Boston paper collective

Lamp making workshop with Helen Hiebert 2/18 & 2/19

Melinda Cross — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 05:54:08 +0000

I have been familiar with the work of Helen Hiebert for years through her books. In 2009 I took a workshop with her at the Friends of Dard Hunter Conference in Atlanta. She is a great teacher and when I heard she was coming to the area for a project in western Ma I invited her to teach a workshop in the paper studio. I highly recommend checking out her website and joining us for this class.

~Melinda Cross

Handmade paper is a wonderful and light material for use in creating low-relief and three-dimensional objects. By using embedded wire, string, and reed between sheets of high shrinkage abaca the paper has a structural form for building. After creating the embedded paper the first day, students will return to the studio on day two to find the paper magically transformed and will learn ways to further manipulate the dry sheets into forms ranging from lamps and lanterns to low-relief and three-dimensional sculptural objects. We will experiment with glue, thread, wire and other fasteners to create unique objects.

250$ including materials

sign up by e-mailing bostonpapercollective@gmail.com going to http://bostonpapercollective.eventbrite.com/ or calling 617-863-0886

2012 Winter Schedule

Melinda Cross — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 05:42:17 +0000

There are 3 exciting papermaking workshops listed on our Current Workshops page. Be sure to check back often as we will be adding some letterpress printing workshops and events for February, and Pulp Painting in March. If you are interested in studio rental, marbling or having a papermaking workshop come to you just e-mail bostonpapercollective@gmail.com or call 617-863-0886 for more info.

Open Studios

Melinda Cross — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 22:34:23 +0000

We will be participating in the Charlestown Open Studios the weekend of Dec. 3 and 4 from 10-5 pm. Look for us on the second floor of 523 Medford St. in Charlestown, MA. Member artwork will be on display as well as paper and prints created at The Boston Paper Collective. If you haven’t seen the studio yet this is the time, there will be studio tours and activities.

The Stove factory is a 8 minute walk from the Sullivan Station stop on the orange line. Buses from Somerville, Cambridge, and Boston pass through the Sullivan Square T station. On and off street parking is available, the studio is 2 blocks away from 93. It is also a few blocks down the street from the bunker hill monument and museum.

Call for Artists

Melinda Cross — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 17:48:03 +0000

Call for Artists
“All for the PULP of It”
an exhibition of works on or about paper
Submissions due Oct. 19
call for entries at http://www.artistsgroupofcharlestown.com

This show will be held at the Stove Factory Gallery which is in our building. Join us for the opening on Nov. 4, from 7-9pm.

Fall Schedule

Melinda Cross — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 21:00:56 +0000

Current Workshops

A few more workshops will be added, check out the current workshops page for the most up to date listings.

Open Papermaking
Come have fun making paper for your projects! Pulp included, basic papermaking help for beginners, studio time for the more advanced.
Custom prepared pulp available for purchase (must order 1 week in advance)
Thursdays
September 8, 22, and October 6
6-9 pm
60.00 per session
(3 session tickets available for $120. )

Friday Open Papermaking
Make paper for your projects during the day! Pulp included, basic papermaking help for beginners, studio time for the more advanced.
Custom prepared pulp available for purchase (must order 1 week in advance)
Fridays Sept. 23, Sept. 30, Oct. 7, Oct. 14, Oct. 28, Nov. 4, Nov. 11
12-5 pm
80.00 per session
(3 session tickets available for $150. )

Water- based Marbling
Learn how to create marbled papers for books and fine art.
Taught by Melinda Kate Cross
Sunday October 2
12-5 pm
maximum 3 people
(private instruction also available by appointment)
150.

Introduction to Letterpress Learn the basics of movable type letterpress printing.
Saturday October 15
12-5 pm 150. maximum 4 people

October 18-22 we will be at The Friends of Dard Hunter northeast regional conference in Pittsfield Mass. Melinda Cross will demonstrate marbling and we will have a table to sell small paper making moulds and papers

Washi: Japanese Papermaking
An introduction to the art of making Japanese paper, called Washi, from kozo fiber (Paper Mulberry) using traditional methods. Washi is an extremely strong paper and can be used for calligraphy, printmaking, painting, shoji screens, scrolls, lamps, books and all kinds of unique projects. This Japanese Paper Arts Series will begin with the basics of washi and then make decorative papers, simple japanese journals and finally lamps. In this class, a brief background of Japanese paper will be followed by hands on papermaking as students prepare the vat, form sheets and press them in this one day workshop. Some decorative techniques, such as embedding or creating patterns with water (rakusui) will also be introduced. Workshop facilitator Zoe lived in Japan for 6 years and is a very experienced papermaker. Saturday, October 5 1-5 pm 150. max 6 people

