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Paper Vessels Workshop
Create ethereal paper vessels incorporating nature-inspired imagery
2.5 hours
4 to 10 guests
$65
($75 per guest when you book for 4+ guests, $65/guest for 4+ guests. $50 per class surcharge applies for private classes)
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What you'll get
- The workshop price includes all materials.
- You'll take home several gorgeous paper vessels that you can use for display, to hold treasures, or as lanterns (suitable for use with LED candles).
Knowledge required
Perfect for all experience levels—whether you're new to art or a seasoned maker, you'll be learning hands-on techniques in a relaxed, supportive environment.
What to bring
- Apron
- Lightweight, transparent papers if you have any (decorative serviettes, tissue, old paper patterns, rice papers, etc.)
- 3 drinking glasses or bowls you can use as moulds - they need to have sides that either go straight up or out slightly. If you don't have anything at home, you can source something from an op shop or borrow from a friend.
Location
Hive Studios, Unit 13/10 Depot Street, Banyo QLD
Art from the Urban Wilderness is located at Hive Studios in the suburb of Banyo, 15 km from the centre of Brisbane City. By Car – via the Gateway Motorway, take Exit 112 at the Nudgee Service Centre. By Train – walk from Northgate Station (2 kilometres) or Banyo Station (1.2 kilometres) or catch an uber or taxi from the station (1-2 minutes drive).
Your teacher can also travel within 50 kms of Banyo, to a venue of your choice for a private class.
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Recent reviews of Paper Vessels Workshop
- 5/5 from Gillian Richards, attended Aug 2026: A celebration of family birthdays across 3 generations. The Paper Vessels workshop with Sandra Pearce ticked all the boxes, immersion into Sandra's beautiful work, a detailed and easy to follow demonstration, a supportive and nurturing environment to make our own creations, and extra gems eg. Pod coffees, music, photography...we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Thank you, Sandra.
- 5/5 from Janelle Manning, attended Jun 2026: A wonderful class that resulted in some great pieces! The teacher was kind and helpful, and the process was really enjoyable.
- 5/5 from Lucille Chalmers, attended Jun 2026: Really enjoyable and informative class, with plenty of “hands on” time. It was great to bring home 3 finished pieces. Highly recommend.
- 5/5 from Grace Keogh Grace Keogh, attended Jun 2026: I thoroughly enjoyed the Paper Vessel's workshop. Sandra was very supportive and helpful. I learnt a new addictive creative technique
- 5/5 from Maxine Fisher, attended Apr 2026: Lovely afternoon at Hive Studios creating paper vessels - the facilities are great and the workshop was relaxing, fun and productive. Sandra is so welcoming and generous with her time and knowledge.
- 5/5 from Maxine, attended Apr 2026: Great fun creating 3 paper vessels at Art from the Urban Wilderness, The Hive studio. Banyo Qld.
- 5/5 from Sharon Birchall, attended Apr 2026: Wonderful class -Sandra is always awesome! So helpful and supportive Always ready with a suggestion Always leave feeling inspired
- 5/5 from Sandra Bulger, attended Apr 2026: This was a fun and relaxing class which produced such interesting vessels to take home. Everyone had a good time with a this very tactile, hands-on process. There are endless possibilities, now that you know the basics, of what you could incorporate into your handmade paper vessels to give them unique textures and looks. I really enjoyed creating organic, individual shapes with paper, lots of fun.
- 5/5 from Amani Amani Sparks, attended Apr 2026: It was the first time I’d been to one of Sandra’s workshops and it was lovely to meet her and to be inspired by the space. The workshop was very well organised and Sandra was encouraging and beautifully calm in her delivery. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Thank you
- 5/5 from Cindy Maree Irons, attended Jan 2026: I arrived at the class randomly and Sandra willingly fitted us in. Thankyou so much! The atmosphere is so relaxed and so conducive to creativity.I highly recommend this class to anyone who wants to try somwthing different and inspiring
- 5/5 from Helen Keen-Dyer, attended Jan 2026: Fabulous paper vessels workshop with Sandra. Sandra is always so organised but incredible relaxed in her style. My day is always brighter after a couple of hours in her studio.
- 5/5 from Karla Duvey, attended Jan 2026: Excellent and I really enjoyed. Wish was longer but perfect. Sandra explained to us very well and already set up before we arrived.
- 5/5 from Selene Harrington, attended Jan 2026: Excellent workshop!! And such a beautiful space. I will definitely be back for more. Thank you!
- 5/5 from Donna Beikoff, attended Jan 2026: Paper vessels workshop was great. Learnt a lot of new information about papers and method was easily explained. Facilitator was excellent and shared knowledge relevant, spent focused time with everyone assisting with questions and giving positive feedback. Made some beautiful forms and loved it. Studio space was amazing, spacious and fantastic facilities. Loved the experience and would recommend.
- 5/5 from Trisha Wilson, attended Jan 2026: As always an excellent and inspiring workshop with Sandra at ‘Urban Wilderness’. Sandra is a terrific teacher and the class brilliantly organised with lots of information and materials available. A great success. Thank you Sandra!
- 5/5 from Kathy Hotz, attended Jan 2026: Excellent workshop Sandra was a wonderful host and teacher She gave clear instructions and lots of ideas for completing a variety of vessels. Highly recommend and will definitely be looking at other classes she runs.
Your teacher
Sandra Pearce
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Sandra Pearce is a Brisbane/Meanjin based artist working with artist books, printed images and paper installations. Her art practice responds to ideas relating to nature-human conflicts, the impacts of urbanisation and the human manipulation of landscape.
Sandra has exhibited widely in both regional and private art galleries and has participated in several artist-in-residence programs including Curtin Springs (NT) and Cataract Gorge (TAS).
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Art from the Urban Wilderness is a community art studio located at Hive Studios in Banyo, northside Brisbane/Meanjin.The studio was founded by artist Sandra Pearce in 2021, and specialises in the techniques of printmaking, papermaking, drawing, bookbinding and artist books. We offer workshops, courses, social art days, and artist talk events.Our mission is to build an inclusive art community that nurtures creative authenticity, confidence and resilience. We also believe in the power of art to break the cycle of disaffection towards nature, to enrich lives and inspire care for the environment.The studio is fully air-conditioned with some onsite parking as well as street parking.
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