Name: Veteran Paper Workshop
Uploaded: 2024-06-28T16:31:39Z
Description: Come join us for a hands-on Veteran Paper Workshop where we'll learn the craft of paper arts from Master Papermaker Drew Mattot.

Veteran Paper Workshop

Art Spark Texas

Come join us for a hands-on Veteran Paper Workshop where we'll learn the craft of paper arts from Master Papermaker Drew Mattot.

Current and prior military members are invited to attend this unique opportunity coming to Austin, a week-long paper making workshop hosted by Master Papermaker Drew Mattot on Tuesday-Saturday, September 10-14 from 1-3 pm each day.While attendance on all days is ideal, it is not mandatory and you will be able to catch up.Free! All supplies provided. (suggestion to bring personal clothing/military uniforms to incorporate into hand made paper)Peace Paper Project is an international community-arts initiative that utilizes traditional papermaking as a form of trauma therapy, social engagement, and community activism. The program uses hand papermaking as a vehicle for personal expression and cultural change. The portable studio model, which is the cornerstone of Peace Paper Project is not just about convenience; this system has become a passport to connecting with international communities.Participants will learn how to make paper the first day, then add on new skills daily including papermaking from personal fibers, pulp painting, pulp printing, fine art papermaking, and bookbinding, including journals, sketchpads, and scrapbooks.The final day will include an exhibition of your art for friends and family.Read more about the process here: <a href="http://www.peacepaperproject.org/portablepaperstudio.html" title="http://www.peacepaperproject.org/portablepaperstudio.html" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">http://www.peacepaperproject.org/portablepaperstudio.html</a>If you have questions, please contact April Sullivan at april@artsparktx.org or 512-454-9912 ext 103.See agenda below for daily details.

Agenda

Tuesday, Sept 10 - Introduction to Papermaking

Wednesday, Sept 11 - Open Studio and Papermaking from Personal Clothing

Thursday, Sept 12 - Contemporary Papermaking Applications

Friday, Sept 13 - Open Studio: Focused Fine Art Papermaking

Saturday, Sept 14 - Bookbinding

Saturday, Sept 14 - Exhibition

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