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Summer Scissorwork

Join GAP! New Member Drive 2022!
What I Let You See by Mariapaola McGurk
Making Fun, by Maja Houtman - hens in pearls; "These are called "Parelhoen", parel = pearl."
Laurie Moorhead's Moroccan Geometric Pattern Layered Papercut Tile
Luminaria by Melanie Kehoss
Paper feathers from Wendy Bale's Feather Workshop in August
Randall's Colorful Crayon Background
Sally R - by Mindy Shapiro
Reni Gower - Understory exhibit artwork
Front steps of the Dressler Center, GAP's home base in Somerset, PA - photo
What I Let You See by Mariapaola McGurk, GAP member in Johannesburg, SA
Making Fun, by Maja Houtman, GAP member in the Netherlands
One of Laurie Moorhead's Moroccan Geometric Pattern Layered Papercut Tiles
Luminaria by Melanie Kehoss
Wendy Bale's Feather Workshop
Randall's Colorful Crayon Background from his August Public Crafty Hour
Ex Libris Bookplate Exhibit at GAP National Museum
Sally R - by Mindy Shapiro
Reni Gower - Understory exhibit artwork
Dressler Center, Home of the GAP National Museum
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What I Let You See by Mariapaola McGurk, GAP member in Johannesburg, SA
Making Fun, by Maja Houtman, GAP member in the Netherlands
One of Laurie Moorhead's Moroccan Geometric Pattern Layered Papercut Tiles
Luminaria by Melanie Kehoss
Wendy Bale's Feather Workshop
Randall's Colorful Crayon Background from his August Public Crafty Hour
Ex Libris Bookplate Exhibit at GAP National Museum
Sally R - by Mindy Shapiro
Reni Gower - Understory exhibit artwork
Dressler Center, Home of the GAP National Museum
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AUGUST WORKSHOP: Layered Paper Cut from Moroccan Geometric Patterns with Laurie Moorhead

Have you ever marvelled at the intricate Islamic geometric patterns in architectural wonders such as the Alhambra in Granada or the Alcázar of Seville? Laurel Moorhead has been studying the methods of creating these patterns for some time–and wants to show you how to understand how they are created and how they work, and recreate them in paper. In this workshop, appropriate for beginning to advanced students, participants will learn how to cut and layer paper, while completing a layered Moroccan Geometric patterned tile during the workshop.  Templates will be provided, ranging from simple to complex. The class will be knife based, but clever scissor cutters will be able to figure out how to do it!

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About the Artist

Laurie Moorhead

Laurie Moorhead was first introduced to paper cutting by Bhavna Mehta in 2015, helping with her collaborative project Gush (http://www.bhavnamehta.com/gush.html). This created a love of the art that has grown through the years. In 2021, hearing about the GAP conference, Laurie volunteered to be a zoom facilitator, getting to meet many of the artists and members and learning about the many different varieties and methods of paper cutting. That same year Laurie began taking workshops in Moroccan Geometry, led by Hamza El Fasiki  https://www.craftdraft.org/, which led to her blending the two arts into layered paper cuts of Moroccan Geometric patterns.

Date: Sunday, August 21, 2022

Time: 3-5pm EDT; 12noon – 2pm PDT; 8-10pm BT; 9-11pm Europe.

Zoom link emailed before workshop. $35 / $30 with GAP Member Discount: Members please use code GAP15

NOTE: All payments for classes are non-refundable (unless a class is canceled).


SEPTEMBER WORKSHOP: Luminaria with Melanie Kehoss

Luminaria: Turning candle holders into cut paper art, and vice versa

Get ready for the gifting season!  Create unique candle holders by designing cut paper art to wrap around flared cylindrical glass.  Lightbox artist Melanie Kehoss will provide tips on the best papers, adhesives, and glass products to use.  Beginner cutters will be taught basic knife-cutting, while experienced cutters will be encouraged to use their artistic vocabulary as inspiration for design. 

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Luminaria by Melanie
Melanie Kehoss
Melanie Kehoss, Virginia, VP Membership, Exhibits
Luminaria by Melanie

About the Artist

Melanie Kehoss is a longtime GAP member and Board Member, and is currently our Membership Chair. In 2008, Melanie began displaying her papercuts as lightboxes, which remain her signature.  Inspired by history, anthropology, technology, and cultural flux, her pieces tell stories while reveling in craft and design.

Melanie’s work has appeared in over a hundred exhibits and has been featured in solo shows across the nation.  She is a juried member of the Torpedo Factory Artist Association, often exhibiting at their satellite gallery, TFA@Mosaic. Melanie holds an MFA from University of Wisconsin-Madison.  She teaches drawing for adults at Arlington Arts Center and a range of media for youth at US Arts Center-Chantilly.  She is a founding board member of the Arlington Visual Art Studio Tour and serves on GAP’s Board.  Her studio is in Arlington, VA. Visit her website: https://www.kehoss.com/ and find her on Instagram: @mkehoss

Date: Wednesday, September 28, 2022

Time: 4-6pm EDT; 1 – 3pm PDT; 9-11pm BT; 10pm-midnight Europe.

