WW - Hand Papermaking Workshop

Handmade paper can be used to make journals, stationery, or can be framed as its own work of art! Come learn the basic techniques of making paper by hand in this one-day workshop! We set up the pigmented paper pulp (made in our own Hollander Beater), provide dishpan mould-and-deckle sets and decorative objects such as dried botanicals and fabric -- everything one needs to create a dozen or more 7” x 9” sheets of handcrafted paper. Students work in the large studio room and outdoor classroom and are encouraged to wear an apron and shoes suitable for standing on a wet concrete floor. At the end of the workshop, each student loads their handmade pages into a unique vacuum paper drying box to ensure an even, beautifully-crafted result. Students may pick up their dried handmade paper the following Tuesday at WaterWorks. All skill levels are welcome – no prior experience is necessary.

**Please let us know if you require accommodations for this program.

Note:

What to wear: an apron or old clothes and shoes suitable for standing on wet concrete.

Program Details
Field Value
Program Type Visual Arts
Program Subcategory Fiber Arts
Program Code -
Online Registration Yes
Enrollment Begin Date 8/1/2026
Enrollment End Date 11/14/2026
Instructor(s)
Tom Conrad
Tom Conrad
Gender Any Gender
Enrollment Minimum 4
Maximum 8
Grade Minimum
Maximum
Age Minimum 16 years Enforced - As of date 11/1/2026
Maximum -
Program Fees
Standard Fee Residency Restriction Membership Restrictions Amount
Program Participation Fee-Resi Resident Only
-None-
$45.00
Program Participation Fee-Non NonResident Only
-None-
$56.00
Program Schedule
Date Day Start Time End Time Location
11/14/2026 Saturday 11:00 AM 3:00 PM WaterWorks Art Center