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Apply NOW to our Black Writers Fellowships!

October 16, 2024
June 25, 2022

Hand Papermaking offers two Black Writers Fellowships — the Reporter Fellowship and the Researcher Fellowship. Applications for both are due July 25, 2022

Papermaking in Place: Find us on Instagram Live

October 16, 2024
March 10, 2021

‘Papermaking in Place’, is a series of free events on Instagram Live!

The Inaugural 2020 Recipients of The New Black Writers Fellowships

October 16, 2024
December 7, 2020

Hand Papermaking, Inc. is pleased to announce its two inaugural Black Writers Fellows—Cheryl D. Edwards (Black Writers Fellowship: Reporter) and Keren Alfred (Black Writers Fellowship: Researcher).

The Making of the 2020 Year-End Broadside

October 16, 2024
October 15, 2020

We are excited to share this short video on the making of See It Now, our 2020 Year-End Broadside, which explores themes of loss, resilience, and transition in handmade paper and print.

Between Eye and Light — Washi Tales in Performance

October 16, 2024
July 15, 2020

Thank you to everyone who attended Between Eye and Light: Washi Tales in Performance, special online Zoom event to celebrate the publication of the Paper in Performance (Summer 2020) issue of Hand Papermaking magazine.

In Solidarity with The Movement for Black Lives

October 16, 2024
June 10, 2020

Hand Papermaking stands in solidarity with The Movement for Black Lives and all those who are protesting nationwide and across the globe against systemic racism, police brutality, and social injustice that disproportionately impact Black, Indigenous, and communities of color.

Win BIG at the 2nd Handmade Paper Wheel of Fortune!

October 16, 2024

Win a beautiful batch of handmade or hand-decorated paper by purchasing a Spin at the Handmade Paper Wheel of Fortune! (Every purchase wins!)

Seeking Proposals for Our Two Black Writers Fellowships — Due July 23, 2021

October 16, 2024

Apply Now for Hand Papermaking's Black Writers Fellowship: Reporter and Black Writers Fellowship: Researcher. Proposals are due July 23, 2021.

Free Black Writers Fellowships Info Session on Zoom on Weds., June 30, at 8 pm ET

October 16, 2024

This Wednesday, June 30, at 8 pm ET, Hand Papermaking will be hosting a FREE Info Session on Zoom for anyone interested in our Black Writers Fellowships program.

Request for Proposals: THE LANGUAGE OF COLOR, Hand Papermaking's 14th limited-edition Paper Portfolio (Due October 1, 2021)

October 16, 2024

Send your Proposals for THE LANGUAGE OF COLOR, Hand Papermaking's 14th Themed Portfolio of Handmade Paper (due October 1, 2021)

Virtual Artist Talk & Demo: The Art of Korean Paper (August 18, 4-6 pm CT)

October 16, 2024

Artist Talk & Demo: The Art of Korean Paper Wednesday, August 18 • 4–6pm CT • virtual hosted by Minnesota Center for Book Arts

Come Visit the 2nd Annual Papermakers' Swap Meet (Now thru Oct 7)

October 16, 2024

Find bargains on more than 50 amazing papermaking- and paper-related items, including: tools, supplies, instructional materials, and more!

Unique Handmade Paper Workshop at Pyramid Atlantic

October 16, 2024

Fabric 2 Paper take place on Sunday, October 2, at the Pyramid Atlantic Art Center.

Check out UNDERSTANDING PAPER, a new book published by the Florin Press

October 16, 2024

A new book by Graham Williams for artists and fine printers who are seeking ability to reliably assess the quality of papers.

You Are Invited to Participate in the FULL SHEET HANDMADE PAPER SWAP

October 16, 2024

The Full Sheet Handmade Paper Swap, organized by Genevieve Lapp, is a paper exchange meant to serve as a papermaking resource and source of inspiration for years to come.

Winter 2021 issue of Hand Papermaking: CALL AND RESPOND

October 16, 2024

Call and Respond is a follow up to the Summer 2021 Oral Histories issue of Hand Papermaking and illustrates the ways in which artists employ oral histories as catalysts for world building and conveying story through craft. In the issue, oral histories whether real, imagined, or recontextualized, serve as the call to which artists respond.

DONATE today and receive Hand Papermaking's 2021 Year-End Broadside

October 16, 2024

The 2021 Year-End Broadside, featuring a poem by Akua Lezli Hope, paper by Helen Hiebert, and printing by Anna Benjamin, can be yours for a $125 donation to Hand Papermaking.

New Horizons for InterOcean Studios

October 16, 2024

Check out "Momentum," a new exhibition at brand-new InterOcean Studios in Englewood, Colorado.

Come to a Publication Party in Atlanta!

October 16, 2024

The publication party for Hand Papermaking's Winter 2021 issue takes place, in tandem with the opening of the exhibition “Preaching to the Choir: Kelly Taylor Mitchell,” on Thursday, March 24, 2022 at 7 pm at the Callanwolde Fine Arts Center (980 Briarcliff Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30306).

Visit our table at the 2022 Codex Book Fair!

October 16, 2024

Hand Papermaking will be an exhibitor at the Book Fair at CODEX VIII: Words on the Edge, starting this Sunday, April 10, in Richmond, California.

