Two-Class Saturday Morning Series

This is not your childhood papier-mâché project! Turn humble cardboard and paper into a pair of sculptural decorative trays you’ll actually want on display. Guided by instructor Carson Eddy, this two-session series walks you step by step from flat cardboard to finished, display-worthy pieces. Pre-designed patterns remove the guesswork, and all materials are provided.

Limited seats available. Registration closes February 5.

In the first class, you’ll cut and assemble sturdy cardboard forms from ready-made patterns, then build up the first layers of papier-mâché that give your trays strength and structure. Between sessions, your pieces dry at the studio. When you come back, the fun part begins: you’ll pick your decorative papers, add the final layer, and finish with a protective sealer.

You’ll leave with two one-of-a-kind trays, about 9″ or 11″ long and 5″ or 5.5″ wide. They work well for jewelry, keys, or desk odds and ends, or as a handmade gift. Whether you’re new to paper crafts or just haven’t touched papier-mâché since grade school, all you need to bring is your curiosity and a love of making things with your hands.

What you’ll learn in this papier-mâché workshop:

• Building sturdy cardboard forms from patterns
• Layering papier-mâché for strength and a smooth surface
• Choosing and applying decorative papers for a polished look
• Sealing your work so it lasts

Prerequisite: No experience needed
Min # of Students: 4
Max # of Students: 8
Cost: $65 ($10 materials fee paid to instructor)
Date: Saturdays, February 6 and 13 ( 10 am to 1 pm)
Instructor: Carson Eddy

Classes that do not meet the minimum enrollment will be canceled.