Make a set of fun paper projects in a fast-paced and productive afternoon with well-known paper artist Helen Hiebert! Together students will create at least five of the projects featured in her recently published Twelve Months of Paper Calendar (a 2017 how-to book and calendar all in one). Throughout the afternoon, students will gain a basic understanding of the tools and techniques used to transform a flat sheet of paper into various 3-dimensional structures. Everyone will also leave with a copy of the calendar and a curated selection of papers from around the world, as well as everything needed to make each of the monthly projects featured in the calendar. Your year of paper art begins now!

Materials to Bring: Optional and available at SFCB for student use during workshop: small glue brush, cutting mat, awl, needle, scissors, dividers, bone folder, glue sticks, pencils, ruler (with metric and inches), and utility knives.

Workshop + Materials Fee: $130.00 (this includes a $65 materials fee for all papers which will be supplied by the instructor as well as a copy of the calendar Twelve Months of Paper)

Date & Time: Saturday, February 4, 2017 :: 1-4pm

Location: 375 Rhode Island St, San Francisco, CA 94103

Note: Please read over the SFCB Registration Policies before signing up for a class

REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE 10 DAYS PRIOR TO THE START DATE OF THIS WORKSHOP.

About the Instructor | Helen Hiebert

Colorado artist and author Helen Hiebert teaches unique paper workshops featuring the projects in her numerous how-to books. Her studio, Helen Hiebert Studio is a hand papermaking studio located in Red Cliff, Colorado, where she creates sculptures, installations and artist books, teaches workshops, trains interns and produces unique handmade papers. Helen is the author of five how-to books and two films. She travels frequently to teach and lecture. 

Past Student Reviews:

“Helen was very patient and generous with her knowledge, very organized and prepared.”

“Excellent teacher; innovative projects.”

“I came away with so many ideas for further exploration in making paper sculptures.  I can't wait to get started on them.”

“Helen is a calm, talented and creative teacher. She is a natural encourager and her passion is an inspiration ....I look forward to working with her again.”