The University of Iowa

Conversation with Drew Cameron of Combat Paper

Drew Cameron is a papermaker and artist based in San Francisco. He rediscovered his interest in the craft of hand-papermaking after returning from his enlistment in the U.S. Army with a deployment in the war. Papermaking, for him, is a community-driven process and art form, which he facilitates with others through workshops as Combat Paper. This papermaking technique, and the workshops that Cameron facilitates, provide an opportunity for veterans and their communities to transform military uniforms into handmade paper, prints, books and artwork.

Make Music with Amir ElSaffar - CANCELLED

Due to the weather conditions, tonight’s “Make Music with Amir ElSaffar” event has been cancelled.


Join trumpeter, santur player, vocalist, and composer, Amir ElSaffar, for an interactive, family-friendly music workshop. ElSaffar, who regularly blends Arabic music and western jazz, will speak about Arabic musical traditions, play samples of Arabic and western music to draw comparisons between the two, and lead the group in a music-making workshop that draws from both traditions.