Workshop: Collage Artist Books
2025-10-04 13:00 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | 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.
