Paper Pulp Palimpsest
Description
This workshop will introduce techniques for building multi-layer paper pulp compositions. Participants will learn additive and reductive pulp-painting techniques and be encouraged to experiment outside the territory of traditional papermaking.
In the first workshop, we will form base sheets. Participants will learn to form sheets of paper using a deckle box in a streamlined at-home setup. Instruction in and experimentation with pulp pigmenting, watermarking, paper shaping, and making multi-color sheets will be included.
In the second workshop, participants will experiment with simple tools to build low relief palimpsest-like paper "paintings” atop base sheets. Participants will experience the vast range of possibilities that papermaking provides to those interested in texture, composition, and pattern.
SUPPLIES:
Participants in US and Canada have the options to puchase workshop includes a material kit curated by Jyu for an additional charge. We cannot mail outside the US and Canada. We are not able to ship material kits after April 1, 2026.
- $25 material kit + $10 Shipping (US)
- $25 material kit + $30 Shipping + Customs Fees (Canada)
Participants also have the option to purchase supplies on their own using Joy's supply list. All participants outside of the US and Canada must purchase their own supplies.
Please email events@surfacedesign.org if you have any questions about supplies.
Workshop Session 1: Saturday, April 11, 5-7PM EDT (convert timezone)
Moderated Meetup: Wednesday, April 15, 7-8PM EDT (convert timezone)
Workshop Session 2: Saturday, April 18, 5-7PM EDT (convert timezone)
All sessions will be held via Zoom Meetings and Saturday sessions will recorded. Video recordings will be available within 24 hours of each session and are accessible to participants for one year.