Introduction to Letterpress Learn the basics of movable type letterpress printing.
Saturday November 12
12-5 pm 150. maximum 4 people

Stove Factory Open Studios Dec. 3, and 4. 523 Medford Street Charlestown, MA Artists in our building will have their studios open and work prepared for sale. We will be running paper and print studio tours, activities, and have various types of paper and printed matter for sale. Free event with refreshments.

Most paper takes 12 hours to dry in our restraint drying system. Your dry paper can be picked up at the studio or mailed.

sign up by e-mailing bostonpapercollective@gmail.com or call 617-863-0886
Payment methods
We accept cash, checks, credit cards, and paypal
A $20. deposit or payment in full reserves your spot.

If you need to cancel;
Full Refund with 1 or more weeks notice
80% refund with 6 days or less notice

New workshops and the return of open papermaking

Melinda Cross — Sun, 21 Aug 2011 23:21:27 +0000

More classes and open studio days will be added in the future. Please contact us if you are interested in a custom class or one on one training. For membership information check out the membership page.

From Rags to Broadsides
In this 2 day workshop participants will learn how to turn rags into paper, and how to print using a vandercook sp20 on their dry paper.
Saturday 8/27 and Sunday 8/28
12-4 pm both days
maximum 5 people
250.

Open Papermaking (hosted by guest artist Drew Matott)
Come have fun making paper for your projects! Pulp included, basic papermaking help for beginners, studio time for the more advanced.
Custom prepared pulp available for purchase (must order 1 week in advance)
Friday September 2
6-9pm
60.00

Open Papermaking
More fun making paper!
Come have fun making paper for your projects! Pulp included, basic papermaking help for beginners, studio time for the more advanced.
Custom prepared pulp available for purchase (must order 1 week in advance)
Thursdays
September 8, 22, and October 6
6-9pm
60.00 per session
(3 session tickets available for $120. )

Book Arts Meet and greet
Bring your finished and in-progress projects to this informal gathering.
Thursday 9/15
6-9 pm
Free! rsvp requested

Introduction to letterpress Canceled (email to be notified of rescheduled class)
Learn the basics of movable type letterpress printing.
Saturday 9/17
12-5 pm
maximum 4 people
150.

Water- based Marbling
Learn how to create marbled papers for books and fine art.
Taught by Melinda Kate Cross
Sunday 9/18
12-5 pm
maximum 3 people
(private instruction also available by appointment)
150.

sign up by e-mailing bostonpapercollective@gmail.com or call 617-863-0886
Payment methods
We accept cash, checks, credit cards, and paypal
A $20. deposit or payment in full reserves your spot.

If you need to cancel;
Full Refund with 1 or more weeks notice
80% refund with 6 days or less notice

Visit To The Printing Office of Edes & Gill

Melinda Cross — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 17:46:09 +0000

On Friday Daniela visited The Printing Office of Edes & Gill at The Clough House in Boston’s North End. Gary Gregory, the Executive Director and Print Master, demonstrated the old printing process of The Boston Gazette and Country Journal from 1755. Daniela had a behind the scenes look before Gary started his demonstration and got some inside info on how the colonial tools are prepared and used. Gary brings history into the present day and is quite passionate about being a historian.

Visit their website here: The Printing Office of Edes & Gill

Today at The Boston Paper Collective

Melinda Cross — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 00:34:00 +0000

Here are a few pictures from around the studio.

Hard at work

forgetgutenberg — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 23:49:43 +0000

Making this baby look good:

And check out its dramatic (but delightfully uneventful) exit from its old home.

Spring Peek Open Studios April 2

Melinda Cross — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 16:23:05 +0000

April 1, 2, and 3rd there is a lot going on in our building at 523 Medford St. in Charlestown, MA…..

Stove Factory Open Studios 2011 Spring Edition
Friday Events
Artists group of Charlestown Spring Show opening April 1 6-9pm

Edible Books hosted by the Boston Paper Collective 6-9pm
Saturday April 2
An eclectic mix of artist studios open on all 3 floors 11-6
Gallery open 1-5
Sunday April 3
Gallery open 1-5