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Paper Making with the NLR Mobile MakerSpace

Garden Fest 2026
2026-04-04 11:00:00 2026-04-04 12:00:00 America/Chicago Paper Making with the NLR Mobile MakerSpace Explore the science, history, and craft of paper making by hand with the Mobile Makerspace! Up-cycle scraps into functional and ornamental paper embedded with dried flowers. William F. Laman Public Library - Children's Area

Saturday, April 04
11:00am - 12:00pm

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Explore the science, history, and craft of paper making by hand with the Mobile Makerspace! Up-cycle scraps into functional and ornamental paper embedded with dried flowers.

In this messy activity, participants will

  • learn about the environmental impact of industrial paper-making and the history of paper that dates back 2000 years to China
  • explore the process and tools used to recycle paper by hand
  • learn how to make simple paper-making tools at home
  • craft their own paper from the library's scraps
  • learn how to embed decorative elements like dried flowers, seeds, or metallic flakes.

Did you know that the Mobile Makerspace programs can be booked by any Arkansas organization?

  • Visits are free within North Little Rock and scholarships are now available for organizations outside North Little Rock
  • To book hands-on STEAM education activities from our Mobile MakerSpace team, CLICK HERE and fill out our request form.   

AGE GROUP: | General | Ages 4-9: Children | Ages 19+: Adults | Ages 13-18: Teens | Ages 10-12: Tweens |

EVENT TYPE: | STEAM/STEM | Special Event | Arts & Crafts |

TAGS: | GardenFest | #STEM | #STEAM | #PaperMaking | #MobileMakerspace | #MMS | #GardenFest2026 | #GardenFest |

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