07) Paper Pulp (Papier-mâché) Exploration

About this class

You will use paper and paper products to create useful and fun objects/ sculptures depending on your interest. You will explore the qualities of paper pulp, and the methods to create a variety of pieces. You will also go through experiments of creating different samples of paper, and choose and mix from a variety of other materials to add to your paper pulp such as flowers, leaves, seeds, etc.

Class Outline

Day 1:

• Introduction and Exploration
• Brainstorming ideas
• Testing and Making

Day 2:

• Making
• Exhibiting

Materials needed

Please note: VCUQatar reserves the right to cancel classes for which not enough participants are registered. Already paid fees will be refunded.

Please do not purchase materials until VCUQatar has sent final course confirmation.

Items to buy for this class

Participants are required to buy their own materials beforehand and bring them to every class

• Small plastic bucket/ Big plastic bowl
• Sieve or Strainer
• Discarded Paper/ old books/ notebooks/ Cardboard Box/ Paper Products/ Color Papers (Bring what you have)

Blenders to work with in the class room will be provided by VCUQatar

On occasions, there may be some more materials to be bought and brought in if and when advised by the instructor.

Where to buy your materials

Most of the materials are available from any art supply shop, for example:

• Cass Art (Fire station): Community Classes students get a 15% discount upon presenting the registration ticket
• Jarir Bookstore: on Rayyan Road or Salwa Road
• Color Note: on Al Nasser Street
• Ibn Al Qayyim: at Markhiya Roundabout
• Al Rawnaq

Schedule

Start: Thu, 26 Apr, 2018
End: Sun, 29 Apr, 2018
Lessons: 2 day workshop
Days: Thursday and Sunday
Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Location: VCUQatar, Room 166
Cost: QAR 475

Instructors

Sultana Jesmine
Lecturer

Sultana Jesmine, an Interdisciplinary Designer (MFA), Interior Designer (BFA) and Fashion Designer (BFA) is a VCUArts Qatar Alumni. Jesmine loves to travel and to learn from different cultures, which in turn enriches her as an individual and her design research. Continuous learning and teaching are one of her many passions. She enjoys sports, adventures and new experiences. Her diverse experiences include leadership and community service, fashion shows, exhibitions, graphic design, photography, and videography. Come say hello, and she will be thrilled to meet you!

Register

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