Pyramid offers unique educational programs in which professional artists bring the arts of papermaking, printmaking, and the book to K-12 classrooms and other educational venues throughout Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC. We can also tailor a class to meet your specific needs and curricula. For more information on how your group can be involved, contact Gretchen Schermerhorn at 301-608-9101 x 104 or gschermerhorn@pyramid-atlantic.org

Lectures , Demonstrations & Workshops  
brought to you by Pyramid Atlantic Art Center

LECTURES

Hand Papermaking
This lecture is an overview of hand papermaking with historical and contemporary perspectives. Basic technique and equipment will be illustrated for both Western and Asian methods of sheet forming. Contemporary artist’s work will be shown, and paper samples and tools will be displayed.
Time : 1 hour
Group size : unlimited
Fee : $150, plus travel expenses

Asian Papermaking
This lecture will cover the history of Japanese papermaking, the process of fiber preparation, and will also show how a sheet of Asian paper is made. Lecturer will also show artists who currently use this type of paper in their work.
Time : 1 hour
Group size : unlimited
Fee : $150, plus travel expenses

Printmaking History and Techniques
This lecture will cover a brief history of printmaking-from Chinese 2nd century prints, to contemporary printmaking. Different types of printmaking will be discussed, including : relief, etching(intaglio), lithography, screenprinting and monoprinting. Basic technique and equipment will be shown for creating various types of prints.
Time : 1 hour
Group size : unlimited
Fee : $150, plus travel expenses
 
The Art of the Book
This lecture will introduce students to the concept and techniques of creating artists’ books. Emphasis in lecture will be placed on the history of artists’ books, the tradition of books, and the contemporary resurgence of interest in books as an art form. Various techniques and equipment will be shown for creating artists’ books.
Time : 1 hour
Group size : unlimited
Fee : $150

DEMONSTRATIONS

Hand Papermaking
In addition to lecture on hand papermaking, a step-by-step demonstration will be given, showing both Western and Asian papermaking. Workshop includes 15 gallons of prepared paper pulp for classroom use, enough for approximately 50 students to make several sheets of paper.
Time : 1 ½ hours
Group size : up to 50, plus 2 supervisors present
Fee : $250, plus travel expenses
 
Asian Papermaking
In addition to lecture on Asian papermaking, a demonstration of Japanese papermaking will be given. Workshop includes 15 gallons of prepared kozo paper pulp for classroom use.
Time: 1 1/2 hours
Group size: up to 50, plus 2 supervisors present
Fee: $250, plus travel expenses
 
Printmaking History and Techniques
In addition to lecture on Printmaking history and techniques, a detailed demonstration in relief printmaking will be given. Workshop also includes enough materials for 50 students to produce a relief print of their own.
Time: 1 1/2 hours
Group size: up to 50, plus 2 supervisors present
Fee: $250, plus travel expenses
 
The Art of the Book
In addition to lecture on Artist Books, a demonstration for the creation and binding of an artist book will be given. Workshop includes enough materials for 35 students to create their own artists book.
Time: 1 1/2 hours
Group size: up to 50, plus 2 supervisors present
Fee: $250, plus travel expenses

Workshops

Papermaking Half-Day Workshop
Workshop begins with lecture describing historical and contemporary perspectives of hand papermaking. Discussion includes use of materials, tools, preparation of fibers, sheet forming, and use of paper as a medium for artistic work. After a demonstration on sheet forming is given, students will make their own sheets of paper. Students should bring any materials they may want to embed or include in their paper, such as photos, drawings, sticks, or wire. Students will be able to make several sheets of paper.
Time: 3 hours plus 1/2 hour set up and 1/2 hour clean up
Group size: up to 30 participants, plus 2 supervisors
Fee: $350 plus travel expenses

Papermaking Full-Day Workshop
Presentation includes a slide lecture regarding traditional techniques and equipment for both Western and Asian papermaking. Contemporary artist’s work will be illustrated. Discussion includes use of materials, tools, preparation of fibers, sheet forming, and use of paper as a medium for artistic work. After a demonstration on sheet forming is provided, students will have ample hands-on time to experiment and will receive time for individual attention in this longer session. The last part of the workshop will be dedicated to pulp painting and other experimental approaches to papermaking. Students should bring any materials they may want to embed or include in their paper, such as photos, drawings, sticks, or wire. Students will be able to make approximately 10 sheets of paper.Time: 6 hours plus 1/2 hour set up and 1/2 hour clean up
Group size: up to 30 participants, plus 2 supervisors
Fee: $550 plus travel expenses

Special Tours

Educational Tour of Pyramid Atlantic
This tour is an overview of Pyramid’s facility: the exhibitions, store, paper studio, bindery, and the two printmaking studios. The tour will include a demo in one of Pyramid’s areas: hand papermaking, printmaking, or hand bookbinding, depending on your interest and what arrangements have been made before your visit.
Time: 1 hour
Group size: up to 50
Fee: $200

CATALOGUES AVAILABLE

– Collaboration As A Medium ($40 plus tax)
– The Creation – Tim Rollins and K.O.S. at Pyramid Atlantic ($20 plus tax)

If you have any questions or wish to schedule a workshop or develop a special program, at your school or at Pyramid Atlantic, contact us.