I spent two weeks learning about handmade paper from Mary Hark at the Penland School of Crafts. Filled with gratitude to have been awarded a Horn Scholarship to cover all tuition, accommodations, and meals giving me the opportunity to concentrate fully on making paper.
The Topography of Handmade Paper
Soft and airy or tough and bark-like, paper can carry a smooth-as-glass surface or become a field of lush texture. This workshop will begin with a thorough investigation into paper-making fibers and traditional tools. Production of high-quality papers suitable for use in books, printmaking, and sculptural forms will lead to a personal exploration of surface, texture, color, and the use of natural dyes. Each person will find ways to fuse the materials that address their own aesthetic concerns.
