Book a paper arts workshop for family groups.
Minimum Attendance: 10
Maximum Attendance: 15
Fee per Person: $10.00-18.00 price varies based on activity
Time: 60-90 minutes
Paper Arts Workshops
These “crafternoons” are suitable for groups of families, homeschool groups, activity groups, clubs, social organiza-tions, or groups with mixed ages with an interest in exploring papercraft in a fun and social setting. Book one or a series! Crafternoons may be booked Monday- Friday, 10am - 4pm, depending on educator availability. Programs are suitable for all skill levels. No previous art experience required!
Make a Reservation
To make reservations, contact click reserve an EXPLORE paper arts experience button below or contact Education Curator at 404-894-7840 or Anna.Doll@rbi.gatech.edu.
Programs are booked on a first-come, first served basis. Programs are available Tuesday-Friday, 10am - 4pm, depending on instructor availability. *** Note: Any programs scheduled outside of the museum’s regular hours may be subject to an additional fee.*** A non-refundable deposit of 50% of the balance will hold the program date. Payment can be made by cash, check (made out to Georgia Tech), or charge (Visa, MC, Discover, or American Express).
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Program Options
Papermaking
Experience traditional European papermaking! Learn proper papermaking techniques, how to use a mold and deckle, how to press and prepare papers for drying. Each participant will make about 7-10 sheets of cotton paper.
Fee: $15.00 per a student
If you are looking for our Paperworks program that is a combination of a 45 minute tour of the museum and a 45 minute hands-on papermaking experience it can be found on the tour page under the learn tab. Please click here to visit the Paperworks page.
Printmaking
Create a design on a scratch foam soft printing board and learn to use printmaking tools to create your own one of a kind print! This is a good introductory program to printmaking.
Fee: $15.00 per a student
Marbling
Interested in the surface decoration of marbling? Then book either the Marvelous Marbling program. Marbled paper is created by suspending dye on the surface of a fluid, and then using tools to create patterns in the ink that are then transferred to paper. In this youth friendly version they will be using shaving cream and food coloring.
Fee: $15.00 per a student
Pamphlet
Description: Basic pamphlet books have 8 pages with decorative covers and a three hole stitch binding. This booklet can be taught as a quarto or octavo booklet, or with additional pages.
Fee: $10.00 per a student
Accordion Book
Description: Accordion Books have tag-board covers, wrapped with decorative paper and pages that fold in a zig-zag manner. Pages with pockets and small pop-ups can be added to the book if requested.
Fee: $12.00 per a student
Petal Fold Book
Description: The petal fold book technique combines book binding with origami to create a book that blooms, or unfolds at it opens. The book has decorative paper wrapped tag-board covers, 8 origami folded pages with a ribbon binding and closure.
Fee: $12.00 per a student
Japanese Stab Binding
Description: The Japanese Stab binding is a traditional binding technique called Yotsume Toji, which translates to “four holes.” Decorative paper wrapped covers enclose the interior folio pages which are bound together through punched holes and stitching.
Fee: $15.00 per a student
Tunnel Book
Description: The book consists of paper layers forming a “tunnel” with a foreground, mid-ground, and background. Participants will design simple abstract imagery for each layer of the book.
Fee: $18.00 per a student
Paper Cuts
Description: Participants will be introduced to the history of Paper Cuts and how cultures all over the world used the delicate cut paper for religious, celebratory and other purposes. Through an instructor demonstration, participants will learn how to make their own paper cut, using paper, cutting tools, and cutting mats. Participants will have the option to design their own paper cut or make one from provided template designs.
Fee: $10.00 per a student
Paper Beads
Love jewelry and paper? Then schedule this workshop where participants learn a technique to create one-of-a kind beads that can be strung into bracelets, necklaces, or other jewelry.
Fee: $10.00 per a student
Quilling
Description: Quilling is a historic paper craft in which strips of paper are twirled, spun, and combined to create beautiful, dimensional works. Learn how to quill with materials you have at home, or with tools and create your own one-of-a-kind artwork. This workshop can be tailored to beginner or more advanced skill levels. Templates can be made available
Fee: $15.00 per a student
Pop-Ups
Description: Pop Ups aren’t just for children’s books! Explore paper engineering and learn how to make two-dimensional papers into 3D objects. Cutting, folding, crimping, and rolling are just a few of the techniques to try in this hands-on workshop. Different pop-up styles available for booking
Fee: $15.00 per a student
Paper Clay
Description: This workshop merges the sculptural characteristics of clay and the versatility of paper. Participants will learn carving and sculpture techniques to create their own unique design. Sculpture can be themed.
Fee: $15.00 per a student
Origami
The art of Japanese paper folding, origami, can turn a simple sheet of paper into a stunning creation. 1-2 folds can be chosen. This workshop can be tailored to different skill levels.
Fee: $10.00 per a student