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.

INTRODUCTORY DAY WORKSHOPS               (Sun 10am - 4.30pm)                         £60

MAKING PAPER WORKSHOP                                                               22nd January 2012

This course is designed to be a taster / introductory workshop. It is suitable for absolute beginners and those wishing to access the facilities to make some handmade papers. After a brief introduction to the workshop layout and Health and Safety, the day will be very much hands-on experience trying out different fibres / pulps in a variety of mould sizes. You will have gained knowledge of the papermaking process, sheet forming experience, further creative possibilities with paper and have a selection of handmade papers at the end of this course.

EVENING CLASS                                                                                                            £85

INTRODUCTION TO PAPERMAKING                                   22nd Feb - 28th March 2012

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.   (6wks, Wednesdays 6.30pm - 8.30pm)

WEEKEND COURSES                             (Sat & Sun 10am - 4pm)                            £110

CASTING PAPER                                                                                    4th / 5th February
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.

JAPANESE BINDING                                                                        18th / 19th February

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.

PLANT PAPERS                                                                                  3rd / 4th March        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.

CREATIVE PAPERMAKING                                                                     17th / 18th March

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.

PAPER AND CRAFT                                                                                         (dates tbc)

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

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CHINESE BOOK ARTS @ Ricefield Chinese Arts and Cultural Centre

GMAC, 5th Floor, 103 Trongate, Glasgow, G1 5HD

Telephone: 0141 552 4873     Email: education@ricefield.org.uk

With Alison Newman and Chi Zhang

Follow a chronological journey through a variety of book forms, starting with an introduction to hand-papermaking. You will learn a broad range of traditional Chinese bookbinding techniques from the Scroll to Whirlwind, Butterfly and Concertina bindings, through to Stab and Four-Hole stitched patterns; as well as the art of making paper from bamboo, mulberry and other fibres. In the final workshop calligrapher Chi Zhang will introduce participants to the traditional Chinese arts of calligraphy and brush painting. Please note the first eight weeks of this course will be led by Alison Newman on Wednesday evenings; the final session will be on a Saturday morning, led by Chi Zhang. All materials included in the course fee.

(Dates to follow)

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