Classes & Courses

Pulp aims to explore and develop all aspects of hand papermaking and book arts, therefore, a variety of evening classes, weekend courses and summer workshops relating to these subjects will be offered throughout the year and are taught by experienced, professional tutors with much to offer participants.

Some examples of courses include Artists’ Bookmaking, Japanese Papermaking, Plant Papers, Pulp Painting and Casting Paper, as well as the opportunity to participate in more advanced levels of Hand Papermaking Courses several times a year. Requests for specific courses and tailored workshops are most welcome, so feel free to contact the workshop with any suggestions or reserve a place on one of the activities listed below.

WEEKEND COURSES                                                                                                        £110

PAPER AND CRAFT                              11th + 12th July 09              12th + 13th September 09                                   

The first day of this course introduces hand papermaking and focuses on forming strong yet decorative sheets in various sizes for use during the second workshop. Participants will then explore craft applications suited to the paper, such as simple handmade books, making stationery and decorative lanterns. (Sundays 10.00am – 4.30pm)

JAPANESE BINDING                     30th + 31st May 09           18th + 19th July 09                                                                                                                                          

Using traditional techniques, sewing patterns and fine papers, participants will make a collection of four hand-stitched books, as well as an attractive folio style box in which to keep them.

(Sat + Sun 10am – 4.30pm)

CASTING PAPER                                             9th + 10th May 09               1st + 2nd August 09

An introduction to making simple molds to create high and low relief paper casts. Learn to make plaster molds, using sculptural techniques and materials to create works that include carving, modeling and found objects. The course includes creating your work of art and the technique and methods to create the final work in pressed cotton fiber pulp.

PLANT PAPERS                                                 11th + 12th April 09        15th + 16th August 09                                                                                                                                             Explore the unique qualities of both native and exotic plant fibres, while gaining a better understanding of the processes involved in creating a variety of strong, beautiful plant papers.

(Sat + Sun 10am – 4.30pm)

MAKING PAPER                                                25th + 26th April 09         29th +30th August 09

An introduction to the techniques involved in papermaking and the creative applications they provide. This course allows participants to experiment with plant papers, inclusions, layering with colours and embossing. (Sat + Sun 10am – 4.30pm)

EVENING CLASS                                                                                                             £85

INTRODUCTION TO PAPERMAKING        1st April - 29th April 09        29th July - 26th August 09

An exploration of the many techniques involved in the medium and the creative applications they provide. The main areas to be covered are plant papers and fibre processing, inclusions, layering and stencilling with colours, embossing and watermarking. Freedom to explore the taught elements brings individual development to this course.   (5wks, Wednesdays 6.30pm - 9pm)

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