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Papercraft Art: A Cutting Edge Guide to Paper Illustrations

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Overview

Join artist Laura K Sayers and explore the delightfully simple world of papercraft art! 

Laura K Sayers loves the possibilities of paper! She has wowed Instagram with her meticulously detailed creations—colorful paper scenes with characters who jump off the page. Now, in her first-ever online class Laura will share her love of paper art and reveal what it takes to create colorful illustrations with a few simple tools.

You’ll create a paper illustration focused on a story you’d like to share, whether it’s a profile picture for social media, an ode to your favorite room, or a fond memory from your childhood. Laura will guide you through her unique process of scene building, and she’ll share techniques you can use to create polished, dimensional, and eye-catching pieces.

With Laura’s playful teaching style, you’ll learn how to:

  • Practice basic paper cutting techniques 
  • Create bold color palettes 
  • Plan and prepare your paper scene
  • Build characters and craft objects
  • Assemble and finish your layered vignette

Plus, Laura will share her techniques for photographing and framing paper art so you can capture the unique features of your finished piece. 

This class is for anyone looking for an art practice that requires minimal experience, and tools you can find at the grocery store. All you need is a pair of well-sharpened scissors, a pile of colorful paper, and some tacky glue.

Syllabus

  • Introduction
  • The Potential of Paper
  • Tools & Materials
  • Basic Techniques
  • Choose Your Colors
  • Sketch Your Scene
  • Create Your Background
  • Build Your Character
  • Craft Your Objects
  • Assemble Your Scene
  • Share Your Work
  • Final Thoughts

Taught by

Laura K Sayers

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