EDITORIAL LISTING: This listing was prepared by the AtelierBound editorial team using publicly available information. Dates, availability, final pricing, and any options such as occupancy or materials should be confirmed directly with the host before making any plans. If you run this retreat, contact us at hosts@atelierbound.com to claim your listing and take full control of your page, add your own photographs, and respond to guest enquiries. June 11 to June 14 2026, at the Bellissima Art Studio in Port Orchard, Washington. Join papermaker and sculptor Jacqueline Mallegni for an immersive four-day workshop exploring the art of handcrafted paper tailored for sculptural applications. Participants will create textured paper using flax roving through a contemporary fusing technique that departs from traditional methods, designing and applying stunning paper onto organically shaped, reusable moulds crafted from wire mesh and plaster cloth. This innovative papermaking approach opens the door to endless creative possibilities, allowing for various inclusions, mark-making and stitching techniques. The workshop includes opportunities to harvest fibres from the local environment, enhancing creations with unique textures and distinctive qualities. Surface embellishment with sumi ink, indigo dye, thread and paper applications will add depth and interest to finished pieces.

Website Link

https://www.bellissimaartescapes.com/new-events-2/mallegni26?utm_source=atelierbound&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=listing

What's Included

Four days of instruction (9:30am to 4:30pm), Four lunches, one dinner. Some materials including Sponges, 2-QT water bowl, Plastic sheeting for work tables, Sumi ink, Indigo, Gesso brushes, rags.

What to Bring

Personal art supplies and tools as advised by instructor

Leader Bio

Jacqueline Mallegni is a papermaker and sculptor originally from coastal northern California who has lived in New Mexico since 2010. Her art practice focuses on three-dimensional fibre sculpture including Japanese-style handmade paper, wood, ink, indigo, thread and plant fibre.