Latest Past Events

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

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

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 […]

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

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

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 […]

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

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

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!