Wednesday, June 25, 2014

PAPERMAKING DAY - 6 JULY - reminder of upcoming programme

Dear Everyone,

This post is a reminder of our upcoming workshops on the 6th of July in Inistioge, Co. Kilkenny, Ireland

as the Summer is promising to be very busy with exhibitions (invitations and info to follow) the PAPERMAKING DAY on the 6th of July is the only FULL DAY WORKSHOP scheduled for this season.

The workshop programme will resume in late September/early October 2014.



6th JULY (Sunday): PAPERMAKING DAY

10am - 1pm: HAND PAPERMAKING – beginners and/or some experience
Introducing traditional and contemporary techniques of making beautiful textured and decorated handmade papers from pure plant fibres and recycled materials. The course covers all necessary basics  to be able to continue papermaking at home. 
Participants will make unique, plain or decorated, textured handmade papers (5/7 pieces).


2.30 – 5.30pm: SILK FIBRE PAPERMAKING – beginners and/or some experience
This workshop introduces contemporary techniques used in silk papermaking using a variety of raw silk fibres combined with plant fibres and dyes; creating unique, colourful, striking silk papers ideal for many projects: collage works, decorations, textile art processes and sculptural/installation projects.

Fee: € 35 per workshop OR € 65 for the full day – INCLUDING all materials

CONTACT: tundetune@gmail.com

Thursday, June 19, 2014

PAPER ART COURSE this Sunday - Inistioge, Co. Kilkenny, Ireland

WORKSHOP DETAILS:

ADVANCED LEVEL PAPER ART and HAND PAPER MAKING Course - for participants with previous experience in papermaking processes

The workshop space will be set up with `work - stations` for the following techniques and processes:
  • HAND PAPER MAKING - 2 different pulps prepared: recycled materials with LOKTA linters; recycled mixed with LAVENDER pulp
  • HAND PAPER MAKING with a focus on three dimensional, sculptural work and textured surfaces
  • SILK FIBRE PAPER MAKING - with a focus on three dimensional, sculptural and installation work - including using CMC Paste
  • Fibres and various inclusions 
  • WAX and BATIK processes on various papers
  • Fibre reactive dyes

CONTACT: tundetune@gmail.com

Monday, June 16, 2014

UPCOMING WORKSHOP DATES confirmed!!

The following two workshop days are coming up:

22nd JUNE: Advanced Level PAPER ART / PAPERMAKING Course6th JULY: PAPERMAKING DAY - Hand Papermaking, Silk Fibre Papermaking

For details please see previous post on this blog.
CONTACT: tundetune@gmail.com

These workshops have limited places available at the moment - the Summer programme is looking very busy with exhibitions coming up during the Kilkenny and Thomastown Arts Festivals in August so there will be no other full day workshops scheduled for the Summer months.

The workshop programme will continue in October 2014.

Thursday, June 5, 2014

UPCOMING WORKSHOPS + CALL for INTEREST in ADVANCED LEVEL PAPER ART COURSE

15th JUNE (Sunday): BATIK Techniques - for beginners and participants with some previous experience
 This is a full day course n BATIK: introducing a traditional, ancient technique of dyeing and decorating fabrics
using hot wax as a resist and fabric dyes. Covering various techniques and some contemporary processes this workshop offers an overview and an insight into this fascinating art form.
Fee: € 70 for the full day workshop – INCLUDING all materials



6th JULY (Sunday): PAPERMAKING DAY

10am - 1pm: HAND PAPERMAKING – beginners and/or some experience
Introducing traditional and contemporary techniques of making beautiful textured and decorated handmade papers from pure plant fibres and recycled materials. The course covers all necessary basics  to be able to continue papermaking at home. 
Participants will make unique, plain or decorated, textured handmade papers (5/7 pieces).

2.30 – 5.30pm: SILK FIBRE PAPERMAKING – beginners and/or some experience
This workshop introduces contemporary techniques used in silk papermaking using a variety of raw silk fibres combined with plant fibres and dyes; creating unique, colourful, striking silk papers ideal for many projects: collage works, decorations, textile art processes and sculptural/installation projects.
Fee: € 35 per workshop OR € 65 for the full day – INCLUDING all materials



CALL FOR INTEREST - ADVANCED LEVEL PAPER ART COURSE

Following a number of requests we are calling for artists, crafts practitioners, teachers etc. - participants with previous experience in hand papermaking processes
Please let us know if you are interested in participating in a FULL DAY  ADVANCED LEVEL PAPER ART COURSE
and if either of these days would suit you:

22nd JUNE (Sunday)    OR    28th JUNE (Saturday)

CONTACT and BOOKINGS:  tundetune@gmail.com
087-2543362