Paper & Light: sculpting with handmade paper, found and DIY armatures
2024-03-10 13:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | RI
In this workshop, you will explore will explore using handmade paper with armatures to diffuse light with instructor Lauren Pearlman Sugita.
Bring an old lampshade to recover with paper, or any 3D shape, or make your own armature with found objects, wood, twine, reed and wire.
Three basic shapes will be reviewed: hinged “window”, spherical, and upcycling of traditional wire shades or wire forms. Abstracted- free form will be encouraged!
Also please consider joining us on March 2nd, Saturday afternoon, for Make Paper by Hand! Embedding Techniques so you can potentially make your own paper in advance of this Paper & Light workshop.
Supplies provided:
handmade paper ( if you would like to purchase additional paper, please bring cash or check)
methylcellulose (adhesive)
reed
jute twine, florist wire
balloons, bowls, containers
chipboard
tools (scissors, knives, etc.)
garden wire
If you have any questions, please reach out to contactus@paperconnection.com or call Monday – Thursday (401)454-1436

VERIFIED BY PROOF-SGCI Printmaking Conference
2024-04-04 - 2024-04-06 | RI Convention Center, 1 Sabin St., Providence, RI, 02903
SGCI’s 2024 Conference: Verified by Proof is coming to Providence, right “in our backyard” So, stop by our tables at the RI Convention Center- Ballroom B/C

Vendor Fair Hours
Thursday, April 4, 9am – 6pm OPEN TO THE PUBLIC ON THIS DAY
Friday, April 5, 9am – 6pm
Saturday, April 6, 9am – 5pm

And in Ballroom D/E , across the hall, for the:
Regional Printshop & Programs Fair & Open Portfolio Sessions:
Thursday, April 4, 12:45pm – 5pm OPEN TO THE PUBLIC ON THIS DAY

PRINT HOP at the ART ANNEX
2024-04-05 18:30 - 20:30 | Hope Artiste Village, Art Annex, 999 Main Street, Unit #109, Pawtucket, RI, 02860, United States
We’re hosting an Open House tour at the ART ANNEX during the PRINT HOP by SGCI Printmaking Conference.
The PRINT HOP is city wide (Providence/Pawtucket). There will be a whole slew of printmakers and artists all over the area, coming from places far and wide.
If you want to participate and get to enjoy some amazing spaces around Providence, you can jump on the SGCI shuttle by registering for their events. The Art Annex is stop #5. https://www.sgcinternational.org/providence-2024-2/
or email us directly so we know you’ll be visiting that Friday evening!
For more details please email: contactus@paperconnection.com or call: tel: 401.454.1436

Botanical Paper Dyeing - EARTH DAY at the ART ANNEX
2024-04-20 13:00 - 16:00 | Hope Artiste Village, Art Annex, 999 Main Street, Unit #109, Pawtucket, RI, 02860, United States
Celebrate Earth Day with us at the ART ANNEX! Come experiment and explore the world of natural dyeing on paper with Lauren Pearlman Sugita. Discover the unique “kakishibu” dye; hand-carried by Lauren from Japan! “Kakishibu,” is a pigment dye made from fermented persimmons, known for its rich, earthy color and waterproofing properties. Lauren will demonstrate the process of hand-applying dye and show uses for other handmade dyes from avocado pits, beet juice and onion skins.
Dye, brushes and paper will be provided, but feel free to bring pieces of fabric, even paper or cloth grocery bags you would like to dye!
Must be 16 or older to sign up.

Botanical Drawing with Natural Inks - EARTH DAY at the ART ANNEX
2024-04-21 13:00 - 16:00 | Hope Artiste Village, Art Annex, 999 Main Street, Unit #109, Pawtucket, RI, 02860, United States
Celebrate Earth Day with us at the Art Annex! Join us for a fun and creative afternoon of botanical drawing using natural inks. Learn how to create beautiful artwork inspired by nature while using eco-friendly materials. No previous drawing experience required, just bring your creativity and enthusiasm!
Instructor Gwen Caponigro will cover the basics of making your own inks, with natural pigments like avocado and onion skin mixed with gum arabic, and follow up with a floral still life drawing session. You’ll learn observational drawing in pen, ink and brush, emphasizing contour and silhouette to make intricate floral images with an antique feel.
All supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring your own flowers to draw!

