Handmade Papermaking Workshop

Transform paper and plant waste into beautiful sheets of handmade paper.



4 hours Class size 1 to 10 guests

$145 - $165 (Afterpay available)
(Earlybird price of $145 applies if you book into a public session 30+ days ahead, otherwise $165 per guest when you book for 1 guest, $145/guest for 2+ guests. $150 per class surcharge applies for private classes)


Curious about the magical process of making paper?
This workshop will give you hands-on experience in transforming paper and card waste into beautiful sheets of paper, with plenty of hands-on time to practise the finer skills of ‘couching’ sheets of paper.
You’ll learn:
  • All about the papermaking process – history, technical terminology, equipment and materials used.
  • How to make paper pulp from used paper products including discussion on the best sources of paper to use.
  • The technique to form sheets as well as sizing, decorative elements, pulp painting, and creating sheets of paper including dipping and laminating.
You’ll have time to practise forming your own sheets including pressing and drying. All paper made can be taken home.
We’ll supply: Paper pulp made from archival framing mats. Inclusions such as flower petals, threads, and botanical pulp. Use of all equipment including blenders, vats, moulds & deckles, and hydraulic press.
You don’t need any papermaking experience but keep in mind that papermaking is quite a physical activity and you’ll be on your feet a lot during the workshop.

Please note: Public dates for this class require at least 3 guests to run. In the unlikely event that we don't reach this number, we'll cancel the class; in this case we'll inform you and allow you to get a refund or reschedule, so please watch your email/SMS one day prior to the class.

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Knowledge required
Suitable for all levels of art experience.
 
What to bring
  • Nametag. Apron or wear old clothes. Sneakers are recommended as you’ll be on your feet and your shoes might get wet.
  • An old cotton bedsheet cut into rectangles 28cm x 46cm (for your felts). You’ll need 15-20 pieces.
  • A piece of thick cardboard covered with a plastic bag to carry home your lovely (but damp) paper. It needs to be slightly bigger than your felts.
  • Your lunch and drinks.
Suitable for

This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a date idea or hens party.

This experience would also be a unique gift for her, gift for mum or gift for couples.

Location

Hive Studios, Unit 13/10 Depot Street, Banyo QLD

Art from the Urban Wilderness is located at Hive Studios in the suburb of Banyo, 15 km from the centre of Brisbane City. By Car – via the Gateway Motorway, take Exit 112 at the Nudgee Service Centre. By Train – walk from Northgate Station (2 kilometres) or Banyo Station (1.2 kilometres) or catch an uber or taxi from the station (1-2 minutes drive).

Handmade Papermaking Workshop location
More about this class

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Your teacher

Sandra Pearce

Sandra Pearce


Sandra Pearce is a Brisbane/Meanjin based artist working with artist books, printed images and paper installations. Her art practice responds to ideas relating to nature-human conflicts, the impacts of urbanisation and the human manipulation of landscape.

Sandra has exhibited widely in both regional and private art galleries and has participated in several artist-in-residence programs including Curtin Springs (NT) and Cataract Gorge (TAS).




Your host

Art from the Urban Wilderness
Art from the Urban Wilderness

5.0 (42)
female Women-owned

Art from the Urban Wilderness is a large community art studio located at Hive Studios in Banyo, northside Brisbane/Meanjin.
The studio was founded by artist Sandra Pearce in 2021, and specialises in printmaking, papermaking, drawing, sketching and artist books. We offer workshops, courses, social art days, and artist talk events.
Our mission is to build an inclusive art community that nurtures creative authenticity, confidence and resilience. We also believe in the power of art to break the cycle of disaffection towards nature, to enrich lives and inspire care for the environment.
Our studio is also available for hire for creative events, meetings, gatherings, and art workshops.

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