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During this three-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 three days, you will learn how to create a range of decorative surfaces on paper, including Japanese decorating processes, such as Suminagashi, which is an ancient technique for marbling paper where ink is floated on water and an impression taken on rice paper. Although an apparently simple process, Tracey will guide you through the incredible diversity possible in this technique.
You will also learn the skills needed to create Orizomegami, a technique where paper is folded and dyed, with final results similar to the Shibori technique on fabric. Momigami (kneaded paper) transforms the paper into a soft, fabric-like surface with a myriad of uses.
Finally, Tracey will introduce you to European paste paper decoration, which has been used for book covers for centuries. 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 other 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
Residential students can arrive from 4pm, non-residential students to arrive by 7.15pm for registration. Students arriving earlier are welcome to purchase dinner in the College Dining Room from 6pm.
Students meet their tutor in the Bar at 7.30pm prompt to go to studios.
First Teaching session: 7.30pm - 9pm (attendance is essential)
Daily timetable
Course teaching: 9.15am - 5pm
Morning session: 9.15am - 12.45pm including coffee/tea break
Lunch break: 12.45pm - 2pm*
Afternoon session: 2pm - 5pm including coffee/tea break
Teaching finishes: 5pm
Evening working: students may have access to workshops until 9pm, but only with permission from the tutor and provided any health and safety guidelines are observed.
Departure day
Course teaching: 9.15am - 3pm
Teaching finishes: 3pm
Residential students will need to check out of rooms by 10am. Please note, the tutor may make slight variations to the daily timetable as required.
*Lunch can be purchased on campus, view options
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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