Veils, Layers, Illusions – Jaz Graf

Dates: July 6 – 10, 2026
Studio: Papermaking
Tuition: Sliding Scale, $450 – $1300
Lab fee: $150
Class limit: 6

Working with mulberry, cotton and overbeaten abaca fibers, we will explore light, layering and illusions in handmade paper. Stencils will be used as masks and for blowouts, a process of using water spray to create unique shapes in pulp. We will consider combinations of opacity and translucency through double-couching, and embedding materials between layers of pulp. A deckle box offers possibilities to integrate inclusions and ombre effects. We will use a forced air restraint stack dryer to flatten sheets, while embracing the natural cockle and textured surfaces inherent to mixing fibers which shrink at different rates. Come with an open mind, patience for abaca to drain, and a passion for process. All levels.

Papermaking is a wet process; participants should be prepared with waterproof or water-safe shoes and clothing. This workshop will involve prolonged periods of standing, often requiring repeated movements in the upper body, and the maneuvering of heavy items.

This workshop is currently in the week-long members-only registration period. Registration will open to the public on February 4th.

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