The Papermaking Heritage Centre at the Pen-y-coe Press in Penicuik is offering tours for Midlothian’s 2021 Doors Open Day on 11 September. Booking is essential. For more details and how to book a place see the Doors Open Day website.
Pen-y-Coe Press open for Doors Open Day
September 2, 2018
The Pen-y-Coe Press and Papermaking Heritage Centre in Penicuik is open on Saturday 8 September and Sunday 9 September as part of the Doors Open Day programme. For details of opening times and printing and papermaking demonstrations see the Doors Open Day website.
Papermaking workshop in Dumfries
January 14, 2018
There are places still available on the introductory papermaking workshop (for adults) at Gracefield Arts Centre in Dumfries on Saturday 17 February 2018. There is more information in the brochure: cost £75/£65 concessions, including all materials & teas/coffees. To book please call 01387 262084.
Courses at Dundee Contemporary Arts
April 14, 2017
The Print Studio at Dundee Contemporary Arts are running courses on papermaking, etching and bookbinding, amongst others this spring. Details of all courses are on their website.
Article on the invention of paper
March 16, 2017
The invention of paper is one of the BBC’s 50 things that made the modern economy. The programme was broadcast on the World Service, and the BBC website has an article about paper, its invention and its association with Gutenberg and the spread of printing in Europe.
Pen-y-Coe Press open day
September 6, 2016
The Pen-y-Coe Press in Bridge Street, Penicuik is open for Midlothian’s Doors Open Day on Saturday 10th September 2016. There will be papermaking and letterpress printing demonstrations at 11am and 2pm, and the press will be open to visitors from 10–4. See their website for facilities and how to get there.
Papermaking taster session in Dundee
July 23, 2016
The Print Studio at Dundee Contemporary Arts are holding a papermaking taster session from 12 noon on Sunday 14 August. Make delicate, colourful hand-made papers from pulp. Learn simple techniques and add decorative materials to make striking designs. For more details see the Print Studio website.
Papermaking at Robert Smail’s
May 12, 2016
Reduce, Reuse and Recycle paper into lovely handmade paper at at St. Ronan’s Wells Visitor Centre, Innerleithen on Saturday 18 June 2016. Learn how to make your own beautiful and unique handmade paper from used paper scraps and water from the St. Ronan’s Wells. Adorn your paper with found objects and additional media. No previous […]
Doors open at Pen-y-Coe Press in Penicuik
September 9, 2015
In the mid 1960’s, the Pen-y-Coe Press moved into the town’s former Post Office at No 7 Bridge Street. Aspects of the Edwardian Post Office remain, including devices that allowed the policeman on his night-time beat to check for burglars. Visitors will be able to see the small museum gallery, with displays illustrating the development of hand-made […]
Printing in Scotland and Doors Open Days
September 2, 2013
September is Doors Open Day in Scotland. This year’s programme includes some printers and a number of other places associated with the industry that are open to the public. On Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 September, Gladstone Court Museum in Biggar is open. The displays include a printing shop. On Saturday 14 September, the Pen-y-Coe Press […]
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