Pulp and Paper Making with Sophia Hotzler (Youth) - June 28, 2024
June 28, 2024
1pm-4pm
Pulp & Papermaking is a half day, entry level class where students will learn the basics of making paper pulp & explore the boundaries of pulp/paper as a medium. Along with learning the basics of making the tools, paper pulp & paper, students will explore coloring the pulp and be encouraged to make creative one-off paper art pieces. Materials such as thread, yarn, dried botanicals & various colored paper pulps will be provided for experimenting with. Students may bring their own exploration materials from home, as well. The paper made in class can go home with the teacher to be professionally dried in a paper drying box or students may bring their sheets home with them. Be aware that any paper that goes home day off will be slightly damp & will need to continue drying at home.
Materials for making paper will be provided, students may bring a waterproof apron and shoes if they desire.
Tuition: $65
Materials: $10
Age: 8 - 14
Your Instructor
Sophia Hotzler is a papermaker, photographer and crafter living in Minneapolis. She was first introduced to the skill of papermaking while attending the University of Manitoba, where she graduated in 2019 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts: Honors degree. When she is not working as a lifestyle photographer, she can be found in her paper studio exploring the limits and boundaries of paper and pulp as its own artistic medium, creating handmade journals and working within various other fiber arts. You can check out her work on instagram.