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For Sale: Original Books by Dard Hunter

Several original, signed, numbered volumes by Dard Hunter: “Paper Making In Siam,” “Papermaking By Hand In India,” “Chinese Ceremonial Paper,” and “A Papermaking Pilgrimage to Japan, Korea and China.” All in excellent condition. Also Baker’s “By His Own Labor,” leather bound, mint (and same, cloth bound). Also Hunter’s “Papermaking Through Eighteen Centuries” published by Rudge, 1930. Request more info, or express interest by contacting Woody Rice, woodypaper@aol.com, (302) 571-8381.

VIDEO: Indo-Islamic Papermaking Heritage

A video of Alexandra Soteriou’s lecture about Indo-Islamic papermaking heritage at the Metropolitan Museum of Art is viewable online. Visit www.metmuseum.org/metmedia/video/lectures/indo-islamic-papermaking-heritage to experience this July 13, 2015 event.

Podcasts with Paper Artists

Helen Hiebert launched a podcast series this year, interviewing paper artists. Featured artists to date include Bridget O’Malley, Eden Marek, Andrea Peterson, Tim Barrett, Tatiana Ginsburg, and Catherine Nash. The interviews are accessible at www.helenhiebertstudio.com.

BBC Article

Read the BBC’s August 19 story about traditional Vietnamese papermaking…

http://www.bbc.com/travel/story/20160817-the-handmade-paper-that-lasts-800-years

Randolph, NY: New Rural Mill Location

Danielle Myers’ Petrichorpaper is moving to the countryside and will be offering artist residencies starting in Summer 2017. See all the details and help support the project at

Pennsylvania, USA: Fiber Art International Exhibit

Pittsburgh’s Fiber Art International 2016 runs through July 31 at Society for Contemporary Craft and Pittsburgh Center for the Arts, Pittsburgh, PA, and will then travel. More information is available at http://fiberartinternational.org.

“From Pulp to Fiction” Article

An article on University of Cambridge’s Research page tells of a project called “Mapping Paper in Medieval England,” tracking the earliest uses of paper in the country. Take a look for a fascinating overview of this historical exploration of “our love affair with paper:” www.cam.ac.uk

Helen Hiebert Retrospective: Website and Catalog

The Secret Life of Paper is a retrospective exhibition of Helen Hiebert’s work at the Kalamazoo Book Arts Center (KBAC) April 8-29. A companion website for those who cannot make the exhibition is available at http://helenhiebertstudio.com/products/the-secret-life-of-paper/. A special catalog is being produced in conjunction with the exhibition. Find out more and order a copy here: http://helenhiebertstudio.com/products/retrospective-catalog/

If you are in the area, mark you calendar for a lecture at Western Michigan University on April 6^th at 5:30 p.m. and Opening Reception at the KBAC on April 8^th from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. For more information visit http://kalbookarts.org/.

Papermaking Expertise Needed for a Program in Haiti

Haiti Partners is a non-profit with the goal of “helping Haitians change Haiti through education.” We develop schools that help children realize their potential while driving community development and lifelong learning. We currently run one school of our own and we partner with six more. We’ve been building our curriculum at the school and adding adult programs in entrepreneurship at the same time. We’ve been investigating possible social businesses that can put our families to work in this poor area, and can support the school financially. And lately we’ve been generating a lot of excitement around the potential of making handmade paper and associated products. Many among our supporters and networks in the US have expressed interest in helping us sell products.

A few months ago we tested some very low-tech papermaking methods, and discussed the venture with several Haitian retailers and wholesalers of craft goods engaged in business development. Although currently no one is creating paper/cards/ bags to sell locally, these products were available in the past and individuals have received our ideas positively.

We created a job description for someone to help us develop an artisan papermaking social business at Children’s Academy in Haiti. We are willing to help with room and board and a stipend. We already have a man and woman team of trusted Haitian colleagues, both in their 20’s, ready to receive training and help get things set up. Read more details at https://haitipartners.org/childrens-academy/artisan-paper-social-business-in-haiti-seeks-entrepreneurial-paper-making-partner/ We have a great facility in the mountains 20 minutes south of Port au Prince, complete with diesel powered electricity. We also collect rain water into a 50,000 gallon reservoir.

We’re really excited about papermaking, and putting the service hours of our parents to productive use in creating a product that has a simple elegance and a potent message. Please spread the word about this opportunity.

Appreciatively,
Jodie Kitchens
(804) 572 3974
jodie@haitipartners.org