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During this two-day course, you will become immersed in the creation of decorative papers.
On the first evening, you will view a range of finished papers and associated publications to gain an impression of the possibilities of paper decoration.
During the course, you will learn how to create a range of decorative surfaces on paper, including Japanese decorating processes such as Suminagashi, an ancient technique for marbling paper where ink is floated on water and an impression is taken on rice paper. Although an apparently simple process, Tracey will guide you through the incredible diversity possible within this technique.
You will also learn the skills needed to create Orizomegami, a technique where paper is folded and dyed, resulting in patterns similar to the Shibori technique on fabric. Momigami (kneaded paper) transforms the paper into a soft, fabric-like surface, offering a myriad of uses.
Finally, Tracey will introduce you to European paste paper decoration, traditionally used for book covers. The final papers can also be polished, which creates a leather-like surface.
All the materials and tools used during the course can be replicated at home after the course, and Tracey will provide thorough worksheets, with suggested materials for all the processes covered.
During the course, you will create an array of surfaces and patterns, which you can develop in your future creative work after the course.
On this course, the tutor will supply most of the materials, including papers and inks/colours for Suminagashi, Orizomegami, Momigami and paste papers.
The tools and other surface treatments will be provided by the tutor and shared by the group.
You may need to buy additional papers if you work very quickly or require alternative colours or sizes to those provided by the tutor, as the materials provided will cover an introductory set for each process.
Available from shop:
Paste brushes, pigments, paints, bone folders, a range of papers, e.g. Sumi, Ho-sho paper suitable for decorating.
Available from tutor:
Some additional papers, if required.
Please wear appropriate clothing/aprons for the workshop or studio, this includes stout covered footwear (no sandals or open toes).
Arrival Day - this is the first date listed above
Courses start early evening. Residential students to arrive from 4pm, non-residential students to arrive by 6.45pm.
6.45pm: Welcome, followed by dinner (included).
8 - 9pm: First teaching session, attendance is essential.
Daily timetable
Classes 9.15 - 5pm, lunch is included.
From 6.30pm: Dinner (included for residential students).
Evening working - students may have access to workshops until 9pm, but only with their tutor's permission and provided any health and safety guidelines are observed.
Last day
Classes 9.15am - 3pm, lunch is included.
Residential students are to vacate their rooms by 10am please.
(This timetable is for courses of more than one day in length. The tutor may make slight variations)
Tracey Bush trained as an illustrator, and successfully freelanced for many years. She has produced a series of books, which have been acquired by the Yale Centre for British Art, Tate Britain and the Marvin Sackner Collection of Concrete Poetry. In 2014 Tracey was commissioned to create the large scale 'Ports of the World' butterfly box, which is installed on the P&O cruise ship, Britannia.
Residential option available. Find out accommodation costs and how to book here.
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