August 2014

August 26, 2014

Summer Camp

I think it was in 1992 that I had my first exposure to a summer camp for artists, and I totally dug it! I was living in NYC and had just started working at Dieu Donné Papermill. A friend told …

August 23, 2014

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This dance review in the Wall Street Journal describes James Lee Byars’ piece called The Mile-Long Paper Walk, which was originally performed in 1965. The performance of this piece (as well as 4 other pieces by Byars) is taking …

August 20, 2014

Make Your Own Mould & Deckle

I’ve been making paper for many years and I have to say that my absolute favorite mould is made by Timothy Moore. I’m not sure that he is even taking orders for moulds anymore (and if he is, he …

August 9, 2014

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I just taught a week-long workshop at Arrowmont School of Arts & Crafts in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. One of the metals instructors, James Thurman, developed a paper and resin material called Thurmanite, which he carves to form pendants, bangles and …

August 2, 2014

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It is a busy summer! I’m heading to Gatlinburg, Tennessee today to teach a week-long workshop at Arrowmont School of Arts & Crafts. I’m looking forward to meeting my students, who come from all over the continent (8 states + …