# Event Details - **Event Name**: Introduction to Western Papermaking - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 26 May, 2026 at 10:00 am – Tue, 26 May, 2026 at 04:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: This workshop will give you hands-on experience working with several pulps to learn the basics of western style papermakingAbout this EventIntroduction to Western Papermakingwith Alyssa SacoraTuesday, May 26 | 10 – 4pmThe craft of paper making is gaining in popularity as it is discovered by folks who want to go beyond using store bought paper in their creative practice. Handmade paper can be personalized by adding bits of plants, string and images to create unique materials for other creative endeavors.This workshop will give you hands-on experience working with several commercially available pulps to learn the basics of western style mould and deckle papermaking. As you understand how different fibers react in sheet form, you will be able to identify what kinds of paper will be best suited for your upcoming projects.This is a hands-on experience. Each participant will take home a stack of sample papers. It’s up to you how you use the finished sheets.All are welcome. No experience necessary.Alyssa Sacora is a crafts person exploring plant-based mediums in the form of papermaking, book arts, basketry and natural dyes. She finds inspiration by observing relationships in the wider world. To reduce her human footprint and encourage creative thinking, she primarily works with locally available and repurposed natural materials. Leaves, vines and bark from iris, daylily, kudzu, okra, tulip poplar and willow leaves are often combined with salvaged cotton fabrics to create her palette. Her artistic pursuits are directly related to her lifestyle choices with reciprocity and mindfulness as a guiding force. In addition to and in support of her craft, she tends a 3-acre homestead in Western North Carolina with her husband, Adam. They grow fruits and vegetables, medicinal herbs, and art plants. They use solar electric and solar thermal systems for electricity and heating, collect rain water and continuously look to design their space with sustainability in mind. Alyssa has taught for a variety of organizations in WNC and often utilizes an outside setting to help her students make the connection that we are nature and that our lives are intertwined with the plants, the soil, and the air around us.Members: Remember to enter your promo code upon checkout to receive your 10% member discount! Email adulteducation@ncarboretum.org with questions.See a full listing of Adult Education Programs at the North Carolina Arboretum here! Questions? Check our FAQs.We are committed to fostering a diverse, supportive learning community. If the cost of a class is a barrier for you, please complete this scholarship form and we will see what kind of assistance we can provide.Follow us on Facebook & Instagram!Join our Adult Education Student Hub on Discord!Interested in supporting the NC Arboretum more directly? Donate to the ONE Fund here. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/asheville/introduction-to-western-papermaking/100001986807719372 - **Event Categories**: workshops, art, nonprofit - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 130.62, max: 140.91, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Asheville - **state**: NC - **country**: United States - **location**: 20 Frederick Law Olmsted Way - **lat**: 35.5017405 - **long**: -82.5988788 - **full address**: 20 Frederick Law Olmsted Way, 20 Frederick Law Olmsted Way, Asheville, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Introduction to Western Papermaking - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/620e7af2fae326a2086004a7d47752056871c76408d3fb6d936710a7d4f160c5-rimg-w768-h1024-dc7c7a73-gmir.jpg?v=1775564697 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Introduction to Western Papermaking being held? - **A:** Introduction to Western Papermaking takes place on Tue, 26 May, 2026 at 10:00 am to Tue, 26 May, 2026 at 04:00 pm at 20 Frederick Law Olmsted Way, 20 Frederick Law Olmsted Way, Asheville, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Introduction to Western Papermaking? - **A:** Ticket prices for Introduction to Western Papermaking range from USD 131 to USD 141 depending on the ticket type. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityEarly BirdUSD 131 + USD 6 feeAvailableGeneral AdmissionUSD 136 + USD 6 feeAvailableLate RegistrationUSD 141 + USD 6 feeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing Introduction to Western Papermaking? - **A:** Introduction to Western Papermaking is organized by The NC Arboretum Adult Education Programs. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Introduction to Western Papermaking is ideal for learners, working professionals, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Asheville, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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