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Workshops | Pulping it: making paper and etching at Atelier Nomade

28 February and 6 March, 2024

Several weeks after Atelier Nomade, the external annex of the Visconde Setúbal warehouse is now converted into a paper production workshop. It is the first part of a workshop that takes place in two stages. From rag to sheet of paper, in the first week, we will move on to printing calcography matrices, made by participants to leave a record of their route through a space. This is a workshop or laboratory, located in a public place, aiming to deal with technological knowledge considered relevant for creation.

This workshop is integrated into the curricular activities of Engraving Calcography UC, and up to 5 interested students from other UP courses can register for it.

First part
02:00pm – 04:45pm
Introduction to workshop and the tools used. Cutting fabrics and ripping paper. Blending and making the vat based on the colours. Demonstration and explanation of pulling sheets. Couching and ways to dry. Tests by students.

Second part
05:00pm - 07:00pm
Independent papermaking, with assistance by facilitators
Registration: 5 spots available for students outside the Engraving Calcography course

Coordination: Graciela Machado
Technical support: Catarina Marques da Cruz
Papermaking workshop facilitators: Kärt Heinvere and Raahel Rüütel

[2] In situ Etching: making prints at Atelier Nomade
06 March 2024 | 02:00pm - 07:00pm
Intensive workshop of 3 hours – break + 2 hours

Lecturing: Graciela Machado
Technical support: Catarina Marques da Cruz