Papermaking and Handmade Books

Discover the tactile world of papermaking and bookmaking, learning how to transform existing papers and pictures into handmade books, with drawings, prints and original papers. Janet Parker-Smith demonstrates a wide range of techniques, including paper pulp making with the inclusion of threads, fabrics and other materials. She also teaches three methods of bookmaking including a Japanese-bind and Coptic-bind with a hard cover. Expand your perception of papers and books, and the re-purposing of visual ideas, by bringing your own collection of paper materials with you and learn how to transform them into beautiful experimental, creative books.

Janet Parker-Smith is a Sydney-based artist who works with printmedia, sculpture and altered books. She has been exhibiting nationally and internationally for 20 years. Her work is held by the Art Gallery of NSW, the National Gallery of Victoria and numerous other public collections, as well as private collections. Janet is the Studio Supervisor in Printmedia at Sydney College of the Arts and a casual academic in the printmedia department, where she has worked since 2006. Janet is represented by Van Rensberg Galleries in Hong Kong and is supported by both May Space, where she has had several solo exhibitions, and M. Contemporary in Sydney.

Students must supply their own art materials, please refer to the list below.

• Helmar Acid free glue, 125ml
• 4 sheets of cartridge paper (A2 size)
• Drawings, old prints, paper cuttings, threads etc