Explore the fundamental craft of creating paper from fiber while adapting traditional techniques for local materials and community needs. Learn traditional papermaking using cotton and wood pulp, experiment with local plant fibers and waste paper recycling. Understand beating, sheet formation, and drying techniques for creating papers with different characteristics. Practice creating specialty papers for bookbinding, artwork, and community projects. Explore natural dyes and inclusions that reflect local ecology and cultural traditions.
Paper Making & Fiber Arts
Create handmade paper from plant fibers, recycled materials, and experimental sources, understanding pulp processing and sheet formation.