Seminar Participation

What you will learn
During this one-week seminar, you will learn both how to prepare the base material for papier-mâché and two different ways to use it to create unique art objects.

Working with molds
The first way is creating an art-object using molds. You will be able to choose from a variety of bowls and shape your own molded copy. After molding, you will enhance your design with additional sculpting and finalize your vision by painting it with acrylics.

Creating from scratch
The second way is freeform sculpting. During the week, you will have the opportunity to sculpt a creation starting entirely from scratch. With guidance and support, you will learn how to build a base structure for your sculpture using various materials — a useful technique for any kind of handmade, free-form object — and bring the fruit of your imagination to life.
Guided by Sofia, you will explore papier-mâché from the creation of the base material to the final art-object.

Schedule

Day 1, Sunday — Welcoming drink in Mahogani 17:00-19:00

Day 2, Monday -  Introduction to papier-mâché
Introduction to the process and its theory
Creating the base material
Brainstorming ideas for what you want to make

Day 3, Tuesday — Applying the material *
Molding your own bowl
Imagining your free-form sculpture and sketching it
Starting the skeleton for your free-form sculpture

Day 4 Wednesday — Sculpting techniques and shape forming *
Sculpting unique ornaments on your papier-mâché bowl
Continuing your free-form sculpture

Day 5, Thursday — Finishing forms and painting
Making final touches on your bowl ornaments (if needed)
Continuing your free-form sculpture and adding color
Starting to paint your bowl

Day 6, Friday — Group exhibition and celebration
Time in the afternoon to finish your artwork or add final details
Co-curating the group exhibition with guidance from our team
All participants will showcase their artwork
Taking a moment to appreciate and enjoy what you have accomplished

* Drawing sessions

In addition to hands-on crafting, Day 3 and Day 4 will begin with a one-hour session led by Ion Kazantzidis, focusing on drawing techniques and imagining shapes. These sessions will support and inspire you in conceptualizing your free-form sculptures.

What you take home

At the end of the week, you will take home at least one finished papier-mâché object, along with new skills, techniques, and creative confidence.