Intro to Papermaking

Sat Sep 21 2024 at 02:00 pm to 05:00 pm UTC-04:00

The Soapbox: Community Print Shop & Zine Library | Philadelphia

The Soapbox: Community Print Shop & Zine Library
Publisher/HostThe Soapbox: Community Print Shop & Zine Library
Intro to Papermaking
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An introduction to making paper at the Soapbox Community Print Shop & Zine Library.
About this Event

In this introductory course you will learn the basics of western-style papermaking including sheet forming, and how to easily modify moulds to create different shaped sheets, as well as proper studio cleanup. A materials fee covers pre-beaten cotton/abaca pulp, as well as use of moulds, deckles, felts, and drying system. Students will need to pick up dry paper from the studio the following week.

Please note: We require all visitors to the Soapbox wear masks, regardless of their vaccination status. The instructor reserves the right to ask you to leave if you do not comply.

About the Instructor

Olivia Caro works in papermaking and book arts to focus on themes of identity and home. They are a teaching artist fellow with ArtistYear, and have assisted with and taught workshops at the Soapbox, Penland School of Crafts, Atlanta Printmakers Studio, the Dallas GA Public Library, and Grinnell College.

Cost

$40 for Current Members of the Soapbox/$45 for Non-Members

Plus a $10 materials fee that covers pre-beaten cotton/abaca pulp and use of our equipment.


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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

The Soapbox: Community Print Shop & Zine Library, 4700 Kingsessing Avenue, Philadelphia, United States

Tickets

USD 7.18 to USD 60.54

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