A two day course introducing students to the pleasures of making paper
from plants that grow in our immediate environment.

We will look at a range of plants to find out just which ones make good papers
and the variety of papers that are possible, papers ranging from pale,
fine drawing papers through to gutsy papers with lots of texture.

The class is suitable for anyone interested in handmade papers.

Participants will learn:
The selection of suitable plants,
Discuss the characteristics of plants that produce good paper
Processing the plants: cutting, cooking in caustic soda,
washing and beating or blending.
Making paper; equipment, pulling a sheet, couching a sheet,
pressing and drying the paper.
The aim is that participants will learn enough of the basics to be able to
continue on their own at home (if they have the equipment.)
Class notes will be supplied.

Where:
The Stables,
Cooper's Settlement,
Bundoora Park
Melway 19 F4

When:
Sunday 16th and Sunday 23rd May 2010 10am to 4pm

Cost:
$70 per day for members of Papermakers of Victoria and
$80 per day for non-members.

Materials Fee:
$5 Payable to the tutor at the workshop

Class Materials List:
Will be forwarded to participants following the closing date for the workshop
A stamped and self-addressed envelope is required
if no email address supplied

Application form

Closing date:
Applications and fee payment must be made by 12th May

Refund Policy:
A full refund will be made if PoV cancels the workshop for any reason.
If an applicant withdraws for any reason
before the closing date a full refund will be made.

If an applicant withdraws on or after the closing date (12th May) a replacement participant needs to be found by the applicant, or a 50% fee will be charged with 50% of the workshop fee being returned.
The PoV Committee will consider exceptional circumstances.

Oversubscription:
A ballot will be held immediately after the closing date
if there are more than 12 applications.
Successful applicants will be advised and
fees returned to non-successful applicants.

Lodging Applications:
Applications should be sent to
Barb Adams, Workshop Coordinator,
Papermakers of Victoria Inc, PO Box 315, Box Hill, Victoria 3188.

Cheques/money orders
should be made payable to 'Papermakers of Victoria Inc'
Enclose a stamped self-addressed envelope
for receipt and return of materials list
if you don't wish to receive your list by email

Enquiries:
email: Barb Adams