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.
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.
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).
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.
Come join us for this paper clay workshop that merges the the sculptural characteristics of clay and the versatility of paper to make a key chain. Participants will learn raised relief and carving techniques to create their own unique design. All materials provided. This workshop is for Georgia Tech Students, Staff and Faculty. This workshop is for Georgia Tech Students, Staff and Faculty. Located in the Price Gilbert Library in the AirSpace room 2222.
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 a terrific turkey to make your own one-of-a kind Thanksgiving artwork. This workshop is for Georgia Tech Students, Staff and Faculty. Located in the Price Gilbert Library in the AirSpace room 2222.
Create a fun and interactive book with the tunnel book structure. 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. All materials provided. This workshop is for Georgia Tech Students, Staff and Faculty. Located in the Price Gilbert Library in the AirSpace room 2222.
Join us for this virtual lecture with Atlanta based printmaker, Jamaal Barber, who will be discussing the key role of master printers and printshops as community builders and creative collaborators. This talk is in relation to our new changing exhibition A Community of Artists: African American Works on Paper from the Cochran Collection, which showcases fifty noted 20th century American artists. Collected and curated by Wes and Missy Cochran, the Robert C.
Join us for this fun workshop where participants will explore an early type of camera less photography. Use paper pre-coated with a mixture of chemicals, the power of the sun and plants to create your own cyanotypes. Participants will also learn about the history of cyanotypes from the technique’s invention, it’s first photographic use, to paper artist who create beautiful pieces of artwork with this technique. This workshop is for Georgia Tech Students, Staff and Faculty.
Join us for this virtual Lecture, Illuminating the Paper Vessel, with guest speaker Helen Hiebert, which will focus on Helen’s artistic research into creating sculptural paper forms, many of them rooted in Japanese tradition. Helen will talk about and show the similarities and differences between the construction of Japanese lanterns (chochin) and inflatable paper sculpture ranging from hot air balloons (large scale) to kamifusen (small paper balloons).