Hand Papermakers' Archive
Helen Hiebert
First interest in hand papermaking process: 1990
First piece of handmade paper: 1991
First handmade paper artwork: 1992
Beginning of active practice: 1992
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Helen's Work in Hand Papermaking:
- Artist who uses handmade paper for book arts
- Artist who uses papermaking for three-dimensional work
- Artist who uses papermaking for two-dimensional work
- Educator who teaches hand papermaking (any facet)
- Writer on topics related to hand papermaking
Helen's Introduction to Hand Papermaking:
- Other : a trip to Japan rekindled my interest in paper in general and got me thinking about handmade paper in specific
Influences on Helen's Work in Hand Papermaking:
Publications initially important to Helen:
- Washi : Sukey Hughes
- Hand Papermaking : journal
- The Art of Papermaking : Bernard Toale
Publications eventually important to Helen:
- Hand Papermaking : null
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Years teaching hand papermaking: 1993-present
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Helen's Income Contribution from Hand Papermaking:
- a lot
Narrative:
I began with an interest in making paper from plants, which led to my first book, Papermaking With Plants.
I worked at Dieu Donné for 6 years and was exposed to so many ways of working with paper; many of these techniques were written about in my 2nd book, The Papermaker's Companion.
I have taught around the country, and in Austria and Australia.
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