PaperConnection

Collage Artist Book workshop with Elisa Lanzi
2023-09-23 13:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Hope Artiste Village, Art Annex, 999 Main Street, Unit #109, Pawtucket, RI, 02860, United States
Do you have a stash of paper odds and ends (e.g., handmade paper experiments, printmaking scraps, drawing fragments, etc.) that you can’t bear to part with? Join me in making a one of a kind hinged accordion book using upcycled materials. Your multi-panel book can serve as a visual journal of your art (for example, a handsome catalog) or a unique artist collaged book.
The workshop will introduce participants to a simple hinged book format – methods used include hinging, collaging, cutting, pasting, folding, and layout from remnants. Participants are encouraged (but not required) to bring their favorite paper odds and ends to use in their books. (Material fee included.)
Don’t worry, the instructor will also give away some of her own handmade paper scraps. Plus, participants will get to incorporate a variety of unique and beautiful papers from the Paper Connection collection. It’s fun to have lots of scraps to choose from and they only need to be 3 x 4 in.
No previous art or bookmaking experience is needed. This workshop will focus on simple ways to use upcycled materials making it accessible for artists and creators of all backgrounds to take what they learned and apply it at home.

Pulp It Spin It Weave It
2023-09-21 16:00 - 19:00 | Hope Artiste Village, Art Annex, 999 Main Street, Unit #109, Pawtucket, RI, 02860, United States
So many wonderful events going on during DESIGN WEEK RI 2023 including ours! Pulp It Spin It Weave It is free, but requires pre-registration due to limited space.

Print Social with PVD Printmakers
2023-08-04 18:00 - 20:00 | Hope Artiste Village, Art Annex, 999 Main Street, Unit #109, Pawtucket, RI, 02860, United States
Tour and Demo
Time to gather to meet other printmakers and paper lovers!

Fun with Suminagashi -Paper Marbling
2023-07-25 17:30 - 20:00 | Hope Artiste Village, Art Annex, 999 Main Street, Unit #109, Pawtucket, RI, 02860, United States
Beginners workshop based on the art of Suminagashi-Japanese marbling on handmade papers. Material fee included.
Must be 4 students for class to run. 12 spots.

A Gyotaku Gathering!
2023-07-23 10:00 - 12:00 | Hope Artiste Village, Art Annex, 999 Main Street, Unit #109, Pawtucket, RI, 02860, United States
A casual fish printing session with both real fish and plastic fish! All materials included.
10 spots available.
please call or email: eventbrite link coming soon.
paperexperts@paperconnection.com
Tel: 401.454.1436 M-TH

Japanese Calligraphy Intro with Esteban Martinez
2023-07-21 17:00 - 20:00 | Hope Artiste Village, Art Annex, 999 Main Street, Unit #109, Pawtucket, RI, 02860, United States
Join us at the Art Annex for an Introductory Workshop for Beginners by master calligrapher Esteban Martinez, July 21st 5-8 pm.
Must be 4 students for class to run. 12 spots.

International Encaustic Conference
2023-06-09 - 2023-06-12 | RI
We’ll be there with our papers! will we see you in P-Town?

Make A Book with Suzi Ballenger
2023-05-24 17:30 - 20:00 | Hope Artiste Village, Art Annex, 999 Main Street, Unit #109, Pawtucket, RI, 02860, United States
Workshop 5:30-8pm, ART ANNEX, 999 Main St, Unit #109, Pawtucket, RI
Make books using a basic pamphlet stitch. You will learn the methods for making folios, signatures, and spines along with three different ways to fold your cover for your text blocks. Using exquisite handmade paper and cards, students will leave with 3 beautiful books, as well as the knowledge to make these books at home. Papers are included but students are welcome to bring their favorite decorative paper for their book covers. No experience necessary and all supplies included. Instructor Suzi Ballenger of Real Fibers.
*Note: Paper Connection can deliver your paper orders directly to the Art Annex in advance of the workshop or you can arrange to pick up your papers at our Providence warehouse- (less than 2 miles from the Art Annex).

Make A Multi-Signature Book with Suzi Ballenger
2023-05-18 17:30 - 20:00 | Hope Artiste Village, Art Annex, 999 Main Street, Unit #109, Pawtucket, RI, 02860, United States
Workshop from 5:30-8pm, ART ANNEX, 999 Main St., Unit#109, Pawtucket, RI
You will learn how to create an amazing book without glue! Using the pamphlet stitch technique, you will craft a book with multiple signatures that is easily sewn. Your own aesthetic will have an opportunity to shine as you work with handmade papers and other unique card stock. You will leave with a 5-signature book of their own design, as well as the knowledge to make these books at home.
No previous experience necessary. Includes all materials and you are welcome to bring your own. Instructor Suzi Ballenger of Real Fibers.
*Note: Paper Connection can deliver your paper orders directly to the Art Annex in advance of the workshop or you can arrange to pick up your papers at our Providence warehouse- (less than 2 miles from the Art Annex).

Paper & Fiber Drop-in Clinic #4/ Meet & Greet
2023-05-10 16:30 - 18:30 | RI
At the ART ANNEX, 999 Main St., Unit #109, Pawtucket, RI
Next: May 10, 2023 – 4:30-6:30 pm.
Please stop by to check out the beautiful looms and gorgeous items for sale in our shop. Both Lauren and/or Suzi will be in-house to help troubleshoot your paper, fiber, and book arts queries and quandaries. BONUS! we all get to meet each other- expanding our worlds.
Donations are greatly appreciated!

Sakura (Cherry Blossom) Festival
2023-04-29 11:00 - 15:00 | Classical Highschool, 770 Westminster St,, Providence, Rhode Island, 02903
We’ll be there celebrating and promoting the new Art Annex in Pawtucket!

Paper & Fiber Drop-In Clinics
2023-05-03 16:00 | Hope Artiste Village, Art Annex, 999 Main Street, Unit #109, Pawtucket, RI, 02860, United States
At the ART ANNEX, 999 Main St., Unit #109, Pawtucket, RI
Next: May 3, 2023 – 4:00-6:00 pm.
Donations are greatly appreciated!
Please stop by to check out the beautiful looms and gorgeous items for sale in our shop. Both Lauren and/or Suzi will be in-house to help troubleshoot your paper, fiber, and book arts queries and quandaries. BONUS! we all get to meet each other- expanding our worlds.

Monoprinting
2023-04-14 17:30 - 19:30 | Hope Artiste Village, Art Annex, 999 Main Street, Unit #109, Pawtucket, RI, 02860, United States
fineEver wondered what the difference is between monotypes and monoprints? In this workshop, experience multiple ways of creating monotypes and monoprints while learning about the art form. This workshop will focus on everyday materials making it accessible for artists and creators of all backgrounds to take what they learned and apply them to their art beyond the class. Methods covered will include monotyping from smooth surfaces such as plexiglass using paint and monoprinting using cut laminated cardboard and paint. Participants will get to print using a variety of unique and beautiful papers from our collection.
Let loose and don’t worry about perfection with the beauty of monoprints!
For costs and signup click here
Class instructors-Paper Connection staff
