Workshop May 5

Paper Sculpture: Fantastic Forms! with Michael Velliquette

Incredible paper creation by Michael Velliquette

Using the component qualities of surface, shape and edge as a starting point, students will construct an elaborate and intricate sculptural form made entirely from paper. Participants will investigate traditional paper-crafting techniques and integrate them with wholly unique methods they discover. Velliquette will also share tips and techniques based on his own work. More (including materials links).

Zoom link emailed before workshop. All payments for classes are non-refundable (unless a class is canceled). Class is $35 for non-members; Members $30, with discount (use code GAP15 as you check out).

Date: Wednesday, May 5, 2021
Time: 7-9pm Eastern Standard Time; 4-6pm Pacific; midnight in UK, 1am in Europe (sorry!)

Seasonal Members Art Gallery

GAP artists! To have a particular piece showcased in our ever-changing gallery, please email a good resolution image with your name and the title of the work to gap@papercutters.org !

Members Enjoyed April Crafty Hour:

Paper Weaving with Gina Pisello

For this month’s member artist meet-up we were so excited to have GAP member GINA PISELLO as our Guest Host! Her presentation of her work was mesmerizing–and with her help, some of us began a journey into the wild and wavy world of paper weaving! Check out Gina’s fabulous work on her website (www.ginapisello.com) or Instagram (@gina_pisello).

Our Monthly Crafty Hour is free and for all members! Bring a beverage, some paper, and whatever you use to cut: Scissors, knife, scalpel, chainsaw, sickle…. We won’t judge! You do you. Let’s get to know each other and get cutting!! Next Crafty Hour: May 17 (save the date!). Members: Look in your email every month for the Zoom link.

Submit Your Artwork to the Triennial Show at Laurel Arts

Katie Maish's "Basin Triptych" papercut artwork on left; on right, text about the Laurel Arts Triennial Show, "Building Bridges"

GAP is excited to partner with Laurel Arts for their juried Triennial show, “Building Bridges”, June 22 – August 5, 2021! Deadline: June 17, 2021. GAP members in good standing are eligible for extra opportunities: click for more information.

More April Member Events

GAP member Béatrice Coron is offering new workshops in April! Also check out ongoing exhibits by members by heading to our Events Page!

Workshop: Make Your Own Botanical Papercut with Béatrice Coron
April 8 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm UTC+0
Online Workshop: Paper Picnic – Paper Sculpture with Deborah Sadler
April 18 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm UTC+0
Online Workshop: The Art of Cut Paper with Béatrice Coron
April 21 @ 10:00 am – 12:30 pm UTC+0
Artist Call Deadline: Works on Paper 2021 National Juried Competition
April 24 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm UTC+0
Online Workshop: The Art of Cut Paper with Béatrice Coron
April 28 @ 10:00 am – 12:30 pm UTC+0

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GAP Virtual Conference 2021

Geometrical papercutting by Guy Petzall built as pop-up card — Geometrical papercutting by GAP member Guy Petzall built as pop-up card

Due to the coronavirus epidemic, our plans to meet in person on the campus at Greensburg, Pennsylvania, have been postponed. But we are moving ahead with big plans for a VIRTUAL CONFERENCE this July/August! Stay tuned and watch your email for more! Thanks to those of you who submitted your virtual workshop and meeting ideas–soon we will have a web home that gathers the upcoming schedule.

And if you are interested in collaborating with the Conference Committee members, send an email to volunteer – all help welcome: conference@papercutters.org.

Rosa’s Cityscapes Workshop Inspires

Thanks to GAP Board Member and editor of *First Cut*, Rosa Leff, for a wonderful intro to cutting detailed cityscapes from a black-and-white (really, gray-scale) photo! The workshop, on the first day of spring, March 21, was well attended and Rosa started us all off on our urban cutting projects with some surprising tips and tricks. Looking forward to seeing everyone’s creations as they materialize!

Papercut Bookplate Designs Tour the Country!

Display of bookplates at the GAP National Museum in Somerset, PA

Recently, Guild members contributed their papercut artwork to the current exhibit at GAP’s National Museum in Somerset, PA, curated by Rebecca Raupach. And now, all of these beautiful member-created designs have been assembled as a traveling show, hosted by GAP members around the country. If you think your area could host a showing at a specific place you have in mind, please let us know: Write us at the address at the bottom of this page, or send email to us at gap@papercutters.org.

GAP 2020 Paper Angel Exchange

This past December, several dozen GAP members exchanged by post small angel or otherwise winter-themed paper cuttings, and shared some information about themselves with their Paper Angel Partner. Here are some of our shared creations. The exchange was created and organized by Board Member Lucrezia Bieler.

The Guild is a tax-exempt, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The operation of the Guild of American Papercutters is accomplished by volunteers and a very part time archivist and administrator at the Laurel Arts Center. For more information, email: gap@papercutters.org