Get Pulped: Papermaking in 2D & 3D with Kate Timbes

Instructor: Kate Timbes
Dates: Tuesday, September 29 – Thursday, October 1, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM daily (Studio open for open-practice until 9:00 PM)
Tuition: $390 Members / $420 Non-Members
Materials Fee: $30 (payable directly to instructor on Day 1)
Registration Deadline: September 22
Level: Beginner to Intermediate

Course Description
Explore the tactile world of hand papermaking in this 3-day immersive workshop with artist Kate Timbes. Students will learn to transform plant fibers and recycled materials into custom flat sheets and three-dimensional cast forms.
Through hands-on studio time and live demonstrations, participants will cover:
Pulp Preparation & Processing: Beating fibers, mixing slurries, and utilizing natural pigments for color.
2D Sheet Forming: Mastering techniques with the mold and deckle, couching, pressing, and drying custom papers.
3D Cast Papermaking: Utilizing molds, armatures, and relief structures to form sculptural paper objects.