Give your old bills, junk mail and other unwanted papers a new lease of life, and turn them into brand new, beautiful papers to use in other craft projects, or just to show off as works of art!  This class will show you the basics to get started with papermaking at home using traditional western techniques.  You'll make your own mould and deckle (which you can take home to use again), and make approximately 3 or 4 pieces of handmade paper with inclusions such as dried flowers, leaves, glitter and more!  Enjoy a relaxed and friendly atmosphere and a cup of tea (and coffee, of course!).

Suitable for complete beginners, you will be guided through every step by Wendy, owner of The Little Craftery, and life-long crafter. 

 

The workshop runs for approximately 2 hours.  Enjoy a chat with like minded people and learn some new skills!  All materials and refreshments are included in the price.

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FAQs

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Who is the class for?

Anyone over the age of 16 is welcome!  Suitable for complete beginners or those with more experience, it's a nice relaxed and friendly class. 

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What's involved?

Wendy will take you through the tools and materials you will need and the basic techniques you will learn.  You'll start by making a mould and deckle, which is yours to keep, and you'll use that to make your paper.  You’ll be given a choice of a wide variety of decorative items to include, such as dried flowers, seeds, glitter and paper shapes.  Wendy will show you every step of the way to creating some beautiful handmade paper.

 

There is not time on the class to dry the paper sheets you make, as it's best to leave them to dry naturally.  At the end of the class, your fabulous hand made paper will be packeged up in a folder for you to carry safely, so you can dry them at home.

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What's included?

The price includes everything you need: all materials and use of any necessary tools, full instruction from Wendy, and tea and coffee.  You will get to keep the paper you've made, and the mould and deckle you made it with, so you can make more at home.

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What are the design options?

The mould and deckle you make will be a standard size, which will produce a 17x17cm square piece of paper.  The coarseness of your pulp, the type of papers you choose to recycle and the inclusions you add will all make a difference to the finished look, so the possibilities are endless!  Wendy will show you all the techniques you need, to ensure that you make handmade paper to be proud of!

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How long will the class last?

The class will last approximately two hours.  It’s best to allow a little extra time as classes sometimes over-run depending on group sizes.

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Where is the class held?

Classes are held in The Little Craftery in Field Row, Worthing, which is designed to be a functional, comfortable workspace for up to 4 participants.  The shop will be closed to the public during your class, so you don’t need to worry about interruptions.  If you have any special access requirements, please contact Wendy at The Little Craftery before you book to discuss, and to find out if access is available for you.

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Do I need to bring anything?

All your materials and refreshments are supplied, so you don't need to bring anything, however you may wish to bring a few old papers (bills, junk mail etc.) to include in your paper.  Please ensure that any staples and paperclips have been removed from your paper.  You may also like to bring items to include in your paper, such as flower petals, leaves, threads, lace etc.  Please ensure that any plant materials are fully dried out.

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Do we need to book?

Yes, please do book in advance, as there are a limited number of places on each class (a maximum of 4 people per open class), and we wouldn’t want you to be disappointed!  We require full payment in advance in order to secure your booking.  Online payments will be taken securely by either Square or Paypal (don’t worry, you don’t have to have a Paypal account!).  If you’d rather not book online, you can book in person at The Little Craftery.

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How do I book?

You can book on this page; just go to the 'Book Here' section above, and you'll see there are two options.

Option 1 is to check for classes already open; these are the dates that other people have already set, and are happy for you to join them.  If there are no dates that you can do there, then come back to this page and go to option 2.

Option 2 is where you can set up a new date.  Start by choosing how many people are in your group, and you'll be taken to a new calendar where you can choose any date and time you like.  You can also decide if you want it to be a private class, or if you'd like us to open it up for others to join you.

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Why are there no dates available?

You haven't set one yet!  Instead of us trying to guess when you might want your class, it's easier if you tell us.

If you want an open class with other people, you can choose your own date by going straight to 'Option 2' in the Book Here section above.  If it's just one or two people that you book for, we'll open that date up for others to book onto (unless you chose a private session).

Any bookings for 3 people or more will automatically be set as a private session.

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How many people are needed for a class?

We need at least 2 people per class, unless you've chosen to pay the additional supplement fee for a one-on-one (single person) class.

If you've set a new date and no-one else books onto it, we'll unfortunately have to reschedule or cancel your class.  You'll be notified by email and text message 24 hours in advance, with options to either reschedule to a later date, or cancel for a full refund. 

The maximum number of people per class depends on the class, and how much space it takes to do it (for this class it's 4 people).

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Can I book a private session?

Of course!  Just head straight to 'Option 2' in the 'Book Here' section above.

For private sessions of just one person, we charge a supplement fee (which is 80% of the cost of the class, rounded to the nearest £1), so it might be worthwhile bringing a friend!  You can choose not to pay the additional supplement fee, in which case we'll open up your class for others to join you, but if we can't find a second person we will have to reschedule the class.

If there are two of you, you have a choice of a private class (no supplement fee), or opening it up for others to join (the class will go ahead with just the two of you if we don't find anyone else).

Bookings for three or more people will automatically get a private session at no extra cost.

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What's the cancellation policy?

If you are unable to attend your class, please let us know as soon as possible. 

If you cancel more than 7 days in advance of the class - You'll be eligible for a full refund or a reschedule, as you prefer.

If you cancel within 7 days of the class (up to 24 hours before the class) - you're not eligible for a refund, but you can reschedule.

If you cancel within 24 hours of the class - you're not eligible for a refund or a reschedule.

Failure to show up for your class will not be eligible for a refund or reschedule.

In any circumstance where a class is cancelled by The Little Craftery, we will attempt to contact you in advance as soon as possible to either reschedule or offer a full refund, as you prefer.