North Bennet Street School

Date: Saturday, October 17th

Hours: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Instructor: India Patel BB '24

Used to decorate books since the 16th century, paste paper is made by manipulating a mixture of paste and paint on paper. This workshop will cover the fundamental aspects of making paste paper, from making paste and mixing paints, to preparing paper and creating patterns. We will focus on two key techniques: making and using jigs to create regular patterns and modifying rollers for repeated patterns. We will reference contemporary paste papers, as well as historic examples found on book covers and endpapers. 

Tools & Supplies: All tools and supplies will be provided for this class. 

Attire: This is a general list of how to dress for the shop environment, please contact ce@nbss.edu if you have any questions.

• Closed-toe, comfortable, and protective footwear (sneakers or boots)
• No loose closthing
• Long pants suggested
• No loose jewelry
• Long hair must be tied back

Prerequisite: None

Age requirement: Students must be 18+ by the class start date to attend adult CE classes. No one under 18 years old is permitted to register for an adult class, even if accompanied by a parent or guardian.