2 Thursdays & 1 Saturday: Learn to Weave with Suzi Ballenger

Hope Artiste Village, Art Annex 999 Main Street, Unit #109, Pawtucket, RI, United States

Join Suzi Ballenger at the ART ANNEX for a fun, hands-on weaving workshop! (This workshop will repeat on Thursday, February 1st, and Saturday,  February 3rd) Whether you're a beginner or have some experience, this event is perfect for anyone interested in learning the art of weaving. You will be guided through the process step by step, […]

Art Annex Shop Friday Hours Feb. 2nd & 9th

Hope Artiste Village, Art Annex 999 Main Street, Unit #109, Pawtucket, RI, United States

Our mini gift shop is open at the ART ANNEX, 999 Main St., Unit #109, Pawtucket, RI. Next: February 2nd & 9th 10:30am-2pm. Please stop by to say "hi" and check out the gorgeous items for sale in our shop.  Lauren will be in-house to help troubleshoot your paper, fiber, and book arts queries and […]

Creating Lunar New Year ‘s Decorations from Paper for Kids and Adults

Hope Artiste Village, Art Annex 999 Main Street, Unit #109, Pawtucket, RI, United States

A fun family event, where you can create beautiful paper decorations for the Year of the Dragon, or whatever you want to celebrate with Paper Connection's Lauren P. Sugita and staff. We may make some heart shaped things for Valentine's Day too!

2-Day (2 Wednesdays) Weaving Intensive: Ms and Os with Suzi Ballenger

Hope Artiste Village, Art Annex 999 Main Street, Unit #109, Pawtucket, RI, United States

Get ready to dive into the art of weaving as we explore the intricate techniques of Ms and Os in this hands-on weaving intensive! This unassuming, traditional 4-shaft weave structure can be surprisingly fun and sophisticated! Explore how different yarns can create texture and pleasing color effects. Although it is most often 2 blocks on […]

4 Fridays: Contemporary Papermaking with Suzi Ballenger & The Handicraft Club

Hope Artiste Village, Art Annex 999 Main Street, Unit #109, Pawtucket, RI, United States

Contemporary Papermaking explores methods for using paper as an expressive medium that enhances our visual language. We will use abaca, flax, hemp and foraged garden plants to make paper using a traditional Western Style “dip method". You will learn how to embed, layer, color and shape this malleable material. We will study various hand manipulation […]