Create a fun paper project every month!
INSPIRATION
Each month, you will receive project instructions designed to spark ideas that keep you creating for the rest of the month
SKILL BUILDING
Explore creative paper techniques, including origami, pop-ups, paper weaving, book arts, paper cutting and more.
COMMUNITY
Join our growing community of paper lovers online to learn and share in a warm, encouraging, supportive, creative community.
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2025 is year five of The Paper Year! Here are some fun features:
- Those of you who join now will have access to all past projects (January 2021 – present).
- In addition to the monthly project/technique, I incorporate a Paper Twist to spark ideas for variations on each of the monthly projects.
- In 2025, I’ll be raffling off unique papers every month – participate and enter to win!
All In Plan Only
- We have monthly Open Studio Zoom Sessions where you can carve out time to complete the monthly project; hang out and/or share your work, tips and tricks with other members. These sessions are held on alternating Thursdays and Fridays (the third or fourth week of the month) from 10am – noon mountain time (Denver). These sessions are recorded.
- We have a special guest each month, which will either be a guest artist, a paper supplier or a guest workshop instructor. In general, our monthly Zoom meetings alternate monthly between the second Thursday and Saturday of the month and are held from noon – 1pm, mountain time.
- Every quarter, we have a live online workshop with a guest artist. These are generally held on Saturdays and last two hours. They are recorded for those who cannot make it live.
Please Note:
- The annual payment plan is only available from mid- December through mid-January; you can join quarterly (in April, July and August) and pay by-the-month.
- You can cancel your subscription at any time.
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Just the PDFs
About Your Guide Helen Hiebert:
My initial interest in paper began on a trip to Japan 30 years ago when I was inspired by light filtering through traditional shoji screens. I took classes at the NY Center for Book Arts with Hedi Kyle, Susan Share, Barbara Mauriello and others. Soon afterwards, I began developing workshops combining book arts, papercraft, design and lighting techniques. I’m the author of six books about paper crafts and papermaking. I teach, lecture and exhibit my work internationally and have an extensive network of paper colleagues around the world. My interest in how things are made (from paper) keep me up-to-date on current paper trends, which I write about in my weekly blog, The Sunday Paper. I host the podcast Paper Talk, offer an annual paper retreat and host two papermaking master classes in my Red Cliff, Colorado studio each summer + fall.
Frequently Asked Questions:
What will I get each month? If you subscribe to The PDF Plan, you will receive a link to an online classroom, where you’ll find the project PDF every month, an invitation to join a private Facebook group, where you can share what you create, access to a growing project library filled with PDF how-to guides, and you’ll gain access to The Paper Advisor, where you’ll find my most popular papermaking and papercraft resources.
If you subscribe to the All In Plan, you will receive everything listed above plus the project video tutorial, a private online community (this is where the magic happens as you share your work and get inspired by the work of others), two live online zoom sessions per month (with Helen, guest artists + paper suppliers), a quarterly online surface design workshop, access to a growing project library filled with video tutorials and PDF how-to guides, and discounts on other online classes.
When does it start? Monthly projects will be released on the first Monday of every month. The first project for The Paper Year 2025 will be available on January 6th.
How do I join mid-year? Registration will re-open quarterly, and if you join mid-year, you’ll pay the monthly rate. If you decide to continue into 2026, you’ll be offered the annual rate. Mid-year subscribers receive access to the growing library of monthly projects.
What tools and supplies do I need? I’m guessing that you probably have most of the tools on hand, and of course you’ll need paper! I will send you a list of tools and materials for each month’s project ahead of time.
What kind of experience is required? This class is for all levels but expect some challenges. You should be comfortable using a craft knife. I have taught and mentored all levels, from beginners to experienced artists.
Where is the online community? The All In Plan subscribers will join Helen’s private community on Ruzuku, a place to share your work and expertise, ask questions, be inspired by creative ideas, explore new techniques and discuss paper-related topics with other paper lovers. PDF Plan subscribers will get access to the monthly how-to guides and will be able to join my ongoing private facebook group, The Paper Studio.
When are the live Zoom sessions? A feature of the All In Plan, these virtual gatherings take place on Zoom. Come meet face-to-face and share your work, ask questions, meet the guest artists and more.
How do payments work? Once you subscribe, your credit card will be charged monthly, or annually, according to the plan you choose. You can cancel any time.
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Feel free to contact Helen if you have any other questions!