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Book Arts – Plants to Paper: Paper Making with Natural Fibers
Explore the infinite possibilities of embedding, coloring, and lamination in this hands-on introduction to the basic techniques of western paper making! Students will engage in paper making practices as they learn how to form sheets with moulds and deckles, pulp painting/pouring, and embedding materials such as flower petals, leaves, and fibers.
Over the course of two days, students will work with various plant fibers suitable for paper making, including cotton, hemp, and abaca as well as recycled materials. The workshop will include discussion, instructor demonstrations, and in-class guided student work.
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Collective Conversations – EPR Roundtable
Join vitrually to learn on the topic of EPR Roundtable.
Attend to learn:
- What is Extended Producer Responsability
- The status of EPR and its implications
- How business owners can prepare for the legislation
Presenters: Rachel Oster and Erin Merrill, Co-Founders of Diversion Strategies
For more information contact Shannon Wolford at shannon.wolford@piaservices.org.
Date: Thursday, December 4, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM PT
Location: Virtual Event
ConnectUp – Networking Event
Spyder Lab will host a “ConnectUp” networking lunch at their Brea facility. PIA::VMA members are invited to enjoy lunch, network with their peers and learn how Spyder Lab has prepared students to be employment-ready in the graphic communications industry. Spyder Lab is a work-based program for junior high and high school students that facilitates in-depth industry training and certification through mentorships hosted at each school’s own fully equipped graphic media production studio. Students gain hands-on experience running the studio as a business, building their technical and soft skills while also discovering whether a career in graphic communications is a right fit for them.
SpyderLab to Host “Connect Up” Event
Date: Friday, December 5, 2025
Time: 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Location: SpyderLab, 480 Atlas St., Brea, CA 92807
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