SPRING 2008 WORKSHOPS: PAPERMAKING

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Hollander Beater Unveiled
Gretchen Schermerhorn
March 1 & 2 from 9:30 - 4:00 pm
$220 (members: $205) · $45 materials fee
Paper is made in the beater so goes an old adage. Join Resident Papermaker Gretchen Schermerhorn as she unveils the mysteries of pulp making using Pyramid Atlantic’s Hollander Beaters. In this class, you will learn the essential steps to creating quality pulp to make quality paper for printmaking, sculpture, books, etc. Through various experiments you will learn how to formulate the pulp to your own specifications whether you want your pulp to result in paper that is thick, thin, opaque or transparent. During class we will beat various fibers: cotton and linen rag, half stuff, cotton linter, abaca, and flax, to understand the effects of different beating times. Students will learn how to keep a log of beating times so they will see the results of their experiments. Also, beater maintenance will be discussed. This class is highly recommended for anyone interested in renting the Hollander beaters.
 
Introduction to Papermaking
Kerry Cushman
March 8 & 9 from 9:30 – 4:00pm
$220 (members: $205) ·  $45 materials fee
Roll up your sleeves and learn how to form western style sheets. A basic Introduction to papermaking with Kerry Cushman includes sheet forming, couching, pressing, drying, double–couching, and creating interesting shaped paper. Participants will learn how to pull sheets, add inclusions (threads, recycled paper, plant fibers, tea, etc.), and experiment with various colorful pulps. This introductory class lends itself to exploring, embedding, and embossing a variety of attractive paper surfaces. The end result will be an armload of handmade paper!
 
Sculptural Papermaking
Gretchen Schermerhorn
April 2, 9, & 16 from 6:30 - 9:30 pm
$180 (members: $165) ·  $40 materials fee
Are you looking to expand your papermaking practice? In this class you will learn to take handmade paper to the next level by creating unique sculptures. You will learn how to create an armature that will form the foundation for your paper applications. Also, students will learn how to direct casting methods for wall-relief sculptures using objects and by creating plaster molds. The focus will be on the use of high shrinkage fiber, which, when drying, will torque and turn to create various unexpected organic forms. Experimentation will be encouraged, as we will be using a variety of fibers and colored pulps.

To register for workshops, fill out this registration form and mail to Pyramid Atlantic. You can also fax the form, or sign up by phone with your credit card. As some of our instructors are coming from out of town and need to make travel arrangements, we ask that you please register at least 2 weeks in advance for all workshops.