Workshops

Event Dates

The workshop takes place from October 09, 2025 until October 08, 2026.

Workshop Initiator

Karishma Chugani Nankani , L'École de Papier

Workshop Details

State of Play offers artistic mentoring designed so that each participant can develop their own sustainable practice all while creating a personal project throughout the year.

It interweaves three intersecting and interconnected lines of work:
Cultivating curiosity and visual appetite «eye-petite” training the gaze and visual literacy. Working with constellation research processes, from intuition to organisation.

Engaging in manual and artisanal practices enables us to 'think with our hands,' thereby opening pathways to forms of intuitive knowledge.By entering a 'creative trance,' one can generate rapid, nonjudgmental images through experimental techniques that embrace error and invite surprise.
Granting space and permission to experiment, the sketchbook becomes both a vessel for an artistic practice and a sanctuary for the creative journey.

Application form and course prospectus are available as downloads on the IAPMA website below and below.

Further information:
https://lecoledepapier.com/state-of-play/

Contact information

Karishma Chugani Nankani
iam@karishmachugani.com

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Event Dates

The workshop takes place from January 08, 2026 until January 29, 2026.

Workshop Initiator

Silvia Turbiner

Workshop Details

Techniques & Materials — What We’ll Explore

In this workshop participants dive into the quiet architecture of form —
building, weaving and shaping with natural and unconventional materials.
Techniques
• Basic and advanced weaving structures
• Joining, binding and creating flexible frameworks
• Transitioning handmade paper from 2D sheets to 3D volumes
• How to generate movement, tension and balance in sculptural forms
• Layering, wrapping and surface exploration

Materials
• Handmade paper (your own or bought)
• Twigs and branches
• Wire (soft + structural)
• Mesh and rattan
• Organic fibers + unexpected mixed-media elements

A hands-on exploration of how simple lines become form —
and how natural materials can guide the sculptural process.
Enrollment now open — Limited to 6 participants, there are 3 spots left!

 Time: 4 Thursdays at 2:15 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Argentina time) · Live on Zoom

Contact information

email: silvia.turbiner@gmail.com
website: www.silviaturbiner
instagram: @silviaturbiner
whatsapp: +5491136286167

Event Dates

The workshop takes place from January 21, 2026 until January 23, 2026.

Workshop Initiator

Jacqueline Mallegni

Workshop Details

Visual Haiku with Flax Fiber Collage with Jacqueline Mallegni
A contemplative three-day creative retreat exploring Wabi-Sabi and natural materials

“Wabi-Sabi,” the Japanese aesthetic of impermanence and simplicity, will guide our creative journey in this meditative, hands-on retreat.
Together, we’ll explore the poetic potential of flax fiber, handmade paper, and found natural materials — weaving them into tactile collages that evoke a personal sense of place and quiet reflection.

Through texture, tone, and mark-making, you’ll learn to express the essence of landscape and memory. Using flax roving, ink, and natural dyes, we’ll move gently between making, observing, and refining — letting material and intuition shape each composition

Register at Aya Fiber Studio
https://ayafiberstudio.com

Contact information

Jacqueline Mallegni - Paper Rain Studio
paper.rain.studio@gmail.com
https://mallegni.com

Event Dates

The workshop takes place from February 05, 2026 until February 26, 2026.

Workshop Initiator

Silvia Turbiner

Workshop Details

For those who were unable to join in January—the course filled immediately, and many thoughtful messages were received requesting an additional offering. A new February group is now open.
This online course focuses on sculptural processes, material exploration, and the practice of slow making.
Thursdays, February 5, 12, 19, 26
2:15 – 4:30 p.m. (Argentina time)
Online · limited spots (6 participants)

Inspiration Behind Soft Sculptures
In this course, you don’t just create — you are guided by artists who transform paper and natural materials into living, sculptural forms.
Artist References
• Lidia Galego – poetic and delicate explorations of volume and texture
• Tsuguo Yanai – master of structure, line, and natural rhythm
• Miriam Londoño – organic forms that breathe with movement and life

Studying these artists, you’ll learn how to:
• Translate inspiration into your own three-dimensional work
• Combine paper, twigs, wire, and fibers with intention
• Develop a personal language of sculptural forms

This is a journey of observation, reflection, and creation — where technique meets imagination.

Contact information

For more information:
WhatsApp: +54-911-36286167
Website: www.silviaturbiner.com
Email: silvia.turbiner@gmail.com

Event Dates

The workshop takes place from February 08, 2026 until February 08, 2026.

