Saturday, February 28; 10am–4pm CT
Get ready to play with pulp! In this relaxed, hands-on studio workshop, dive into the colorful world of stenciling with pigmented pulp on freshly formed sheets of handmade paper.
We’ll kick things off with a quick intro to pulp prep—covering the basics of beating, sheet forming, and mixing up colors for pulp paint. Then, the real fun begins as we explore how to use stencils to build layered, vibrant images. You’ll use mylar to cut your stencils—scissors and X-Actos at the ready! Feel free to bring stencils you may already have and your ideas.
Wear clothing that can get dirty and shoes that can get wet (i.e. waterproof and slip-resistant shoes/boots, etc.). Participants need to return to pick up their paper on Saturday, 3/7, or later in The Shop at MCBA to allow the wet sheets of paper time to dry while pressed flat for a few days. Participation in European Papermaking is needed in order to attend Papermaking Labs to make paper independently in MCBA’s studios.
Level: Beginner. This in-person workshop is all about experimentation and creative play—no experience needed, just a willingness to try something new with paper and pigment! Papermaking is a wet and physical process that involves repeated lifting and bending. Accommodations can be made for individuals with specific needs (please share these when registering) and we encourage all abilities to participate in ways that feel safe and comfortable.
Certificate: 6 hours, Category B or D
Pricing
$147 | $74 Scholarship | $221 Pay-It-Forward
$30 materials fee
Scholarships are available for individuals facing adversity as it relates to identity, income/wealth, and lack of access to arts resources. The Pay-It-Forward rate (tuition, plus 50%) supports MCBA’s efforts to make scholarships available. We leave it to you to choose the rate that is meaningful to you based on your income, wealth, and privilege status. MCBA members receive a 10% discount on tuition.
