Nan is co-creator and a founding member of the Bone Folders’ Guild. She is a papermaker, book artist, educator and creative writer. She has taught workshops in papermaking, book binding, paper marbling, gel plate printing and other book arts. The paper she makes is used in her book art. She makes paper from cotton rag and plant fiber. All of her books contain her own poetry or short stories.

Nan has guided the Bone Folders’ Guild finding exhibit spaces and has organized projects to honor milestones of the group. She is the historian of the Bone Folders’ Guild and has kept records of projects, exhibits, and the 2”x2” exchanges.

Nan’s website: www.nanceemarie.com