Kitchen Lithography with Valerie Syposz
2024-05-11 13:00 - 16:00 | Hope Artiste Village, Art Annex, 999 Main Street, Unit #109, Pawtucket, RI, 02860, United States
Discover the fascinating technique of kitchen lithography with artist and printmaker Valerie Syposz. Transform your drawings into beautiful, handmade prints using common materials like aluminum foil and Coca Cola!
Date: Saturday, May 11, 2024
Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: Art Annex @ the Hope Artiste Village, 999 Main St. Unit #109, Pawtucket, RI
No prior printmaking experience is required.
All supplies included, with paper courtesy of Paper Connection International!

Japanese Calligraphy: An Introductory Workshop for Beginners
2024-08-30 17:30 - 20:00 | Hope Artiste Village, Art Annex, 999 Main Street, Unit #109, Pawtucket, RI, 02860, United States
Come join us at The Art Annex for a hands-on experience with Japanese calligraphy! In this workshop, beginners will learn the basics of this meditative art form. Our talented instructor will guide you through the strokes and techniques to create one or two meaningful Japanese characters No prior experience is necessary – just bring your enthusiasm and willingness to learn!

Winter Shipping Pause
2024-12-11 08:00 - 2025-01-02 10:30 | RI
SHIPPING BREAK: DECEMBER 11, 2024-JANUARY 2, 2025. To ensure your order gets shipped out within this year , please send in your orders no later than December 8, 2024.

Papermaking Basics: Embedding Techniques SOLD OUT
2025-03-22 11:00 - 15:30 | Hope Artiste Village, Art Annex, 999 Main Street, Unit #109, Pawtucket, RI, 02860, United States
This workshop is for beginners and non-beginners and we will focus on embedding inclusions and experiencing the elegant translucency of paper made by hand.
Papermaking pulp and tools will be provided for making 5×8 in.=. and 8×11 in. sheets. Various items to embed will also be provided, but please bring your own!

Suggestions: other decorative paper, printed matter, handwritten letters, leaves, petals, twigs, rope, string, wire, fabric on the thin side, decals, stamps, etc.

Please note:

We encourage you to bring your own water and snacks. It’s likely that we will pause to have a quick bite at some point in the afternoon.
If you desire—please bring your own favorite apron, and wear shoes you don’t mind getting wet.
Paper may not be dry by the end of class, so you can bring home in plastic bag or pick up at a later date.
If you have any questions, please reach out to paperconnection1@gmail.com or call Monday – Thursday (401)454-1436.

Traditional Embroidery Sampler
2025-03-23 13:00 - 16:00 | Hope Artiste Village, Art Annex, 999 Main Street, Unit #109, Pawtucket, RI, 02860, United States
Learn the basics of embroidery with instructor Molly Smith . In this 3-hour workshop you’ll review setting up a hoop, threading needles, and some of the most commonly-used stitches. This class will include straight stitches, including the elusive French knot, before moving on to decorative and knotted stitches. Along the way, you’ll receive tips and tricks for smooth embroidery. Molly will provide some of her completed work as samples.

Participants will have access to:

A six to eight-inch hoop
An original design to be stitched
Templated fabric

UNDER 14 WITH PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN

Stretching for Artists and Crafters-March 28
2025-03-28 11:30 - 12:30 | Hope Artiste Village, Art Annex, 999 Main Street, Unit #109, Pawtucket, RI, 02860, United States
If the change in time/weather/age has you a little stiff and achy, join us in our sunny studio and stretch it out! As artisans, crafters, and people who use our hands as our primary tools, we can become accustomed to a certain kind of hurt.
Lauren is not only experienced in body work, such as yoga, pain relief, dance, she has training in teach mat pilates and dance aerobics, and she has developed her own stretching routine/methodology to get things limber.
We’re looking to be proactive for ourselves and our community. Let’s meet up, say hello, and streeeeetcchhhhh!
Wear comfortable clothing and please bring your own floor mat.
♦️Stretching for Artists and Crafters will be repeating again on Friday, March 28th , Friday, April 11th and Friday April 25th.♦️
We suggest a donation of $5-$10 to partake in the class. Walk-ins Welcome- and you pay cash at the door.

FELTED PODS: Vessels to have, hold, and carry
2025-03-30 12:00 - 15:00 | Hope Artiste Village, Art Annex, 999 Main Street, Unit #109, Pawtucket, RI, 02860, United States
3 hour, vessel-building workshop with instructor Hollis Hickerson.

Learn the basics of wet felting 3D forms and create a one of a kind soft pod perfect for small trinkets, led lights, and even plants! What’s wet felting? Wet felting is the process of turning wool fibers into felt fabric through applying friction with soap and water. This workshop will introduce two “sculpting” methods: (1) starting with a 2D template to create a 3D form, and (2) using a glass jar as the base form to build off of. Materials included!
This event is open to all ages and could be great for families! We request that anyone under the age of 14 be accompanied by an adult.

