Way back in the early 2000's, I took a City & Guilds course in paper making, I went every Tuesday evening for a year to Stafford College, I absolutely loved learning how to make paper. I have made many papers in the intervening years and I am thrilled paper making is making a come back.

I believe I have an interesting angle on this craft, due to my textiles experience and practice. I often use my handmade paper in my work, it is especially good in the wet collage technique and when making handmade cards. It's also useful as a background in photography.

This technique is also a wonderful way to recycle paper and bring it to life in a new form.

My wish is to pass on this passion on to you.

• All of the videos are pre-recorded and can be watched any time and as many times as you wish.

• You have the course for many years to come.

• There are lots of images showing the techniques, materials and equipment required for the course.

• You can join my Facebook group for online courses.

• There is a comments box at the end of each lesson where you can message me or show me what you have been making.

Equipment

• Your choice of deckle and mould, I give you 5 options to choose between, so you can decide which one will suit you best.

• A blender to pulp up the paper, I use a hand-held kitchen blender.

• A bowl, sponge, J cloths (or similar), sieve, vat (like a washing up bowl), containers and cups. Most items you will already have in your home or craft stash. I will go into much more detail within the course.

Materials

• Scrap paper, fabric scraps, threads, vegetation.