Paper & Book Making
with Kristianne Ripple
June 4th to July 16th, 2026
Title: Paper & Book Making
When: Thurs 6-8 pm
6/4, 6/11, 6/18, 6/25, 7/9, 7/16. MAKE UP DATE: 7/30 (SKIP 7/2)
Where: The Joel Center, 115 W Young St, Rolesville, NC 27571, USA
Instructor: Kristianne Ripple
Please Note: All classes and workshops are for Military Connected Individuals who are 18 years or older.
Make a book from pages to the cover! In this tactile, hands-on class, you will master the ancient craft of hand-casting paper from raw pulp to create a custom collection of unique sheets. After exploring various botanical inclusions, pigments, and textures to give your paper character, you will learn the fundamental techniques of bookbinding to transform your creations into a one-of-a-kind journal. By the end of the session, you’ll walk away with a hand-stitched volume that is entirely your own, from the individual fibers of the pages to the finished structural bind.
We offer scholarships for those who cannot afford the registration fee. Email the Operation ART Program Manager at isabella@thejoelfund.org to receive the scholarship promo code with your name and email address.
A make up date will be used if a class is canceled due to the instructor's illness, inclement weather, or an emergency. If you are running late to class, or will miss a class, please contact the instructor directly or the Operation ART Program Assistant at stephanie@thejoelfund.org or 919.213.0054.