“I think conferences are one of the most bonding, significant, inspiring, and motivating things we do.”
— Timothy Barrett, Honorary Member, educator, and scholar
NAHP Conferences
Each year, North American Hand Papermakers hosts a conference focused on different topics and themes relating to hand papermaking. Papermakers, researchers, artists, collectors, and aficionados come from all over North America (and the world!) to present and learn. Join us to learn more about scholarly research, experimental papermaking techniques, and new thinking with regards to the contextual importance of papermaking in art practices today. Presentations, panel discussions, and demonstrations focus on papermaking practice, history, scholarship, and teaching.
NAHP conferences focus on sharing research in the study and practice of hand papermaking while fostering community and networking among papermakers. Each year the Anita Lyn Forgach Keynote Lecture and, beginning in 2020, the Elaine Koretsky Memorial Presentation highlight contemporary innovators in the field of papermaking and papermaking related scholarship.
Scholarships are available for both students and non-students, which cover conference registration and the banquet when the conference is in-person. The scholarship fund is supported by an annual silent auction held at the banquet.
The archive of recent conference programs and photographs in our online galleries show the great range of participants and topics.
For questions, contact the Co-Vice Presidents of Annual Meeting, Michael Baja Anderson and e Ainsley, at conference@nahandpapermakers.org.
Rooted in Fiber: Celebrating 40 Years of Hand Papermaking Magazine
North American Hand Papermakers invites you to Rooted in Fiber, our annual conference featuring demos, workshops, lectures, and discussions led by Papermaking artists, scholars and practitioners. Rooted in Fiber focuses on relationships with the fibers that connect us. At this conference we will examine the literal and figurative connective strands that make us Papermakers, as well as the vitality that stems from interconnection. We dig into the radical roots of hand papermaking beyond a medium for making – in celebrating 40 Years of Hand Papermaking Magazine we come together planting seeds for paper, people, and beyond. Join us this September 24-27, in Baltimore, Maryland, for a conference highlighting the tactility, community, and strength of Hand Papermaking in 2026.
To book a hotel with the official NAHP block at the Kimpton Hotel Monaco in Baltimore, use this link for a discounted offer: NAHP 2026 Conference - Hotel Booking Link. Guests may begin booking rooms at any time. If you prefer to call, the number is 1-800-KIMPTON. You will only need to ask for the group by name, “North American Hand Papermakers 2026 Conference,” or provide the block code, "HPG". Guests have until August 23, 2026, to make their reservations at the group rate. After this date, prevailing rates will apply.
If you are interested in giving a presentation, demonstration, or workshop at Rooted in Fiber, fill out the proposal form here: https://forms.gle/bYbjckcQJzyudC8r6
If you need financial assistance in attending the conference, fill out the scholarship application here: https://forms.gle/AUenkK9dtAVS55qJA
We are excited to see you there,
North American Hand Papermakers
“Everyone we met was welcoming and we felt invigorated by connecting to a variety of people in the field. We've been able to attend every conference since 2014. Every year it is a kind of pilgrimage that we look forward to.”
— Jenn Woodward, Proprietor of Pulp and Deckle and former Board member
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