About the Artform

Handmade paper making is a traditional art that has been practiced for generations.This art has been passed on from one generation of craftsmen to another. These craftsmen are known as "Kagzi's". Their name is derived from the Urdu word 'Kavas', which means paper.

Handmade paper can be styled in multiple ways to suit the requirements.

About the Workshop

The Canvas

Overall Details

Love of art and love for the environment!

In this 2-day workshop, you'll learn the art of making handmade papers, which can be used for a billion things. You will also learn how to make cards, gift tags, letter papers, decor pieces, and what not with these handmade papers!

Handmade paper making is therapeutic and soothes your soul and rejuvenates your mind.

The colours in the palette

Elements you will learn

Day 1

Learn to make:

• Basic Handmade paper
• Handmade Floral papers 
• Seed paper 
• Silk threads paper 
• Colored handmade paper using botanical pigments

Day 2

Learn to make:

• Hard Bound Book
• Pocket notebook
• Gift Tags
• Cards
• Envelope
• Bookmark
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Who is this workshop “just right” for?

• This Workshop is for anyone who has lots of waste papers and wants to recycle them (which is all of us). 
• For age groups 7 and above. 
• This is a beginner-friendly workshop.

What your Material kit will contain

Materials at your doorstep

1. Frame with a sieve (main equipment)
2. Sponge
3. Dried flowers petals
4. Threads
5. Seeds 
6. Colors / pigments
7. Instruction sheet
8. Thread for Binding
9. Glue 
10. Tassel
11. Papers

What else you need to bring to the workshop?

• Large vessel or Plastic Tray or Tub
• Water
• Old cotton bedsheet/cloth (To place paper to dry)
• Old newspapers
• Waste papers
• Cardboard boxes

Pre-requisites / Preparation prior to the workshop

• Take old newspapers, corrugated boxes, waste papers, invites etc and soak it all in luke warm water. (10-15 papers) 
• Let it soak over night.
• Just before the workshop, grind the soaked papers in the mixer. Use water as and when needed while grinding.
• Keep this paper pulp ready prior to the workshop.
• For the workshop, you can set up your workspace on a table, preferably a dining table since it is big and spacious. 

The scope of creativity

Further prospects and application of what you will be learning

One can use these handmade papers for making diary covers, gift tags, calligraphy, acrylic or guache paintings, as greeting cards, letters, wedding invites and more.