Sculptural Papermaking is an intermediate class that builds upon the foundation of beginner papermaking and introduces the exploration of paper as a form and not just a substrate. Paper’s sculptural properties are some of our favourite things about the medium. In this class we explore the surprising lightness and toughness of paper through experiments with different techniques and paper fibres, in particular cotton and abaca and flax.  We will show multiple techniques such as casting into a mould or over a form on a vacuum table, and tamping over soft objects and creating sculptural effects using the shrinking properties of paper. Students will leave with a collection of samples and handmade sculptural objects. 

Saturday, October 26th and Sunday, October 27th, 2024

2 day class, 5 hours each, 11am - 4pm

Level: Intermediate

Prerequisite: Introduction to Papermaking Intensive or Introduction to Papermaking Short Class and Deckle Box Papermaking

Instructor: Emily Cook

Artist-Instructor Bio

Emily Cook is a visual artist, arts educator, and cultural administrator. She studied printmaking at OCAD and holds an MFA from Louisiana State University. She runs Paperhouse Studio with Flora Shum. Her art practice includes bookarts, papermaking, printmaking and installation. She is also the Digital Programs Manager at Creative Users Projects and an independent accessibility consultant. As a low vision arts worker, Emily is excited to be working within Disability Arts and Crip Culture. She believes art should be accessible to all. She works on arts and cultural initiatives that create meaningful opportunities for underrepresented artists. She currently lives in Toronto with a lovely roommate and lots of books.