# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Intro to Western Papermaking
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 10 May, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sun, 10 May, 2026 at 04:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Learn how to make paper from local fibers at Intro to Western Papermaking on Sunday, May 10 from 12 to 4 p.m. in the Evergreen Lodge.

Instructor E. Ainsley will help students form sheets made from miscanthus and corn fiber using a mould and deckle tool. Students can also bring their own dried flowers to add and will leave with several 8.5 by 11-inch damp pressed sheets. Once dried at home, the sheets can be incorporated into their own arts and crafts projects!

$150/person (Ages 14+). Register at https://allerton.illinois.edu/events/western-papermaking/. Registration will close Jan. 19 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final.

If you will need disability-related accommodations to participate, please email Olivia at owarren@illinois.edu.

By attending, you consent to your image being used in Allerton marketing, social media and publications. Please alert the photographer or videographer if you do not want your image taken.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/monticello/intro-to-western-papermaking/200029817030220
- **Event Categories**: art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 31

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Monticello
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 515 Old Timber Rd, Monticello, IL, United States, Illinois 61856
- **lat**: 40.00323
- **long**: -88.65179
- **full address**: 515 Old Timber Rd, Monticello, IL, United States, Illinois 61856

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Intro to Western Papermaking being held?
  - **A:** Intro to Western Papermaking takes place on Sun, 10 May, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Sun, 10 May, 2026 at 04:00 pm at 515 Old Timber Rd, Monticello, IL, United States, Illinois 61856.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Intro to Western Papermaking?
  - **A:** Intro to Western Papermaking is organized by Allerton Park and Retreat Center.
- **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Allerton Park and Retreat Center's events?
  - **A:** Attendees have given Allerton Park and Retreat Center a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. Allerton Park and Retreat Center has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Intro to Western Papermaking is ideal for curious learners, students, 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 Monticello, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Intro to Western Papermaking sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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