Experimental PAPER ART and HAND PAPER MAKING - ADVANCED LEVEL Course 23 March 2014 - with Tunde Toth Artist

Dear Everyone,

We have 2 (!!) places left available on the upcoming advanced level PAPER ART Course on the 23rd of March!

DETAILS:

PAPER ART and HAND PAPERMAKING – ADVANCED level course

23 MARCH (Sunday) 10.30am - 5.30pm

 

This is a full day course with an experimental approach; designed for participants with experience in Hand Papermaking and for those who took part in previous papermaking workshops. The programme is tailored to the interests and preferences of those attending, offering skills and professional guidance in the following areas:

·         Sculptural/three dimensional/installation based work – and relevant           preparation and drying processes

·         Batik (incl. various wax applications) on handmade fibre papers

·         Silk Fibre Paper projects

·         Paper dyeing/decorating

·         Handmade papers from mixed plant pulps – without using chemicals

·         Large scale papermaking – strengthening – paper sizing

·         Hand papermaking in various educational settings

Participants are asked and encouraged to bring their own ideas, questions, previous works, unfinished experiments etc. with them.

PLEASE NOTE that this course has limited places available.

Fee: € 75 for the full day – INCLUDING all materials

Workshop Fees INCLUDE:  ALL ART MATERIALS, the use of all tools and equipment, refreshments at the studio

BOOKINGS: Deposit payment of €30 needed from all participants to secure a place 

VENUE: The New Community Hall in the middle of the picturesque village of INISTIOGE, Co. KILKENNY, Ireland

For any further detail, info on availability, advice etc. please contact me directly:

Tunde Toth

087-2543362

tundetune@gmail.com

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ART WORKSHOPS with Tunde Toth - UPCOMING PROGRAMME in Inistioge, Co. Kilkenny, Ireland - March 2014

PROFESSIONAL ART WORKSHOPS

MARCH 2014
with visual artist Tunde Toth

A series of art and craft workshops designed to introduce new skills and processes in a creative, inspiring environment

2nd MARCH (Sunday)

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 – suitable materials, equipment, `ingredients`, pulp preparation, drying techniques, incorporating dried plants, herbs etc. Participants will make unique, plain or decorated, textured handmade papers (5/7 pieces).
2.30 – 5.30pm: SILK FIBRE PAPERMAKING – beginners

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

9th MARCH (Sunday)
10.30am - 5pm: BATIK – beginners and/or some 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 processes this workshop offers an overview and an insight into this fascinating art form.

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

23rd MARCH (Sunday)10.30am – 5.30pm: PAPER ART and HAND PAPERMAKING – ADVANCED level course

 This is a full day course with an experimental approach; designed for participants with experience in Hand Papermaking and for those who took part in previous papermaking workshops. The programme is tailored to the interests and preferences of those attending, offering skills and professional guidance in the following areas:

·         Sculptural/three dimensional/installation based work – and relevant preparation and drying processes

·         Batik (incl. various wax applications) on handmade fibre papers

·         Silk Fibre Paper projects

·         Paper dyeing/decorating

·         Handmade papers from mixed plant pulps – without using chemicals

·         Large scale papermaking – strengthening – paper sizing

·         Hand papermaking in various educational settings

PLEASE NOTE that this course has limited places available.

Fee: € 75 for the full day – INCLUDING all materials

Workshop Fees are reasonably calculated to suit all budgets and
INCLUDE:  ALL ART MATERIALS, the use of all tools and equipment, refreshments at the studio

BOOKINGS: Deposit payment of €30 needed from all participants to secure a place
VENUE: The New Community Hall in the middle of the picturesque village of INISTIOGE, Co. KILKENNY, Ireland

For any further detail, info on availability, advice etc. please contact me directly:

Tunde Toth
087-2543362
tundetune@gmail.com

SHORT WORKSHOPS this weekend in Inistioge, Co. Kilkenny - BATIK, FELT MAKING, HAND PAPERMAKING - Create your own unique CHRISTMAS Decorations and Gifts!!

Dear Everyone,

Four workshops are coming up this weekend in Inistioge - a great chance to make those unique Christmas decorations and gifts while learning a new skill and creative process!!!

