Workshop Syllabus

Creating Quality Art Paper Using Recycled Materials

Location: Jacksonville University Art Annex/2D Complex

Dates Tentative: Mar 28-Apr 1

Time: TBA

Instructor: Tawan Chester

tcheste@jacksonville.edu

Phone/voicemail (904) 536-8910

Course Description

This workshop will introduce the student to the materials, practice, and history of papermaking. Students will produce a variety of archival quality papers using raw and recycled materials. The students will lower their cost for art materials by constructing paper to be used in future projects.

Course Objectives

Students will identify, setup, and operate equipment used in papermaking
Each student will apply their new knowledge to produce a variety of flat handmade eco-friendly papers using raw and recycled materials
Students will demonstrate a thorough understanding of papermaking techniques by modifying the ingredients to reproduce papers containing color, inclusions, and plant fibers
The students will finalize his or her papers by manipulating the surface structure of each sheet of paper
Students will evaluate and compile a select number of papers to create an Edition set
Each student will defend his or her Edition set based on the given criteria
All students will rate and summarize the papermaking experience with a written evaluation survey

Expectations:

Students will come to class on time and exhibit an eagerness to learn. Apply information covered and maintain a positive attitude. Students are expected to adhere to the highest standards of academic honesty as set forth by JU.

Disability Statement It is the responsibility of the student to notify instructor via email prior to the start of the workshop or on the first day of the workshop of any disability, which will make it difficult for the student to fully participate in all workshop activities.

General Outcomes:

Learn the ingredients for making paper

Identify equipment used in papermaking

Produce uniform sheets of paper

Maintain a consistently high quality paper

Schedule:

Day1

Introduction

Informal lecture (paper, materials, equipment)

Demonstration (equipment, pulping materials, and forming paper)

Studio time

Day 2

Questions and Answers

Demonstration (finalizing paper)

Studio time

Day 3

Questions and Answers

Studio time

Edition Paper

Open Critique

Feedback/Evaluation

Paper Editions:

You will be required to make the following types of European style paper

-make 2 sheets plain white paper

-make 4 sheets plain edged paper

-make 4 sheets deckle edged paper

-make 4 sheets with inclusions

-make 4 sheets patterned (appliqué/mold)

-make 4 sheets colored paper

Required Materials:

1 Mould and Deckle with screen (11”x14”)

1 Plastic rectangular Container for forming paper (16” x 20” x 5”)

1 bucket mixing paper pulp (3-5 gallon size)

1 yard of Felt for couching blankets

2 yards of Screen for couching

1 large Cellulose sponge

2 XX Large Shammy (20” x 30”)

1 Measuring spoon (teaspoon size)

1 Measuring cup (2 cup size)

1 pint of Internal Sizing

1 Styptic pen (external Sizing)

1 vinyl Apron/smock (optional)

Water based paint / Colored paper for coloring pulp

Paper (copy, notebook, magazines, etc)

Miscellaneous material (flowers, leaves, mementos, etc)

Students should preorder the papermaking kit via email prior to the beginning of the workshop to allow time for the mould and Deckle to be made. All preordered papermaking kits will be available on the first day of the workshop and can be paid for at that time.

Papermaking Kit

1 Mould and Deckle with screen (11”x14”)

1 Plastic rectangular Container for forming paper (16” x 20” x 5”)

1 yard of Felt for couching blankets

2 yards of Screen for couching

1 large Cellulose sponge

2 XX Large Shammy (20” x 30”)

1 bucket for mixing paper pulp (3-5 gallon size)

1 Measuring spoon (teaspoon size)

1 Measuring cup (2 cup size)

1/4 cup dry Corn Starch (Internal Sizing)

1 Styptic pen (External Sizing)

Total cost per student

$41.00

If students are unable to purchase a papermaking kit, they can elect to bring the following items on the first day of the workshop:

Required Materials if Papermaking kit is not ordered

1 Plastic Container for forming paper (16” x 20” x 5”)

1 bucket for mixing paper pulp (3-5 gallon size)

2 Plastic Drink bottles with caps

2 Drinking cups (16oz size)

Miscellaneous material (flowers, leaves, mementos, etc)

1 vinyl Apron/smock (optional)

Rubric

Capstone: 3

Design exceeds requirements and creatively demonstrates the proper use and integration of materials

Quality incorporates new materials and is consistent in reproducing a high quality product with uniform size, shape, and thickness

Equipment independent, resourceful, and proficient in identifying, setting up and operating equipment

Milestone: 2

Design meets requirements and demonstrates the proper use and integration of materials

Quality reproduces a standard or acceptable product with minimum variations in size, shape, and thickness

Equipment may need some assistance but is knowledgeable in identifying setting up, and operating equipment

Benchmark: 1

Design does not meet requirements or demonstrates the proper use and integration of materials

Quality reproduces a product with below standard quality with large variations in size, shape, and thickness

Equipment requires medium to large amounts of assistance in identifying, setting up, and operating equipment

Suggested Resources:

The resources provide will assist the student that desires to continue the art of papermaking. The Hellen Hiebert’s book shows the reader the general papermaking techniques. Traditional papermaking supplies can be purchase in different quantities from Twin Rocker.

Papermaking with Garden Plants and Common Weeds by Helen Hiebert

ISBN: 978-1580176224

Twin Rocker Papermaking Supplies

http://www.twinrockerhandmadepaper.com/pa_main.php