FOLLOW-ON COURSE on HAND PAPERMAKING
TECHNIQUES and CONTEMPORARY PAPER ART
21st July (Sunday) 10.30am - 5.30pm
at the new Community
Hall in the centre of INISTIOGE village, Co. Kilkenny
This is an advanced level course suitable for
participants with some previous experience in hand papermaking processes
(traditional or contemporary); it is also designed to suit those of you
who have participated at any of my papermaking/paper art courses previously.
The workshop is tailored to the interests and needs of
those attending, offering a creative space, time and professional advice for
working on individual ideas.
Processes and areas
covered (priorities will be given upon request):
- Three dimensional and sculptural works; moulded, shaped,
textured paper projects
- Handmade papers for artworks and crafts: intaglio
printmaking, calligraphy, painting/drawing/writing/bookmaking etc.
- Ideas and planning for installation projects and large
scale works
- Preparation for various projects using pure plant material:
preparation of plant pulps without the use of chemicals; combination of
pulps and silk fibre papers;
- Paper sizing, strengthening, dyeing,
painting;
- Batik on handmade plant and silk papers;
- Hand Papermaking in primary school education and
community art projects
Participants are invited and encouraged to bring their own
works/ideas/plans/sketches/questions etc with them - we would love to see
what are you working on and what are you interested in!
The course is designed for a small group so places are
limited.
This programme is only available once or twice in a year so
please call to book your place as soon as possible!!
Workshop Fee: € 75 for the full day, INCLUDING ALL
MATERIALS, coffee/tea/refreshments.
Bookings are confirmed with € 30 deposit paid in advance.
CONTACT:
Tunde Toth, Killeen, Inistioge, Co. Kilkenny
087-2543362
