The Natura Paper workshop is fully equipped for handmade paper manufacturing, crafting an extensive range of works, and printing techniques. The workspace is divided between papermaking and the craft of artisanal paper objects, and the print shop. The papermaking processes, along with the printing processes, carried out in the workshop are manual, therefore, they are crafts that combine practical skills with a deep understanding of materials and chemical processes. They are part of an art form and production, which continue to be appreciated for their unique character and superior quality.

Equipment and tools in the workshop:

• Vat
• Pulp mixer
• Moulds for papermaking, different sizes and shapes
• Dies for custom designs
• Containers of different sizes for papermaking
• Felts and absorbent materials
• Pigments and additives
• Large vertical press, with a 78x 65 cm plate for extracting water from freshly made papers
• Drying rack
• Lithographic press
• Cylinder presses, different sizes
• Relief printing press
• Paper guillotine
• Book presses, different sizes
• Various tools for relief printing, intaglio printing, linocut, bookbinding

• Printing inks for relief and intaglio printing
   

   

  

Studio Rental / Artist Collaborations

Artists interested in producing handmade paper or hand printing can rent the studio by the day, if the following conditions are met:

• Prior participation in at least one initiation session in the process they wish to practice during the work session;
• If no previous courses have been taken, you must first enroll in an individual initiation session with our staff, who will familiarize you with the correct use of the equipment and workshop spaces. Artists with previous initiation can use the workshop equipment, upon staff approval.
• Registration for the Open Studio program must be done before the studio appointment begins. This can be done in person at the Natura Paper headquarters, by phone: 0742175422 or by email: office@naturapaper. Reservations must be made at least 3 days in advance. Cancellation of a meeting less than three days away is non-refundable and can be rescheduled for a later date. Failure to show up for the workshop meeting without proper prior notice will result in the full price of the meeting being charged.
• Working hours, between: 10:00-16:00, plus 30 minutes for cleaning, from Monday to Friday. A member of our staff will be present during your work session to answer questions, but not to provide assistance.
• Some working materials and tools are included in our rates, others can be purchased in the workshop.

Rates: Please contact us for more information!

Private Training Sessions

Our training sessions can be tailored to the specific learning objectives of the participants. Training sessions can be held in handmade paper preparation, from introductory courses to more special sessions, as well as manual printing techniques specific to the use of handmade paper.

Rates: Please contact us for more information!