Coffee Talk with Kelsey Pike

Kelsey Pike is a production papermaker based in Kansas City, Missouri. She learned papermaking and started her brand Sustainable Paper + Craft in 2009 and since then has sold over 150,000 sheets of paper. She specializes in papers specifically designed for artists and makers, made from recycled fabric and other sustainable fibers. Good craft is always the priority to Kelsey, so she’s continuously studying, practicing, and learning to make the best paper possible. She hopes to pass on the love of this traditional craft through teaching and writing, including her book "Modern Papermaking: Techniques in Handmade Paper"

She is also the Founder and Director of Cherry Pit Collective, a communal studio space for artists, makers, and creatives, where the work and vision of women, non-binary and gender non-conforming people are emphasized and celebrated. Since 2016, Cherry Pit Collective has hosted classes and workshops, planned neighborhood events and been home to over 150 member artists.

Host or Publisher Kansas City Artists Coalition