Why you shouldn’t invest in heavy, big, or expensive equipment all at once—and what specific tools we recommend instead that won’t take up too much space.

Exactly what materials you need to get, where to find them, and when you need them. In the Interactive Supply Database, you’ll get low-waste or zero-waste alternatives, or other options to accommodate both what’s available to you and your budget.

The in’s and out’s of choosing a paper mould & deckle, and how to make a long-lasting, professional mould and deckle.

What paper fibers the school will use, where to get them, and why they’re ideal for the creative techniques introduced in this school.

How to construct a small, simple paper press in a way that doesn't require a woodshop.

And how to decide where you should make paper, depending on your available spaces.

The methods I recommend on how to make dependable paper pulp without a Hollander paper beater.

A reliable paper recipe—complete with fiber ratios—that results in smooth, strong, and flexible handmade paper suitable for a remarkably wide range of mediums.

Exactly how to skillfully form sheets at the vat with a mould & deckle, with instructions on pulp to water ratios, the technique, and why this step is important for even sheets.

How to use your newly-built paper press and why pressing is key.

Our recommended methods for drying your wet papers so that they stay flat, without the need for a complex drying system.

Acheive super thin, but remarkably strong paper that won’t fall apart

This paper is also suitable for a range of mediums

How to alter the slurry and your sheet formation method to get this very thin, beautiful paper

How to tweak these papers depending on the purpose of your paper—the mediums you’re planning to use them for (such as watercolor vs. calligraphy, woodcut printmaking vs. cyanotype)

How to properly ‘size’ your papers so that they do not bleed if you plan on using your papers for wet media, such as ink or watercolor, or even other mediums like cyanotype that require a more waterproof paper

How to add rich color to your paper by toning with the EASIEST natural dye recipe.

How to ‘burnish’ your paper for a ridiculously smooth surface, if you’re doing something like pen and ink calligraphy

You’ll learn simple yet surprisingly effective creative twists to push your papers beyond a boring flat, white sheet—so that when you use your papers for other mediums, they transform your work into something entirely yours, special, and stand-out.

You’ll get a curated group of techniques that are beginner-friendly—but don’t look elementary at all.

You’ll learn how to embed (a.k.a. trap) objects in-between the paper, and how that opens up a world of conceptual possibilities.

You’ll also get my guide to including other materials into the pulp itself, so that you can achieve an all-over, confetti-like effect OR complete finished-looking collaged artworks.

One of the bigger mysteries in the universe is how to color pulp. The Ultimate Papermaking School for Artists dedicates an entire masterclass on how to do just that—even down to details like how choosing your fiber source here actually matters.

You’ll learn how to pigment pulp into a range of colors—and why this method is ideal for achieving brilliant, long-lasting colors.

You’ll also learn how to mix different colors of pulp and types of fibers to achieve a wider range of paper tones and textures

And, you’ll gain access to the recipe for my ‘cosmic papermaking’ technique that’s so easy and fun, it’ll be love at first sight. 😍

Once you’ve pigmented your pulps, you have what you need to make pulp paintings—paintings that are made entirely of paper. No paint is involved, only your pigmented pulp.

You’ll first learn how to achieve abstract, watercolor-like effects in your pulp paintings using your pigmented pulps.

Then, you’ll learn how to get fine lines and sharp edges in your pulp paintings.

I’ll also teach you my reverse mark-making method of pulp painting—an elegant and beautiful approach that I love for several reasons.

Finally master the ‘blowout’ method, using my way that doesn’t leave you soaked with water!

You’ll learn how to do veils and gradients—using pulp like silkscreen printing.

And finally—for those of you who like breaking all the rules—how to make free-form pulp paintings that break free from the rectangular format of traditional painting.

This is where we really push the possibilities of papermaking into outer space with a selection of techniques that allow paper’s material presence to sing like Celine Dion.

You’ll learn a ridiculously easy way to emboss papers with a range of patterned surface textures.

I’ll teach you how to make woven grid paper—a technique unique to hand papermaking

And, you’ll learn how to make COLOSSAL, LARGE PAPERS (as big as your tablespace or floorspace) without having to invest in a larger paper mould & deckle. HOORAY! GO BIG OR GO HOME, Y’ALL.

I’ll first teach you how to make paper pulp casts through 3 methods: (1) creating thicccc, low-relief paper casts the quick and easy way, and (2) making fully three dimensional paper casts using found objects or removable armatures as your mold, and (3) the simplest pulp casting technique.

You’ll also learn the dipping method to create paper sculptures, and why it’s one of the most irresistible ways to completely transform wire, string, and more into fabulous works of art.

I’ll also teach you my special ‘draping’ method to make beautifully organic looking sculptures.

And finally, you’ll learn ways to securely ‘wrap’ objects and armatures with wet sheets of paper, an easy technique that combines beautifully with the previous sculptural approaches.

It’s MAGIC. A watermark is a hidden design, image, or mark within a paper that is only visible when held up to a light. You’ll get an overview of watermarks, understand how they exactly work, and see the creative possibilities of this subtle and magical technique.

You’ll learn how to make your very own hidden watermark design with 3 approaches: linear watermarks, graphic watermarks, and my very own ‘water drawings.’

And, you’ll learn how to optimize your vat for watermarks.