The Art of PAPERMAKING

Join us for a two part paper-making course, where you will learn all the basics of papermaking - from cotton and rice fiber to a final cast piece of artwork for painting and varnishing.

July 22, 6pm - 9pm

July 29, 6pm - 9pm

Joan's extensive papermaking knowledge and practice makes her an invaluable teacher and guide for your papermaking journey. In this course, she will be instructing in the best fibers to use, how to source them, the process of creating a fiber/water 'slurry', using a screen to extract the fiber and process it into sheets of handmade paper.

You will have the opportunity to cast, shape and get direction on how to decorate this paper.

Joan will be joined by Susannah White, currently completing her Masters in Fine Art, who will demonstrate how to make and work with pigments from different sources in nature.

After studying at Capilano University Studio Art Program (1990, North Vancouver) and Montague LeBlanc School of Art (1988, France), Joan works with strong form and color with handmade, acid-free natural fibre paper from very small to very large colourful artworks.

Paper fiber, Frames and Screens will be supplied.

For the first class, please bring:

• 7 complete newspapers for drainage
• 14" x 14" cardboard, covered with plastic
• 14" x 14" cotton sheeting, 3 or 4 pieces (must be cotton)

For the second class, please bring:

• Unusual plants and molds for casting (you will receive direction / inspiration in the first class)