Papermaking Class: Exploration with Pulp Painting

Dive into the colourful world of pulp painting in our papermaking class! In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn to transform ordinary pulp into vibrant canvases of expression.   

Learning Takeaways: 

• Pulp Painting: Explore the materials and tools used in pulp painting 
• Colour Theory: Learn how to mix dyes to produce your desired coloured paper pulp 
• Shaping and Composition: Manipulate the pulp with various tools to compose unique paper pulp paintings 

Step 1: Understanding Papermaking Fundamentals 

• Gain insight into the history and basics of papermaking, including the composition of pulp and the mechanics of sheet formation 

 Step 2: Exploration of Pulp Painting 

• Learn to use pulp as a medium of painting, exploring techniques such as blending, layering and creating texture  
• Experiment with different pulp consistencies, pigments, and application methods to achieve desired results 

Step 3: Applying Stencil Technique 

• Discover the versatility of stencils in papermaking and practise the art of precision 
• Learn to make and cut your own stencils 

Step 4: Drying and Finishing Touches 

• Understand the functions of a vacuum table in papermaking 
• Learn to operate the vacuum table and dry your paper creations 

No prior experience is necessary! Recommended for ages 12 and above.