Class
Papermaking with Papyrus
July 25, 12:30 PM–2:00 PM
University of California Botanical Garden at Berkeley, 200 Centennial Drive, Berkeley, California 94720
$8–10
Learn about the history, materials and techniques used to produce ancient papyrus, the oldest paper medium in the world, using plants from the Botanical Garden's collection.
More info: botanicalgarden.berkeley.edu
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