“In the Field” workshop

This is a two-day workshop focusing on how to create handmade natural fiber paper in a sustainable manner. This class will give you focused and practical hands-on experience on how to take a fiber from your backyard and turn it into a usable handmade paper. To expedite the process for a 2-day workshop, 3 fibers are already collected and dried. We will be discussing the process of collection and drying vs. fresh. We will cover precooking of fibers, energy cooking options, different caustics, understanding the cook process, beating possibilities, sheet forming and drying options. We will be expanding each one of these processes to cover multiple and sustainable ways of working which can be repeated where you live. All materials and tools will be provided. This is an outdoor workshop that is somewhat physical.

WHERE: 756 West 900 North , Laporte, IN 46350….rain or shine come prepared

WHEN: August 23 – 24 – Class is from 9:30 – 3:30 on Saturday and 9:30 – 2:00 on Sunday with a break for lunch. we are on the border close to Michigan – Michigan is on EST

TRAVEL/HOUSING: Is on your own…. FYI we are on the border  of Indiana and Michigan –  5 miles from Michigan. Housing can be found in either Indiana or Michigan

FOOD: We will provide coffee/tea in morning. We will be providing lunch and will try to meet all dietary restrictions. We will have a watercooler available all day.

FEE: Class fee is $350.00
contact us through email hookpotterypaper@comcast.net we will send you an online invoice now and you can pay with your credit/debit card. We request a $50.00 nonrefundable deposit to reserve a place in this course. This is part of the $350.00. July 10 we will send out another invoice for the remaining $300.00 to be paid in full.

CANCELATIONS: The deposit of $50.00 is not refundable. To receive a $300.00 refund you must cancel by July 10, 2025