Dear fellow Hanoverians:
\nAmerican Originals: Hanover Historical Society\u2019s Center for
\nTraditional Arts and Crafts<\/p>\n
Beginning Papermaking<\/p>\n
July 20th and July 21st, 1:00 \u2013 5:00 p.m.<\/p>\n
Make your own paper! Learn where and how paper was first made and how
\nit has changed the history of the world. Discover your inner
\ncreativity and come away with skills you can use for a lifetime.<\/p>\n
Students will be able to: describe the history of paper from its
\norigins in Asia to its uses today, bring samples for examination and
\ndiscussion, talk about different types and uses of paper, and
\ndemonstrate basic techniques. The final product will be a bound
\nsampler of handmade papers. Students will learn what goes into making
\na sheet of paper as well as vocabulary and household items necessary
\nto make paper. They will take a walk and find plants or other items to
\ninclude in their paper. The second session will include making a mold
\nand deckle and paper casting. Students will even learn about a scandal
\nthat involved historic Asian papers that happened right here in
\nHanover!<\/p>\n
Instructor: Janet Meade of Hanover is an accomplished artist. She has
\na Bachelor\u2019s degree from MASS Art and a Masters in Education
\nLeadership from Bridgewater State. She is currently a High School art
\nteacher in East Bridgewater. She lives on her farm on Center Street
\nwhich has goats, chickens, and her two dogs.<\/p>\n
This program is appropriate for any age from 8+ years. Cost is $200
\nand includes cost of supplies and two four hour classes. Call (781)
\n826-9575 for reservations. Classes will be held at Hanover Historical
\nSociety, 514 Hanover Street. For more information, please contact
\nHanover Historical Society Director Rachel Lovett at
\nRachel.louise.lovett@gmail.com
\n .<\/p>\n
For “Around Town on the Web”,
\nCathy H-B<\/p>\n
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Dear fellow Hanoverians: American Originals: Hanover Historical Society\u2019s Center for Traditional Arts and Crafts Beginning Papermaking July 20th and July 21st, 1:00 \u2013 5:00 p.m. Make your own paper! Learn where and how paper was first made and how it … Continue reading