We have a couple spots left in our June Ox Bow Class. This one week course will introduce students to Eastern and Western paper making techniques while also providing space and time to develop their own project. We caught a glimpse of Sampson, Ox Bow’s beloved snapping turtle, during our last visit and hope their beautiful face inspires you to sign up! Please reach out if you have any questions.
@oxbowschoolofart
We had a wonderful time bringing papermaking to @the_weaving_workshop in Little Village this past weekend. Thank you to all our lovely participants who braved the rainy and snowy Spring weather. We can't wait to open the dry box and see everyone's final pieces in a couple of days!
#papermaking #littlevillage
This is the last week to register for our 2 day workshop @the_weaving_workshop on March 14-15! You can use the code LASTCALL at checkout to receive 10% off 🍀 Registration closes on March 9.
We will be going over watermarks during the workshop. We’ll have a bunch of materials with which to do this, so you can see how each one creates a different impression in the paper. Pictured above is the work of one of our past workshop participants.
Please visit: / to sign up. You can also DM or email us at [email protected] if you have any questions.
There are a few more spots open for 𝘛𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘦𝘴: 𝘌𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘥𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘔𝘦𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘪𝘯 𝘗𝘶𝘭𝘱 at the @the_weaving_workshop ! The workshop will meet over 2 days, March 14-15. All levels are welcome and materials and equipment will be provided 🍀 Register through the link in our bio.
One of the techniques we will go over is embedding objects in paper. The image above shows fern leaves and chiri (pieces of bark from paper mulberry) embedded in washi.
DM us here or send us an email at [email protected] if you have any questions. Hope to see you there!
We (@megandiddie + @ayasembe ) are excited to announce that we will be teaching at Ox-bow again this summer!
Global Papermaking: Techniques & Play will introduce Eastern and Western papermaking techniques and invite artists to experiment and stretch with this ancient art form. The class meets between 6/28-7/4. Registration opens April 6 with scholarship applications due March 15. Visit ox-bow.org/summer-courses.
#oxbowschoolofart #prairie #switchgrasspaper #papermaking
Join us for a papermaking weekend at the Weaving Workshop in Little Village on March 14th and 15th. This class is great for beginners and more experienced papermakers who need time and or access to materials to create. We will be bringing our studio tools and knowledge.
Please send us a dm or email us at [email protected] if you have any questions.
Please visit : / to sign up.
Switch Grass Paper is holding a 2-day workshop (3/14-3/15) at the Weaving Workshop in Little Village!
The first day will consist of learning and practicing Western paper-making techniques with hemp and abaca pulp. From there, we will explore different paper interventions like watermarks, inclusions, and stencils, and plan for personal projects the following day.
Paper records every shape and impression—what will you embed in it? We will meet between 1-4 pm on Saturday and 1-5 pm on Sunday, and we invite you bring sketchbooks and flat objects to embed into the paper. Water-friendly clothes and footwear are also a must. We will provide materials, instruction, and light snacks and beverages.
Hope to see you there! Check out the Weaving Workshop's site to sign up for our event.
Spring classes at The Weaving Workshop just dropped!
We are excited for this special workshop with Aya Nakamura and Megan Diddie of switch Grass Paper in March.
Join us for a hands-on introduction to Western style paper making using hemp and abaca pulp over the course of a weekend. You’ll explore the creative possibilities of paper: embedding meaningful objects into your sheets, creating stencil, modes for shaped paper and designing watermarks. 🌿🌱
Registration is open now!
@switchgrasspaper@megandiddie@ayasembe
The opening of the Douglass Creative Space and its sister project Crate Town was a blast! Thanks to @chicagocreativesnetwork , @cooperation.racine and @chicagoparks for organizing and promoting this event 🍀 check out their future programming and memberships, it promises to be a great place for makers and artists!
Happy 2026! Starting this year, we have decided to lean into the mobile aspect of the studio. This means that we’ll be bringing you programs in collaboration with various partners throughout the city of Chicago, starting with the re-launch of the Douglas Park Creative Space on January 10 (more on this to follow!). In addition to the parks, you’ll find us teaching at Roots and Rays, Ox-bow, Bari Zaki, and more, so keep an eye out.
Thank you to everyone who has supported our project and followed our progress. We appreciate you and look forward to a fun and productive year of paper making!
We had a warm welcome at West Pullman Park last week, where we taught paper making workshops to two separate groups.
We tested out our new 5” x 7” moulds and deckles with Tuesday’s group and they worked great! In our Friday group, a participant brought in plant and flower material and shredded utility bills to share with everyone; we embedded these into the pulp and made lots of compositions.
One of the unique features of West Pullman Park is the grove of over 60 oak trees east of the field house. There is a slight rise in elevation of this landscape which marks the site of an ancient river bluff. The oak savannah is a reflection of the native landscape unique to Illinois.
Many thanks to Patsy and Derek for making this experience possible!
#westpullmanpark #papermaking #oaksavannah
We have made some new 5” x 7” molds and deckles for the studio! These will be helpful for mobile workshops and beginner papermakers. We will be testing these out at our upcoming workshops with West Pullman Park in late September.
