Paper Connection

THIS WORKSHOP WILL MEET IN-PERSON AT THE AUSTIN BOOK ARTS CENTER.

Learn about paper: paper making history and methods, what fibers are used to make paper, how to take care of paper that you treasure. OOPS! How to mend damaged paper using time tested methods and materials rather than adhesive tape, and best practices for matting and framing art on paper.

Level: This class is appropriate for adult students at all levels.
Dates & Times: Friday, November 17th, 10am-4pm
Max. no of students: 4
Instructor: Mary Baughman
Cost: $120 tuition + $10 materials fee

Members receive a 10% discount off the cost of the workshop, among other benefits.
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Completion of this class will qualify you to use the studios for your own projects. Details on Open Studio may be found here.

ABOUT YOUR INSTRUCTOR

For decades, Mary Baughman cared for books at the Ransom Center. Thirty-nine years of work in that dynamic institution convinced her that books are the technology of the future. Teaching book arts for children convinced her that children who learn to love books will support the libraries of the future. Promoting book arts convinced Mary that a book arts center would be welcome in Austin. Mary is a member of the Lone Star chapter of the Guild of Book Workers, a member of the American Institute for Conservation, and a founding member of Austin Book Workers, and one of the originators of the Book Arts Fair held for 20+ years at Laguna Gloria Art Museum.