In this 3-hour hands-on workshop, you will create a sculptural "memory vessel" using recycled egg cartons transformed into handmade paper pulp. These materials-once used to carry fragments of everyday life-are broken down and rebuilt into a new form. In the process, they lose their original structure but retain traces of collective experience. You will shape this material into a container and embed your own memories within it-creating an object an object that exists between personal story and shared origin.
All core materials are provided, including:
- Recycled egg carton pulp
- Natural dyes (coffee, tea, plant-based pigments, ink)
Participants are encouraged to bring small personal items, such as:
- Printed photos (copies recommended)
- Letters or handwritten notes
- Tickets, envelopes, maps
- Fabric or plant fragments
This workshop is one of the sessions in Paper Pulse: Regeneration. It is supported by the City of Kingston Arts Fund.
Beginner Friendly | Ages 16+ | $65.87
About
Emily Wu is a Kingston-based artist working in painting and paper pulp sculpture. Her practice is grounded in sustainable materials and explores themes of nature and life through tactile, meditative forms. Her work carries a quiet, restorative presence.