Next Meeting 22 May

Eco-Dyeing Paper Activity

Basically we are using a shibori technique where colours are transferred from objects onto the paper using pressure, in a hot dye bath of iron and eucalypt leaves. No chemicals added, all natural.
It’s just an introduction to what you can experiment with at home. Sandra will have some samples to look at.

Everyone to bring –
• Rubber bands, string, metal clips
• Brown/Red Onion skins
• Small flat metal objects (nails, washers, lids off cans etc) - rusty is good
• Eucalyptus leaves
• Other fresh leaves with interesting silhouettes etc
• Any plant material you’d like to try – herbs, flowers like marigolds etc
• Watercolour paper or sketch book paper


Sandra will supply –
• Paddle pop sticks
• A good pre-loved brew
• Cooking pot & facilities
• Goodies to try in the dye pot


Sandra will have Raines Watercolour Paper (micador brand) which works really well with the eco-dyeing as it doesn’t have much sizing in it. You can buy some from Sandra on the day to try if you like. It’s available at Oxlades if you want to pre-purchase some.

Come and check us out!

Note your diary - Saturday 28 May.

 

The Qld Papermakers will be running a stall at the Moreton Bay Regional Council's annual Market Day in conjunction with the Moreton Bay Region Art Awards.

 

This is a great opportunity to exchange information with other artists and art organisations and to promote our passion for the paper arts.  Members will able to exhibit and sell their work. 

 

Everyone is welcome to come along and learn the secrets of making paper from recycled materials and plant fibre!

 

You can also check out the artwork on display for Moreton Bay Region Art Awards - photography, paintings and 3D works.  Several of our members have had work selected for this exhibition.

 

The Market is on 10am - 3pm Saturday 28 May, at Strathpine Community Centre - 199 Gympie Road, Strathpine, Brisbane.

First Meeting for 2011

The next meeting for members of Qld Papermakers is on Sunday 27 February.

 

Location - Fibrecraft House, 12 Payne St, Auchenflower, Brisbane

Time - start 10am

Bring something to share for lunch

Activity -  Di will be showing some decorative ornaments from Bali, the templates will be emailed to members prior to the meeting.

 

Revealed Exhibition - Artists Talk

Saturday 20 November was the date for the artist talk at the Revealed Exhibition at BCC Brisbane Square Library. 

A group of about 10 people, mostly Papermakers members, gathered around the cabinets eager to hear about the works on display.  After an introduction by Sandra, each exhibitor gave a short talk on their work which triggered questions and short discussions about ideas and techniques. 

So although there weren't many 'novices' to induct into our paper artistry world, we all benefited from hearing our fellow papermakers talk about their work, and allowed us a glimpse into each member's art practice.  Afterwards we had an informal catch up over lunch.

Thanks to all that participated and thanks to Tricia for the photos.

Sandra's introduction

Sandra talks about her work 'Turn Over a New Leaf'

Ngaire talking about how her work was inspired by a poem by Sylvia Plath

Jill sharing her love of wire with us

Joanna explaining the concepts behind her work

Tricia and her text based works, lovely!

Mareene 'revealing' the thoughts behind her works

Launch - Revealed Exhibition

Works by Bev Bills

Part of the display in the glass cabinets

Paper Sampler by Jill deHayr

At the Launch

Revealed Exhibition - The Installation

Yesterday was installation day for the Revealed Exhibition at the Brisbane Square Library.

Di, Jill B, Joanna, Ngaire and Sandra installed over 30 works into cabinets and onto the walls.  All agreed that it looks great, unfortunately photos just don't do it justice.

The work will be in until the end of December.   Don't forget the launch on Saturday 13 November 12 noon, and the artist talk on Saturday 20 November at 11am.

Come and have a look, invite your friends!

Joanna installing the 2D works

Di positioning Jill de Hayr's Paper Sampler

The POQ website has been launched!

Check it out

www.papermakersqld.org.au

Submissions of photos and other information from POQ members are encouraged to help build a fabulous web resource and to show the world how good we are!

Email your submissions to papermakersqueensland@yahoo.com.au and I will publish them.

Thanks, Sandra