The Art of Papercutting (three sessions)

Adult Workshop | This program has been canceled

All levels welcome.
11/1/2024-11/15/2024
10:00 AM-12:00 PM EST on Fri
$140.00
$125.00
$20.00

The Art of Papercutting (three sessions)

Adult Workshop | This program has been canceled

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 you will learn:
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

  • • #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

Mindy Shapiro