2023: The Year of Paper in Rhode Island

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Paper Woman

TO: You wonderful people that continue to support my world of paper and fiber arts
FROM: Lauren Pearlman Sugita
For me, 2023 was all about E X P A N S I O N!  Only about 1/2 a year ago, a lovely, large studio space was found and a new partnership began.  It’s still a work in progress, but it has an official name the “Art Annex” located in Pawtucket, RI;  2 miles up the road from Paper Connection.

This new studio, which is about 1500 sq. feet, provides a creative space for gathering both the interesting and interested; it allows me the freedom to connect with folks in my community in person. and, of course, to finally get  to enjoy using and sharing state-of-the-art tools and equipment via teaching and learning.  Check out the very first blog post about the Art Annex.

In the 2nd half of 2023, the Art Annex was able to open its doors for:
a. fiber & paper clinics,
b. papermaking, printmaking and weaving demos,
c. open houses, and national conference tours,
d. workshops in printmaking, book arts, weaving, and papermaking taught by us and by guest instructors.

In the Year of the Dragon: 2024- There is so much more
to look forward to! 
 Here’s to even more art making in 2024!!

Thank you always for your continued support of my endeavors.

 

PS.  Will I see you in early April at SGC International?  Happy to show you around the new space!

PPS
If you have a proposal for a workshop, presentation, event or collaboration at the Art Annex, please reach out via email.  contactus@paperconnection.com