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PULP is a hand papermaking workshop based in Glasgow involved in creative projects using paper art.
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'Pulp' is a hand papermaking arts workshop based in WASPS factory Glasgow, which provides a range of services for experienced artists as well as those just beginning to explore this versatile medium. There are a variety of activities held within the space including evening, weekend and day courses. These focus on all aspects of hand papermaking, artist bookmaking and related media and aim to encou

rage creative participation from all walks of life with all levels of experience accommodated. The workshop provides supported access to specialist equipment that is exceptional in its professionalism and scale. There is always technical assistance available to ensure satisfaction from both the learning experience and the outcomes produced. Equipment at the workshop includes a 5lb Hollander Be**er, large hydraulic press, large vats and various moulds for paper size up to 30” x 40”. A recent move to Hanson Street studio offers more space, good accessibility and a comfortable working environment with adjacent cafe open most days. In addition to the internal activities, there is provision for collaborations, commissions and external art projects on behalf of host organisations working in areas such as the arts, environmental awareness, healthcare and education. Many successful workshops in schools, hospitals, country parks and special events have been undertaken with portable equipment and quality materials to ensure good outcomes. Due to the versatility of the medium, workshop content can be directed accordingly. Proposals for collaborative projects are welcome and, as a practising artist, I consider short residencies, exhibition opportunities and staff training events. Pulp was set-up in March 2005 after many years of study and firsthand experience of working within participatory art settings. My qualifications include a BA(hons) in Fine Art Printmaking and M.Phil Art & Design in Organisational Contexts, both from Glasgow School of Art. The M.Phil research was based on ‘The Artist as Facilitator within Multiple Settings’ and involved an evaluation of papermaking as a therapeutic, participatory art activity. Professional development has taken me to Tokushima to study Japanese papermaking and craft and I have facilitated projects for many organisations over the past 18 years. This work has often involved mentoring support artists and volunteers, monitoring, evaluation and budget management, as well as planning and executing project activities. Curating and exhibiting project work has also been an important part of my activities as an artist practitioner. Recent activities include CPD at Findhorn, Moray where I spent some time learning about Peace Paper project and the therapeutic outcomes when working with veterans and victims of abuse, a commission to produce the unique paper for the Queen’s Message held within the Commonwealth Games Baton for Glasgow 2014 and hosting a student placement for City of Glasgow College.

25/10/2024

All welcome to Open Studios at Wasps Hanson Street this weekend. Sat 12noon - 5pm and Sunday 11am - 5pm. Drop in to see papermaking in progress and many other talented artists in the building.

23/10/2024

Open Studio this coming weekend 😃
Come and have a look around PULP and many other artist's studios at Wasps Hanson St.
Saturday 12noon - 5pm
Sunday 11am - 5pm

Pulp is a hand papermaking arts workshop which provides tuition and collaborative projects for experienced artists and makers, as well as those beginning to explore this versatile medium. A variety of activities are held within the space, including weekend and day courses
which focus on hand papermaking, artist books and related media. PULP aims to encourage creative participation from all walks of life in a
studio which offers space, good accessibility and a comfortable working environment.

Alison @ PULP works within the settings of visual art, environmental awareness, healthcare and creative learning experiences, combining a
deep interest in biology, nature and art through the medium of paper as a therapeutic activity, focus for sustainability and art practice.

The workshop will be open to visitors on all advertised days with demonstration of papermaking in progress.

Contact:

Email: [email protected]
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Instagram: www.instagram.com/pulppaperartsworkshop

29/09/2024

Pulp will be taking part in Wasps Open Studio, with ongoing demonstration of hand-papermaking throughout weekend 26th + 27th October. Accessible and so much creative talent to see in this building! 🙂

As part of our weekend, we will be giving one lucky person the chance to win a voucher for £60. The voucher can be put towards artwork, workshops, or anything within Hanson Street Artists Studios up to the end of 2025. We will put out more details closer to the event.

Remember...

