10:30am-12:00pm Amate making live demonstration The Art of Amate Paper in San Pablito Amate paper is an ancient craft passed down since pre-Hispanic times by the Maya, Aztec, and Otomí cultures. In the beautiful mountain village of San Pablito, artisans like Julio Laja Chichicaxtle make amate from the bark of the Jonote tree through a […]
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 […]
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 wiill be provided for making 5x8in. and 8x11 in. sheets mainly. Various items to embed will also be provided, but please bring your own! Suggestions: other decorative paper, […]
