Ref: S1D36045
During this one-day course, you will learn how to select papers suitable for papercutting, and how to create your own original designs based on historic examples. All materials used are non toxic and have a low environmental impact, and upcycled papers can be incorporated if desired.
Tracey has studied papercrafts since 1997, when she was the recipient of a Stationers’ Company Travel Grant, which enabled her to travel to South Korea to research ‘Korean Paper Culture' which is lodged at Stationers’ Hall. You will be introduced to papercutting traditions from Korea, Germany, the Netherlands and America, and given suggested further reading. You will be guided through the safe use of scissors and paper knives, and where to source papers for cuttings.
Papercuts can be further enhanced by the use of adhesive layers, which will be demonstrated by your tutor.
You should be able to complete several papercuts in a range of techniques during this one-day course, which can be developed into creative works after the course.
On this course the tutor will supply all of the materials, including papers, small tools, adhesives and punches. The adhesives will be provided by the tutor and shared by the group.
Available from shop: Extra papers, adhesives.
Available from tutor: Additional papers.
Suggested scissors for papercutting if you wish to buy your own: John Lewis (online and in store) https://www.johnlewis.com/fiskars-classic-needlework-scissors-13cm/p230472732
From the TENARTIS Ebay shop: https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/tenartis?_trksid=p4429486.m3561.l170197
From the London Shop, Choosing Keeping https://choosingkeeping.com/collections/scissors/products/stainless-steel-precision-japanese-scissors
This course involves the use of small scissors and knives which demand a degree of dexterity. Please wear appropriate clothing/aprons for the workshop or studio, this includes stout covered footwear (no sandals or open toes).
Timetable
Student registration: 9am
Course teaching: 9.15am - 5pm
Lunch is included
Tracey Bush trained as an illustrator, and successfully freelanced for many years. She has produced a series of books, which have been acquired by the Yale Centre for British Art, Tate Britain and the Marvin Sackner Collection of Concrete Poetry. In 2014 Tracey was commissioned to create the large scale 'Ports of the World' butterfly box, which is installed on the P&O cruise ship, Britannia.
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