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Sep 14
  • Workshop
Open to the Public

Natural Dye Paste Papers

Join us to learn the process of designing paste papers using natural dyes! Attendees will use paste made from readily available resources like corn starch, marigolds, and onion skins. Learn how to mix up your own colorful paste and create unique textures with simple tools like brushes and cardboard scrap.

  • September 14, 2026
  • 2:00pm - 4:00pm
  • Common Press Space, Fisher Fine Arts Library
Oct 26
  • Workshop
Open to the Public

Spooky Season Paper Marbling

Try your hand at marbling a sheet of paper in this collaborative event hosted by the Common Press and Materials Library. Get into the spooky season spirit with our seasonal color palette and explore the dynamic fun of paper marbling!

  • October 26, 2026
  • 2:00pm - 4:00pm
  • Common Press

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