Established 1989 · Whangārei
People,
Paper,
Art.
A creative space where artists with intellectual disabilities craft handmade paper and works of art from natural fibres and recycled materials.
35+
YEARS OF CRAFT
Mon–Fri
Open 9am–3pm
100%
HANDMADE
∞
Unique pieces
Welcome to The Papermill!
Our Story
The Blue Goose Papermill Charitable Trust
‘We are a group of people with unique abilities
on a journey in an inspiring place
to find out what we can do really well.’
Established in 1989 The Papermill is a safe, vibrant, creative space where artists with intellectual disabilities create handmade paper and works of art from natural fibres and recycled paper.
Parts from our Showcase
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Courtney’s Christmas Tree
Price range: $1.50 through $6.00 -
Julia’s Christmas Tree
Price range: $1.50 through $6.00 -
Michele’s Christmas Tree
Price range: $1.50 through $6.00
Meet Our Makers
How Handmade Paper is Made
- Recycled paper collected
- Mixed into pulp
- Pressed by hand
- Dried into beautiful paper
Why It Matters
- 40 years serving the community
- XX participants each week
- Thousands of handmade products created every year
- 100% proceeds support the trust