Kutubna Cultural Center
Friday 13/10 - Workshop: Sustainable Paper Making
Friday 13/10 - Workshop: Sustainable Paper Making
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Workshop: Sustainable Paper Making
Mike Metzger
Date: Friday, October 13, 2023
Time: 11 am to 1:30 pm
Age group: 13 years old and above
Venue: Kutubna Cultural Center
Madina Avenues, Nad Al Hamar, Dubai
Registration Fee: 140 AED
Papermaking is an older craft than most people might imagine. Ancient hunter-gatherer tribes in Polynesia made paper from tree bark that was used for clothing, bedding and sun protection. This workshop will demonstrate some of the fascinating natural materials you can use to make paper, including Dubai-grown fig trees. All participants take home two sheets of hand-crafted paper. No prior experience is required.
Mike Metzger is a sustainability and heritage skills instructor. He was born and raised in the United States. He began his teaching career in traditional heritage and sustainability skills at the age of 18. He has worked with the Sharjah Art Foundation, the Department of Tourism & Culture, and the Abu Dhabi Environmental Agency. Aside from his deep love for Emirati traditional heritage, he enjoys traveling in the desert, cooking, and spending time with animals.