In August of 2000, European Papers was founded as a labour of love. Love of all things paper; antique documents, handmade, crafted and embellished, and hand bound books... A passion for contemporary craft, traditional printing techniques, art history, world culture, and teaching.

Our studio is located in a charming, historic carriage house in the Discovery District of downtown Columbus, near the main library and Topiary Park. This new location (we moved in January 2004) allowed us to found the Columbus Center for Paper and Book Arts, devoted to education and community outreach. The Center includes a first floor gallery (with quarterly shows), workshop space for up to 30 participants and European Papers Studio Shop. Workshops are offered in the paper arts, bookbinding, collage, calligraphy, polymer clay and altered books.

We are happy to have you visit us! Typically we are at the studio Tuesdays and Fridays from 11-5, as well as during "Open Studio Evenings", workshops and special events. Later in 2004, we hope to begin offering Saturday hours... If traveling, please call us to confirm (614-316-3948) as out-of-town conventions and teaching can vary this schedule. If you would like to visit at other times, we will try to accommodate you by appointment.

Founded with an uncompromising commitment to quality products, "the fine and unusual", European Papers seeks out beautiful items from Europe and throughout the world. The joy for us is in the hunt and discovery. The satisfaction, in providing inspiration to other artists, opening their eyes to new techniques and principles of design.

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Directions to the Studio:

The CCPBA and European Papers is located in downtown Columbus in the Discovery District, near the main library and Topiary Park. Housed in a historic carriage house, our address is 539 East Town Street (just across the street from Kappa Kappa Gamma national headquarters) but we are located in the rear (directly behind the Art Exchange) and best to access from Walnut Street (1 short block South). Off street parking is available just outside our garden door.

From the North:  follow I-71 and take the Main Street exit, go straight on Rich Street 1 block, turn right onto Washington Ave. and go one block to Walnut Street, turn right, the carriage house is just ahead on the left.  An alternative is to exit at Spring St., and go straight 2 blocks turning left onto Washington Ave. and go 6 blocks to Walnut Street, turn left.

From the South:  follow I-71 to I-70 East and take the 4th Street exit, follow 4th Street turning right on Town St., go straight 6 blocks to Washington Ave. and turn right, go one short block to Walnut Street and turn left, the carriage house is just ahead on the left.

From the West:  follow I-70 East and take the 4th Street exit, follow 4th Street turning right on Town St., go straight 6 blocks to Washington Ave. and turn right, go one short block to Walnut Street and turn left, the carriage house is just ahead on the left.

From the East:  follow I-70 west to I-71 north and take the Broad St. exit, turning right onto Broad St., go 1 block turning right onto Parsons Ave., go straight 4 blocks turning right onto Town St./Bryden Rd., go straight 3 blocks then turn left at Washington Ave., go one short block to Walnut Street and turn left, the carriage house is just ahead on the left.