Discover the versatility of paper in this beginner-friendly creative course. You’ll try a range of techniques including papier-mâché, decoupage, art books and origami, making projects such as birds, jewellery boxes, journals and simple folded forms. Alongside practical work, you’ll also learn a little about the history and cultural origins of these art forms. Ideal for students who enjoy hands-on creativity and want to experiment with accessible materials in a relaxed and imaginative class. This course is for everyone, whether you have done this course before or if you're a complete beginner!

DELIVERY MODE

• Face-to-Face

ART MATERIALS

Bring magazines and newspapers to cut up and some scissors.

COURSE OUTLINE

• Papier-mâché from scratch (making pulp, scaffolding, glue painting and design)
• Decoupage design
• Origami basics
• Art books and Journals: explore your creative mind and fight back at AI
• The History of paper-making

LEARNING OUTCOMES

• Learn the steps of making papier-mâché from scratch
• Learn about origami and decoupage
• Learn how papier-mâché is a fine art in many countries
• Understand the long history of these arts and cultural perspectives