Conway Rags to Paper Project to Honor the Town's 250th Anniversary - April 29 and May 13, 2017
The Conway Raps to Paper Project will take place on two Saturdays. We will collect, process, and beat in our Hollander beater cotton rags collected from Conway residents to create pulp which will then be used in making handmade paper specifically for the 250th anniversary of Conway. This paper will become the base to contain writing by participants and artist members related to the history, stories and personal connection to the town of Conway, which will then be mounted in a variety of formats (ex: scrolls, mural, and folding books,) using various printing methods (stamping, stencil, calligraphy, printing) for exhibition during the three-day anniversary. We are grateful to receive a HATCH grant the Massachusetts Cultural Council and the Greater Shelburne Falls Business Association
WHERE: The Old Grammar Schoolhouse at 18 Schoolhouse Road, Conway in the Khandroling Paper Studio in the basement of the building
WHEN/TIMES: April 29 and May 13, 10:00 AM-5:00 PM
KIDS WITH PARENTS WELCOME..........BRING A BAG UNCH
IF YOU WANT TO MAKE PAER UDING YOUR RAGS--DROP OFF IN THE FOYER OF THE SCHOOLHOUSE. WE WILL BE MAKING THE PULP DURING THE WEEKEND OF APRIL 21-22 AND OTHER TIMES TBA
This event is free to all participants. To pre-register contact Jacqueline at jacqueline.gens@gmail.com
Saturday, April 29, 2017 - Introduction to Papermaking with Madeline Liebling
Saturday, May 13, 2017 - Paper to Text with Jacqueline Gens
Papermaking is an ancient tradition that is an important base for the evolution of cultures world-wide. Before the advent of modern papermaking from trees, paper was made from natural fibers or rags. As part of the upcoming Summer 2017 Town of Conway Anniversary, Tsegyalgar East will participate in the 250th Anniversary for the town of Conway in a number of events through Khnadroling Paper Cooperative, Khaita Dance and Shang Shung Institute. For a full list of these events visit, here.
Khandroling Paper Cooperative's Conway Rags to Paper Project received a HATCH Grant from the Greater Shelburne Falls Business Association and Massachusetts Cultural Council.
Renowned calligrapher and artist Tashi Mannox will present an interactive workshop where participants bring their hand and heart of awareness while creating an ensō* and selected seed syllables**. Tashi will explain the historical and contemporary sacred integrity of Tibetan calligraphy and mark-making, and how to unite heaven and earth though the creative process of spiritual practice in art - as a means of liberating the mind.
The unique nature of this weekend workshop which is co-sponsored by Shang Shung Institute and Khandroling Paper Cooperative, is to realize the perfection in the imperfection, with an attitude of non expectation and fearlessness through creativity. Anybody can attend and does not need previous artistic experience as a calligrapher.
Some paper, ink and brushes provided.
*an ensō is a disciplined-creative practice of traditional Japanese Zen ink painting, a circle that is hand-drawn in one uninhibited brushstroke to express a moment when the mind is free to let the body create.
**Seed Syllables Link
WORKSHOP FEE: $225***
Dormitory option at $30 a night in the Yellow Schoolhouse
***Some work exchanges may be possible for teacher care, set-up and clean-up, registration, Airport pick and departure for Tashi, and cooking (all filled) but sliding scale still available for low income participants.
LOCATION:
Tsegyalgar East all events in the Yellow Schoolhouse
18 Schoolhouse Road
Conway, MA 01341
SCHEDULE
Friday Night, May 5th, 2017-- Book Signing and Reception-- 5:30-7:30 PM
On the evening of Friday, May 5th, a free public reception and book signing of Tashi’s new publication 'Sacred Scripts' - A Meditative Journey through Tibetan Calligraphy - illuminating the beauty of the various and endangered Tibetan scripts, through inspiring, if not thought provoking Buddhist quotes and Buddha images. Endorsed by H.H Dalai Lama.
Saturday, May 6, 2017 --
Class 9:30 -12:30 PM (tea break)
Lunch Break 12:30 PM--1:30 PM (usually pot luck)
Class 1:30-5 PM (Tea Break)Dinner -Catered Tibetan style (donation requested) at the schoolhouse
Optional: for those interested Khandroling Paper Cooperative will give a hands on introduction to papermaking after dinner.
Sunday, May 7, 2017
Same as Saturday through 5:00 PM
Dinner TBA local restaurant
SPECIAL EVENT: Monday, May 8, 2017
In the Khandroling Paper Studio with Tashi to make calligraphy PAPER using sacred texts and substances added to traditional Asian fibers. Limited to 6 people. This is a very special event. Please apply early. By donation.
CONTACTS:
For further information about work exchanges and papermaking option contact, Jacqueline at jacqueline.gens@gmail.com or 413-522-1125...Siding scale available for low income participants
REGISTRATION:
REGISTRATION: http://www.shangshung.org/
To reserve space in the Tsegyalgar East dormitory, contact Jeremy at geko@tsegyalgar.org
To view a slide show of Tsshi's 2015 workshop at co-sponsored by Shang Shung Institute and Khandroling Paper Cooperative, visit here.
