Creative Papermaking: 3-D Debossing and Relief Casting
Creative Papermaking: 3-D Debossing and Relief Casting
With Akemi Martin
2 Days: Wed & Thurs
November 12th & 13th, 9:30 AM - 3 PM*
*additional Open Studio hours will be available to participants following the workshop
4 students maximum
Cost: $360 + $55 materials fee
Bring dimensionality into your papermaking practice by incorporating printmaking and casting techniques. Learn how to deboss wet sheets of handmade paper using relief blocks as well as casting into dimensional molds. This is a great opportunity to bring in old relief blocks from past printmaking projects as well as molds from previous sculptures. Silicone, rubber or plaster molds all work. Bringing in any dimensional material (rope, wax, metal grates, etc.) have the possibility of working as well!
Techniques
-Pulling thick sheets
-Couching onto plates
-Debossing with the press
Participants will also have the opportunity to attend additional “Open Studio” Hours following the workshop to continue their projects & use up the remaining pulp from these sessions. There will be a $45/day Open Studio fee.
Class is located at:
Shepherd & Maudsleigh Studio
27 Dunstan Street, West Newton, MA 02465
Free parking is provided.
