Beginner Papermaking: Create Seed Paper from Recycled Materials!

Spring into HackPGH for a fun and friendly lesson in the basics of papermaking by creating plantable seed paper from scratch! We'll make beautiful handmade papers from common, inexpensive items. This is a great craft for all ages!
During this three-hour class, students will learn the following:

• Creating moulds and deckle - the frames used to make sheets of paper - out of common dollar-store items
• Recycling and processing papers & other fibers to make paper pulp into something new and beautiful.
• Dyeing, reinforcing, and using inclusions in paper for all sorts of functions.
• Creating seed paper that you can use to plant a beautiful pollinator garden!

Participants will take home their own mould and deckle, at least five sheets of seed paper for planting, and whatever else is made in the class!

Prerequisites: No experience needed. All materials provided. Students are encouraged to bring paper, glitter, fabric scraps, and plant parts - just about anything you're curious about including in paper. Great if you have a lot of stationary scraps! Email us at info (at) hackpittsburgh (dot) org if you have any questions.

Age requirement: Ages 9+, minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Guardians may work with their minor, but for additional mould and deckles to work with, an additional ticket must be purchased.

Safety requirements: Please wear short sleeves and anything you don't mind getting wet. Students will be working and submerging arms into large vats of water. Aprons are available to borrow, but there's no guarantee that they will protect all clothing from splashes.

Date & Time: Sunday, April 12th from 12:00PM to 3:00PM

Cost: $50, $45 for HackPGH Members.
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Be advised:

• You must register and pay to save your spot in the class!
• Contact us if you want to pay with cash. If payment has not been received within four days of the class session, your registration will be voided.
• No-shows will NOT be refunded.
• If you need to cancel, please contact HackPGH at least 72 hours before the class date!

Instructor: Feliks

Class size: 4 students