The art of papermaking is a passion of mine. I work with plant fibres and natural dyes to create handmade paper that has a uniqueness of its own in texture and colour.

Paper can be made from any plant. I have three favourites that I use, New Zealand flax, maize leaves and thistle down. I also like to experiment and have tried banana skins, marigold petals, grass and rhubarb, to name just a few. Each fibre has its own unique characteristic.

I often enhance my papers by using natural dyes. I find that the colours produced give subtle shades in harmony with the quality of the product. The range of colours is vast; with one dye I will produce ten to twelve different shades.

I enjoy following the whole process from start to finish, collecting the plant from the fields, processing it into a pulp, dying, pulling a piece of paper then making these sheets into the final products.
Using these papers, I create a variety of pieces, lampshades and pictures that reflect the hills and landscapes of Cumbria, to jewellery and unusual decorations. If you are interested in any of my unique products then do not hesitate to contact me.

I accept commissions to make special bespoke paper. For example, incorporating flowers from a wedding bouquet that can be made into a lampshade to create a lasting memory of the happy day. I fabricate individual papers from funeral corsages, crafting this into tea lights, that when gifted to family or friends can evoke wonderful memories of the departed loved one.