Rust Dyeing on Paper Class

Create beautiful decorative papers with fun dipping and dyeing techniques.



2 hours Class size 4 to 10 guests

  $60 ($65 per guest when you book for 4+ guests, $60/guest for 4+ guests. $50 per class surcharge applies for private classes) (PayPal Pay in 4 available)
Rusting on Paper is a dyeing technique that creates beautiful, earthy tones on paper ranging from vibrant oranges to rich browns, greys, and even near-black. This process relies on chemical reactions using solutions of tea bags, ferrous sulphate (iron sulphate - garden supplement), and/or caustic soda (sodium hydroxide).
The results vary dramatically based on the concentration of solutions, the type of paper used, and the techniques used to immerse the paper into the solutions.
This is an easy and fun process that produces amazing results!
You'll go home with a stack of decorated papers that you can use for a variety of craft and art projects including drawing, painting, collage, sculpture, card making, and more.
As we are dealing with chemicals, we will be following strict safety protocols including covered footwear, aprons, and rubber gloves. You must wear covered footwear like sneakers to the workshop, no sandals, etc.
Cancellation Policy: Life happens, we get it! You can cancel or reschedule your workshop booking anytime up to 7 days before the class. Unfortunately, if you cancel within 7 days and we're unable to fill your spot, we won’t be able to offer a refund or credit. You’re welcome to pass your ticket on to someone else - just send us a message with their name and contact details so we can update the booking. Thanks so much for your understanding and support.
What you'll get
Morning tea supplied.
Knowledge required
No art experience is necessary. Curious beginners and non-artists are always welcome as there is no technical experience required.
What to bring
  • A variety of papers - A4 or smaller, watercolour papers, printmaking papers, drawings and prints, coloured papers. Thin, low-quality papers like cheap drawing paper and photocopy paper will fall apart in the solutions, so are not suitable.
  • A pair of rubber gloves (like kitchen washing up gloves) - please mark your name on them.
  • Paintbrush, 1-2 inches wide.
  • Notebook and pen for note-taking (optional).
  • A kitty litter tray or similar plastic container to take home your damp papers.
  • An apron or wear old clothes.
  • Please wear closed-in shoes like sneakers.
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).

Rust Dyeing on Paper Class location
Your teacher
Sandra Pearce

Sandra Pearce


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).




Your host

Art from the Urban Wilderness
Art from the Urban Wilderness

5.0 (286)
female Women-owned

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.
2026-06-26 15:00:00
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