🎨 OPEN STUDIOS WEEKEND 🎨

📅 Dates:

Friday 25th October: 5 - 8pm
Saturday 26th October: 12 - 5pm
Sunday 27th October: 11am - 5pm

📍 Location:

77 Hanson Street, Dennistoun, Glasgow G31 2HF
Hanson Street WASPS Artists Studios

Step inside one of Glasgow's most creative hubs! Originally built for a to***co giant, this historic building is now home to a thriving community of talented artists and makers. Explore studios filled with stained glass, ceramics, painting, printmaking, textiles, and more! Meet the artists, see works in progress, and even join workshops and demos on Sunday. Don’t miss your chance to ignite your creativity and possibly win a voucher for future workshops or artwork!

Add these dates to your diary and experience art in action!

🎨✨

28/09/2024

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Light, colour and texture fill this weekend of Festive Papermaking and Craft at PULP. Come as a treat for yourself or enjoy making a unique gift for someone special. PULP will provide some seasonal treats and refreshments throughout your weekend course.

Dates: 7th + 8th December, all levels welcome.

This weekend is suitable for beginners and provides the materials, tuition and equipment to make quality handmade papers and unique crafts.

28/09/2024

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This 2-day workshop is an introduction to Japanese papermaking and printmaking within a comfortable, professional artist studio in Glasgow. During this weekend workshop, Parade Artists will be hosting their Winter sale within the gallery space at Hanson Street, bringing a festive energy to the building. Pulp will also provide some seasonal treats for participants during this weekend course. Come and enjoy a fantastic learning experience with tutors Alison Newman and Elspeth Lamb and begin the Festive season.

30th November + 1st December, all levels welcome.

This 2-day workshop is an introduction to Japanese Papermaking and Printmaking within a comfortable, professional artist studio in Glasgow.

28/09/2024

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Join Elspeth Lamb and Alison Newman for a colourful and experimental course at PULP, starting the festive season as a treat for yourself or make unique prints to gift. Parade Artists sale will be in full swing at Hanson St through the weekend providing a lovely atmosphere... and PULP keeping you going with refreshments and seasonal treats.

Date: 23rd + 24th November, all levels welcome.

This creative course presents a unique and exciting opportunity to visit a state of the art papermaking workshop in the centre of Glasgow.

19/08/2024

Lovely visit to the Irish Linen Centre and Lisburn Museum in Northern Ireland to learn more about flax fibre and the weaving process.

At Pulp: Paper Arts Workshop, paper has been made using flax fibre and linen rag from various sources. From plants grown in Glasgow allotments, heirloom textiles and clothing to pure Irish Linen loom offcuts.

It's a beautiful fibre!

19/08/2024

06/08/2024

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24th + 25th August is a weekend full of colour, layering, shape and composition at Pulp. Join Elspeth Lamb and Alison @ PULP for an experimental workshop which generates a fabulous bundle of unique artworks combining paper and print techniques.
All welcome a few spaces remain for booking.

This creative course presents a unique and exciting opportunity to visit a state of the art papermaking workshop in the centre of Glasgow.

06/08/2024

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A few places remain to book on the day workshop 'Making Paper' this Saturday 10th August. A busy day learning about the papermaking process while making a great bundle of unique papers. All welcome.

This course is designed to be an introductory workshop and is suitable for beginners and those wishing to access the facilities.

25/07/2024

Wow! 10 years since the beautiful paper made at Pulp was used for the Queen's message. Held within the Baton for Glasgow's Commonwealth Games 2014, the paper was made from linen rag with flecks of local plant fibre. Linen for translucency and durability. The flecks to prevent the message being read prior to the opening ceremony.

13/07/2024

Lovely trip to see PaperFoundation at Ellergreen today. Familiar tools and vats of pulp... amazing to see the hollander beaters, beautiful papers and the stunning landscape 🙂

29/06/2024

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Making Paper 10th August 2024. All welcome for this busy day!

This course is designed to be an introductory workshop and is suitable for beginners and those wishing to access the facilities.

29/06/2024

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Colourful and experimental course, co-tutored with Elspeth Lamb
24th + 25th August 2024

This creative course presents a unique and exciting opportunity to visit a state of the art papermaking workshop in the centre of Glasgow.

