Forgotten Crafts – Papier maken

We'll be taking a journey through waste streams from Dokhuis and the surrounding area: old paper and scraps from a printing house, kitchen waste, and textiles. Each session will feature a different raw material, which we'll then use to create pulp. The resulting sheets of paper will be hung up to dry in Dokhuis, forming a growing exhibition.

In the first two sessions, we'll actually make paper using various techniques: scooping and casting. In the third session, we'll explore and feel what paper actually is, the key differences between handmade paper and factory-made paper, the important properties, and how you can influence and apply them.

All tools and materials will be provided for the workshop. Feel free to bring old postcards, the contents of the hole punch on your desk, small flowers, or threads to incorporate into the paper. An old piece of clothing (preferably made of organic material) is also suitable.

January 13: Making paper from (old) paper and vegetable scraps

January 20: Making paper from rags

January 27: Paper Research and Systemic Paper Creation

Please note: You must register separately for each workshop in this series.