Workshop Initiator

Jane Ponsford

Workshop Details

A creative papermaking workshop inspired by the experimental and gestural marks J.M.W. Turner employed in his plein-air sketches and seascapes.

Join artist-papermaker Jane Ponsford to learn traditional papermaking techniques and create your own handmade linen and cotton rag paper. Experiment with delicate tints and dramatic sweeps of colour, using a colour pallette inspired by Impressions in Watercolour: J. M. W. Turner and his Contemporaries.

Participants can keep these sample sheets as they are or bind them together using a simple bookbinding technique to make their own book of skies.

During the course of the day, participants will discuss the types of paper that Turner and his contemporaries used and the watercolour pigments that were available at the time. This will be used as a background for our own creative responses.

The course will be restricted to 15 people and taught by demonstration and individual intuition.

Useful to Know
This is a hands-on workshop using paper pulp, water and paint so please wear practical clothing and bring an apron. You will be using A4 and also smaller or improvised moulds and deckles and vats of pulp to form our sheets of paper.

At the end of the day, you will be able to take your work home. This may still be damp so please bring plastic bags. Any leftover linen and cotton rag pulp can be taken home if you would like, so a 500ml jar or ziplock bag might be useful.

There will be an hour lunch break where you could book into our restaurant Light, visit one of the cafes near to Towner or bring a packed lunch to eat by the sea.

Accessibility
A budget is available to make this event as accessible as possible – this can include further interpretation services or other access arrangements we can meet to enable you to participate. If you require access arrangements, please email programme@townereastbourne.org.uk two weeks before the event date so that we can book a service if needed.

Sunday, February 8, 2026, 11:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Studio 1

Further information and to register:
https://townereastbourne.org.uk/whats-on/skies-and-seascapes-sunday

Contact information

Towner Eastbourne
Devonshire Park, College Road
Eastbourne, BN21 4JJ

+44 (0) 1323434670
towner@townereastbourne.org.uk

Event Dates

The workshop takes place from May 28, 2026 until June 12, 2026.

Workshop Initiator

Lynn Sures

Workshop Details

Workshops at private artisanal studios: Papermaking and Printmaking in Fabriano and BookArts in Gubbio; Book Conservation Lab of Gabriele Dondi in Urbino; the Scrovegni Chapel at Padua; the Tipoteca printing museum and workshop in Cornuda; the Remondini Museum at Bassano del Grappa; the Museum of Paper in Toscolano Maderno at Lake Garda; the museum of the first Hebrew printers in Soncino; museum of famous independent publishing house Enrico Tallone in Alpignano near Turin; the Bodonian Museum of Printing at Parma; the extraordinary Labyrinth and museum of Franco Maria Ricci in Parma; and other paper, print and book arts destinations!

Further information:
https://lynnsures.com/workshops/

Contact information

lynn@lynnsures.com
paperprintbook@gmail.com
Contact form on Lynn's website
Instagram @lynnsures

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WORKSHOP REGISTRATION Fillable FORM 2026

Event Dates

The workshop takes place from June 05, 2026 until June 07, 2026.

Workshop Initiator

Johannes Follmer , Gangolf Ulbricht, Berlin

Workshop Details

In this course, participants will traditionally process Japanese mulberry fibers, i.e., soak, boil, clean, beat, and scoop, press, and dry A3-sized sheets. Participants will also work with ready-to-use mulberry bast fibers and with Lokhta, a Nepalese bast fiber.

This results in three different papers – in color, transparency, surface, gloss, and properties. The focus is on the Nagashizuki scooping method, the repeated immersion of the form and leaf formation with the aid of a formation tool. Special features and variations are also shown (floating sieve).

The course then enables participants to continue working independently in their own space, e.g. processing their own fibers (e.g. from the garden) and continuing with what they have learned.

Friday 2-6 p.m.
Saturday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Sunday 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Additional offer (also accessible to guests)
Lecture date: Friday, June 5, 2026 at 7 p.m.
The lecture will present traditional Japanese papermaking by hand. During a year-long stay, the author followed the harvesting of the fibers and the processing of the various raw materials using different techniques in various workshops. The cultural context of paper in everyday life illuminates its diverse uses and demonstrates why washi paper still holds its place in modern life.
World claims.

