.00
This two-day workshop will cover the basics of papermaking for the printmaker or book artist and enable them to make specialty papers for upcoming projects. Both cotton and abaca pulp will be made available, as well as fiber inclusions if desired. Pigmenting and dying will also be demonstrated and use of stencils explored . Workshop limited to six people. All materials are included in workshop fee.
Papermaking with Alternative Fibers and Pulps July 10-11, 10 am – 4:30 pm Workshop fee: $250.00
This weekend workshop will cover papermaking using a range of other fiber options for sheet making including Kozo, Abaca, Kenaf, and Denim Linters amongst others. Various fiber inclusions and embedments will also be added. Again, pigmenting and dying of fibers will be encouraged, as well as pulp transfer techniques. Come with ideas for individual projects, and we will make it happen! All materials included in workshop fee.
Papermaking Open Studio Aug 7-8 10 am-4:30 pm One day workshop fee: $100 , Two day workshop fee: $175
This is an opportunity for artists with previous introduction, or seasoned papermakers to simply use the studio to work on personal projects. Studio rental will be either for one or two days, and it is necessary to let Georgia know what fibers you’d like to work with, which will be charged individually. You may also bring your own fibers to beat in the Hollander, but arrangements must be made to cook and / or prepare fibers. All studio tools / materials provided otherwise.
*additional charge for requested fibers to be arranged in advance .
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