Zoom link emailed before workshop. $35 / $30 with GAP Member Discount: Members please use code GAP15

NOTE: All payments for classes are non-refundable (unless a class is canceled).


AUGUST CRAFTY HOUR with RANDALL

Color backgrounds created during August Crafty Hour by Randall!

As a special part of our ongoing Membership Drive, which continues to run till September 3, our color-loving GAP President Randall Williams hosted a free, public Crafty Hour on Sunday, August 7. Our regular monthly, free GAP Crafty Hours are open only to members, so this was a unique chance for non-members to get a feel for our wonderful community and our monthly skillshare sessions. Randall introduced many techniques he has used successfully to create abstract color backgrounds for his paper artwork–using alcohol inks, masking and acrylic painting techniques, and even melted wax Crayola crayons, he devised amazing washes and mixes, giving a special push and inspiration to the usual comradely chat and swapping of materials and techniques with one another during the session. Thanks, Randall!! And thanks to the members and non-members who came, learned, shared and had fun together!

Some of the almost 50 participants in the free public August Crafty Hour!

UNDERSTORY: GAP’s Highfield Hall and Gardens Exhibit 2022

GAP members’ works (below) have been on display in Falmouth, Massachusetts, in the beautiful Highfield Hall and Gardens since April 19. Our exhibit, “Understory,” meditated on the growth and life flourishing on the forest floor (and beneath that floor). Thank you to Joanne Ingersoll (Curator) for her care and vision in bringing this exhibit to the public. Exhibit closed July 10.

Richard Schuchman
Reni Gower
Alison Balcanoff
Dave Jenkins
Dena Bach
Jen Hudson
Sam WrĂłbel
David Reichard
Jen Hudson
Melanie Kehoss
Melanie Kehoss
Lucrezia Bieler
Rose Dargan-Powers
Marie-Helene Grabman
David Reichard
Alison Balcanoff
Dave Jenkins
Cindy Stinson
Gillian Jackson
Marie-Helene Grabman
Linda Dahlgren
Cindy Stinson
Melanie Kehoss
David Friedman
Sam WrĂłbel
Debra A. Collins
Vera Wong
Randall Williams
Dave Jenkins
Randall Williams
Reni Gower
Vera Wong
Romy Burkus
Marie-Helene Grabman
Tracey Escolme
Rose Dargan-Powers
Richard Schuchman
Cindy Stinson
Gillian Jackson
Mindy Shapiro
Romy Burkus
Wendy Bale
Debra A. Collins
Donna Cameron
Donna Cameron
Alison Balcanoff
Rose Dargan-Powers
Reni Gower
Linda Dahlgren
Mindy Shapiro
Gillian Jackson
Linda Dahlgren
Donna Cameron
David Friedman
Jerise Fogel
Lucrezia Bieler
Richard Schuchman
Lucrezia Bieler

“UNDERSTORY” at HIGHFIELD HALL and GARDENS in FALMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS

The Guild of American Papercutters Members’ Exhibit “Understory,” is currently up till JULY 10, 2022, at Highfield Hall and Gardens in Falmouth, Massachusetts.

“Understory” refers to the rich variety of life and activity found near and on the forest floor, where little sun penetrates.  Over 30 works by GAP members are on display now in beautiful Highfield Hall and Gardens. Visit now–and consider coming to Falmouth for the GAP Annual Meeting and the Artist Reception, JUNE 26.

SUN, JUNE 26, 12-2pm: Artist Reception (open to public)

followed by the GAP Annual Meeting (open to all members)

Final Day of Exhibition: JULY 10


Ex Libris: GAP’s Traveling Exhibit of Papercut Bookplates

Bianca Levan
Carolyn Guest
Chris Cushing
Dave Jenkins
Dave Jenkins
Dave Reichard
Dave Reichard
Jerise Fogel
Jerise Fogel
June Gengler
June Gengler
Kathryn V. White
Kathryn V. White
Kathy Trexel Reed
Kathy Trexel Reed
Kirstin Ineich
Linda Emmerson
Linda Peck
Linda Peck
Melanie Kehoss
Mindy Shapiro
Mindy Shapiro
Petrina Case
Petrina Case
Sarah Madison
Sarah Madison

Last year, Guild members contributed their papercut artwork to an exhibit of bookplates at GAP’s National Museum in Somerset, PA, curated by Rebecca Raupach. And now, all of these beautiful member-created designs have been traveling through the country, hosted by GAP members and their communities. If you think your area could host a showing at a specific place you have in mind, please let us know: Write us at exhibitions@papercutters.org or president@papercutters.org


Online Resource: 2021 Ctrl+V(irtual) GAP Conference

Our virtual conference was a hit! Thanks to everyone who participated, in all ways! You can still access some of the fun at our Conference2021 website. Enjoy!


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