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               (Sat & Sun 10am - 4pm)                              £100

CASTING PAPER                                                                        21st & 22nd  AUGUST  2010
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.

INTRODUCTION TO PAPERMAKING                                          28th & 29th AUGUST  2010

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.

PLANT PAPERS                                                                         4th & 5th SEPTEMBER  2010 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.

JAPANESE BINDING                                                              18th & 19th SEPTEMBER 2010 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.

INTRODUCTION TO PAPERMAKING                                      13th & 14th NOVEMBER 2010

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.

FESTIVE PAPER AND CRAFT                                                   20th & 21st NOVEMBER 2010 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.

EVENING CLASS                                                                                                          £85

INTRODUCTION TO PAPERMAKING                                                          (Dates to be confirmed)

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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OPEN STUDIO EVENT - Saturday 2nd + Sunday 3rd October 2010, 11am - 5pm.

GIFT VOUCHERS AVAILABLE FOR INDIVIDUAL TUITION AND COURSES - IDEAL SPECIAL GIFT!

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