Be Part of NAHP's May Mail Art Exchange

October 16, 2024

North American Hand Papermakers invites members to participate in a monthly Mail Art Exchange! May’s theme is “Blue,” as we wait for the clouds to move out and the sun bring us a glorious spring. Participants are free to interpret this broad theme however they wish! Registration is free to NAHP members and should be completed before May 1, 2022.

Mark Your Calendars: Our Annual Papermakers' Auction Starts May 26

October 16, 2024

Hand Papermaking is pleased to announce the return of Hand Papermaking’s ANNUAL PAPERMAKERS’ AUCTION (on eBay) — starting May 26 (at 9 pm ET) and running through June 5.

Hand Papermaking’s 2021–22 Black Writers Fellow

October 16, 2024

Hand Papermaking, Inc. is pleased to announce the recipient of the 2021–22 Black Writers Fellowship: Payton Harris-Woodard.

Help Us Revamp Our Newsletter!

October 16, 2024

With the recent hiring of Genevieve Lapp as editor of the Hand Papermaking Newsletter, we’re reaching out to you for help in revamping this 34-year-old publication.

Announcing the Imminent Publication of our 14th Portfolio of Handmade Paper!

October 16, 2024

Hand Papermaking's Portfolio #14: The Language of Color can be purchased NOW at a discounted pre-publication price. Get yours today!

Positions Open at Cave Paper in Tucson!

October 16, 2024

Want to spend time at a working, professional papermill? Cave Paper in Tucson, Arizona, has several open positions.

A Call for Submissions to a Book on Paper Yarn

October 16, 2024

Help inspire and education readers about the art of paper yarn.

Announcing the 2022–23 Black Writers Fellows

October 16, 2024

Hand Papermaking, Inc. is pleased to announce the winners of our 2022–23 Black Writers Fellowships: Gimbiya Kettering, Black Writers Fellowship: Reporter; and Sadé Powell, Black Writers Fellowship: Researcher.

The 2022 Year-End Broadside Is Here!

October 16, 2024

You can get your copy of this one-of-a-kind limited edition work of art on handmade paper by donating to Hand Papermaking's Year-End Campaign.

May Babcock's "Sea of Secret Colors" Sale Starts Today!

October 16, 2024

Go to May Babcock's "Sea of Secret Colors" PAY-WHAT-You-WILL sale (online), and help support Hand Papermaking's Year-End Fundraising Campaign.

Hand Papermaking Receives a Significant Gift from the Beck Whitehead Estate

October 16, 2024

Hand Papermaking Receives a Significant Gift from the Beck Whitehead Estate

Check Out What's Coming Up at Arnold Grummer's!

October 16, 2024

Arnold Grummer’s was founded in 1976 and has grown to become a leading supplier of hand papermaking kits and supplies for the home, studio, and classroom. Its offices are located in Appleton, Wisconsin, in the heart of the Fox River Paper Valley.

Donate to Hand Papermaking's Spring Auction

October 16, 2024

This annual fundraising event is a great way for paper community members to connect, learn from each other, trade paper-based goods and services, and help support their favorite paper-focused nonprofit organization!

The Auction Is Coming!

October 16, 2024

Our Annual Papermakers' Auction will go live TONIGHT — May 18 at 9 pm ET — on our eBay page, located at https://bit.ly/handpapermaking.

Apply to Our 2023-24 Black Writers Fellowships

October 16, 2024

The deadline to apply for the Black Writers Fellowships is July 25, 2023

Want to Help Us Amplify and Celebrate the Voices of Papermaking?

October 16, 2024

Apply to be our next News and Social Media Manager!

FOR SALE: Hand-crafted Paper Mould and Deckle Made of Tasmanian Oak

October 16, 2024

Take advantage of a one-of-a-kind offer to purchase a hand-crafted mould & deckle made from Tasmanian oak.

Upcoming Art Exhibit Features HP's Language of Color Portfolio

October 16, 2024

Hand Papermaking’s 14th Portfolio: The Language of Color will be on view at the Foreman Gallery at Hartwick College from September 14 to October 20.

This Fall Only, Hand Papermaking's Language of Color Portfolio is ON SALE

October 16, 2024

Get your sale copy of THE LANGUAGE OF COLOR now! (Offer ends October 31, 2023)

Sign Up for the "Way of Washi" Workshop at the New Art Annex of Rhode Island

October 16, 2024

Way of Washi, a two day workshop on the wonders of Japanese paper arts, takes place at the Art Annex in Pawtucket, October 14-15.

Another Year End Means Another Year-End Broadside from Hand Papermaking

October 16, 2024

Get your 2023 Year-End Broadside by donating to Hand Papermaking today!

Michael Fallon Is Stepping Down as the Director of Hand Papermaking

October 16, 2024

Michael Fallon is stepping down as Executive Director of Hand Papermaking at the end of February, 2024

Apply to Be the Next Executive Director of Hand Papermaking

October 16, 2024

Applications for Hand Papermaking's open executive director position are being accepted at admin@handpapermaking.org

COMING SOON! The Summer 2024 issue of Hand Papermaking on Letters & Correspondence

October 16, 2024

In the Summer 2024 issue of Hand Papermaking, we look to letters and the many forms they can take on paper.

Meet Rosa Chang, the new Executive Director of Hand Papermaking!

October 16, 2024

An artist, art administrator, writer, and gardener, Rosa Chang was the clear choice to lead Hand Papermaking into its fourth decade.