with Niki Hampson

kodak portra 400

Algae Papermaking Class

The paper being made passes between a felt and a steel cylinder.

It then passes through a series of steam drying cylinders.

Julie McLaughlin

On Octobert 15, 2010 at 1:00 the Cleveland Public Library Special Collections Department celebrated Octavofest with a papermaking demonstration with artists from the Morgan Paper Conservacy including Claudio Orso-Giacone and Tom Balbo.

with Niki Hampson

I made this paper heart by pouring pulp into a cookie cutter set on a screen.

Susan Kieffer, our papermaking teacher, going over papermaking supplies.

Susan Kieffer, our papermaking teacher, giving a quick demonstration.

Curious how creative communities can work to protect the environment, Sheila Nakitende brought her interdisciplinary practice to the papermaking studio. Check it out on our blog: bit.ly/sheila-nakitende

"conversation in a corner": the thoughts that are tangled inside my head & the moments where something is put into words from the mess

Making and then using handmade paper to create some lovely cards and decorations

Making and then using handmade paper to create some lovely cards and decorations

Susan Kieffer, our papermaking teacher, giving instruction on how to make a simple book with recycled materials!

Takefu

Papermaking demonstrations by Paperhouse Studio.

Algae Papermaking Class

Techniques for using gorgeous handmade papers then the chance to make their

own. Great results with Josie Beszant

Between the silkscreen and papermaking studios, Art-in-Ed resident Vanessa Adams creates a new signpost for her series "How to Regain Sight."

paper mulberry white bark with a little green layer remaining

You transfer the drained pulp from deckel to towel, then cover with some type of cloth (linen, silk, burlap---it gives the finish texture to the paper). Then flip over and place another cloth on the other side. Iron on both sides for several minutes until your paper is dry. Then you have to press it under something heavy for a couple hours (or overnight) to make sure it stays flat.

Large sheets of rainbow colors hanging in a papermaker's exhibition hall

Making and then using handmade paper to create some lovely cards and decorations

Water entering the Mill from the river Gade. A water wheel will be affixed in late 2009..

Main floor of Mudd Library