Paper Week

Monday, August 7th to Saturday, August, 12th

Come celebrate all things paper during the Richeson School of Art & Gallery Paper Week! 

  • Art Paper Sales
  • Limited Edition Artist Papers
  • Artist Demonstrations
  • Classes

Schedule of Events

Monday, August 7 • 10a – 5p

Come visit the gallery for special deals on Richeson paper products and to be the first to take advantage of Limited Edition specialty papers produced in the Richeson studio! Paper deals will continue all week.

Tuesday, August 8 • 10a – 5p

Life Drawing | 10a-1p, $10 (cash only please)

In celebration of all things paper, artists who join us for Life Drawing will receive a special gift! 18+ years of age only; artists will be working from a nude model.

DEMONSTRATION: Plein Air on Paper! | 1-4p

Award-winning artist Nathan Brandner will be demonstrating his plein air skills using a specialized paper suitable for use with oil paints.

Wednesday, August 9 • 10a – 5p

CLASS: Beginning Drawing | 10a-4p, $80

Three classes in one! Nathan Brander returns to teach his three popular beginning drawing classes in this one-day intensive. Students will delve into three fundamental principles that each artist needs in their toolbox – line, value, and perspective

Thursday, August 10 • 10a – 5p

DEMONSTRATION: High-Pressure Collage with Mel Kolstad | 10a-4:30p

Fond du Lac artist Mel Kolstad will spend the day in our studio demonstrating printmaking techniques. A collagist and printmaker, Kolstad will be sharing her skills with visitors putting special focus on the intaglio technique, chine collé.

Friday, August 11 • 10a – 5p

DEMONSTRATION: Monotypes with Heather Oetzel | 10a-3:30p

Curious about monotype printmaking? Kaukauna artist Heather Oetzel will be joining us in the studio for a day where you can learn more about this unique technique for creating an image!

Saturday, August 12 • 10a – 5p

Life Drawing | 10a-4p, $10 (cash only please)

In celebration of all things paper, artists who join us for Life Drawing will receive a special gift! Artists ages 16+ are invited to join us for this special Saturday Life Drawing session! Artists will be able to work from both clothed and nude models (artists must be 18+) from multiple stations in the gallery and studio.