Interior of an early paper mill. Male workers are pictured in front of felt rollers used to dry paper. C. 1910, Carthage, NY. Photo: Courtesy: Town of Champion Historian's Office

We spent a day at the Elephant Conservation Center where they taught us how to ride elephants, put on a parade and show, and showed us how they make paper from elephant dung.

Algae Papermaking Class

Algae Papermaking Class

Algae Papermaking Class

Algae Papermaking Class

Papermaking Workshop

White paper from schools for eventual recycling – and it all starts over again....

Stirring the mix.

Algae Papermaking Class

Algae Papermaking Class

Algae Papermaking Class

Algae Papermaking Class

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

Algae Papermaking Class

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

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

Algae Papermaking Class

Algae Papermaking Class

Algae Papermaking Class

Algae Papermaking Class

Algae Papermaking Class

Diptych.

Handmade paper

Screen printing

Pulp painting (6 part stencil)

Paper made with Dylusions ink sprays and the power of Washington weather!

Stock of used paper awaiting recycling.

Algae Papermaking Class

photo courtesy of John Sullivan