Made-in-Studio: Paper Quilling

Class Description

Saturday, October 11th, 1-4pm Join us to explore an artistic medium that is making a comeback! Come and immerse yourself in the art of paper quilling. During this class , you will learn the foundations of quilling, including paper rolling, shaping and gluing. We will explore the different types of shapes in quilling, use of color, paper types and how to bring it all together to make a beautiful piece of art! Quilling is an art form that involves the use of strips of paper that are rolled, woven, shaped and glued together to create decorative images. Quilling is also known as paper rolling or paper scrolling. The origins are not recorded but some think it began with the origin of paper in China in 105 AD. There are records of French and Italian nuns using torn edges of holy books from the 1200-1600s for decoration of holy pictures. There are sources that also claim it as a suitable pastime for genteel ladies during the Edwardian , Regency and Victorian eras in Britain. Quilling is enjoying a world-wide resurgence in our modern era. It can be used for decorating wedding invitations, birth announcements and ornaments. It also has a place in art galleries in the USA and Europe and is an art form that is practiced around the world. Thank you for your interest! Alison Armour is a self taught paper artist, living locally in Dickerson. She stumbled upon quilling during the pandemic and an obsession was born! She loves “painting” with paper and enjoys sharing her love of this unique art form with others.