Paper Thread Workshop
2026-02-28 13:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | 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
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
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.
