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This introductory studio course provides a foundation in hand papermaking and introduces paper as a two-dimensional and sculptural material. Students will learn the fundamentals of hand papermaking, examine the history and evolution of the medium, and work with various pulps and fibers such as cotton, abaca, flax, and recycled rags. Emphasis will be placed on creating paper sheets, low-relief sculptures, and fully dimensional forms in paper. Techniques covered include sheet forming, simple sheet laminating, pulp casting, and introductory armature methods for constructing three-dimensional forms. Through instructor led demonstrations, hands-on assignments that encourage experimentation with a variety of paper pulps, and lectures tracing the history of papermaking from its origins to contemporary papermaking practices, students will create and explore paper as a versatile medium. Projects will include processes ranging from forming traditional sheets to creating sculptural works, wearable textile art, and installation-based artworks. Attendance in first class is mandatory. Course approval will be evaluated following registration in SIS.