For an interview with Tashi, visit the Mirror.
Saturday, May 13, 2017 - Paper to Text with Jacqueline Gens
Papermaking is an ancient tradition that is an important base for the evolution of cultures world-wide. Before the advent of modern papermaking from trees, paper was made from natural fibers or rags. As part of the upcoming Summer 2017 Town of Conway Anniversary, Tsegyalgar East will participate in the 250th Anniversary for the town of Conway in a number of events through Khnadroling Paper Cooperative, Khaita Dance and Shang Shung Institute. For a full list of these events visit, here.
Khandroling Paper Cooperative's Conway Rags to Paper Project received a HATCH Grant from the Greater Shelburne Falls Business Association and Massachusetts Cultural Council.
Artist member Kathleen at our "Critter" making pulp from cotton rags
A Meditative Approach to Creativity with Tibetan Calligraphy Artist Tashi Mannox- May 5,6,7, 2017
THIS EVENT IS CANCELLED
Tashi Mannox and traditional Zen Enzo, 2016
Renowned calligrapher and artist Tashi Mannox will present an interactive workshop where participants bring their hand and heart of awareness while creating an ensō* and selected seed syllables**. Tashi will explain the historical and contemporary sacred integrity of Tibetan calligraphy and mark-making, and how to unite heaven and earth though the creative process of spiritual practice in art - as a means of liberating the mind.
The unique nature of this weekend workshop which is co-sponsored by Shang Shung Institute and Khandroling Paper Cooperative, is to realize the perfection in the imperfection, with an attitude of non expectation and fearlessness through creativity. Anybody can attend and does not need previous artistic experience as a calligrapher.
Some paper, ink and brushes provided.
*an ensō is a disciplined-creative practice of traditional Japanese Zen ink painting, a circle that is hand-drawn in one uninhibited brushstroke to express a moment when the mind is free to let the body create.
**Seed Syllables Link
Wrathful HUM by Tashi Mannox
Dormitory option at $30 a night in the Yellow Schoolhouse
***Some work exchanges may be possible for teacher care, set-up and clean-up, registration, Airport pick and departure for Tashi, and cooking (all filled) but sliding scale still available for low income participants.
LOCATION:
Tsegyalgar East all events in the Yellow Schoolhouse
18 Schoolhouse Road
Conway, MA 01341
Friday Night, May 5th, 2017-- Book Signing and Reception-- 5:30-7:30 PM
On the evening of Friday, May 5th, a free public reception and book signing of Tashi’s new publication 'Sacred Scripts' - A Meditative Journey through Tibetan Calligraphy - illuminating the beauty of the various and endangered Tibetan scripts, through inspiring, if not thought provoking Buddhist quotes and Buddha images. Endorsed by H.H Dalai Lama.
Saturday, May 6, 2017 --
Class 9:30 -12:30 PM (tea break)
Lunch Break 12:30 PM--1:30 PM (usually pot luck)
Class 1:30-5 PM (Tea Break)Dinner -Catered Tibetan style (donation requested) at the schoolhouse
Optional: for those interested Khandroling Paper Cooperative will give a hands on introduction to papermaking after dinner.
Sunday, May 7, 2017
Same as Saturday through 5:00 PM
Dinner TBA local restaurant
SPECIAL EVENT: Monday, May 8, 2017
In the Khandroling Paper Studio with Tashi to make calligraphy PAPER using sacred texts and substances added to traditional Asian fibers. Limited to 6 people. This is a very special event. Please apply early. By donation.
CONTACTS:
For further information about work exchanges and papermaking option contact, Jacqueline at jacqueline.gens@gmail.com or 413-522-1125...Siding scale available for low income participants
REGISTRATION:
REGISTRATION: http://www.shangshung.org/
To reserve space in the Tsegyalgar East dormitory, contact Jeremy at geko@tsegyalgar.org
To view a slide show of Tsshi's 2015 workshop at co-sponsored by Shang Shung Institute and Khandroling Paper Cooperative, visit here.
For an interview with Tashi, visit the Mirror.
Other Related Events
The next Origami Mindfulness Club meets on
Thursday, MAY 11, 2017 FROM 5:30 PM-6:30 PM
Thursday, MAY 11, 2017 FROM 5:30 PM-6:30 PM
in the Schoolhouse Library at 18 Schoolhouse Road, Conway MA
All are welcome--Free
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Check out the glass case in the foyer of the Marshall Field Memorial Library in Conway, MA where you can see an exhibit of our handmade origami Lotus blossoms
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Check out the glass case in the foyer of the Marshall Field Memorial Library in Conway, MA where you can see an exhibit of our handmade origami Lotus blossoms
