Arts
DIY Papermaking at Home: Fun Hands-On Craft and Art History
Your kids will learn about the history of paper, papermaking, and the journey it took from East to West while making their own sheets with household items.
60 minutes
per class
Meets once
8-12
year olds
1-12
learners per class
per learner
How does a “One-Time” class work?
Meets once at a scheduled time
Live video chat, recorded and monitored for safety and quality
Great for exploring new interests and different styles of teachers
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Description
Class Experience
Students will learn: - The terms and techniques associated with papermaking - How early paper was made and changed throughout history - How papermaking travelled across the globe - How modern paper is made Students will be able to construct a sheet of paper based of teacher’s instructions.
I have been an art instructor since 2017 and have been a papermaker since 2022.
- A shallow dish (like tupperware or a casserole dish) - 2 cotton t-shirts (preferably plain with no decals) - A large bowl - Sponge - Towels - Old paper (you can pre-shred if you have a shredder) - Water (2-3 cups of water for 1 cup of paper) None of the supplies will be “ruined” by this craft and can return to the kitchen or closet after cleaning! Please reach out about possible substitutions. A detailed supply video with examples will also be available after enrollment.
1 hour per week in class, and maybe some time outside of class.
History content is referenced from “The Papermaker’s Companion” by Helen Hiebert and "Papermaking: The History and Technique of an Ancient Craft" by Dard Hunter
Teacher
About Me
Hi! I have been animating for around 7 years, with 3+ years of professional work under my belt. I have taught 2D animation classes at the Columbus College of Art & Design for their Saturday morning Art Classes. Outside of teaching I work as...