Develop your paper potential

Australia’s capital cities will host Spicers Paper School for the ninth year running, offering printers the chance to explore the finer points of paper in print production.

Starting in March the half-day seminars will provide budding print professionals with an introduction to the world of paper. The schools curriculum has progressively changed over the years due to environmental issues, Mark Holland, technical manager for Spicers Paper said.

He believes that practical knowledge of real world issues in print production is vital when working in the industry and can help avoid costly decisions.

“Printers can’t get everything they want in one sheet of paper, as individual projects require different characteristics like stiffness or texture. If we can give printers a better grasp of paper then they can choose the right stock for the job,” said Holland.

From Perth to Canberra each course will feature two guest speakers from the local area. Topics to be covered include paper manufacture, types of paper and their effect of print finish, print production hints and environmental studies.

“Students will gain a basic understanding of the types of paper available for commercial print production, how they are created and why this understanding and an early choice in the creative process is vital to achieving the print result demanded by creative professionals,” Holland said.

Enrolments are now open for the half-day seminars in the following cities:

• Perth - March 27th 2012
• Adelaide - March 29th 2012
• Brisbane - April 16th 2012
• Sydney - April 18th 2012
• Melbourne - April 24th 2012
• Canberra - May 2nd 2012

An early registration discount offer is available now. Be one of the first 15 registrations to be eligible (promo code SPSEARLYBIRD). Register now at www.spicers.com.au/PaperSchool or email paperschool@spicers.com.au for further details.