When does the workshop take place?

The workshop takes place on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

Where does Creative Paper Making take place?

The event location is the aGEnda 21 office at Von-Oven-Straße 19 in Gelsenkirchen.

What will the participants learn?

Participants will learn the basic knowledge of paper production from natural materials, including selecting suitable fiber materials, making pulp, and creating their own paper sheets.

Who leads the workshop?

The instructor is Renate Janßen, a freelance artist, project developer, and expert in working with dye plants.

What is the participation fee?

According to the researched event program, the participation fee is 28.40 euros per person.

From Straw to Paper: This Creative Nature Workshop Surprises Gelsenkirchen

Name: Creative Paper Making
Start: 2026-11-04T18:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-11-04T20:00:00+01:00
Location: aGEnda 21-Büro

Unique Paper from Natural Fibers

During the workshop Creative Paper Making on November 4, 2026, participants will rediscover a centuries-old cultural technique. In the aGEnda 21 office in Gelsenkirchen, personal paper is created step by step from natural fiber materials such as straw.

From Fiber to Paper Sheet

The workshop teaches the fundamental processes of paper production using natural materials. First, participants will learn about suitable fiber materials and create the pulp. Then, the pulp is picked up with the mold frame and processed into individual sheets of paper.

Creative Working with Natural Materials

The focus is on practical experimentation, conscious engagement with natural materials, and joy in one's own creative space. Each step makes it visible how tangible, characterful material emerges from plant fibers.

Expert Guidance by Renate Janßen

The workshop is led by Renate Janßen, a freelance artist and project developer with particular expertise in working with dye plants. Her experience combines craft fundamentals with an artistic perspective on color, structure, and material.

A Sensory Event Experience

Working with pulp, water, and natural materials creates a calm, focused event atmosphere. The workshop format is suitable for everyone who wants to combine sustainable design, traditional craft techniques, and creative event offerings.

Conclusion

The event offers practical insights into paper production and space for personal experiments. Those who want to experience natural materials with their hands and take home a self-made paper sheet will enjoy an inspiring creative evening in Gelsenkirchen.