Papier-Mâché is a French phrase meaning “chewed or mashed paper”.
Although we often think of papier-mache as something children do, in the past it has been used to make highly prized and decorative boxes, pots etc., and even on one occasion, a church!
Papier-Mâché is a way of transforming old newspapers, cardboard, sweet papers etc., into objects such as bowls, picture frames, jewellery and more.
During a Papier-Mâché workshop we may recycle cardboard to create a box which will then be covered with torn strips of newspaper and pva glue. Once dried, this can be painted and decorated to contain jewellery, money etc.
Another workshop may involve covering a bowl in cling film, to act as a mould and then applying layers of torn newspaper and pva glue, which, when dried and taken off the mould is ready to be decorated.
I can tailor any workshop to your requirements and deliver at any level from beginner to advanced. If you'd like me to run a Papier-Mâché workshop for your school, textile group or community group let me know.
I'm happy to travel anywhere - in fact I'd love to visit you.
I also offer individual tuition.
Please get in touch for more information.
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