Intro to Papermaking

with Perennial

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ABOUT THIS EVENT
Event Category

Arts & DIY

Event Overview

Create beautiful, handcrafted papers! In this workshop, participants will make handmade papers using discarded paper waste. The class will cover the basics of papermaking techniques, including fiber and pulp preparation, how to form sheets using a mold and deckle, and pressing and drying techniques. Each participant will make as many sheets as time allows. No papermaking experience required. Expect to get wet and messy!


Materials saved from the landfill:
junk mail, mat board, scrap paper

What to Bring

scrap papers, pressed plants

Minimum age

All ages welcome

What's Provided

scrap papers, blender, mold and deckle

What You Can Expect From This Experience
  • making pulp
  • pressing sheets of paper
  • mold and deckle
Cancellation Policy
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MORE ABOUT YOUR HOST

Perennial

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Perennial is a community workshop + store that transforms trash into creatively restored objects and teaches the St. Louis community how to do the same.

For more information visit www.perennialstl.org or call 314-832-2288.

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