Looking for inspiration.......

found a card from my camera that I had miss placed .............these images were taken during one of my wanderings around south London ....... the textures/colours may become inspiration for the next papermaking project..............

interesting ...... haven't really thought about this - but did a search - found out that I'm mentioned on a few more websites than I expected..........
I guess all the talking I do to folks at art shows/talks/fairs is working ........
even found something on the Craft Councils website with a link to my website!

Paste Paper workshop

Historically 'Paste Papers' were first used in the 16th century for book covers and end-papers....I taught a group of MA students, this week, at Camberwell College of the Arts in the Conservation department. After their tutor discussed the historical aspects of the craft - we pushed paste paper to its limits - the students created some stunning designs and patterns that will look amazing as end papers.

wow

Just been invited to West Dean to discuss the possibility of teaching a short course - papermaking.............wow.............they found my web site and contacted me..........that was surely unexpected!!

http://www.westdean.org.uk/

Been teaching a paste paper class at Camberwell today - it went well - bit strange being back there as a guest staff person......

Will post photos tomorrow

Now it's time to make some paper for Myles Calvert - screen printer - he wants some grey paper with different iridescent fibers - so cooking up some gampi right now!

Handmade and Bound

The book fair, relocated to St Brides, was a great success....

Not just for me but for most - a great turn out!!!

challenging week

hmmmm ........ no internet at home .........

moving out of my studio space (at least two trips a day - lots of walking)........

awfull cold . sniff . sniff

- trying to get enthusiastic about the book fair on sunday -

Handmade and Bound

St Brides

Fleet Street

London

Oh......went to the Small Publishers Fair, Red Lion Sq, Holbourn last Friday.........it was great to catch up with all my fellow book artists.......