What is chicago pulp?

CHICAGO PULP is a Hand Papermaking Studio dedicated to offering people: Pulp, Paper, and Programs.

Proudly serving the creative community of Chicago and beyond.

Learn about our Offerings

  • Fiber is maserated, Beat to a Pulp using a Reina brand Hollander beater. Water is partially strained from the Fiber, so that the Fiber can be condensed into a plastic 5-gallon bucket.

  • We offer Handmade Paper Sheets ranging from Cotton, Abaca, Kozo, Flax, Sisal and more. Fiber and Dimensions vary by season.

  • Our Handmade Papermaking classes, workshops, and studio sessions offer: material, education, space, time and tools. Our offerings encourage you to practice, collaborate and actualize your ideas.

Our Story

In 2023, Dave King met Aidan Anne Frierson in a Handmade Papermaking class taught by Andrea Peterson at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. At that time, Aidan was working as a teaching assistant for the course. After the class ended, Dave needed Pulp for Papermaking. He asked Andrea if she could process pulp for him, and she referred him to Aidan for assistance. This marked the beginning of Aidan and Dave’s pulp processing partnership.

For months Aidan and Dave worked to maintain a supply of Pulp, leading Dave to suggest that they process Pulp for people outside of the institution. Aidan questioned: “how are we going to do this, we don't own a beater?” Dave replied: “we’re buying a beater!”

Transit & Parking

We are accessible via the CTA Train and Bus lines.

From the Sox-35th-Street Red Line station, take the #35 CTA Bus heading Westbound towards Cicero & 24th, exit at the 35th & Morgan stop, walk south-southwest toward 37th Street for about 8 minutes/.4 miles.

From the 35th/Archer Orange Line station, take the #35 CTA Bus heading Eastbound towards Cottage Grove, exit at 35th & Racine stop walk south-southeast toward 37th Street for about 8 minutes/.4 miles.

Free street parking is available most everywhere between Morgan, Racine and 37th street.

when you arrive

You should see a sign that reads: “Norwich” on the building face (right).

building Entry

Using the intercom system (left) of the front door, please click the button "Chicago Pulp". We will buzz you in!

There is a small step up to inside. From there, head straight back past the staircase. To your left you will see stairs leading to the basement. To your right you will see an elevator. We are on the basement level “B” and the Orange door in the basement on the west end of the building.