Recycled Papermaking with Betsy Renfrew

Recycled Papermaking

We will use a deckle box to make hand-made art papers. Colorful paper can be made from recycled paper with bits and pieces of upcycled art papers and yarns or threads. Finished products can be framed, collaged into other art projects, or used as simple pamphlet book covers. This easy to learn technique will be geared to participants’ interests and abilities.

What you will learn/make: Participants will be able to make 4 to 5 pieces of 8 and 1/2” x 11” paper in this workshop. Other options include 5”x7” sizes as well.

Materials we will provide: all papermaking supplies

Materials you will need to bring: optional: decorative paper scraps or colorful yarns and threads.

Instructor: Betsy Renfrew is a CAN-NC Campus artist who loves upcycling old things and transforming them into new and exciting art. She has worked with diverse populations and encourages individuals to move at their own pace.