'Land - Scripts' - Solo Exhibition of New Work in Paper Art by Tunde Toth

You are cordially invited to visit

"Land - Scripts" - an exhibition of my new works of experimental paper art and prints at Kilkenny County Council Arts Office no. 76 John Street.

My recent work is inspired by the surfaces and textures of landscapes, by rough and ragged seasides - exploring traces, marks, imprints in natural environments.

While working on this new body of work I was awarded the 2009 Artlinks Bursary Award.

Opening Reception: The exhibition will be officially opened by Mary Butler Kilkenny County Arts Officer on Friday October 30th at 6pm.

"Land - Scripts" also features an illustrated talk on my participation and experience at the 20th IAPMA Congress in Tasmania earlier this year.

The talk takes place on Friday November 6th at 1pm at no. 76 John Street.

The exhibition runs from the 22nd of October until the 20th of November, opening times: 9am - 6pm from Monday to Friday, 10am - 5pm on Saturdays of 31st of October, 7th and 14th of November. I will be there on many of the days, so do call in to see me and let me know what you think!!

For further info please contact me on 087-2543362

I hope to see you all there!

Next Papermaking Weekend - October 2009!

Dear Friends, Readers, Followers...
Following our great weekend in August (see the previous post below) we are organizing a similar Workshop Programme on Hand Papermaking Techniques for the 17th and 18th of October at The Studio, Bennettsbridge, Co. Kilkenny.

I hope many of you can join us!

17th Oct (Sat): Hand Papermaking - from collected, reused materials and natural fibres of cotton, flax, esparto grass and abaca.
18th Oct (Sun): Silk Fibre Paper Making - using a variety of raw silk fibres, introducing 2 different techniques and processes for 3D work.

These workshops are suitable for beginners as well as those of you who have previous experiences in papermaking techniques and mediums. Participants will be introduced to traditional and contemporary methods, with a focus on textures, fibres as raw materials and experimental processes...


ART WORKS and MATERIALS DISPLAY

A great selection of natural fibres, handmade paper samples, paper and fibre art works will be on display at the Studio as well as basic materials and starter packs will be available for sale at special discounted prices to allow everyone to get started and maybe even make those unusual Christmas surprises!
This weekend programme also incudes a talk and slide show on my visit to Tasmania, where I participated in the 20th IAPMA Congress. This is also a great opportunity to view some unusual handmade papers I brought over from Australia.


Fees: € 85 per workshop, including all art materials (fibres, dyes...etc) used and refreshments provided at the studio.
Or: € 150 for the full weekend (2 workshops)

Papermaking Weekend - 22 - 23 August

PAPERMAKING WEEKEND at The Studio, Bennettsbridge, Co. Kilkenny

I will be teaching 2 workshops on Hand Papermaking Techniques over a weekend:
22 August (Sat): Hand Papermaking Techniques - using mixed pulps of recycled materials and natural plant fibres of cotton, abaca, esparto.
23 August (Sun): Silk Fibre Paper making - from various raw silk fibres (cocoon strippings, throwsters fibres, had-dyed silk tops etc..). Also included in this course is a small silk fibre bowl sculpted on a mould.

Both courses are suitable and can be tailored for the complete beginner as well as for those with some previous experience - so join us to refresh and/or explore new ideas!
A great selection of natural fibres, handmade paper samples, paper and fibre art works will be on display at the Studio as well as basic materials and starter packs will be available for sale.

Workshops start at 10am and finish at around 4.30 - 5 pm.

The programme also incudes a short talk and slide show on my visit to Tasmania, where I participated in the 20th IAPMA Congress (International Association of Hand Papermakers and Paper Artists).

Fees: € 85 per workshop, including all art materials (fibres, dyes...etc) used and refreshments at the studio.
Or: € 155 for the 2 workshops

Courses will be run for a min. of 4, max. of 8 people per group and bookings are confirmed with a € 45 deposit sent in advance to the following address:
Tunde Toth, Kozo Studio, Killeen, Inistioge, Co. Kilkenny
Contact: tundetune@gmail.com
087-2543362
www.kozogallery.com

WORKSHOPS on HAND PAPERMAKING and SILK PAPERMAKING - Tunde Toth paper artist

There are a small number of places available for the following workshops on various papermaking techniques during June:

13th June (Sat) 10.30 am - 5.30 pm

HAND PAPERMAKING TECHNIQUES for beginners

at CASTLERIN STUDIOS AND WORKSHOPS (Bennettsbridge, Co. Kilkenny)

Fees: €80/€70

20th June (Sat) 11 am - 5.30 pm

SILK PAPERMAKING for beginners

at CASTLERIN STUDIOS AND WORKSHOPS (Bennettsbridge, Co. Kilkenny)

Fees: €85/€75

14th June (Sun) 10 am - 5 pm

SILK PAPERMAKING II - advanced level course on experimental techniques

at AIRFIELD HOUSE (Dundrum, Dublin 14), Studio 1

Fees: €90/€80

CALL FOR PAPERMAKERS AND PAPER ARTISTS

I'm in the process of establishing the Irish Network/Guild of Hand Papermakers and Paper Artists - I would like to hear from artists and makers who work with paper/handmade paper in their practice, or are papermakers themselves ("full time/part time"), so please feel free to get back to me or forward this information to those you think would be interested:

Tunde Toth – Artist
Kozo Studio and Gallery

As a Paper and Fibre Artist I have recently travelled to Tasmania for the 20th IAPMA Congress (International Association of Hand Papermakers and Paper Artists). I have been invited both to present workshops and exhibit my art work at the Congress and the “New Paper – Old Land” international paper art exhibition.

I'm in the process of establishing the Irish Network/Guild of Paper Artists and Papermakers - a network that assists and promotes artists, makers and raises awareness and appreciation for an ancient art form and related contemporary practice.

This network has a lot of potential: promoting member's practice through the network's own website, blogs, organizing exhibitions and educational programmes (workshops, talks, demonstrations, inviting artists of international repute...etc.) and benefiting from international networking opportunities.
I would like to hear from artists and makers – paper and fibre artists, hand papermakers, crafts people and visual artists working with handmade paper in their practice in various contexts - who are interested in taking part in this project.

To express your interest please send the following information via e-mail to: tundetune@gmail.com

1. expression of interest and your full contact details


2. indication on whether you are available during July to attend our first meeting, in Kilkenny or in Dublin.


3. FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES:
   short description of your work/practice – 1 A4 page only - and
   
4. 2 images of your recent works and/or links to your website or blog or social networking site to view your work