Workshops
Browse through all workshops that currently take place. We also provide information about future workshops and workshops from the past.
State of Play Visual Artist Residency Program - L'École de Papier
Mozambique
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
aplication-form-25-26-EDIT
Advanced Paper Sculpture - Online Course
Argentina
Event Dates
The workshop takes place from June 09, 2026 until June 30, 2026.
Workshop Initiator
Workshop Details
A new online course dedicated to the exploration of advanced sculptural processes using natural materials, and handmade paper techniques.
Designed for participants with previous experience, this course offers an in-depth and challenging approach to three-dimensional paper sculpture, focusing on structure, experimentation, and material transformation.
Throughout the four sessions participants will work with:
— wire armatures
— twigs and rattan
— chicken mesh structures
— handmade paper applications
— advanced mold-making techniques
— sculptural construction and surface development
This is a hands-on workshop focused on expanding personal language, technical skills, and sculptural possibilities.
• 4 weekly sessions
• 2 1/2 hours each
• Limited to 6 participants
• Zoom sessions recorded for later viewing
• Course held in English
For artists and makers with previous experience in paper sculpture or related practices.
2:15 — 4:30 PM (Argentina time)
To reserve your spot contact silvia.turbiner@gmail.com
Contact information
Website: www.silviaturbiner.com
Email: silvia.turbiner@gmail.com
WhatsApp: +54 9 11 3628 6167
Papier machen in der Papiermühle Homburg - Making Paper at the Homburg Paper Mill
Germany
Event Dates
The workshop takes place from June 19, 2026 until June 21, 2026.
Workshop Initiator
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
Paper Sculpture - Italy
Italy
Event Dates
The workshop takes place from June 21, 2026 until June 26, 2026.
Workshop Initiator
Workshop Details
An immersive retreat style workshop with Karen Olson designed to guide participants through a transformative creative journey, facilitating an opening of the heart sense and intuitive awareness.
– The Experience
Explore papermaking, sculpture, and book arts with handmade papers, Italian pigments, and natural dyes.
– Masterclasses
Learn directly from Karen Olson and Italian masters; papermaker Sandro Tiberi & bookbinder Carla Luminati.
– Community
Find inspiration in connection—creative mornings, shared meals, and new friendships.
– Travel & Atmosphere
The rolling hills, sunsets, and streets of the Le Marche region will surround you with beauty each day.
June 21–27, 2026 · Urbino, Le Marche.
Further information:
https://www.karenolsonphotography.com/paper-sculpture-workshop-italy-2026
Link to register:
https://www.italianatours.com/karen-olson-tour
Contact information
Karen Olson
https://www.karenolsonphotography.com
karen@karenolsonphotography.com
Material Matters: Contemporary Fiber Sculpture with Jacqueline Mallegni
United States
Event Dates
The workshop takes place from June 27, 2026 until June 28, 2026.
Workshop Initiator
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
Contact information
Jacqueline Mallegni
Paper Rain Studio
paper.rain.studio@gmail.com
https://mallegni.com
Introduction to Paper Casting Techniques with Colored Fiber Pulps
Germany
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
Wild Light Retreat - Paper Sculpture and Artist Books
Mexico
Event Dates
The workshop takes place from October 07, 2026 until October 13, 2026.
Workshop Initiator
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
CRONQUIST PAPER STUDIO
Latvia
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
Fides Linien - Interdisciplinary Art Consulting
Germany
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
DIEU DONNÉ - TOURS AND WORKSHOPS
United States
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
Claudia Lee - Papermaking, Box-making, and Decorative Paper Workshops
United States
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
CAMIGRAPHIE EXPRESSIVE
France
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