• To experience the paper making process 
  • To understand the tools necessary for making paper 
  • To understand the challenges that preserving paper posses 
  • To understand the historical differences in paper making and the materials used 
  • To learn about different paper making traditions globally 
  • To learn about the historical significance of watermarking 
  • To learn how different sources of pulp affect the structural integrity of paper 

Curricular Tie-ins: 

This paper making workshop is a useful tool to develop the fine skills of paper-making. Students will be introduced to the history of paper making and how different techniques and materials affect the structure of the final product. 

Students will be able to answer the following questions: 

  • What are some of the different materials that can be used to make paper pulp? 
  • Why is it important to investigate and understand the material choice and working process of an object? 

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