Hollis Hickerson is not only a sculptoral felt artist, but a brilliant illustrator that we’re excited to welcome back! Find them on instagram under @horned_hare_studios.

Stretching for Artists and Crafters-April 11
2025-04-11 11:30 - 12:30 | Hope Artiste Village, Art Annex, 999 Main Street, Unit #109, Pawtucket, RI, 02860, United States

Stretching for Artists and Crafters-April 25
2025-04-25 11:30 - 12:30 | Hope Artiste Village, Art Annex, 999 Main Street, Unit #109, Pawtucket, RI, 02860, United States

Art Annex Shop Friday Hours April 25th
2025-04-25 13:00 - 17:00 | Hope Artiste Village, Art Annex, 999 Main Street, Unit #109, Pawtucket, RI, 02860, United States
Our mini gift shop is open at the ART ANNEX, 999 Main St., Unit #109, Pawtucket, RI.
Next: April 25th 1:00-5:00pm
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 quandaries.
Check or cash preferred. we do take credit cards, but there is a transaction fee.
Your purchases will help sustain our studio, allow us to keep building out the space and help us to bring in diverse educators and programming around the subject of book, paper and fiber arts.
Of course, donations are most appreciated!
For inquiries or to make an appointment, please call Paper Connection – M-TH 401.454.1436

MAP WORKSHOP & OPEN STUDIOS DESIGN WEEK RI
2025-09-13 10:00 - 14:00 | Hope Artiste Village, Art Annex, 999 Main Street, Unit #109, Pawtucket, RI, 02860, United States
papermaking demo DESIGNWEEKRI last year!
check out the Art Annex!
It’s free, but it would be great if you could pre-register here:

https://www.designxri.com/events-calendar/design-week-ri/design-week-calendar-2025/a-map-for-a-cat/

Workshop: Collage Artist Books
2025-10-04 13:00 - 16:30 | Hope Artiste Village, Art Annex, 999 Main Street, Unit #109, Pawtucket, RI, 02860, United States
Back for a 3rd time by popular demand! Join instructor, Elisa Lanzi 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 or a unique artist collaged book.
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.
4 student minimum

Workshop: Seaweed & Cyanotypes
2025-10-16 10:00 - 2025-11-06 15:00 | Hope Artiste Village, Art Annex, 999 Main Street, Unit #109, Pawtucket, RI, 02860, United States
In this exciting 4-part course artist Mary Jameson, owner of Saltwater Studio Newport Art & Design, will introduce seaweed as a medium in art making!
In this eco-based workshop participants will be combining the processes of Cyanotype and Seaweed Pressing to create unique pieces of art on paper. Start date is Oct. 16th, followed by Oct. 23rd, Oct. 30th and Nov. 6th. (4 Thursdays).
Price includes materials.

Workshop: Relief Printing with Linoleum
2025-10-18 09:30 - 2025-11-22 11:00 | RI
Starting Saturday morning, October 18th , in this 6-week course, Jules from Heron Pond Studio will guide you through the linocut printmaking process. This is a special opportunity to learn from a local expert!
[ 90 minute course for 6 Saturdays: Oct. 18, 25 and Nov. 1, 8, 15, 22
Beautiful papers from Paper Connection‘s collection, will be included in your course fee! However, students will need to purchase in advance a list of supplies provided by the instructor, like carving tools, linoleum , etc.
6-student minimum, so sign up with a friend or two!

Ample parking and accessible ramp at front door!

About the Instructor
Jules has been a printmaker for over 40 years. HeronPondStudio has been a working studio for over 30 years—currently as a studio in Fall River, MA at the Narrows Center For The Arts. Jules has participated in many shows in RI, the Boston area, New Jersey, Philly, and Baltimore over the years. Jules’ work doesn’t just consist of one kind of image—the full body of work includes animals, people, places, things, and a lot of imagination! Jules has also taught classes and given printing demonstrations in her studio space, kids summer camp programs, and in churches and museums.

Holiday Sale & International Market for Fall-Winter 2025
2025-11-29 11:00 - 2025-12-06 15:00 | Hope Artiste Village, Art Annex, 999 Main Street, Unit #109, Pawtucket, RI, 02860, United States
Saturday November 29th & December 6th, 11am-3:00pm

The Art Annex, 999 Main St Unit #109, Pawtucket, RI 02860
Please stop by to say “hi” and check out the gorgeous items for sale in our hallway table and inside shop. Lauren will be in-house to help troubleshoot your paper, fiber, and book arts queries and quandaries.
Check or cash preferred. We do take credit cards, but there is a transaction fee.
Your purchases will help sustain our studio, allow us to keep building out the space and help us to bring in diverse educators and programming around the subject of book, paper and fiber arts.
Of course, donations are most appreciated!
For inquiries email theartannexri@gmail.com about specific papers. Also please check out shop.paperconnection.com and/or call Paper Connection — M-TH 401.454.1436 to make an appointment.

