Flat is Boring: The Art of Sculptural Papermaking

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Move beyond the smooth, flat page and discover the dimensional possibilities of handmade paper. In this intensive four-hour workshop, students will embark on a creative adventure to transform everyday recycled papers and foraged local plant fibers into highly textured, low-relief paper sculptures. Driven by curiosity and a spirit of material experimentation, you will learn an accessible, low-water papermaking method using a standard household blender. Using this method makes it easy to recreate this practice at home without a traditional vat. We will explore methods for integrating color, organic structure, and textural composition into our pieces. Students will leave with 8 to 10 unique, textured handmade papers, a practical blueprint for setting up a low-impact home papermaking workspace, and the confidence to keep pushing the boundaries of handmade paper art.