Master papermaker James Cropper Paper & Packaging has renewed its support for the UK’s creative communities after sponsoring Foilco’s Multiplicity 2026 event.



The event, which marks ten years since the first Multiplicity, is a gathering for designers, studios and visual artists who are exploring the bleeding edge of their fields. Having travelled around Europe, this year’s event – set to be held on February 5 – will be held at the Crypt on the Green in Clerkenwell, London, a historic and inspiring venue located in the beating heart of the UK’s creative industry.

Attendees can expect to see a visionary line-up of speakers that includes some of the most forward thinking and innovative professionals working in the creative arts, offering a unique opportunity to established professionals and young creatives alike. Alongside the speakers, including Nils Leonard and Lisa Smith from Uncommon Creative Studio, Joseph Lebus from Porto Rocha, and Kirsty Carter and Emma Thomas from A Practice for Everyday Life, ticket holders can experience The Makers’ Vault. This exhibition will showcase work and materials from James Cropper alongside other event partners Winter & Co, Baddeley Brothers, and Dreyer Kliche.



“This event promises to be like no other, and that makes it a natural fit for us at James Cropper,” says Jordan Scott, Head of Marketing & Communications at James Cropper Paper & Packaging. “We’ve been proud advocates of the UK’s creative community for decades, not just through our products - which are the very materials that empower creatives - but by directly engaging with the community to exchange perspectives, inspiration, and cutting edge ideas. As such, it will be an honour for us to help mark the 10th anniversary of Multiplicity with our friends and industry partners.

“Foilco has been a trusted partner of ours for several years, so we’re thrilled to help support the team put on what we expect to be a spectacular event in a unique, inspiring venue. We’ll be there to experience it with our Coloursource™ collection, celebrating the art of UK made colour and the power of collaboration alongside Winter & Company, the exclusive supplier of Coloursource.”



The partnership follows a number of exciting developments cementing James Cropper’s place as a champion of the UK design space. In 2025, it sponsored Creative Boom, a UK based media platform focused on engaging with designers from across the industry. The company also collaborates with designers on special projects and invites interested professionals to tour its historic, 180 year old paper mill in the Lake District.

To learn more about James Cropper Paper & Packaging and its portfolio of specialty paper materials, visit www.jamescropper.com.