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Introduction to Papermaking with Plants

Spend a fun afternoon learning about the exciting process of making paper.

Members of Papermakers & Artists Qld will show you how to transform your garden waste and paper discards into beautiful sheets of paper, with plenty of hands-on time to practice the finer skills of 'couching' sheets of paper.

You don't need any paper-making experience but keep in mind that papermaking is quite a physical activity and you’ll need to be able to stand during the workshop.

Workshop content:
  • Overview of process of creating botanical fibre for papermaking (collection, chopping, retting, cooking, rinsing, beating, pressing, drying).
  • Demonstration of how to prepare recycled paper pulp.
  • Demonstration of technique to form sheets of paper including discussion about sizing, decorative elements, pulp painting, 3D objects, and creating sheets of paper including dipping and laminating.
  • Time for participants to form their own sheets including pressing and drying (weather dependent). All paper made can be taken home (approx. 10-15 A5 sheets per person).

Date:  TBA
Time:  1.30 - 4pm
Location:  Wellers Hill Arts Hub, Tarragindi

Register your interest in future workshops by emailing us at papermakersqueensland@yahoo.com.au

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