# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Tracing the Past: The Art & History of Paper Rubbing
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 19 Oct, 2025 at 02:30 pm
- **Event Description**: Learn about paper rubbing—a centuries-old technique used to capture textures and preserve inscriptions from stone, wood, metal, and more.

We’ll cover essential materials, techniques, and tips for successful rubbings, followed by an opportunity to practice the method using provided surfaces or materials you bring from home. We’ll also discuss the ethics and legality of gravestone rubbing, including how to identify suitable stones, obtain permissions and preserve delicate historic markers with care and respect.

Ages 18 & up. Attendees are welcome to bring paper, crayons and rubbing surface but there will be some materials provided.

In conjunction with Jennifer Keene's Artist Exhibit in the Oconee County Library. 

Sign up on our website: https://athenslibrary.libcal.com/event/15358235
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/watkinsville/tracing-the-past-the-art-and-history-of-paper-rubbing/200028984045118
- **Event Categories**: art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 4

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Watkinsville
- **state**: GA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United States, Georgia 30677
- **lat**: 33.86019
- **long**: -83.39481
- **full address**: 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United States, Georgia 30677

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Tracing the Past: The Art & History of Paper Rubbing being held?
  - **A:** Tracing the Past: The Art & History of Paper Rubbing takes place on Sun, 19 Oct, 2025 at 02:30 pm to Sun, 19 Oct, 2025 at 02:30 pm at 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United States, Georgia 30677.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Tracing the Past: The Art & History of Paper Rubbing?
  - **A:** Tracing the Past: The Art & History of Paper Rubbing is organized by Oconee County Library.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Tracing the Past: The Art & History of Paper Rubbing is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Watkinsville, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Tracing the Past: The Art & History of Paper Rubbing sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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