Two Rivers Paper

Jim Patterson, owner operator of Two Rivers Paper Company, and accomplished watercolourist and draughtsman is available to art societies as a speaker. Two Rivers are now one of the few commercial hand-mills operating in Europe.  Their traditional skills have been recognised by The Heritage Crafts organisation as being critically endangered.  In 2021, Two Rivers moved its papermaking production to the East Quay Arts Centre in the coastal town of Watchet.
A typical presentation on 'Paper for Artists' draws on Jim's deep knowledge of all types of paper and is much more than a sales pitch for Two Rivers! Aspects covered include the differences between rag and wood pulp, absorbency, surface textures, stretching, coloured paper, right and wrong sides and value for money - not in a dry technical manner but relating to the various techniques and media used by artists. His talk includes a short practical demonstration of making and forming a sheet of paper. He also shows examples of wash and lifting pigments using a sheet of Two Rivers Paper. Jim will bring original finished art works from the mill's collection. Being an experienced and humorous speaker, his enthusiastic delivery always provokes a lively question and answer session. Boxed paper, sketchbooks and full sheets from the TR range are offered for sale to the meeting at heavily discounted prices.

Offers: Talks, Presentations

Talks: Paper making

Will travel to: Based in West Somerset, Two Rivers Paper will visit clubs across most of the UK. Please email Sarah on the email address provided, to arrange a visit to your group.

Email: tworiverspaper@gmail.com

Phone: 01984 641028