CAPE FEAR BOTANICAL GARDEN:
ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE 2017
Meet the Artist and see the process:
Local artist, Trish Brownlee, returns this summer and will be working in the garden creating paper from our plants and recycled materials. Visit with Trish on various mornings to learn about the art of papermaking and participate in the process. Take her workshops to leave with your own handmade paper creations.
Residency Dates:  August 7-9th, August 15th & 16th, 8am-Noon
Thursday evening, August 17th, 4pm-9pm
Various Evenings & Saturdays: September - October 2017
Homegrown Arts Festival: Saturday, October 7, 2017

Video:
​On site at Cape Fear Botanical Garden and explaining the Papermaking Process
Video: A chat with local Fayetteville Blogger,
​The Mrs. Tee at the Homegrown Arts Festival
(Starts at 18:52) - Go to Full Video
Images from the Final Exhibit: 
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Cape Fear Botanical Garden
536 N. Eastern Blvd.
Fayetteville, NC 28301
Tel (910) 486-0221 
http://www.capefearbg.org/

 2017 WORKSHOPS

Papermaking for Kids!
Wednesday, August 16, 2016 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
In this workshop, children will learn the history of papermaking and create their own handmade paper from plants and rags. They will also experiment with paper painting and be able to keep their creations. 
FEE $10 Garden Member, $15 Non-Member.
This workshop is intended for children ages 8 and up. Limited to 15 participants. 
Pre-registration is required through CFBG.


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Papermaking Adult Workshop
Saturday August 19, 2016 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Join artist Trish Brownlee for “Breaking Rag” – a public workshop for adults, 16 and older, specializing in creating paper and artwork from worn military uniforms. All are welcome to attend this workshop, which is designed to break through assumptions and stereotypes and find real connection, bridging the gap between the military and veteran communities. Participants will also experiment with plant-based papermaking, paper painting and more and be able to keep their creations, once dry.
FEE $10 Garden Member, $15 Non-Member.
Pre-registration is required through CFBG.