Papermaking 101: Upcycled Holiday Cards

Use old paper and books to break them down and turn them into NEW PAPER for your very own upcycled holiday cards! Using scrap paper and old books, participants will learn all the steps of paper making including preparing the pulp, the ins and outs of the mold and decker, and paper pressing. Expect to walk away with a set of 5 blank cards with matching envelopes for holiday gift giving or any occasion and the skills to DIY. This workshop is part of our Handmade Holiday Gift series! This series of workshops provides the instruction & materials needed to create handmade and upcycled gifts for friends and family in preparation for the holiday season or any occasion. Safety Notes: Wear clothes you won't mind getting wet. Our space is an industrial warehouse, please dress in layers, it may be chilly or warm. Skill Level: Beginner Important Workshop Details: • Attendees must be 18+ • Attendees should arrive 15 minutes early to check in. • Refunds are only allowed until 72 hours before the event. • Bathrooms and refillable water stations are available on site. • Participants may byo snacks and food with special consideration for longer and "meal-time" workshops. Fridge on site for storage. • Unless otherwise noted the workshops space is located at the back of the building and does not require use of stairs. • If a class does not reach a sustainable capacity, the instructor may cancel up to 48 hours before the event. In that case, all attendees will receive a full refund. Equitable Access We believe everyone deserves access to hands-on learning opportunities, regardless of income. That's why each workshop includes a limited number of Equitable Access seats. To help us share these opportunities widely: • Each participant may claim an Equitable Access seat once per quarter (every three months). • These spots are first-come, first-served and limited by class size. • If you've already used an equitable seat this quarter, we ask that you register at full price so others can benefit. Please only claim these tickets if cost is truly a barrier for you — this helps ensure that those who need the support most can take part. Questions? Contact us at [email protected]. -- Sold out? Join the waitlist! Your spot on the waitlist helps us understand what our community wants to learn, making it easier for us to bring popular workshops back again. You might get a spot if one opens up, and you'll help shape future programming at the Asheville Tool Library.