Festival of Stuff: Recycled Papermaking Masterclass (Morning)

Festival of Stuff

Past event

Location: Bloomsbury

Date: Thursday 12th June 2025

Time: 10:00 — 12:00

Discover the creative possibilities of paper and delve into the world of recycled pulps and found materials in this papermaking masterclass.

Under the guidance of book artist and paper expert Mandy Brannan, you will learn how to make paper sheets using the ancient mould and deckle technique, and explore the possibilities and challenges of working with repurposed materials.

Mandy Brannan Since the 1990’s, Mandy has developed her experimental papermaking practice by combining both Japanese and Western papermaking methods; merging traditional bast fibers (gampi and kozo) with leaf fibers (abaca and sisal) to create complex patterns and layers.

Important information about our ticket ballot for this event:

We are using a ballot ticket booking system for this event.

The ballot is open for a limited time: from Tuesday 13th May until 23:59 on Sunday 18th May.

Entering into the ballot means that you have entered into a draw for the opportunity to book a ticket. Unfortunately, the ballot may be oversubscribed—entering the ballot does not guarantee a masterclass slot.

From Monday 19th May onwards, successful entrants will be sent a booking link, which must be completed within 24 hours in order to secure a ticket.

Once all tickets are fully booked by the ballot winners, we will notify everyone who signed up to the ballot, and offer the opportunity to join the waiting list for last-minute dropouts.

Age range

This masterclass is suitable for ages 10+. All children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

This event is part of the Festival of Stuff
Photo by The Institute of Making

Event location

Institute of Making Bloomsbury
University College London
Malet Place
London
WC1E 7JE

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Attendee information

Please remember to wear closed-toe shoes and clothes that you do not mind potentially getting dirty or damaged when using our workshops.

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