Jill Elias 2012 Tutor for CONTEXTART
JILL ELIAS - PAPER MAKING has a passion for papermaking which dates back almost 20 years. She started learning at Primrose Paperworks (now called Primrose Paper Arts) in Cremorne, and gradually built up a foundation of techniques which allows her to play, experiment and create. Papermaking is a very special art, as it is not only recycling, but also involves the use of raw materials to create something completely new and different from the original, a bit like cooking. Jill is a person who also loves gardening, so finds it a special joy to be able to use plants from her garden to make paper. The possibilities are endless she notes, adding, “I particularly like making 3-dimensional pieces, but am also happy to make sheets of paper for their own sake. I enjoy sharing information about papermaking: exhibiting my works; teaching adults and children at Primrose Paper Arts, Southern Papermakers, for special groups, anddemonstrating at art and craft or environmental events.
Above: Jill Elisa at work
Workshops
Jill will be running a 2 day workshop only.
PAPERMAKING IN AND FROM THE BUSH (Sat/Sun April 14 & 15). Paper can come in all shapes, sizes, colours and textures. In this workshop we will use prepared plant fibre pulp and will beat some as well to create fabulous papers incorporating bush material which can be pulped, embedded or embossed. Some paper with Gymea lily and cotton fibres will be suitable for printing, writing or other art works, some papers will be used to make three-dimensional objects. Some paper will be coloured using ochres. Beginners and the more experienced are all welcome- techniques can be learned, just bring your ideas. Materials fee of $30 per person, payable to the tutor in class.Enrol Now
Above: Assorted natural papers by Jill Elias
Above: 'Leaves on Deckle' by Jill Elias
