Papermaking Workshops
Handmaking paper is an enjoyable activity for all ages and abilities. We deliver a flexible range of papermaking workshop formats tailored for your specific situation and event style. Here is a selection of workshops we can offer:
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Half or full day introductory workshops
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Themed workshops, such as making letter writing stationery, wildflower seed papers and cards, Christmas decorations, or making fine-grade papers for artists
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Kids workshops, either as sessions within a school holiday programme, or stand alone
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Weekend or multi-day block courses
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Drop-in sessions or demonstrations at events
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Professional development for teachers and art therapists
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Papermaking sessions for schools and ECEs
If you'd like to have a chat about bringing papermaking to your school, art society, education centre or event, please get in touch!
Papermaking Using Native Plants
12 Sep 2026, Tawa College, Wellington
Discover the hidden beauty of native plant fibre and learn how to make your own harakeke paper from scratch.
Following an introduction to basic papermaking techniques, particpants will hone their skills through several projects including sheets of paper, cards, letter writing stationery and more.
In addition to the practical skills, the workshop will cover technical aspects of preparing your own pulp using simple household appliances and commonly found plants.
Paperscape Opening:
Factory Tours & Taster Workshops
Sat 24 & Sat 31 Oct 2026, 78 Main St, Ōtaki
10:00am - 12:00pm: Drop-in factory tours
Alongside the Kāpiti Arts Trail we are opening the doors to our factory for guided tours. Find out how we turn leaves into paper, see some of our equipment in action, and have a go at pulling a sheet of paper yourself. Then explore our shop for a native plant paper souvenir.
Please note tours will run throughout the morning as we get a few people together. You may have to wait for a previous tour to finish. Cost: $5.00, paid at venue.
1:30pm - 3.00pm: Papermaking using native plants – taster workshop
This workshop will provide an introduction to basic papermaking techniques. Participants will learn how to pull and couch sheets of paper using harakeke pulp made in our workshop. You’ll also get a chance to have a look behind the scenes with a brief tour of our factory, where you can see how we make our pulp and finish our paper. All ages - book in advance.