Create handmade paper, in this fun, hands on workshop, suitable for children and their grown-ups to enjoy together.
Children will learn key techniques used in the handmade process of making paper, how to recycle paper and card to create their very own papers, how to add colour and texture to the handmade papers by adding natural materials as well as flower petals, leaves and seeds.
Waters' Edge Country Park, DN18 5JR
10am - 11.30am
£15 per child, includes 1 accompanying adult
Call the venue to book tickets on 01652 631500
The Harley Foundation, S80 3LW
2pm-3.30pm
£14 per child, parents go free
Explore how to create your very own unique handmade papers.
Papermaking is a centuries old art form, where watery pulp is moulded into a thin sheet to create stunning and detailed handmade papers.
Learn the process of making paper, learn how to select and recycle the correct type of papers and card to create your own pulp, learn how to add colour and texture to the handmade papers by adding natural materials as well as flower petals, leaves and seeds, learn how to drain and dry the handmade papers.
Waters' Edge Country Park, DN18 5JR
1pm - 4pm
£36 pp
Call the venue to book tickets on 01652 631500
Create your very own 3D papercraft queen bee scene.
Kirigami is a centuries old art form, where illustrations and designs are cut into either paper or card to create uniquely stunning and detailed artwork with a pop-up 3D effect.
Workshop available at multiple venues, please see below:
Peterborough Cathedral, PE1 1XS
9.30am - 12.30pm
£22 pp (+ booking fee)
Explore how to create handmade prints using paper cut-outs.
Learn how to create multi-layered prints and repeat patterns, how to confidently and safely use a scalpel/craft knife to create your own paper cut-outs ready to print with, and hone your papercutting skills to create your own templates and prints at home.
Workshop for adults @ Peterborough Cathedral, PE1 1XS
Explore how to make 2 very different soft-cover handbound books using traditional bookbinding techniques - Fishbone book & Embellished buttonhole book.
Throughout this workshop we will look at the essential materials and equipment required in bookbinding. You will learn how to work with different types of paper and card, and how to measure, fold, pierce and sew signatures.
Workshop for adults @ Waters' Edge Country Park, DN18 5JR
Explore how to make 2 very different soft-cover handbound books using traditional bookbinding techniques - Japanese stab bound book & Leatherette journal.
Throughout this workshop we will look at the essential materials and equipment required in bookbinding. You will learn how to work with different types of paper and card, and how to measure, fold, pierce and sew signatures.