This is a very exciting story of a bold and courageous journey for a team of Papermakers who are intellectually challenged. Nowhere else in NZ is there a working papermill using completely recycled materials, making totally handcrafted products. The Papermill delivers meaningful work experience for people with intellectual disabilities.
The Papermill is open to the public as an educational and tourist attraction. Visit us and explore our vibrant creative space and papermaking studio. Discover our paper products and art - all unique - all handmade - here in Whangarei, New Zealand.
We also provide 1 and 2 day papermaking workshops.
'Wise Old Owl' crafted from handmade paper. 3rd Place at the 2015 Bernina Fashion awards.
Nicole teaching a student to make paper.
Rae working on drawings.
David drying lavender.
Papermakers and their hand crafted poppies made for the Anzac Day celebrations.
Angela and Julia making mulch.
Casey preparing wild ginger to make paper.
Demonstrating paper making at the annual Art Beat festival in January.
A view in our shop!
A view in our shop!
Harvesting flax.
Kitty tutoring Rawinia in making flax paper.
Kat casting an experienced eye over the team.
The Papermakers on an adventure ;)
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