with Alexis Schramel
Saturday, September 21; 10am–1pm CT
Embark on a captivating journey into the world of foraged papermaking! Join us for a hands-on, in-person workshop where you’ll transform the state’s natural autumn treasures into stunning handmade paper. With the guidance of an experienced papermaker, explore the art of harvesting vibrant fall seasonal plants unique to Minnesota’s landscape, then prepare and craft these organic materials into paper to take home. The focus of this workshop is on working with native and invasive plants as inclusion in papermaking. Cotton and abaca paper fibers will be prepared in advance for participants to form sheets and add their plant findings!
If possible, bring native and invasive plants from your yard, garden, or alley! Wear clothing that can get dirty and shoes that can get wet (i.e. rubber boots, garden clogs, etc.).
Participants need to return to pick up their paper on Saturday, 9/28, or later in The Shop at MCBA to allow the wet sheets of paper time to dry while pressed flat for a few days.
*This workshop introduces participants to the papermaking process with a focus on integrating plants as inclusions in papermaking. Participation in European Papermaking is needed in order to attend Papermaking Labs to make paper independently in MCBA’s studios.
Please note that 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.
All skill levels welcome
Certificate: 3 hours, Category A or D
$70/participant (10% discount for MCBA members) + $10 materials fee
$35 for BIPOC/Financial scholarship participants (10% discount for MCBA members) + $10 materials fee
MCBA offers two scholarship types for workshops—Financial Hardship Scholarships and BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) Scholarships—to honor equity and increase access and artistic opportunities for those who have historically been underrepresented in the book arts. For individuals to whom these scholarships do not apply, register at the Adult rate and, if you are able, consider making a donation when registering to support MCBA’s efforts to make scholarships available.
Please note: Registration closes 9/16 at midnight (CT).
