Papermaking with Textiles
Saturday June 1, 2024 10 - 4 pm
Anchorlight, Raleigh, NC

Learn how to make sheets of paper from recycled textile materials and raw fibers used in textile processing.  Paper has been made from used clothing, textile scraps and recycled materials for hundreds of years.  Students will learn how to form sheets of paper from different base pulps adding textile materials to create texture, color and add visual and tactile interest.  Working on professional-grade tools and equipment, students will gain experience with fiber preparation, forming sheets, pressing and drying paper, as well as view a working Hollander beater.  Participants can expect to make a small stack of handmade paper suitable printing, painting and drawing, book arts and crafts.
Tuition: $160
Register Here for Papermaking with Textiles

Decklebox Papermaking
Sunday, June 2, 2024 10 - 4 pm
Anchorlight Studios, Raleigh, NC

This workshop introduces methods for incorporating collage methods into handmade paper. Students will learn sheet formation methods such as dipping, double couching and using a deckle box. In addition to building on the basics of sheet formation, students will explore creative methods such as embedding cloth and textile materials, combining pulps in a deckle box and using pigments.  Students can expect to create a sampler of papers, as well as unique works using textile materials.
Students can bring their own collage materials or use the shared materials provided.
Tuition: $160
Register here for Decklebox Papermaking

The Recycled Print: Printing on Handmade Paper
Saturday June 22 & Saturday June 29 1 - 5 pm

This workshop takes place over two Saturdays, where students make their own paper 6/22, then print on it the following week 6/29.

PART I:  The Recycled Print:  Papermaking
Saturday, June 22, 2024 1 - 5 pm
Instructor: Ann Marie Kennedy
In this workshop, students will make sheets of paper that they can print on during the second part of the workshop on (6/29). Students will learn the fundamentals of making paper by hand and gain an understanding of the unique qualities of handmade paper for printmaking. Handmade paper is often made from recycled fibers. Pulps from this course will be made from printmaking paper cut offs, used archival blotters, Kraft and shipping papers which are mixed with cotton and abaca fiber to provide strength and durability. Additional fibers and pigments will be added for texture and color. Students can expect to make a small stack of handmade paper sheets, ranging in size from 5 x 7" to 10 x 14". The papers will be restraint dried and available for printing by one week after the end of the workshop.

PART II:  The Recycled Print:  Printing on Handmade Paper
Saturday, June 29, 2024 1 - 5 pm
Instructor: Susan Martin
Printing onto our handmade paper from the previous Saturday’s (6/22) papermaking workshop, students will create unique one-of-a-kind printing plates with the up-cycled packaging material Tetra Pak and recycled plastics. Often used to package soups, stocks and other shelf stable liquids, Tetra Pak also makes an eco and budget friendly printing plate. Plastic food packaging will also be utilized. After an introduction to the technique with printed samples and demo plates, students will receive material and create their own plates. We’ll use the second part of the afternoon to explore inking and printing these plates onto your handmade paper with a traditional etching press.

Tuition for both sessions: $250.00 (if you are unable to attend both, you may be able to attend one on a space available basis, contact the organizer: lineapaper@gmail.com)

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Both workshops will take place at Anchorlight, an artist studio complex and gallery: 1401 South Bloodworth Street, Raleigh, NC 27610

Traditional Intaglio Printmaking
Sunday, June 9th, 11-5pm
Instructor: Susan Martin

Susan Martin and I are collaborating on a series of workshops in Anchorlight's Project Space, see her website for registration details

In this workshop we’ll explore various ways of making marks on copper plates with indirect and direct methods. Working on copper plates you will draw through a wax ground, etch and print in the traditional intaglio manner. I will also demonstrate how you can work directly on copper plates with drypoint methods to increase the range of line and tonal quality. If time permits I will also show how you can incorporate watercolor monotype techniques to add color to your prints. Open to artists of all levels, no experience needed.

Tuition: $130.00
Register Here for the Intaglio Workshop