BVAC open weekend workshops
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)
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]
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]
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:
Date: TBA
Time:
Location:
Register your interest in future workshops by emailing us at [email protected]
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:
Location:
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
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]
Information at [email protected]
