Mixed Media Paper Mache Workshop

Paper becomes what you need



2 x 2 hours Class size 1 to 6 guests

  $220 - $250 (Earlybird price of $220 applies if you book into a public session 7+ days ahead) (Afterpay & PayPal Pay in 4 available)

Make your structure

Make Your Structure

Build the frame using wire or cardboard—the base structure that holds the final form.


Mix it altogether

Mix It Altogether

Mix paper clay with hanji, botanical fiber, and textile scraps to make the working material.


Build it up

Build It Up

Apply the mixed material onto the wire frame, layering to build up form and thickness.


Colour it

Colour It

Add colour once the base form is set.


Finish your piece

Finish Your Piece

Final surface work to complete the piece.


Join this mixed media paper mache course in Melbourne!
What you'll explore:
  • Making paper mache dough using flour paste.
  • The properties and handling of paper dough and other materials.
  • Building a solid structure with wire, cardboard, and hanji.
  • Basic colouring techniques and finishing with secondary materials.
  • Writing an artist note on your piece and sharing it with the group.


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Save $30 per guest, when you book 7+ days before a session
What you'll get
  • A finished piece, shaped from your own material and process.
  • Leftover materials to continue the work at home if you want.
  • Photos and an artist note documenting your piece.
Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly.
What to bring
Nothing!
Session repeats

This class series runs over 2 consecutive sessions, which are 1 week apart.

Suitable for

This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a date idea, birthday or hens party.

This experience would also be a unique gift for her, gift for mum, Father's Day gift or gift for couples.


FAQ

What should I wear?
Something you don't mind getting a little messy — we'll be working with paper pulp, glue, and paint, and things can splash. Aprons aren't provided, so an old shirt or apron of your own is a good idea.
Do I need to bring anything?
All materials are included. Just bring yourself and water to keep you hydrated during the workshop. (+ maybe a hair tie if you've got long hair.)
Is the space easy to get to?
We're based in North Melbourne, near the station — details on parking and access will be sent closer to the date.
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Can I take home leftover materials?
Yes, take what you'd like to keep experimenting at home.
Location

West Melbourne, VIC

Exact location is masked for privacy. You'll automatically get the specific address after booking.

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Your teacher

OFF COURSE
OFF COURSE

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Hello. I'm Min from Korea! Currently working as a sculptural artist in Melbourne.
My practice is about turning discarded paper — newspapers, magazines, old books — into sculptural objects and furniture. I completed my MA in Furniture and Product Design at Kingston University London, and since then my work has shown in Seoul, Milan, and Melbourne.
This is actually my first workshop. I've spent years figuring things out on my own in the studio — what works, what falls apart, how paper actually behaves under different conditions. I wanted to take everything I've learned through that process and share it directly, in a room, with people working alongside me.
In this workshop, you'll mainly work with paper clay and explore its properties with cardboard, hanji, botanical fiber, paper scraps and more to build your own form. OFF COURSE means starting from what you need. Mistakes and detours are part of the process, not something to avoid.
Across the 4-hour session, we'll experiment with materials, explore directions, and work towards your own idea alongside a small group. By the end, we'll share what we've made and take a few photos to remember it by.
Sign up if this feels like something you need.
I'm looking forward to meeting you at the table.

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