Papermakers and Artists Qld 'PAQ' (formerly known as Papermakers Qld) connects artists who share a passion for paper as an art medium, with an emphasis on the exchange of skills and encouraging experimentation. PAQ represents and furthers the interests of hand papermakers and paper artists in Queensland and Northern NSW, but also has members from around Australia.
Its not all about papermaking! Membership is open to anyone with an interest in working with paper in any form. We celebrate the artistry of paper including paper sculpture, artist books, paper clay, surface design, pulp painting, marbling, calligraphy, printmaking and, of course, papermaking using recycled paper and plant fibres, . PAQ's Brisbane base is at the BVAC (Wellers Hill Arts Hub) at Tarragindi. Meetings are held on the 3rd Sunday of the month [see calendar], either at the BVAC or on occasions at various off-site locations. PAQ is an active member of the Brisbane Visual Arts Community (BVAC). Our 2024 CommitteePresident: Fiona Garrett-Benson
Vice-Presidents: Joolie Gibbs and Joanna Faber Treasurer: Marjorie Beattie Secretary: Ann Huthwaite Minutes Secretary: Ngaire Macleod The following members will fill the other coordinator positions: Membership: Maxine V Cole Website: Peter Whitehouse Facebook: Lyn Rushby Newsletter: Joanna Faber (with Michelle Vandermeer filling in as needed) Meeting Activities: Fiona Garrett-Benson Exhibitions: Different coordinator for each event Gympie Regional Art Gallery : Joolie Gibbs Richard Randall Studio Space: Wendy Sonnenburg Pop-Up Shop: Lyn Rushby Meeting Hosts: Glenda Hennig and Ann Huthwaite BVAC Representative: Joanna Faber with assistance from other members as required Librarian: Chris Bryant
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 boiling up plant fibre in an electric cooker  cooked banana fibre being rinsed 
Hollander Beater in action
One of PAQ's large scale exhibitions at a regional gallery
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We acknowledge the many Traditional Custodians of the Country throughout Australia and pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.
