Expand your Creativity and Skills with Papercutting

Expand your Creativity and Skills with PapercuttingCourse Code: 26MPE009I This in person workshop takes place on Monday, July 20th, from 11AM to 5PM ET Please Note: Registration for this workshop closes on July 6th, at 11: 59pm Eastern Time. About the Workshop: Expand your creativity and skills. In this intensive class filled with serious fun, participants will explore the unique possibilities of papercutting techniques and their diverse applications. We will begin with a presentation that traces the

Course Code: 26MPE009I

This in-person workshop takes place on Monday, July 20th, from 11AM to 5PM ET

Please Note: Registration for this workshop closes on July 6th, at 11:59pm Eastern Time.

About the Workshop:

Expand your creativity and skills.

In this intensive class filled with serious fun, participants will explore the unique possibilities of papercutting techniques and their diverse applications. We will begin with a presentation that traces the history of papercut art, showcasing its evolution from historical roots to contemporary installations across various countries.

Through a series of creative exercises, students will learn about full and empty compositions, as well as how to adapt reference images into stunning papercuts. Participants will create a variety of works, including black-and-white scenes, colorful collages, and dynamic pop-ups. We will also discuss stenciling, wearable art, and larger-scale projects.

Throughout the class, valuable tips and tricks will be shared to enhance your skills. No prior experience is necessary

Required Materials:

• x-acto knife and blades 11 or equivalent
• tracing paper
  
• images: old magazine, photocopies, or inspirational images (photo/art photocopied images or your own work that you can cut through)
• Optional:
  • found materials to experiment with cutting large format (plastic, leather, rubber, textiles), transparent papers (vellum, tissue…), scraps papers, objects to stencils: bags, tee-shirts, umbrellas, lamp shades..
  • 3-rings binders and clear sheet protectors to keep notes and small paper cuttings
    

All other materials will be provided by the Center for Book Arts at no additional cost.

About the Instructor:

Paper-cutting artist Béatrice Coron (she/her) was born and raised in France and lived on several different continents before settling in New York City. She pursues visual storytelling through paper-cutting – creating artist books, digital animations, and public art. Her work can be seen in major collections including the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Walker Art Center. She has completed public art projects for public transit systems in New York, Los Angeles and Chicago.