Archives for December 2015

Maine, USA: This Summer at Haystack

Paper Contains the Universe, July 17-29, with Aimee Lee. Begin with paper mulberry, processing virgin fiber into tissue thin sheets, move to ever versatile abaca, and use natural dyes and finishes, followed by paper manipulation.

Joomchi & Beyond, August 28 – September 3, with Jiyoung Chung. Create strong, textural, and painterly surfaces by layering and agitating long-fibered handmade papers.

Haystack Mountain School of Crafts, Deer Isle, ME, (207) 348-2306, www.haystackmtn.org. Workshops in various disciplines, including papermaking and book arts. Scholarships available. Deadlines are March 1 for Residency and Scholarship applicants and April 1 for Regular applicants.

New York, NY: New Editions by Rosemarie Fiore

Dieu Donné announces the release of Smoke Painting Eclipse, three new limited editions in handmade paper by Rosemarie Fiore. Fiore and Paul Wong created custom sheets of cotton paper, each with a base circle of florescent abaca pulp in either blue, yellow, or pink. Fiore then used smoke emitting fireworks and a tool to manipulate the color smoke and mark the paper with concentric circles and transparent circular forms. View images and learn more at www.dieudonne.org/2015-benefit-edition or call (212) 226-0573 with questions.

Santa Fe, New Mexico: Friends of Dard Hunter

The next Friends of Dard Hunter annual conference will take place in October in Santa Fe, New Mexico, hosted by the New Mexico History Museum. Visit www.friendsofdardhunter.org for more details on speakers, demonstrations, workshops, exhibitions, and accommodations as they develop.

Ontario, Canada: Custom Beater

Custom Beater For Sale. Capacity is 2-3 pounds of dry pulp. GE motor, 1/2 horsepower. Removable lexan plates create the curve inside the front and back ends. The cover for the roll is heavy plexiglass. Located near Ottawa. Asking $5000 Canadian, or best offer. Contact bethlevin82@gmail.com or call (613) 821-1260 for more information or to see more photos.

California, USA: Beater Wanted

Looking for a used 2 lb. Reina Beater to acquire for the International Printing Museum. Any leads please contact mail@printmuseum.org