WORKSHOPS TO
educate, delight
AND INSPIRE YOU
Learn how to turn used paper into beautiful new creations in one of our creative workshops.
Born In Paper run regular workshops in and around our hometown of Byron Bay, and interstate. Founder, Susan, loves to travel, bringing the joy of papermaking with regular workshops in towns and cities along the East Coast of Australia.
A Born In Paper workshop makes for the perfect get-together, whether it be friends, workmates, or family (mother-daughter workshops are a real delight). We can also tailor the perfect group experience.
Get your bridal party together to hand-make your very own beautiful eco-friendly wedding stationery that will be treasured forever, have a creative birthday party where everyone leaves with a unique gift or a baby shower where collectively you can make the mother-to-be a unique Baby's First Journal - the sky is the limit!
Born In Paper can come to your home, art or craft group, your local school, or run workshops at your festival or event. We'd love to talk with you about your ideas, so get in touch to start the process.
PAPER MAKING WORKSHOPS
Introduction to Paper Making & Drying and Pressing Flowers
Learn to make paper, add flowers, raw cotton and colours to make beautiful stationery. Learn to prepare your pulp, pull sheets of paper, press, dry, add seeds for gift tags, or try embossing the wet paper, the ideas for using the paper is endless. Loving flowers to keep forever, we will show you how to dry and press flowers quickly and easily. Workshop includes all you need to make your paper, a board to transport home your paper, flowers to press, and a chance to use your creative side.
Wedding Workshops
Paper-making workshops for you and your wedding party are a unique and wonderful way to prepare for your big day while having fun and learning a new skill!
There is nothing like the feel of handmade paper filled with flowers, or the look on your guests face when they open a stunning bespoke invitation made with love. Our hand-made paper invitations and envelopes add that special touch to a special event.
We can make custom wedding invitations, envelopes, place name cards and thankyou slips for you, or why not have a Workshop and get your bridal party and loved ones involved in creating for your special day.
See What's On..
Waiting for a workshop date to suit you? In the meantime, check out our Blog for hints and tips
BYRON COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Handmade Paper and Christmas Lights Workshop - Mullumbimby
Saturday 30th November 2024
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There is so much to create when you recycle and make handmade paper.
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Making a Table light for your home, Christmas table or any corner of your room.
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No longer making just a basic piece or two, but creating a host of projects and ideas.
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At this workshop, you will make handmade paper, and add flowers, raw cotton, and colours to make beautiful stationery. Learn to prepare your pulp, pull sheets of paper, add seeds for gift tags, or try embossing the wet paper.
Bookings through Byron Community College www.byroncommunitycollege.org.au
LITTLE LANE WORKSHOP Northern Beaches Sydney
TBA 2025
HANDMADE PAPER WORKSHOP
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There is so much to create when you recycle and make handmade paper.
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No longer making just a basic piece or two, but creating a host of projects and ideas.
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At this workshop, you will make handmade paper, and add flowers, raw cotton, and colours to make beautiful stationery. Learn to prepare your pulp, pull sheets of paper, add seeds for gift tags, or try embossing the wet paper.
LITTLE LANE WORKSHOP Northern Beaches Sydney
Book Binding TBA 2025
What you will learn.
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In this workshop you will make and learn how to stitch two books. A hardcover journal that you will make from start to finish using Coptic Stitching.
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You will make the covers, the signature’s of internal paper to stitch, using all the equipment you need.
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You will also make a soft covered book using Japanese Stab binding and learning how to score papers and create this beautiful stitch.
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All covers are from Born In Paper handmade paper. If you are then keen to create your own, join us for our paper making workshops too.
What you will take home - Two books you have made - Information on the binding techniques.
THE CRAFT PARLOUR - Celebrate the end of the year
Making Handmade Paper and Christmas Festive Workshop - Gold Coast
Sunday 1st December 9am 2024
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There is so much to create when you recycle and make handmade paper.
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No longer making just a basic piece or two, but creating a host of projects and ideas.
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At this workshop, you will make handmade paper, and add flowers, raw cotton, and colours to make beautiful stationery. Learn to prepare your pulp, pull sheets of paper, add seeds for gift tags, or try embossing the wet paper, and add all things Christmas in this workshop.
Bookings through THE CRAFT PARLOUR www.thecraftparlour.com.au
we can bring the workshop to you
We work with you to create an event to suit your needs. We'll offer our skills and bring the equipment needed to get you pressing your very own unique paper.
Be it wedding stationery, seeded place cards, or name tags on wedding thank you gifts... This is an affordable option as you are providing the venue and attendees.
Christmas or Birthday events, Hen's or a special Ladies Day, a group booking workshop is a lot of fun and can involve everyone.
Generally, our workshops will last three hours and include all materials and equipment. Price includes paper making tailored to what you want to make.
Contact us and we can make it happen!
