Sara Garden Armstrong, an internationally renowned artist whose exhibiting career and studio work with handmade paper processes spans over 50 years, leads this one-day program. The workshop begins with a brief introduction to Armstrong’s work, with hands-on examples. Then participants will focus on learning, observing, and making unique paper objects to explore the processes of pigment staining, pulp-pouring, pulp painting, and collage techniques on pre-formed sheets of paper. Technical information and recipes about sizing, pulp beating and experimenting with different fibers will be addressed.

Participants will dive deep into the practice of creating and sustaining new relationships with paper formation, pigments, and processes integral to promoting an ongoing experience with the fascinating world of papermaking, pigments, and collage.

At the end of the workshop, participants will leave with their own creation. They should bring 3 to 4 pieces of 12 x18 inch cardboard to facilitate transporting their work home.  All other supplies provided and all levels of experience welcome. There will be a lunch break from approx. 12:30pm-1:15pm, participants responsible for their own lunch.