Introduction to Rag Papermaking with Ron Erickson

Saturday, July 13th, 1pm-4pm

Members: $130, Non-Members: $145 Material Fee: $60

Students will learn about the history of rag papermaking, prepare rag for the hollander beater, run the beater, and pull sheets of paper from pre-made cotton rag pulp.
Each student will leave with a thorough understanding of rag papermaking and 5 sheets of rag paper (Dried paper will be available for pick up 1 week from the class or will be shipped to them) They are invited to take with them also a portion of the pulp made that day to pull into sheets at home. Each student will receive an instruction and resource sheet to make their own mould and deckle and set up a home papermaking studio.

About the Instructor:

Ron Erickson is the Program Manager of Frontline Paper and a lead instructor for Frontline Paper Papermaking Workshops. Ron has been making "rag paper" since 2016 when he began as a volunteer for what was then Combat Paper NJ. Ron has made rag paper from everything from Military Uniforms, worn out blue jeans, to cast off muslin and Firefighters Turnout Gear.
A skilled carpenter, Ron has also made papermaking equipment like moulds and deckles and a mobile press for pressing wet sheets prior to drying.
Ron is a lifelong visual artist and a Veteran of the United States Marine Corps.

Frontline Arts is now offering tuition assistance to eligible candidates. To apply, please fill out this form. All submissions must be completed by the sign up deadline.

Registration deadline is Sunday, July 7th at Midnight.