The Art of Papercutting (four-session workshop)

Adult Workshop | This program has been canceled

All levels welcome.

1/12/2022-2/2/2022

10:00 AM-1:00 PM EDT on Wed

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$140.00

$125.00

$15.00

Papercutting is an ancient art dating back to the creation of paper during the 1st century in China. Since that time, artisans have used paper, scissors and knives to create objects both ornamental and functional. In this workshop, you will learn how to conceptualize, design and cut your own papercut.

What will you learn in this workshop?

1. Designing a papercut
2. Negative and positive space and understand what gets cut out and what stays in
3. Learning how to use an Xacto knife to cut a design
4. Using color papers to provide background contrasts
5. History of papercutting around the world

  • This is an in-person class which will take place in our building with strict social distancing protocols and reduced student capacity. Proof of vaccination is required, and masks must be worn at all times. Please see our COVID-19 community safety policies.
  • • #11 Excel knife and blades
  • • Self healing cutting mat at least 9" x 12"
  • • Ruler
  • • Sharp pencil or lead pencil
  • • Scissors
  • • Tracing Paper
  • • Canson Mi-Teintes Paper - This can be purchased locally at Blick Art Supplies or ordered on line. Buy approximately 3 colors that are complementary.
  • • Other papers as background colors