Lecturer: Gangolf Ulbricht

Papermaking apprenticeship at VEB Papier- und Kartonwerke Schwedt/Oder; diploma in paper and pulp technology from TU Dresden; studies in library science/art history in Berlin; work in the John Gerard Paperworks workshop; self-employed with the paper workshop at Kunstquartier Bethanien BBK Berlin

Further information:
https://papiergangolfulbricht.com/

Contact information

https://papierscheune-homburg.de/collections/kurse

PSH KURSE 2026

Event Dates

The workshop takes place from June 11, 2026 until June 14, 2026.

Workshop Initiator

Jacqueline Mallegni

Workshop Details

This workshop invites you to engage with the themes of imagination, materiality, and a deep sense of place.

Discover the joy of creating textured paper using flax roving through a contemporary fusing technique that departs from traditional methods. With guidance from Jacqueline, you will design and apply your stunning paper onto an organically shaped, reusable mould crafted from wire mesh and plaster cloth.

Register at Bellissima Art Escapes, Port Orchard, WA

https://www.bellissimaartescapes.com/new-events-2/mallegni26

Contact information

Jacqueline Mallegni
Paper Rain Studio
paper.rain.studio@gmail.com
https://mallegni.com

Event Dates

The workshop takes place from June 19, 2026 until June 21, 2026.

Workshop Initiator

Johannes Follmer

Workshop Details

Paper making at the Homburg paper mill

In this class, the focus will be on the artisanal production of individual sheets of paper. Among other things, I will demonstrate how a Dutchman can assist us in paper making. To produce a variety of papers, different colored fibers are provided, which offers the opportunity for further free improvisation and experimentation.

The key points are: the basics of handmade paper making, introduction to the raw materials, preparation and processing of the fiber pulp, making and pressing small sheets (up to A4 format), and introduction to drying methods.

A tour of our former family business is a must. The Homburg Paper Mill Museum is right next door and provides an insight into the former life and work of a paper-making family.

Consumables, coffee, and beverages are included in the price. Additional costs will be incurred for the return shipment of the dried papers.

Course duration:
Day 1: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Day 2: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Day 3: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

or extended until Tuesday, June 23, 2026

Number of participants: 3–6 people

Johannes Follmer:
Descendant of a family of paper millers, trained carpenter, after the mill was shut down, family efforts to preserve the unique historical monument that is the Homburg paper mill. Museum director since 1997. He learned the craft of papermaking through stays with experts in Switzerland, Gernsbach, the Eifel region, and Berlin. Since 2025, he has continued the papermaking supply business of John Gerard, formerly Eifeltor Mill.

Contact information

https://papierscheune-homburg.de/collections/kurse

PSH KURSE 2026

Event Dates

The workshop takes place from June 27, 2026 until June 28, 2026.

Workshop Initiator

Jacqueline Mallegni

Workshop Details

Do you love the concept of materiality? This workshop will allow you to dive into your creative process using flax fiber papermaking techniques and natural materials to create fiber sculpture. Learn armature building with rattan and markmaking with sumi ink. The workshop is designed to alternate between focused instructional demonstrations and uninterrupted studio time to develop an idea or project.

Register at Mendocino Art Center
45200 Little Lake St
Mendocino, CA 95460

Register Here

Contact information

Jacqueline Mallegni
Paper Rain Studio
paper.rain.studio@gmail.com
https://mallegni.com

Event Dates

The workshop takes place from September 04, 2026 until September 05, 2026.

Workshop Initiator

Johannes Follmer , Jeannette Sapel

Workshop Details

This course is aimed at participants who would like to expand or refresh their technical knowledge and skills in the proper use of pigments and who have already successfully completed a paper-making course with Johannes Follmer, John Gerard, or Gangolf Ulbricht.

We will work with mineral (e.g., earth pigments, lampblack) and synthetic pigments in powder and paste form, which have high lightfastness and have been used successfully in the paper industry for many years, such as the pigments from Papierscheune Homburg. The proper technique for fixing pigments to the fiber surface will be taught—from delicate tints to intense colors. The correct use of fixatives and formation aids will also be explained in the course.

Participants will be introduced to the technique of pulp painting. The necessary tools will be presented and can then be used in their own free work at the vat. The course is not intended for the implementation of personal artistic projects. A workspace will be shared between two participants.