There are only two places left available on each PAPERMAKING course on Sunday and three places on the BATIK and on the FELT MAKING workshop:

9th NOVEMBER (Saturday)

10.30am - 1pm: BATIK (a traditional, ancient technique of dyeing and decorating fabrics using hot wax as a resist and fabric dyes)

2.30 - 5pm: FELT MAKING (traditional processes of wet felting, using pure sheep`s wool, olive oil soap and water - ideal for making that handmade gift)

10th NOVEMBER (Sunday)

10.30am - 1pm: HAND PAPERMAKING (traditional and contemporary techniques for making beautiful, textured and decorated handmade papers from pure plant fibres and recycled materials)

2.30 - 5pm: SILK FIBRE PAPERMAKING (contemporary techniques used in silk papermaking using raw silk fibres with fabric dyes; creating colourful, striking decorations!)

These workshops are designed to suit beginners and those with some previous experience – participants will have the opportunity to create unique, handmade Christmas decorations and gifts while learning a new skill and technique.

Workshop Fees are very reasonably calculated with discounts to suit all pre-Christmas budgets:

INCLUDING ALL ART MATERIALS and refreshments at the studio:

ONE WORKSHOP: € 35

TWO WORKSHOPS of your choice: € 65

TWO FULL DAYS (4 Workshops): € 120

BOOKINGS: Deposit payment of €30 needed from all participants to secure a place 

VENUE: The New Community Hall in the middle of the picturesque village of 

INISTIOGE, Co. KILKENNY, Ireland

For any further detail, info on availability, advice etc. please contact the artist directly:

Tunde Toth

087-2543362

tundetune@gmail.com

CREATIVE WORKSHOPS on BATIK, FELTING, HAND PAPERMAKING - with Tunde Toth Artist

NEW SHORT WORKSHOPS in NOVEMBER 
with Tunde Toth Artist:

Here is a great chance to create those unique, handmade, inspirational
Christmas Gifts and Decorations while learning a new skill!!!

Following a number of requests and expressions of interest in these courses - this year`s last workshop programme is now re-scheduled to run over two days in November, offering a great opportunity to learn new techniques, craft skills and get creative - just in time for making something truly unique and beautiful for Christmas!!!

9th NOVEMBER (Saturday)
10.30am - 1pm: BATIK (a traditional, ancient technique of dyeing and decorating fabrics using hot wax as a resist and fabric dyes)
2.30 - 5pm: FELT MAKING (traditional processes of wet felting, using pure sheep`s wool, olive oil soap and water - ideal for making that handmade gift)

10th NOVEMBER (Sunday)
10.30am - 1pm: HAND PAPERMAKING (traditional and contemporary techniques for making beautiful, textured and decorated handmade papers from pure plant fibres and recycled materials)
2.30 - 5pm: SILK FIBRE PAPERMAKING (contemporary techniques used in silk papermaking using raw silk fibres with fabric dyes; creating colourful, striking decorations!)


Workshop Fees are very reasonably calculated with discounts to suit all pre-Christmas budgets:
INCLUDING ALL ART MATERIALS, the use of all tools and equipment, refreshments at the studio:

ONE WORKSHOP: € 35
TWO WORKSHOPS of your choice: € 65
TWO FULL DAYS (4 Workshops): € 120

BOOKINGS: Deposit payment of €30 needed from all participants to secure a place 

VENUE: The New Community Hall in the middle of the picturesque village of INISTIOGE, Co. KILKENNY, Ireland -(in the large function room with stunning views!)

For any further detail, info on availability, advice etc. please contact me directly:
Tunde Toth
087-2543362
tundetune@gmail.com

RECOLLECTIONS - Solo Exhibition by Tunde Toth, KILKENNY ARTS FESTIVAL

I`m delighted to announce that my upcoming solo exhibition will be opened by 

Sylvia Thompson

feature writer with The Irish Times and author of `Hands On: The Art of Crafting in Ireland` (2012, Liberties Press).

RECOLLECTIONS      |     TUNDE TOTH

A solo exhibition of recent and new works in contemporary paper art and intaglio print – explorations of memories, reminiscence and recalling.

         

9 – 22 August 2013

Venue: `The Barracks`, Low Street, Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny

Tunde Toth exhibits an exciting selection of new and recent works dealing with memories and visual recollections of space, natural and built environment.

Opening Reception and Launch of New Website: 10 August (Saturday) 6.30pm

ALL WELCOME!!  I hope you can join us!!