Retta Clews
First interest in hand papermaking process: 2001
First piece of handmade paper: 2001
First handmade paper artwork: 2001
Beginning of active practice: 2001
Retta's Work in Hand Papermaking:
- Artist who uses handmade paper for book arts
- Recreational papermaker (for personal development, non-exhibiting)
Retta's Introduction to Hand Papermaking:
- Workshops
Influences on Retta's Work in Hand Papermaking:
Publications initially important to Retta:
- Paper-Making : Heller
- Handmade Paper : Cunning
- The Art and Craft of Paper-Making : Dawson
Publications eventually important to Retta:
- The Paper-maker's Companion : Hiebert
- Plant Fibers for Paper Making : Bell
- The Art of Papermaking : Toale
Countries where Retta's studied:
- Italy : Museo della Carta e della Filigrana di Fabriano
- hands-on workshop
- visit to mill or artist studio
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Years teaching hand papermaking: null
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Retta's Income Contribution from Hand Papermaking:
- a little
Narrative:
I continue my experiments with the natural fibers of leeks and hosta that are readily available where I live. The texture with and without cotton linter interests me and I use the results either in my art work or in my handmade books.
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