We are excited to announce the Robert C. Williams Museum of Papermaking’s spring 2021 program schedule. For the safety of our participants, instructors, and lecturers all programming will be virtual. We welcome our paper fans near and far to join us for our spring workshop season!
We reserve the right to change and cancel workshops in order to protect public safety based on recommendations from Georgia Institute of Technology, the Georgia Department of Public Health and the American Alliance of Museums. All participants will be notified in a timely manner of any changes to the program.
For questions please call 404-894-7840 or email Anna.Doll@rbi.gatech.edu
Virtual Silk-Screen Printmaking Demonstration LectureWednesday, April 28, 2021 Time: 7:30pm -8:30pm EDTMember fee: FREE Non-member fee: FREE |
Description: Dive into the world of printmaking as guest artist Sanaz Haghani discusses the process of silk-screen printmaking from home on T-shirts, fabric, papers, and other materials. In this hybrid demonstration/lecture, Haghani will discuss techniques for developing beautiful prints with great craftsmanship using screen printing with drawing fluid processes. Using this method participants will learn how to use drawing fluid to draw directly on the screen or transfer an image to the screen and then use the drawing fluid to create and image. The workshop is open to all levels. Instructor: Sanaz Haghani |
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Virtual Tunnel Book WorkshopTuesday, May 11, 2021 Time: 7:30pm -8:30pm EDTMember fee: $5.00 Non-member fee: $10.00 |
Description: 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 make a book using their own text and images. Instructional PDF available for purchase. All skill levels welcome. Optional workshop Instructional PDF: $10.00 for 1 participant, $5.00 GT faculty staff or student or museum member. Materials: cardstock, scissors or X-acto knife, surface to cut on, glue, pencil. Optional images for inclusion in tunnel book Instructor: Museum Staff |
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Virtual EXPLORE: Stomp RocketThursday, May 20, 2021 Time: Pre-Recorded VideoMember fee: $5.00 Non-member fee: $5.00 |
Description: 3-2-1, Liftoff! Design, build and launch a stomp rocket into the not-quite-so-stratosphere. Discover the principles of flight while exploring this low-tech vehicle. Kit Available for purchase with pre-recorded video. Video Fee with Optional Kit: $10.00 Instructor: Museum Staff |
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Virtual Pulp Painting Demonstration LectureTuesday, May 25, 2021 Time: 7:30pm -8:30pm EDTMember fee: FREE Non-member fee: FREE |
Description: Why make pictures with paint when you can paint with paper pulp? Join guest artist Chad Heyward as he discusses the process of pulp painting to create images that don't sit on the page, but are the page. Heyward will demonstrate how he explores patterns to create abstract images. Heyward’s work is featured in the spring exhibit Ruminate. Instructor: Chad Heyward |
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Virtual EXPLORE: Quilled DragonMonday, May 31, 2021 Time: Pre-Recorded Video Avalible for Purchase, Released in JanuaryMember fee: $5.00 Non-member fee: $5.00 |
Description: Ferocious or friendly, you decide! Roll and loop paper to make your own legendary dragon sculpture.. Kit Available for purchase with pre-recorded video. Video Fee with Optional Kit: $10.00 Instructor: Museum Staff |
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Virtual EXPLORE: Paper LanternMonday, May 31, 2021 Time: Pre-Recorded Video Avalible for Purchase, Released in FebruaryMember fee: $5.00 Non-member fee: $5.00 |
Description: The start of Chinese New Year is celebrated this year starting February 12. Paper lanterns are traditionally used in observations of the final day of the holiday – the Lantern Festival! Learn to make your own lantern and celebrate with family and friends. Kit Available for purchase with pre-recorded video. Video Fee with Optional Kit: $10.00 Instructor: Museum Staff |
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Virtual EXPLORE: Accordion BookMonday, May 31, 2021 Time: Pre-Recorded Video Avalible for Purchase, Released in MarchMember fee: $5.00 Non-member fee: $5.00 |
Description: Explore the art of hand-made books! Journals, sketchbooks, to-do lists, or keepers of dreams—discover one of the forms that these special books can take. Learn how to make your own accordion fold book. Kit Available for purchase with pre-recorded video. Video Fee with Optional Kit: $10.00 Instructor: Museum Staff |
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