Papermaking Basics: Embedding Techniques
2025-11-30 10:00 - 16:00 | Hope Artiste Village, Art Annex, 999 Main Street, Unit #109, Pawtucket, RI, 02860, United States
ONE SPOT LEFT!
This workshop is for beginners and non-beginners and we will focus on embedding inclusions and experiencing the elegant translucency of paper made by hand.
Papermaking pulp and tools will be provided for making 5×8 in.=. and 8×11 in. sheets. Various items to embed will also be provided, but please bring your own!

Suggestions: other decorative paper, printed matter, handwritten letters, leaves, petals, twigs, rope, string, wire, fabric on the thin side, decals, stamps, etc.

Please note:

We encourage you to bring your own water and snacks. It’s likely that we will pause to have a quick bite at some point in the afternoon.
If you desire—please bring your own favorite apron, and wear shoes you don’t mind getting wet.
Paper may not be dry by the end of class, so you can bring home in plastic bag or pick up at a later date.
If you have any questions, please reach out to theartannexri@gmail.com or call Monday – Thursday (401)454-1436.

CANCELLED until further notice Lunar New Year 's Decorations
2026-02-22 12:00 - 14:00 | Hope Artiste Village, Art Annex, 999 Main Street, Unit #109, Pawtucket, RI, 02860, United States
A fun family event, where you can create beautiful paper decorations for the Year of the Horse, or whatever you want to celebrate with Paper Connection’s staff.

$8.00/person pay at the door.

Paper Thread Workshop
2026-02-28 13:00 - 16:00 | Hope Artiste Village, Art Annex, 999 Main Street, Unit #109, Pawtucket, RI, 02860, United States
Learn how to make paper thread using hanji and a drop spindle. We will start with a sheet of hanji (handmade Korean paper) that is folded, cut, then manipulated and handspun into a one-ply thread. This contemporary method, developed by Aimee Lee, is rooted in Korean and Japanese traditions.
All skill levels welcome and most supplies will be provided, including x-acto knives, cutting mats, spray bottles, and hanji sheets provided by Paper Connection. We will have drop spindles available, but recommend bringing your own. If you have time to purchase before the class, this is our recommendation: https://woolery.com/products/louet-octo-drop-spindle
Please bring your patience and openness to failure being part of the learning process!
If you have any questions, please write to paperconnection1@gmail.com or call us Monday – Thursday (401)454-1436.

Workshop: Handmade Decorative Boxmaking
2026-03-07 12:00 - 16:00 | Hope Artiste Village, Art Annex, 999 Main Street, Unit #109, Pawtucket, RI, 02860, United States
Join seasoned boxmaker, Deborah McCarthy, on Saturday March 7th, from 12-4pm, to learn how to make your own handmade decorative box: from top to bottom, including the 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 a unique design. At the end of the workshop, each student will go home with a finished box and the skills to make more on their own!
All materials and papers will be supplied.
If you have any questions, please write to paperconnection1@gmail.com or call Monday – Thursday (401)454-1436.

Vietnamese Handmade Paper Techniques
2026-03-14 13:00 - 16:00 | Hope Artiste Village, Art Annex, 999 Main Street, Unit #109, Pawtucket, RI, 02860, United States
This is a special opportunity to learn traditional Vietnamese papermaking techniques from a pro!

For centuries, traditional Vietnamese papermaking communities across the country made handmade paper for spiritual and mundane use. In this workshop, we will learn traditional Vietnamese papermaking techniques using the liềm seo (bamboo woven screen) and khung seo (two-part wooden frame) to make paper. We will work with paper mulberry and work in various sizes—9 x 12 in. and 12 x 18 in.
Instruction will cover fiber preparation, hand beating, sheet formation, pressing, drying using traditional equipment, and demos for manipulating the bark for textile design. Expect to gain knowledge on traditional Vietnamese papermaking techniques and its history related to craft artforms, while also expanding your own papermaking studio practice.

Please note:
If you desire, please bring your own favorite apron, and wear shoes you don’t mind getting wet.
Paper may not be dry by the end of class, so you can bring home in plastic bag or pick up at a later date.
If you have any questions, please reach out to theartannexri@gmail.com or call Paper Connection: Monday – Thursday (401) 454-1436.
