Workshop: Deep-Mapping the Mississippi Through Papermaking and Place with Hannah Demma

Friday, July 11 - Sunday, July 13, 2025 | 9a - 4p each day
Tuition: $375 [Member Rate: $325] + Materials fee: $50
Register here: https://mmam.org/calendar2/2025/deep-mapping-mississippi


Immerse yourself in the ancient art of papermaking while exploring the Mississippi River through an innovative deep-mapping experience.

In this three-day workshop, participants will journey beyond traditional cartography to create a nuanced, multi-layered visual understanding of place through hands-on creativity. You'll learn to transform native plant matter like cattails into handmade paper, embark on a guided canoe tour from Prairie Island through the Mississippi backwaters to collect natural materials, and document your river experience through sketches, writings, and printmaking.

The workshop combines practical skills—pulp painting, casting, and printing with a portable press—with ecological awareness and place-based storytelling inspired by writings like William Least Heat-Moon’s "PrairyErth."

Each participant will create a unique handmade book incorporating their paper samples, river sketches, and personal deep-mapping elements, forming a tangible memory of their connection to this vital waterway. No previous papermaking or paddling experience required—just bring your curiosity and readiness to engage with the river landscape in new and meaningful ways.

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