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Print this page Paper Art for Beginners: Papier-Mâché, Decoupage and Origami
Step into the creative world of paper art and make sculptural, decorative and journal-based projects while learning core techniques.
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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.
DELIVERY MODE
Face to face
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
COURSE RESOURCES
Bring magazines and newspapers to cut up and some scissors.
