"Hand Papermaking 25"

Hand Papermaking celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2011 with a special publication featuring paper samples from 25 renowned papermakers: Amanda Degener, Kathryn and Howard Clark, Richard Flavin, Helmut Becker, Anne Vilsboll, Susan Gosin, Margaret Sahlstrand, Asao Shimura, Neil Bonham, Margaret Prentice, Katie Macgregor and Bernie Vinzani, Beck Whitehead, Tim Barrett, Mark Lander, Peter Thomas, Karen Stahlecker, Beverly Sky, Tom Leech, John Risseeuw, Elaine and Donna Koretsky, Helen Hiebert, Paul Denhoed, Helen Frederick, Roberto Mannino, and Steve Miller. This book of samples will be uniquely bound with a letterpress-printed cover commissioned from one of four distinguished mills. “Hand Papermaking 25” will be issued on October 1, 2010 at $65 per copy. An attractive pre-publication price of $50 is offered until September 30. Postage is $4 in North America and $9 overseas. Place orders at http://payments.handpapermaking.org/anniversary.htm or call (800) 821-6604, or mail payment to Box 1070, Beltsville, MD 20704.

Latest Issues Published

Our Summer 2010 journal looks at how and why we seek to turn today’s cast-off materials into handmade paper… Gin Petty outlines her favorite Kentucky invasive plants for papermaking; Mary Tasillo shares her experience with urban guerrilla weeding for an ambitious paper/print project; Julie Johnson describes how to use invasive plants responsibly, and contributes two paper samples; Amy Richard examines the use of Florida’s wild kozo; Peter Thomas introduces Arch Shred; Steve Miller takes us through the processing of banana stalks and provides a sample; Barbara Beisinghoff discusses her use of nettles fiber; Eugénie Barron introduces artist Duke Riley who used invasive phragmites fiber to create an extraordinary public art performance; Helen Frederick and Dan Goddard provide insightful reviews of recent exhibitions.

In the July issue of Hand Papermaking Newsletter, Pam Paulsrud reflects on ten years of Treewhispers and honors the late Marilyn Sward, Elaine Koretsky shares adventures close to home, Helen Hiebert explains drying with a bit of restraint, Winnie Radolan transforms an entire elementary school into a papermill, Maureen & Simon Green relate the history and mystery of Gurney’s Mill, Sid Berger praises paper sample books, Mary Tasillo offers an editioning how-to, and summarizes the worldwide papermaking scene with current workshop/exhibit/event listings.

Portfolio Price Increase

The price of our remaining portfolios will increase on July 1, from $495 to $595 each. These limited-edition collections are still an excellent value given the number of prominent artists represented and the exceptional artwork included in each edition. Copies of these three portfolios remain available: Innovative Printmaking on Handmade Paper, The Art of Pulp Painting, Calligraphy and Handmade Paper. A enticing pre-publication price is offered for our upcoming Handmade Paper in Motion portfolio, showcasing 14 works by 28 artists, including this piece by Carol Barton and Lynn Sures. See them all at http://portfolios.handpapermaking.org or call 800-821-6604.