Upcoming Workshops
Workshop Policy: Participants must arrive on time. Classes begin at 10am, after 10:30am no-shows are considered a cancellation without refund. Late arrivals cause disruption and ask too much of the teacher to re-teach concepts already covered. If you need to cancel your spot in the class, please give two weeks notice. No refunds for less than two weeks notice.
Handmade Paper Stationery with Rickie Cloud
Sunday, November 15 and Saturday, November 21 from 1pm - 4pm
Price: $80
Workshop description:
Papermaking is a longstanding practice across many cultures and includes a variety of methods and techniques. This introductory class will focus on the hand-dip method of papermaking as a means of creation and recycling. You will take home a collection of handmade papers as well as handmade stationery, and a working knowledge of the papermaking process. Add to your stationery to your curated collection, give stationery as a handmade gift, or make holiday cards!
Session 1 (November 15) will consist of:
Introduction of materials, tools, and equipment
Prepping student materials
Prepping pulp
Mixing vats
Pulling sheets
Couching sheets
Session 2 (November 21) will consist of:
Carving small linoleum blocks and printing onto stationery and papers
Collaging and assembling handmade stationery sets
What to bring:
Session 1 (November 15)
Small fiber scraps (cut into 1 cm squares or smaller)
Scrap paper (cut into 1 inch squares or smaller)
Dried or pressed botanicals/plant materials
Session 2 (November 21)
Collage materials such as ribbons, flowers, washi-tape etc.
Ideas for linocut stamps (some pre-drawn designs will also be available!)
Embroidery thread
About the instructor:
Rickie Cloud is a local multi-media artist. They have a BFA in 2D Studio Art from Troy University and tend to explore themes of connection and memory in their work.
If this is your first workshop, please submit the workshop participant form.