Lovers and designers of all things paper and print, this one's for you. You work with and encounter paper every day, but have you ever tried making your own by hand? Learn how in this intensive five-day workshop for papermaking and bookmaking run by Object Book in Merton.
In this class
This class is intended for practitioners and students of the paper arts: book artists, designers, graphic artists, letterpress and print-makers, and crafters. The aim is to learn how to construct paper by hand that can be used for a variety of creative expressions and formats.
The class will cover both historical and contemporary paper-making processes. Both Western and Japanese styles will be covered, using sisal, cotton, and kozo fibres with plant pulps, recycled materials and textile inclusions. The five days will include practical demonstrations, group participation, individual practice opportunities and one-to-one tuition.
Students can buy tickets at a reduced fee of £245.
Now you can
make beautiful paper by hand for your next paper-based project
learn how to integrate unique materials from the natural and textile world into the papermaking process
master new and ancient techniques practised from East to West
Keep / bring
Participants are advised to bring old clothes/an apron, notebook, camera, folder and recycled textile materials (optional). All other necessary equipment will be provided, and plant material will be gathered from around the local area.
Not only will you go home with samples of the paper you've created with your own hands, you'll have learnt a lasting technique you can apply to future projects, making them bespoke and refined.