What to bring: waterproof shoes

Participants: minimum 6, maximum 8 people – no beginners
Course duration: Friday 1 p.m. - 8 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Location:
Papiermühle Homburg
Gartenstraße 11
97855 Triefenstein

Jeannette Sapel has been living and working as a paper maker in Rheinbach since 2010. She is a permanent employee of her mentor, the internationally renowned paper artist John Gerard. She specializes in making thin papers and mixing specified colors.

Contact information

https://papierscheune-homburg.de/collections/kurse

PSH KURSE 2026

Event Dates

The workshop takes place from October 07, 2026 until October 13, 2026.

Workshop Initiator

Karen Olson

Workshop Details

Join Karen Olson in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, for a delightful workshop in the high desert. 

This immersive retreat-style workshop is designed to guide participants through a transformative creative journey, facilitating an opening of the heart-sense and intuitive awareness. Through discussions and demonstrations, participants will discover innovative ways to allow the inherent qualities, textures, and characteristics of various materials to naturally guide the creative process and take the lead in developing unique compositions. Using both ancient and contemporary techniques from across the globe, Karen will guide you in exploring unique ways to discover your heart language and showcase your artwork in 3-dimensional form. She will also provide detailed guidance on the essential steps and methodologies necessary to successfully conceptualize, develop, and complete a meaningful artistic project.

Linda Laino will be your host. Venue and accommodations at
https://casaangelitos.com/ 

Further information and registration:
https://www.karenolsonphotography.com/wild-light-retreat

Contact information

Karen Olson
karen@karenolsonphotography.com
https://www.karenolsonphotography.com
@karenolson.photography

Workshop Details

Papermaking from abaca, kozo, denim, cotton rug pulp. Pulp painting and other surface design techniques. 3D objects from abaca, recycled paper. Make your own paper for a book and learn bookbinding.
Please contact Ilze Dilane for details.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paperceramicstudio/

Website:
http://ilzedilanesart.blogspot.com/

Contact information

Ilze Dilane
Cronquist Paper Studio
Riga
LATVIA

Phone +371 25 608 690
E-mail ilze.dilane@gmail.com

Workshop Details

During professional papermaking workshops, participants are introduced to the knowledge of hand papermaking. Different processes to work with various fibres, to create sheets, to work with paper pulp two- or three dimensionally are introduced. Several techniques to manipulate paper can be explored.

Fides provides individual and customized consulting, developing concrete projects at your location or in a rented location. Besides workshops, lectures and collaboration in interdisciplinary and innovative projects, she offers promotional- and (self-) marketing solutions.

Further information:
www.fideslinien.com

Contact information

Fides Linien 
art@fideslinien.com
Instagram: @fideslinen

Workshop Details

Dieu Donné offers a variety of unique hands-on educational opportunities for adults and children that can be held on-site in our studio or at off-site locations. Educational programs are adaptable for various age groups and circumstances, including school field trips, professional development, community organizations, and more.  

Participants learn about the papermaking process—from the history of papermaking to the role handmade paper plays in the contemporary arts—and experiment with creative techniques to create original works of art. Our tactile programs, taught by working artists and educators, provide access to a rare and venerable artistic medium, and give participants an opportunity to experience a complete cycle of creation, from pulp to final project. Programs range from introductory classes to follow-up workshops in specialized techniques.

Website:
https://www.dieudonne.org/tours-and-workshops

Contact information

Dieu Donné
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Building 3, Suite 602
63 Flushing Ave, Unit 112
Brooklyn, NY 11205

Phone +1 212-226-0573
E-mail dieudonne@dieudonne.org

Workshop Details

Students interested in coming to the studio can design a custom workshop or sign up for a group workshop. For a complete list of classes to be held at Liberty Paper as well as workshops at other locations, please visit my website.

Website: http://www.claudialeepaper.com

Contact information

Claudia Lee
libertypapermaking@gmail.com

Workshop Details

« Papier de plantes, effets d'eau et de motifs » / "Paper of plants and water marks"
« Fibres à papier, empreintes et marques en reliefs » / "Paper of plants and relief print"
« De la feuille au livre » / "From leaves to book"
« Papier de plantes et teintures végétales » / "Paper of plants and végétable dyes"
« Herbier de Méditerranée » / "Herbarium of Méditerrannée"
« Volume et lumière en dentelles végétales » /"volume and lights in vegetable lacies"

Website for workshops:
www.camigraphie.org

Contact information

Aïdée Bernard
20 rue du Lirou
34620 Puisserguier
FRANCE

Phone +33 619636216

Website www.aidee-bernard.com
E-mail a.idee.bernard@gmail.com