Papierschöpfen: Grundkurs

Does old paper belong in the trash? Not a chance! In our upcycling workshop, we’ll show you how old paper can be given new life and transformed into something beautiful. But we won’t be using just any scraps—we’ll be working with used paper from the German National Library. In this case: old loan slips that are no longer in use and would otherwise end up in the trash.

With this as our starting point, we’ll get to work, and step by step, new writing material will take shape in the museum’s workshop. From shredding and mixing to forming and drying: Together, we’ll use a “paper mold” and a paper-making sieve to create unique sheets of paper. Depending on the season, the new sheets of paper are enhanced with natural materials, dyes, or other ingredients that give the final product a special touch.

Information and Contact

Venue:Museumskabinett, German Book and Writing Museum of the German National Library in Leipzig.

Cost:Freeadmission

Age:Adults

Duration:2 hours

Registration: Registervia Pretix athttps://pretix.eu/dnb/papierschoepfen/.
The number of participants is limited.

Coat check info:You’ll need one- or two-euro coinstolock your bags and backpacks in the lockers.

Accessibility:The venue where the event takes place is wheelchair accessible

Contact:dbsm-info@dnb.de