The list of workshops made available throughout the summer is extensive. Workshop participants learn processes of embedding, embossing, pulp painting, watermarking, stenciling, lace paper techniques, and sil screen adaptations to produce an elegant sheet of artwork. Students enjoy the experience of being in the park, while learning about an important chapter in American history. A unique feature of the site is that it combines history, science, art and architecture through telling the story of how papermaking started in America. Teachers have used this experience, and the handmade paper, to pursue extracurricular units in history, writing, and art.
Picnic tables are avilable, weather permitting for groups who wish to bring their lunch.
The papermaking demonstrations and workshops are taught by professional instructors. Special Tours for Historical, University, and Senior Groups RittenhouseTown welcomes the opportunity to share the unique history of this site with adult groups, whose interests reflect the diversity of events which occurred here. A professional staff of guides and lectures is available to address special topics of interest as well as providing a general overview and introduction and introduction to this remarkable village. Tour includes The Visitor Center, The William Rittenhouse Homestead, the 1707 Rittenhouse home, and a papermaking demonstration or hands-on papermaking experience. Turn right off Lincoln Drive onto Wissahickon Avenue.