Class Overview:
Learn the skills of papermaking using recycled materials and how to add elements such as dried flowers and herbs to give your paper that extra appeal.
Papermaking is a beautiful art form. This class will lead you, firstly through the basics of making paper, through to using mixed media to create different effects.
The focus of this course is to have you confidently making paper and for you to have an impressive cover for your art sketchbook or journal.
Students will learn how to:
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<li>Select materials suitable for mixed media papermaking</li>
<li>Blend scrap paper with water to make a pulp</li>
<li>Use a mould and deckle to create wet sheets of paper</li>
<li>Alter the colours and textures </li>
<li>How to add organic materials, such as tea leaves, to handmade paper</li>
<li>Embellish an art sketchbook cover with handmade paper and mixed media</li>
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Welcome to the class!
Do you love using mixed media in your art? Are you looking for new ways to combine recycled materials and create texture in your art? Do your sketchbooks and journals need to look more enticing? Then papermaking is for you! Join me in this fun class to learn how to make handcrafted paper and how to create an eye-catching journal cover.
Learn a technique where you become free to throw in any dried ingredient in to the paper pulp concoction: herbs, tea leaves, coffee, watercolours - you name it!
Kick-start your papermaking with this class and have lots of fun experimenting.
Why you should take this class:
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<li>Two printable papermaking guides to download are included </li>
<li>Papermaking is an inexpensive way to make beautiful art</li>
<li>You get to create art made from recycled materials</li>
<li>Your mixed media paper can be framed for your wall</li>
<li>Your sketchbook/journal covers will look amazing</li>
<li>Papermaking will develop your mixed media art skills</li>
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Papermaking is a fun activity that can be enjoyed by all ages so roll up your sleeves and start creating!
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Your teacher:
Vivienne Edgar is a mixed media artist from Scotland and her art is often based upon the colours, textures and pattern found in nature. Vivienne is keen for you to experiment with mixed media papermaking. She finds  adding a touch of nature (especially herbs!) to hand crafted paper can make it all the more special.
You can find Vivienne’s art on <a href="http://Www.vivienneedgar.weebly.com" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">her</a><a href="http://Www.vivienneedgar.weebly.com" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank"> website</a> and she is the founder of the art blog <a href="http://Www.mixedmediasketchbook.com" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Mixed Media Sketchbook</a>.

Intro

Class Project

Gathering Your Supplies

Soak Recycled Paper

Blending Scrap Paper with Mixed Media

Using a Mould and Deckle

Dry, Shape and Embellish Your Paper

Seal and Protect Your Paper

Final Thoughts and Ideas

MIXED MEDIA PAPERMAKING IDEAS (printable).pdf

Papermaking Routemap.pdf

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