29/06/2024

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Weekend course 14th + 15th September 2024

Explore the unique qualities of both local and exotic plant fibres, while gaining a better understanding of the processes involved.

03/06/2024

Next course Pulp to Print - 15th + 16th June 2024
Co-tutored with .
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30/05/2024

Susan's fabulous print and paper collage made during Japanese Experience @ Pulp. Susan brought elements of her travels to Japan, blending memories of her travels and keepsakes into her work.

30/05/2024

Amazing outcomes from the recent Japanese Experience at Pulp. Paricipants created lovely bundles of handmade paper and a unique edition of Mokuhanga prints over the 3 days. Co-tutored with and Alison @ Pulp.

26/05/2024

Focus on Kozo, Mitsumata and Gampi during our first day of Japanese Experience tutored by Alison Newman and Elspeth Lamb. A creative weekend combining Papermaking and Mokuhanga at Pulp.

12/05/2024

A few spaces back on sale for this 3 day workshop with Alison and Elspeth Lamb @ PULP. 25th, 26th & 27th May for Japanese Experience - a busy and productive 3 days in a comfortable studio.
Book via link below or directly at [email protected]

This 3-day workshop is an introduction to Japanese Papermaking and Printmaking within a comfortable, professional artist studio in Glasgow.

16/04/2024

Red. Lots of red.
30" x 40" formed with deckle box.

14/04/2024

Busy 3 day bespoke workshop for a group of artists visiting from Wales, London and Glasgow. All worked hard and with enthusiasm.

Linen paper from a cherished table cover, Kozo fibre from Japan, Abaca, NZ Flax, Lokta and Mitsumata, then a flash of colour to experiment with pulp painting.

Thank you Phil, Heather and Hilary 👍😁👍

08/04/2024

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15th + 16th June brings colour and experimentation to PULP with this combination of pulp painting and print. Elspeth Lamb joins as co-tutor for this busy weekend workshop.

All welcome. Book directly with PULP or via Eventbrite.

This creative course presents a unique and exciting opportunity to visit a state of the art papermaking workshop in the centre of Glasgow.

08/04/2024

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Join Elspeth Lamb and myself for this 3-Day Bank Holiday workshop @ PULP, scheduled for 25th, 26th + 27th May.
All welcome and limited spaces remaining.

Book via Eventbrite or directly with PULP.

This 3-day workshop is an introduction to Japanese Papermaking and Printmaking within a comfortable, professional artist studio in Glasgow.

07/04/2024

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We are offering an exciting entry-level opportunity to join Glasgow School of Art’s well-regarded Technical Team in a new role supporting our printmaking workshop.

Address

WASPS FACTORY, 77 Hanson Street
Glasgow
G312HF

Website

http://www.paperartsworkshop.co.uk/

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Gather

PRESSING: Art in Hospital artwork made in respose to climate change and Cop26. 'Gather', Alison Newman, 2021 During the time of Cop26 Climate Change Conference in Glasgow, I explored natural resources and green spaces found in and around four AIH project locations. From my home location close to the Cop26 site, Gartnavel Hospital is in a more Northern direction, New Victoria Hospital to the South, Greenfield Park Care Home out to the East End and Queen Elizabeth University Hospital a short distance further West. Through using the media of papermaking and bookbinding, ‘Gather’ was a short project which explored the importance of green space for wellbeing as places to gather our thoughts and communities, supporting biodiversity and also the urgent need for a return to using natural fibres and reuse. In addition to the plant papers made from each location, past AIH archived work in the form of recyclable paper and trial drawings were reformed into new paper and 4 sketchbooks then made. These will be given over to a few patients and AIH artists to contain their future artworks. When constructing the sketchbooks and arranging the pages, the ‘green space’ allocated to the plant papers became a restricted and minimalised element within the book, reflecting the gradual reduction of green space within cities. The outcome was practical in terms of recycling and making useable sketchbooks, however, the project also connects past AIH work and the future contributions still to come. Each book contains plant paper from all four locations and, significantly, they have 26 blank pages to mark the occurrence of Cop26, representing the ‘unwritten book’ and the potential for change in relation to the climate emergency.