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​BVAC open weekend workshops 

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Two upcoming workshops coming up as part of BVAC open weekend 2025:
  • Saturday 26 July - Introduction to Recycled Papermaking
  • Sunday 27 July - Messy Play inspired & using nature
    (SEE BELOW for workshop details)
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​WORKSHOPS RUN ON DEMAND

Introduction to Papermaking with Recycled Paper
In these sessions you'll have a fun hands-on experience making paper.
We'll cover:
- how to prepare your source papers
- explanations of the papermaking equipment involved in the process
- charging your vat
- pulling sheets of paper from the vat
- some extra creative techniques to add a bit of bling to your paper.

​Register your interest in future workshops by emailing us at [email protected]

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Introduction to Papermaking with Plants

Have some fun 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
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Register your interest in future workshops by emailing us at [email protected]


Past Workshops

Papermaking workshop with Zela Bissett using recycled and plant based fibres, BVAC location, April 2024

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Cyanotypes & toning with Sue Gordon,  BVAC location, March 2024

Members learned about the Cyanotype photographic process from member Sue Gordon, then had a hands-on workshop applying chemicals, creating compositions, exposing them to UV and developing them. Sue also took members through toning techniques using tea/coffee, bleach, vinegar and other treatments to change the traditional blue/white cyanotypes into other colour ranges. An interesting time was had by all - thanks Sue.

Encaustic Workshop at BVAC November 2023

WHAT THE DECKLE: A  member's home, handmade custom-ordered Paper Making Mould & Deckle business.
Information at [email protected]
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