Course curriculum

    1. Hello

      FREE PREVIEW

    2. Why bond paper to board?

    1. Health and safety

    1. Introducing the tools and materials

    2. Downloadable list of materials

      FREE PREVIEW

    1. Preparing the paper

    1. Studio tip - tape down your paper

    2. Applying adhesive

    3. Studio tip - painting the sides of your board

    1. Trim down and finish the edges

About this course

  • £30.00
  • 10 lessons
  • 1 hour of video content

Bond paper to board with confidence

A practical, step-by-step course on mounting paper to board for large-scale oil and cold wax painting, designed to help you create stable, professional surfaces as your work grows in scale.

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What will be covered?

  • You’ll learn a studio-tested method for mounting paper to board, creating stable, professional surfaces that allow you to scale up your work.

  • The course demonstrates the full process on a one-metre-by-one-metre panel, giving a realistic view of working at a larger scale.

  • You’ll learn practical techniques for applying adhesive, smoothing out air pockets, and ensuring a secure bond between paper and board.

  • Along the way, I share tips and shortcuts from years of experience, helping you avoid common mistakes and streamline your workflow.

  • By the end of this course, you’ll have a repeatable method for preparing large-format supports that preserve the qualities of Arches Huile paper.

Paula Dunn

Artist, teacher, author

Paula Dunn is a landscape painter who lives and works in Yorkshire, England. Taking her inspiration from walking the land, the climate and weather play a significant part in her work. She predominantly works with oils and her painting over the years has shifted from a representational image of a landscape to the more abstracted. Paula’s paintings can be found in private collections across the world and she is a contributing artist to the award winning “Waymaking – an anthology of prose, poetry and artwork by women who are inspired by the landscape” Vertebrae publishing. In 2025 her book Atmospheric Landscapes using oils and cold wax was published by Crowood Press.

Frequently asked questions

  • What materials and tools do I need?

    A full tools and materials list, with purchasing details, is available in the preview.

  • When does this course start?

    You can start the course as soon as you sign up. Registration gives you immediate access to all course content, so there’s no waiting period. From the moment you enrol, your 12-month access period begins, allowing you to start learning straight away.

  • How long can I access the course for?

    Your access to the course lasts for 12 months from the date of registration. During this time, you can work through the lessons at your own pace and return to the material as often as you wish. Once the 12 months have ended, access to the course content will expire.

  • Is there tutor support during the course?

    This self-paced course is designed to be studied independently, and should contain all the information you need.

  • System requirements

    Broadband internet connection with a minimum speed of 5Mbps is recommended. The Thinkific platform is fully mobile responsive so you will be able to access the course from any phone, tablet, laptop, or desktop computer!

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  • Can I download and share the course?

    You cannot download the content due to copyright, but once you register you will have a year's access to the content and can return to it at any time. Please do not share your login and course access with others.

  • Do you offer refunds?

    Refunds are not offered for self-paced courses as the course descriptions provide full details of the content. In the unlikely event you have booked a course that is not right for you, please let me know before you start accessing the content. Please read my terms and conditions for full details.