Try out a range of decorative techniques for paper including paste papers, dip dyed papers, rubber stamps and Japanese marbling for bookbinding use or as individual pieces. Suitable for beginners.
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On this course you will learn a range of techniques for creating attractive, personalised papers for bookbinding and other craft projects. You will be able to try out Suminigashi (Japanese marbling), making paste papers and dip-dyeing techniques to create your own beautiful papers. You will also be able to add further decorative techniques to your papers by using rubber stamps which you will learn how to make. There will be plenty of examples to inspire you and by the end of the day you will leave with a stack of papers and some ideas for how to use them.
What will we cover?
- Paper grain and paper types - Suminagashi marbling - Paste papers - Simple paper dyeing technique - Making and printing with rubber stamps - Experimenting with combinations of techniques.
What will I achieve? By the end of this course you should be able to...
- Make paste papers - Make Suminagashi papers - explore dyeing patterns - make and use rubber stamps - experiment with combinations of techniques - identify grain direction in paper and the suitability of different paper types for specific processes.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
This course is suitable for anyone with an interest in making decorative papers using the techniques described. No experience is necessary but a willingness to experiment will be an advantage.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
You will be taught through demonstration, practice and discussion as a group, and individually as required. Handouts will accompany demonstrations. This is a one day course designed to introduce a range of decorative paper techniques which you will be able to use at home when the course is finished. Information about materials and equipment will be supplied.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
All tools and materials will be supplied but if you wish to supplement this with your own papers for further experimentation then please do bring them. A pencil and notebook will be useful and an apron, as some of this course is quite messy.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
VD330 Start bookbinding VD359 Beginners' bookbinding: evening course VD439 Sewn boards and drum leaf binding for book arts VD361 One-day book arts workshop: leather dyeing VD292 Bookbinding: Learn to bind artists' books VD355 Bookbinding weekend: Notebooks and folders
Kate Rochester is an artist bookbinder based in London. After completing her BA in Art History at East London University she studied bookbinding at the London College of Printing. In 2004 she founded Hanbury Press which produces limited edition books and hand-printed papers using traditional hand-binding methods. Later she joined the bookbinding team at the Wyvern Bindery, as well as studying master classes at Studio 5 Book Arts studio in Barnes. Kate currently works on commission and runs her independent press from her studio located in East London. She regularly teaches Book Arts workshops and courses at Citylit and The London Centre Of Book Arts. In 2023, Kate became a QEST scholar after completing a year’s study in further master classes in Design Binding.
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