10:30am-12:00pm Amate making live demonstration The Art of Amate Paper in San Pablito Amate paper is an ancient craft passed down since pre-Hispanic times by the Maya, Aztec, and Otomí cultures. In the beautiful mountain village of San Pablito, artisans like Julio Laja Chichicaxtle make amate from the bark of the Jonote tree through a […]
Join seasoned boxmaker, Deborah McCarthy, on Sunday, June 28th, from 12-4pm, to learn how to make your own handmade decorative box: with telescoping lid and closure. You'll start by selecting from a variety of decorative handmade papers, courtesy of Paper Connection. Then, you will learn how to plan, measure, cut, and wrap your box for […]
Join artist, graphic designer and bookmaker Andre Lee Bassuet, on Saturday , SATURDAY, JUNE 27th from 10am-1pm. Andre will guide students in creating 2 different bindings in miniature! A $5.00 materials fee will be due to instructor at beginning of workshop. Decorative papers from Paper Connection will be included in the fee. If you have any […]
