Studio Tour: Longwood University Papermaking Studio

Papermaking Studio Longwood University

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Paper Studio at Longwood University in Virginia

papermaking vats utility sink studio

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papermaking moulds and deckles

hand papermaking laid mould screen

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hollander beaters by David Reina

spray booth for pulp spraying

papermaking vacuum table

handmade paper

Did you know there is a sparkly new hand papermaking studio tucked away in the center of Virginia? Drive just an hour west from Richmond to Farmville, Virginia, and you'll find Longwood University and the new Bedford Building. Though it houses studios for design, printmaking, ceramics and more, the focus here is on the papermaking studio created and directed by Kerri Cushman, professor and artist.Beautiful. Sophisticated. Thoughtful. No, I'm not describing the perfect mate, but the Longwood University paper studio.This studio is the product of wise planning from the ground up. An entire wall is composed of translucent windows, letting in natural light on a series of stainless steel work tables, hydraulic presses, stack dryers, vats and more. Concrete floors are dotted with ample floor drains, and vats and buckets are lined up, ready to be used.The studio boasts a wonderful selection of mould and deckle sizes, plenty for classes, many larger sizes, and laid moulds for special projects.A handy addition to this studio is a little red hydraulic lift dolly. A back saver!A separate beater room tucked in a corner keeps beater noise to a minimum, and a wide viewing window lets you keep an eye on your pulp.A tile spray booth makes clean up a cinch.A vacuum table, great for casting!

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