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Workshops

Join Alyssa in a variety of workshops centered around plant based crafts including bookbinding, paper making, natural dyeing, and coiled basketry. Workshops are hosted at the Patchwork Underground and beyond.
See each workshop description for details and host location. 

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​2024 Workshops

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​Lunch and Learn: Papermaking
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August 8, 2024 at the NC Arboretum
Asheville, NC
11:30am-1pm
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Join me for a free talk about my art practice, how I work with plants, and a demo on papermaking. This talk is in advance of a hands-on workshop Papermaking with Invasive Species that will happen on Sept. 21st from 10am-4pm at the Arboretum.

​For more information and to reserve a spot for the Lunch and Learn, click here. 


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Papermaking with Invasive Species

September 21, 2024 at the NC Arboretum
Asheville, NC
10am - 4pm

Let's get elbow deep in paper. From start to finish, you will learn each step of the papermaking process. We'll work with abundant plant material to create stacks of paper that can be used in a variety of ways. 

More information and registration details can be found here.

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 Paper Making with Plants Short Course
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August 19-23, 2023 at Oak Spring Garden Foundation, Upperville, VA

​Working with plants grown onsite at the Biocultural Conservation Farm, we'll go through each step of the paper making process. This residential short course is all inclusive with onsite meals and accommodations.
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Applications are accepted through Friday, April 5, 2024
and can be found here. 

Sign up for my email newsletter to get the word when additional workshops are open for registration.
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  • Home
  • About
  • Workshops
  • shop
  • Studio Rental
  • Gallery
    • handmade paper
    • journals
    • paper quilts
  • Contact