Adult Papercutting/Storytelling
In-Person: Adult | Available
Most art across all cultures derives its meaning from a story. This class allows students to connect a story- either one they write or one they bring into class- into their own artistic creation. So why papercutting? Papercutting is a medium that has evolved across East Asian, Polynesian, to Eastern European cultures that expanded into the Western Hemisphere in places like Mexico. Papercutting has a long history of narration, ornamentation, and is even included in the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Lists. Students will get to explore their own creativity while discovering this enchanting medium. In this class, students will design their work and learn with the guidance of a true master in the medium of papercutting. The teacher will instruct with demonstrations and even display some of her own work to spark interest and creativity in students. Students will leave with a 6 layer design!
With Artist Pai Fang
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- 90lb paper, X-acto knife, Elmer's glue, Pencil, Cutting Mat
Pai Lin
Pai Lin has over seven years of experience teaching children. She has taught young children craft and creative arts such as Chinese painting, acrylic painting, watercolor, ceramic, gift card and gift wrap designs. For children over the age of ten, Pai has taught them digital art. She has also been a teacher’s assistant at Middlesex Community College in the art and graphic design departments for fourteen years. Previously Pai worked as a Freelance Graphic Designer for 13 years. Employed by news weekly magazine as the graphic designer and editor, responsibilities included cartooning, illustrating and layout.
In her free time, Pai creates 3D paper art. She enjoys watching and helping children explore their creative and emotional side through arts and craft. Pai’s education includes Product Design from Fu Hsing Trade and Arts School and Graphic Design Certificate from Middlesex Community College. Pai has won the Studio Art Award at Middlesex Community College.