Learn the traditional methods and materials of hand-papermaking in PAFA’s state-of-the-art Richard C. von Hess Papermaking Studio! In this workshop, students will learn techniques for incorporating colored paper pulps. Students will practice a range of techniques for using colored pulps in ways that combine the fluidity of painting and the layered possibilities of collage for a vibrant, expressive papermaking practice. Instruction will familiarize students with the rules and practices of the studio, introduce new students to the basics of handmade papermaking, and challenge those with papermaking experience to try new techniques or fibers. Students of all disciplines and levels are welcome. Tuition includes a $50 lab fee which covers all supplies. See materials list for clothing/studio considerations.
 
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Clay Tenhula
Cost: $245
Sponsor: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
Website, email, 215-972-7632

Join us for this exciting two-part workshop! During Session I, students will learn the basics of coiling a pine needle basket, including how to start a basket around a cabochon center, how to weave so your stitches line up on both sides of the basket, and how to change thread. Students will have the opportunity to take their beginning basket home and continue working on it to make a larger basket or just return with the started basket the following week to finish it. During Session II, students will continue the basket started in Part I and learn how to shape the sides of the basket, how to do a wrap stitch, and how to finish the basket.
 
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Instructor: Karen McCarthy
Cost: $100
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738

Join us for this exciting two-part workshop! During Session I, students will learn the basics of coiling a pine needle basket, including how to start a basket around a cabochon center, how to weave so your stitches line up on both sides of the basket, and how to change thread. Students will have the opportunity to take their beginning basket home and continue working on it to make a larger basket or just return with the started basket the following week to finish it. During Session II, students will continue the basket started in Part I and learn how to shape the sides of the basket, how to do a wrap stitch, and how to finish the basket.
 
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Instructor: Karen McCarthy
Cost: $100
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738

Join us for this exciting two-part workshop! During Session I, students will learn the basics of coiling a pine needle basket, including how to start a basket around a cabochon center, how to weave so your stitches line up on both sides of the basket, and how to change thread. Students will have the opportunity to take their beginning basket home and continue working on it to make a larger basket or just return with the started basket the following week to finish it. During Session II, students will continue the basket started in Part I and learn how to shape the sides of the basket, how to do a wrap stitch, and how to finish the basket.
 
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Instructor: Karen McCarthy
Cost: $100
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738