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

MAKING PAPER                                                                                            3rd / 4th May 08

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)

JAPANESE BINDING                                                      17th / 18th May 08       2nd / 3rd Aug 08                                                                                                                                           

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)

PLANT PAPERS                                                                                  31st May / 1st June 08                                                                                                                                              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)

EVENING CLASS                                                                                                             £85

INTRODUCTION TO PAPERMAKING (5wks)                                          28th May - 25th June 08

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.   (Wednesdays 6.30pm - 9pm)

2-DAY COURSE                                                                                                              £110

PAPER AND CRAFT                                                Dates to be arranged (suggestions welcome)                                         
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)

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