From the personal object of the book or printed image, to the grand scale of public installation, paper can be manipulated as both surface and substance of significance. The focus of papermaking courses will be on the versatility of paper in its formation and materiality; as well as to gain a basic understanding of the process and history of papermaking in all its forms. Papermaking courses are open to beginning and advanced students from any discipline.
Section Description: Papermaking and the PrintThis class will explore the versatility of paper making in its application as substrate for printed text and image, a building block for books and sculptural multiples, and as the art object itself. Using techniques such as watermarking, pulp painting, stencils, inclusions and pulp printing we will explore how the paper object can be used in image making and editions. Students will learn to properly use specialty papermaking equipment, as well as how to beat fibers from hand or with common household appliances. We will work to identify and make paper from different plants around the Oakland campus. General western and Asian materials and sheet forming will be addressed, as well as the use of pigments and dyes with a variety of fibers. Students will be encouraged to explore and experiment with multiple techniques to find their own artistic voice in the medium. Class visits and field trips will broaden our knowledge of techniques and possibilities.

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