Ever tried sewing or how about embroidering on paper instead of cloth? Join our local genius-with-a-needle, Molly Smith, to learn how to add original texture and shapes to pretty papers. Attendees will learn embroidery techniques and simple stitches that can be used to create personalized art on paper. All materials provided, including a variety of […]
Join special guest instructor Oded Daniely for a one-day workshop on Saturday, June 6th from 10am-4pm, introducing participants to the basics of pulp painting with pigmented fiber and collage using handmade paper. Through demonstration and guided practice, students will explore mark -making, layering, and composition within handmade paper, and create painterly works that merge papermaking processes […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]