Handicap accessible

Art Studio

Papermaking and printmaking offer a unique opportunity for communities to come together and build relationships through creative expression. By fostering an environment of understanding and dialogue through these art forms, we can create a shared understanding of each other and foster a sense of belonging. Through papermaking and printmaking, we can bridge divides and create a more socially engaged and connected society.

At the heart of socially engaging arts practices is the idea of creating a safe space to explore and express ourselves. By providing a platform for dialogue and mutual understanding, we can create a more cohesive community. Through papermaking and printmaking, we can promote collaboration, empathy, and trust, while also celebrating our unique perspectives and experiences.

The power of papermaking and printmaking lies in its ability to help us connect to one another. By engaging in socially engaging arts practices rooted in these forms, we can build bridges between communities and help foster a sense of belonging. By creating a space to explore and express ourselves, we can create a more inclusive future for everyone.

Art & Crafts

Inexpensive

...is a mobile print & papermaking initiative in which instructors from our mobile programs, Frontline Paper for Veterans, The Scrubs Paper Project, and the Migration Project, teach the art of making handmade paper as a connective practice and storytelling experience to youth communities across New Jersey and the greater region. Through the transformative process of creating handmade paper from water, cloth, fiber, and recycled materials, we work to support connecting communities through pulp & print, process, and presentation. Artists, students, underrepresented communities, and many others can benefit from this user-friendly educational and transformational hands-on experience.

Our workshops can be tailored to your community's goals and budget. We can accommodate shorter, half-day workshops without bringing the mobile paper beater or incorporating symbolic fibers or cloth, or we can accommodate full days, repeat visits over several weeks, or a full week-long intensive experience with writing, exhibition, and presentation components. Prices vary depending on your location and specific request.

Our workshops teach the history and process of papermaking, the transformative process by which we break down fibers to create a slurry of water and pulp, and the step-by-step process of using the mould and deckle to pull sheets of newly formed paper from the slurry to then couch (pronounced 'cooch') onto the post, or stack of newly formed paper. The stack is then pressed to remove much of the water and dried in a number of different ways, depending on the aesthetics of what you want and the availability of a dry box. We are very adaptable and can make most anything work. A table in the sun can even do the trick!



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CJ K

a great spot to make art. Both the facilities and the classes are first-rate. Look them up!


Mike S

a really jovial and relaxed mood.  Amazing people there. Looking forward to starting a new course soon!!


Laura H

This print business is awesome! A friendly, energetic group of printers with top-notch workshops and artwork. I suggest visiting the gallery and participating if you're nearby. What a treasure to find!
