Stories of Paper Innovation

Dr. Nasreen Khan
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Think you know everything about paper? Join Postdoctoral Fellow Dr. Nasreen Khan in a lively discussion of the past, present, and future of innovations in paper science and technology. She will discuss topics such as the innovation happening at the Renewable Bioproducts Institute, that will drive the future of paper technology and sustainability.  

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Tech’s Tactile Thursdays: Drop-in Coloring Sheets

Coloring Sheets
Instructor: Museum Staff

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Want to enjoy some relaxing creative time during finals? Then drop by the Price Gilbert library Airspace (room #2222) and enjoy some coloring sheets and de-stress.  This workshop is for Georgia Tech students, faculty, and staff. Workshop located in the Price Gilbert Memorial Library, Room 2222 (2nd floor).

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Tech’s Tactile Thursdays: Japanese Stab binding

Japanese Stab Binding
Instructor: Museum Staff

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Explore the art of hand-made books, which make great journals or sketchbooks! Learn how to make a decorative Japanese stab-style book binding in this workshop. This binding style consists of a soft cover and exposed spine — sewn together in a simple pattern, requiring no folding or glue. Once finished, you will have a quality, handmade book, ready to fill with thoughts and images all your own. This workshop is for Georgia Tech students, faculty, and staff. Workshop located in the Price Gilbert Memorial Library, Room 2222 (2nd floor).

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Exhibit Reception: When Print Meets Paper

When Print Meets Paper
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Join us for the reception for our new exhibition When Print Meets Paper. This show includes the work of Melissa Harshman, Kelly Taylor Mitchell, Marilyn Propp, Gretchen Schermerhorn and Georgia Deal.

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Tech’s Tactile Thursdays: Watercolor Flowers

Watercolor Flowers
Instructor: Museum Staff

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Step into spring and learn the basics of painting watercolor flowers. Participants will start with a simple sketch and then learn how to layer washes of color to bring life, depth, and a range of values to the floral painting. All skill levels welcome and all materials provided. This workshop is for Georgia Tech students, faculty, and staff. Workshop located in the Price Gilbert Memorial Library, Room 2222 (2nd floor).

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Virtual Lecture: Artist Talk When Print Meets Paper

Five female artists. On the top row, left to right, A head shot of Georgia Deal a woman in a t-shirt with silver chin length hair and glasses, at the center Marilyn Propp, a woman with short salt and paper hair also wearing a t-shirt and glasses, to the right on the top row is Gretchen Schermerhorn a woman wearing a patterned dress with her brunette hair braided and arranged in an up do. On the bottom row the artist's names, then head shots of Kelly Taylor Mitchell and Melissa Harshman
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Join us for an artists talk with Melissa Harshman & Kelly Taylor Mitchell, who are artists featured in the exhibit When Print Meets Paper. Each artist approaches a “marriage” of paper and print in unique ways, some coming from the lexicon of print and others from a primary focus and love of hand papermaking.  A commonality connects them with the historic origins of printmaking addressing social, political, and narrative themes.

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Tech’s Tactile Thursdays: Origami Club Takeover

Origami Carambola
Instructor: Museum Staff

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Tech’s Tactile Thursday’s welcomes the Georgia Tech Origami Club to teach the Origami Carambola flower, by designed by Carmen Sprung. The art of Japanese paper folding, origami, can turn a simple sheet of paper into a stunning creation. Participants will have the opportunity to make more than one flower. All skill levels welcome and all materials are provided.

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Virtual Lecture: Artist Talk When Print Meets Paper

When Print Meets Paper
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Join us for an artists talk with Georgia Deal, Marilyn Propp, & Gretchen Schermerhorn, three artists featured in the exhibit When Print Meets Paper. Each artist approaches a “marriage” of paper and print in unique ways, some coming from the lexicon of print and others from a primary focus and love of hand papermaking.  A commonality connects them with the historic origins of printmaking addressing social, political, and narrative themes.

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Tech's Tactile Thursday's: Chinese Lanterns

Chinese Lantern
Instructor: Museum Staff

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Join in the Chinese tradition of making paper lanterns, used to celebrate the final day of Lunar New Year. Learn to make your own lantern and decorate your space with it. All materials provided. This workshop is for Georgia Tech students, faculty and staff. Workshop located in the Price Gilbert Memorial Library, Room 2222 (2nd floor).

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Paper Cuts from Around the World

Paper Cuts
Instructor: Museum Staff

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Georgia Tech Students, Faculty and Staff are invited to the Robert C. Williams Museum of Paper Making for a free Paper Cuts workshop in celebration of International Education week. Participants will be introduced to the history of Paper Cuts and how cultures all over the world have used paper cuts 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.

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