Making paper from scratch is one of those processes that turns out to be mostly about pulp, water and patience, and doing it with plant material pulled from the garden around you gives the sheets an actual provenance. Artist Chloe Seibert leads the workshop hands-on, so you leave with something you made rather than something you watched. It is a good, slow, tactile hour that pairs naturally with walking the rest of the Flushing garden afterwards.
What to expect
A hands-on workshop at a shared table with materials provided, working with pulp, screens and organic matter from the grounds. Expect wet hands and a small group size. Finished sheets need drying time, so ask about collection before you leave.
Good to know
- The 7 to Flushing-Main Street then a walk of about fifteen minutes
- Wear clothes you do not mind getting wet or splashed
- Group sizes are small, so check the garden calendar for registration
- Finished paper needs drying time - ask how to collect it
- Combine it with the garden's summer tour on the same grounds
- Downtown Flushing's food is a short walk away
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Common questions
Do I need experience?
No, the workshop is hands-on and designed for beginners.
What materials are used?
Recycled paper along with organic material sourced from the garden's own grounds.
Do I take my paper home?
Handmade sheets need drying time; check with staff about collecting your work.
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